Dec–Apr usually brings more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
COSTA RICA · NATURE + WELLNESS
COSTA RICA — HOT WATERS, JUNGLE & PACIFIC
Forest, hot springs and ecolodges in a Costa Rica made for slowing down.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEDec–Apr
EXPERIENCENature + Wellness
COUNTRYCosta Rica
THE JOURNEY
Route map
San José → Arenal → Monteverde forest or Osa → Pacific → San José
The map loads when you reach this section.
FEATURED
Key highlights
1Landscapes of San José
2Experiences in Arenal
3Monteverde or Osa forest nature
4Lookouts and photography
5Local culture
6Rhythm and identity of the destination
Forest, hot springs and ecolodges in a Costa Rica made for slowing down. The combination of San José and Pacifico gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in San José
Arrival in San José, installation and first hours for trails, viewpoints and landscapes of San José.
DAY 2
San José in depth
San José gets a full day to explore the natural formations and scenery of San José.
DAY 3
San José → Arenal
Departure from San José towards Arenal, where upon arrival you can start exploring the natural formations and scenery of Arenal.
DAY 4
Arenal — full day
More time in Arenal, now with nature, photography and panoramic points of Arenal.
DAY 5
Arenal — landscapes and culture
The day in Arenal combines trails, viewpoints and landscapes of Arenal.
DAY 6
Arenal → Monteverde or Osa forest
The journey leaves Arenal and heads to the Monteverde or Osa forest, with the rest of the day focused on nature, photography and panoramic points in the Monteverde or Osa forest.
DAY 7
Monteverde or Osa forest — landscapes and culture
The day in the Monteverde or Osa forest combines trails, viewpoints and landscapes of the Monteverde or Osa forest.
DAY 8
Monteverde or Osa forest — selected experiences
The stay in the Monteverde or Osa forest continues with exploration of the natural formations and forest scenes of Monteverde or Osa.
DAY 9
forest of Monteverde or Osa → Pacific
The route between the forest of Monteverde or Osa and the Pacific changes the scenery of the trip; Upon arrival, you will find trails, viewpoints and Pacific landscapes.
DAY 10
Pacific — selected experiences
The stay in the Pacific continues with exploration of the natural formations and scenery of the Pacific.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Tropical nature, low-impact lodges and slow-paced wellness experiences. The sequence between San José and Pacifico gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
I want to design my trip now!Customize your trip
This itinerary is a starting point. Order, duration, hotels and experiences can be customized to your pace and interests.