On arrival into the International airport Juan Santamaría in San José, you will be met by your driver and taken to your charming hotel located in the center of the capital. You will find yourself in the heart of San José, where you will find plenty to explore including museums, the national theater, el Mercado Central, restaurants and coffee shops.

In the morning your shared transfer will take you to a very special cloud forest reserve, the Savegre Cloud Forest: This area is made up of the Savegre Valley and the Los Santos Forest Reserve which is commonly referred to as the Savegre Cloud Forest. It provides a great alternative to the far more visited Monteverde cloud forest further north. Savegre area was declared a Forest Reserve in November 1975 and covers some 62,000 hectares. Three different forest zones blend together in this area: premontane rain forest, low mountain rain forest and mountain rain forest. Elevation ranges from 2000m to 3000m above sea level in Cerro de la Muerte. At this high elevation, temperature ranges between 0 and 17 degrees Celsius, with an annual rainfall of between 2500-3500 mm per year. The fauna is also diverse and more than 175 different species of birds have been identified. It is famously home to the Resplendent Quetzal, who lives here year round, as well as other species such as Trogons, Hummingbirds, Great Tinamou, sooty robin and woodpeckers, among others. You might also be lucky enough to spot bigger animals including as felines, tapirs, brockets and coyotes.

Wake up early and go on the Quetzal watching tour (shared with other guests not included) that lasts around three hours. Go in search of the resplendent Quetzal with its iridescent green feathers, its long, graceful tail and bright red breast! In the afternoon, go on a 2 hour-waterfall self-guided hike: walk on your own along the trails into the cloud forest and waterfall.

After breakfast you will meet your new driver who will take you on your next adventure. You will head off the beaten track in a 4WD truck to the amazing Tamì Lodge. The next 2 nights will be spent deep in the cloud forest surrounded by nature and with access to all your basic needs and amenities. Experience Tami Lodges’ unique luxury tented camp with spectacular views of the Los Santos Region. The lodge has 10 tents distributed onto 6 bungalows, 4 doubles and 2 singles. Every tent has its own private bathroom with hot running water. The showers are unique as they mimic waterfalls flowing over natural rock and the views are spectacular as the windows open up to the cloud forest and the valley.

This amazing experience begins with you climbing a strangler fig tree from the inside, giving you a chance to view the forest canopy from the top.

After you have taken in the incredible views, you will rapell 50 meters back to solid ground before moving on to the next experience, via the 50 meter Monkey bridge, where you will have the chance to try out your balancing skills on a slackline.

You will continue on the self-guided trails until you reach 70 meters long canopy cable, part of the amazing Tarzan Swing.

In case your adrenalin is still pumping you will have another 25meter rappel back down to the ground.

The best is saved for last as your final activity sees you to take on the Jungle Fly where you will soar through the forest in a harness, reaching a height of 15 meters.

We finish with an “Extreme Lunch” at the ecological restaurant Cascadas del Savegre. Enjoy the rest of the day in the stunning surroundings including see beautiful waterfalls.

Enjoy a typical breakfast as you ready yourself for your next foray into Costa Rica’s incredible nature. You will be driven by 4WD, reaching more than 3000 meters above sea level before descending again to the community of Copey. This is an incredibly panoramic journey and on a good day you can even see as far as the Pacific Coast.

Once in Cedrela Eco-Lodge you can enjoy various activities in the area, including fishing and hiking as optional activities.

After breakfast experience the little travelled back roads of Costa Rica as you travel by 4×4 from the mountains of the Los Santos region all the way down to the Pacific coast. This incredible journey will have you crossing mountain passes and flowing rivers, allowing you to experience the full range of ecological regions that Costa Rica has to offer.

You will swap vehicles in the town of Londres and continue on to another very special and unique wildlife experience.

The people of the Quebrada Arroyo community are the guardians of Los Campesinos Reserve, located in the basin of the Savegre River. The reserve consists of primary and secondary forest that is in the process of regeneration and is protected by the Association of Vanilla Producers (ASOPROVA).

Upon arrival you will be served a tasty typical lunch, prepared on a wood stove. After you have settled in you will take a short walk across a 40m high, 127m long suspended bridge next to the impressive Los Chorros waterfall to swim in the transparent natural pools. Then in the evening, share stories with the locals while enjoying a homemade dinner.

At 7:00 a.m., after breakfast, your local guide will take you for a walk on the Mirador El Pacifico Trail (approx 2.5 hours), sharing stories of his adventures in the forest and explaining the uses of native plants. Part of your journey will involve crossing a forested gorge by aerial tram, from where you can look out over the Rio Savegre Valley and the Pacific Coast.

Enjoy a typical lunch and the rest of the day is yours to explore the community and reserve at your own pace.

Today after breakfast your driver will drop you off at Manuel Antonio Beach. This day is free for you to relax and enjoy the area. You can simply relax, explore the National Park by your own or hire a tour guide or take on one of the additional activities on offer in the area such as: Sunset Catamaran rides, horseback riding, White Water Rafting, Surf lessons and canopy tours.

Free morning to enjoy one last swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean before you are driven back to San Jose in the afternoon where you will have the night free to explore the city.

It is time to say goodbye to Costa Rica and you will be transferred to the airport in time for your return flight home.