Costa Rica 8 Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday March 5: Nuevo Arenal

• Arrive LIR (Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport) Liberia Costa Rica. 
  
• Your Canadian Guide from LAO will greet you at the airport upon arrival. 
  
• Private transfer to our accommodations in Nuevo Arenal. 
  
• Check in & Welcome Orientation
  
• Dinner: prepared by Patrick, our host and chef.
  

 
Day 2 - Sunday March 6: Nuevo Arenal

• Breakfast in-house
  
• Whitewater Rafting on the Rio Balsa.
  The class II-III rapids on this adventure provide plenty of action and thrills along with numerous opportunities to see monkeys, sloths and toucans as you paddle through the rainforest. Enjoy a swim, tropical fruits, and cold drinks during your break from the action. At the end of the tour, a delicious typical lunch is served at a traditional country estate. 
  
• Dinner: another fabulous meal prepared by our chef Partick!
  

 
Day 3 - Monday March 7: Nuevo Arenal

• Breakfast in-house 
  
• Hanging Bridges & Lunch
  This experience is always a favourite among our guests. This guided tour with a natural history expert will reveal the marvellous secrets hidden in this wildlife sanctuary we call rainforest. 
  
• Zipline or Sloth Tour Option
  Get your heart pounding by taking a Zipline ride through the Costa Rican forest canopy. The company we partner with for this experience is recognized as the safest company to develop adventure activities in the country. Or, if sloths are more your speed… our guides will get you up close and personal with these lovable creatures. 
  
• Dinner at traditional Costa Rican “Soda”
  Enjoy a variety of traditional Costa Rican (and North American) foods in a setting that is magical. We always schedule our meals here to be able to catch the fabulous sunsets over Lake Arenal. 
  

 
Day 4 - Tuesday March 8: Nuevo Arenal

• Breakfast in-house
  
• Unscheduled morning- Relax!
  
• Lunch in-house 
  
• Afternoon Jungle Tour or Night Jungle Tour
  Alanch, our naturalist, will join us once again to lead us on a jungle tour off the beaten path. This location is on private property and only a few people have authority to use it. It used to be part of an Eco Lodge that no longer exists and is located along the shores of Lac Cote. There are some very interesting stories that involve Lac Cote, but we’ll let Alanch tell you.  
  
• Dinner: Our in-house chef is in the kitchen again! 
  

 
Day 5 - Wednesday March 9: Nuevo Arenal - Playa Grande (The beach is this way!)

• Breakfast -in-house 
  
• Private transfer to Playa Grande, located within Las Baulas National Park - home of the nesting Leatherback turtles!
  
• Beach Afternoon along the Pacific Coast shoreline
  
• Dinner in-house - A traditional Costa Rican dinner prepared by our in-house Costa Rican cook.
  
• Playa Grande Evening Market
  Meander and enjoy a quaint Playa Grande evening market to chat with vendors, listen to local music and enjoy the beach vibe. 
  

 
Day 6 - Thursday March 10: Playa Grande (Surf’s up!)

• Breakfast in-house 
  
• Surfing/Body Boarding & Lunch
  Marcos, Marianna and their team of certified Costa Rican surfing instructors will expertly ease everyone into a rewarding surfing/bodyboarding experience in the warm Pacific waters. 
  
• Beach Walk - why would we limit our time to one beach when we can walk to 3 or 4 different beaches from our front door? Have you walked on a black sand beach before? It’s on our list to visit!
  
• Dinner will be enjoyed at our favourite beach restaurant in the treetops!
  Their menu is an eclectic mix of fresh local seafood, delicious steaks, chicken, pork, incredible salads and vegetarian dishes. 
  

 
Day 7 - Friday March 11: Playa Grande (Last full day in Costa Rica)

• Estuary Tour
  Located within Las Bualas National Park, this early morning water tour will lead us through a vast mangrove forest which is home to a variety of marine species, over 250 types of birds, and during our tour we will stop for a quick hike into the dry tropical forest to see howler monkeys.
  
• Brunch in Tamarindo 
  
• Sea Kayaking - We will enjoy the warm Pacific waters as we explore the area near Playa Grande. A great way to absorb the beauty of this wonderful location on our last full day in Costa Rica. 
  
• Dinner & Costa Rican Cooking Lesson in-house. We’ll cook, dine, and celebrate our Costa Rican adventures, memorable moments and experiences shared, together. 
  

 
Day 8 - Saturday March 12: Playa Grande - Liberia, Costa Rica (Return home)

• Breakfast - in-house 
  
• Private transfer to Liberia, Costa Rica to airport, LIR (Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport) to meet departures, returning home.
  

 

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