After your arrival at the international airport of San José, Costa Rica, you will be welcomed by an English-speaking airport guide at the exit of the airport. He/she will hand you over your travel documents and off you go onto your Costa Rica adventure. First, you will be taken to Bajos del Toro. Discover one of the hidden gems of Costa Rica tucked away in a valley between extinct volcanoes. Experience the richness of life immersed in Bajos del Toro’s forests and trails.

You will stay at El Silencio Lodge & Spa, an exclusive haven. It is perfect for those who value a quiet break. Floating like a cloud in the rainforest canopy near the Poas Volcano, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is one of the most secluded, tranquil, and relaxing luxury hotels in the Costa Rican mountains. The eco-resort was created to be a luxury retreat for travelers who seek out authentic experiences and a deep connection to nature.  Simple luxury and exhilarating adventures are the essences of the El Silencio guest experience. These can include a torch-lit forest dinner featuring farm-to-table ingredients, scenic hikes in the Hummingbird Garden and cloud forest trails, zip-lining through the forest canopy, or rappelling down the face of a roaring waterfall.

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is located in picturesque Bajos del Toro on a 500-acre private cloud forest reserve flanked by the Juan Castro Blanco and Poas Volcano National Parks. Just 90 minutes from San José, this luxurious eco-resort is a dream destination for Costa Rica mountain honeymoons, family vacations, or wellness holidays.

After a delicious breakfast, another Costa Rica adventure awaits you. A visit to the Cataratas del Toro, the most stunning waterfall in Costa Rica. This is an experience you’ll never forget. The waterfall plunges down cliffs streaked in vivid color and splashes into a pool of gorgeous blue water framed by lush greenery.

It can be difficult to access due to the steep roads that are often washed out from the rain. However, once you arrive, you’ll be amazed by nature’s beauty. You can explore the lovely forest, the tropical jungle, and an extinct volcano. You may even see a puma — but be careful not to get too close!

Today the journey continues today to La Fortuna. Undeniably, La Fortuna at the foot of the Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s highlights. Despite the fact that the volcano has been inactive since 2010, its powerful presence is still fascinating. On sunny days you can see the giant in its amazing splendor. The peaceful town of La Fortuna lies surrounded by mountains and close to Lake Arenal. It offers a big selection of restaurants, bars, hotels, and shops.

Hotel Arenal Springs will make you feel at home. In the awesome pool with natural hot springs and a swim-up bar, you can treat yourself to your favorite drink after a day of touring the surroundings. The hotel is a tropical Eden with amazing well-kept grounds. It provides indulging volcano views and maximum comfort on an environmentally friendly basis.

Today, a day filled with more Costa Rica adventures and activities awaits you.

One of the most amazing places to visit while traveling in Costa Rica is the Arenal Volcano, where Sky Adventures Arenal Park is practically located. It is one of the most, and if not, the most impressive and breathtaking volcano of Costa Rica. Sky Adventures Arenal Park has a privileged location with probably the best views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake. You will enjoy natural adventures filled with adrenaline or excursions in the forest to admire and have a unique encounter with nature.

The Sky Tram gondolas rise smoothly through the rainforest, offering up endless views during their mountainous ascent. This tour is perfect for people who want to take a different approach to admiring nature, without much physical effort but still be on the spot where nature exhibits all its magic. You will be attended by a bilingual guide who will point out different characteristics of the flora and fauna and other interesting facts. The Sky Tram travel up the mountains to arrive in a wide observation platform on the highest point of the reserve, where you can enjoy the view and also have the possibility to walk a short trail.

Sky Trek is a thrilling (and safe) zip line circuit. Your tour will start riding an open-air gondola from the ground to the heights where you’ll be dropped off at an observation area for fantastic views. From this area, you will start riding down on a zip line track stretching across canyons and in between treetops, the exhilarating adventure of zip lining down the mountainside begins; ultimately returning you to the starting point at the main building.

Sky Walk uses trails and a series of suspension bridges for a more relaxing introduction of the flora and fauna of the forest canopy. It allows a vision of the forest from a different perspective which starts with a hike on the ground and then taking you to explore the treetops, a hardly discovered habitat called the “canopy” with a naturalist guide. Sky Walk’s bridges span across canyons and bring you face to face with the upper level of the forest canopy.

After breakfast, the journey continues to Tambor. Tambor is located in a sheltered bay and therefore ideal for swimming. Due to the volcanic history of this area, the beach has a dark color. Numerous almond trees at Playa Tambor attract many beautiful Scarlet Macaws.

Have you been dreaming of a romantic getaway on a secluded beach? Maybe a boutique spa resort with luxurious accommodations, a gourmet restaurant, a seaside bar, even a golf course, and a yoga studio? Then, come to the Tango Mar Resort – your dream of a beachfront vacation come true! Tango Mar is located on an incredibly beautiful beach which is definitely worth the drive here. If you are looking for calmness, this is the place. Great location, beautiful views, and well-maintained grounds. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area. However, there are also lounge chairs and hammocks all around the resort where you can simply do nothing at all but wait for your drink. It’s really all up to you!

Day at leisure. Enjoy the sun, the beach, the ocean and let your mind wander.

Day at leisure. Enjoy the sun, the beach, the ocean and let your mind wander.

Today your Costa Rica adventure comes to an end. You will be picked up by a private transfer. We hope that you had a great vacation and take a little bit of Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida”-lifestyle home with you!

Make sure to also check out our other Costa Rica tours – some tours can also be combined:

Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Costa Rica’s Pacific Tour

Highlights of Costa Rica

Costa Rica Family Self-Drive Adventure

or our Multi-Country Tours