Riviera Travel Costa Rica

• Spot wildlife in Tortuguero National Park, from sloths to toucans.
• Explore Arenal Volcano and the Cloud Forest on hanging bridges.
• Visit Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, a birdwatcher’s paradise.
• Tour a coffee and cocoa plantation.
• Stay three nights at a five-star Pacific coast resort.
• Enjoy guided birdwatching and Costa Rican cooking experiences.
• Meet rescued jaguars, pumas and other wildlife at a sanctuary.

• 11 nights in three to five-star accommodation
• Return flights & transfers
• 8 included visits
• Selected Meals: Daily breakfast, 6 lunches & 5 dinners
• Expert Tour Manager
• Checked luggage

Day 1: Arrival in San Jose
Arrive at the airport for your flight to San Jose.

Day 2: Tortuguero
After an early start, depart for Tortuguero on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, passing coffee and banana plantations and small farming communities. Then, transfer to a boat, navigating natural canals to reach the eco-lodge you’ll be staying. Later, visit the town of Tortuguero and the Caribbean Conservations Corporation Museum, dedicated to studying turtles. Tonight, enjoy a round of welcome drinks before an included dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Tortuguero
This morning, take a walk around one of the nature trails near the lodge. In the afternoon, take to the water on a boat tour of the canals, during which you might see caimans, monkeys and birds.

Day 4: Sarapiqui
This morning, head westward through the heart of the country toward Arenal, renowned for Costa Rica’s youngest volcano, the perfectly symmetrical cone of Arenal Volcano. Along the way, stop at a Pijibaye plantation to learn about the peach fruit palm tree and enjoy a local lunch.

Day 5: Arenal Volcano National Park
Admire the National Park on a visit that takes you to the Hanging Bridges where you can get a unique view of the forest. Later in the day, head to your next hotel, stopping on the way in La Fortuna to tour a coffee and chocolate farm.

Day 6: Caño Negro Reserve
Head north today to reach the Caño Negro Reserve where you’ll take a boat tour along the Frio river. A local guided helps you to spot native birds and wildlife along the way.

Day 7: Rincon De La Vieja National Park
This morning, meet the team at Las Pumas Wildlife Rescue Centre, where you can meet some of the wild cats. Then travel north to the town of Liberia before continuing into Rincon De La Vieja National Park. In the evening, you have the option to take a night walk in search of nocturnal activity.

Day 8: Free day in Rincon De La Vieja National Park
Early this morning, head out to witness the dawn chorus, keeping an eye out for numerous species of birds. The rest of the day is at leisure to spend as you wish, either joining an activity or relaxing in the thermal hot springs.

Day 9: Palo Verde National Park
Take a guided tour of Palo Verde National Park, exploring the coastal forests by boat. Keep an eye-out for the sloths, monkeys and macaws. Later, enjoy a country-style lunch before driving towards the Pacific Coast.

Day 10: Free day in Guanacaste
Enjoy your final day in your hotel, with access to a private beach, outdoor pool and fitness centre. There’s also a number of activities you can join, like bicycle tours or walks.

Day 11: Free day in Guanacaste
Enjoy another free day in the hotel or join an optional coastal catamaran boat tour. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Tamarindo Beach

Day 12: San Jose and return home
Travel back to San Jose airport for your overnight flight home

Day 13: Arrive home
Arrive home this morning

Zip-line tour
Take a zip-line tour through the Monteverde Cloud Forest to enjoy panoramic views of the rainforest.

Please contact us for more information or to add to your booking (at an extra cost). This is available only on 2026 departures.

Crowne Plaza La Sabana, San Jose
This hotel is located in the city centre and offers two restaurants, a large pool and fitness centre. The rooms are comfortable and include a bath/shower, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee making facilities.

Pachira Eco-Lodge, Tortuguero
Set in 34 acres of rainforest, this eco-lodge offers rooms that are mostly in single-story chalets with their own porch. There’s a small spa, a pool and a bar.

Hotel Arenal Manoa, Arenal
This charming four-star hotel offers stunning views of the Arenal volcano amidst lush gardens and greenery, situated on the original Manoa dairy farm. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms are in single-story cottages across the extensive grounds, equipped with a shower, hairdryer, fridge, safe, TV, tea/coffee facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a private terrace. Shuttles are available for rooms further away from the main facilities.

Lomas Del Volcan, Fortuna 
On the outskirts of Arenal National Park, this hotel offers a restaurant and lounge where you can enjoy meals. The bungalows here have two verandas each, as well as a king or queen sized bed, a safe, tv and coffee-making facilities.

Borinquen Thermal Resort
Located in the foothills of the Rincorn de la Vieja National Park, this hotel offers an outdoor pool, natural hotel springs, a bar and 2 restaurants. The rooms are modern, and have either a private deck or balcony.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa, Tamarindo
The five-star JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is nestled within Hacienda Pinilla, a vast 4,500-acre ranch featuring an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, villa resort, and beach club along the Pacific Ocean. The resort boasts a sprawling free-form pool, fitness room, and a luxurious spa. The comfortable and spacious rooms offer balconies or terraces with garden or pool views, air conditioning, separate bath and shower, hairdryer, iron, minibar (local charges apply), safe, TV with DVD player, and tea/coffee facilities.

Fact File

• Currency: Costa Rican Colón
• Flight time: Approx.  10 hrs 50 mins
• Language: Spanish
• Time zone: GMT-6
• Country: Costa Rica

*All transfer times are approximate and dependent on traffic.

What’s included in Riviera Travel Costa Rica?
This tour includes return flights and transfers, 11 nights in three to five-star accommodation, selected meals, eight included visits, checked luggage and the services of an expert Riviera Travel Tour Manager.

How active is this tour?
This tour is suitable for travellers comfortable with nature walks, wildlife excursions, boat trips and exploring national parks, rainforest trails and hanging bridges.

Will I have any free time?
Yes, there are opportunities throughout the tour to relax, including three-night stay at a five-star Pacific Ocean resort. Optional experiences, including a rainforest zip-line adventure, may also be available.

Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is ideal for travellers seeking a wildlife-rich adventure through Costa Rica, combining rainforest landscapes, national parks, volcanoes, birdlife, cultural experiences and time to relax on the Pacific coast. It is also available on selected departures for solo travellers.

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