Costa Rica – Pura Vida

Costa Rica is a nature lover's paradise, where active volcanoes, rainforests and wild beaches are home to exceptional biodiversity. Sloths, toucans and howler monkeys accompany this gentle adventure of hanging bridges, hot springs and Pacific shores.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan – Paris, connection
2. Day 2 — Flight to San José via Panama, welcome and hotel transfer
3. Day 3 — Drive to La Fortuna, coffee plantation visit on the way, hot springs
4. Day 4 — Arenal Volcano and hanging bridges, optional zip-lining
5. Day 5 — Drive to Monteverde, cloud forest hike
6. Day 6 — Drive to the Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio National Park
7. Day 7 — Morning at the beach, return to San José
8. Day 8 — Return flight to Abidjan via Panama and Paris

Highlights

• Discover Arenal Volcano and bathe in hot springs
• Walk the hanging bridges above the canopy
• Zip-lining over the rainforest
• Hike in the Monteverde cloud forest
• Spot sloths, monkeys and toucans in Manuel Antonio National Park
• Rafting or boat trip on a tropical river
• Visit a coffee plantation with tasting

Our 4 packages

Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.

Practical information

Flights

Abidjan – San José via Paris and Panama, approximately 22 to 26 hours' travel

Climate

Dry season from December to April; green season from May to November, with showers mostly in the afternoon

Currency

Costa Rican colón (CRC); US dollars widely accepted

Health

Yellow fever vaccination certificate required; mosquito protection recommended

Good to know

Bring good walking shoes and a light raincoat whatever the season

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