11-Day Wild Wonders
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The perfect vacations for it’s a wake-up call to your sense of wonder. Enjoy Costa Rica at its richest: lush, alive, and full of wild surprises. One moment you’re drifting through jungle canals; the next, you’re face-to-face with something you’ve only seen in documentaries. You’ll eat well, sleep in style, and travel deep into nature without giving up comfort. This journey is for travelers who want more than a pretty view—they want goosebumps, stories to tell, and memories that don’t fade with a tan. Be ready: this trip just might change the way you travel forever.
ITINERARY
START YOUR ADVENTURE
Welcome to Costa Rica! The drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport to your San Jose hotel is about 17 km (10.5 miles), taking around 40 minutes. San Jose, the capital city, is the main gateway to Costa Rica. Founded in 1738, it’s a modern city with plenty of cultural attractions, including the Costa Rican Art and Gold Museums and the beautiful National Theatre. San Jose also has a mix of historical buildings, parks, and restaurants, from casual “sodas” to fine dining. Though the city isn’t large, it’s easy to walk around or use taxis. The nightlife offers something for everyone.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio By Hilton or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
The drive from San Jose to Tortuguero is 130 km (81 miles), taking about 4 hours. Tortuguero, located in the northeast of Costa Rica, is accessible only by small plane or boat along the famous Tortuguero Canals. This system of rivers and channels winds through beautiful primary forests. Established as a national park in 1975, Tortuguero is one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. Its name comes from the Spanish word for turtle, as it’s an important nesting site for green sea turtles, along with leatherbacks and hawksbills. Exploration is mostly done by boat, with some hiking trails available.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Aninga Hotel & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Enjoy a free day to explore Tortuguero or relax at your hotel. Tortuguero National Park is a wild area home to a variety of animals. You can see mammals, birds, and fish living in eleven different habitats. The park has a 22-mile beach, which is an important nesting site for sea turtles. Hawksbill and Loggerhead from July to October, and the Leatherback, the largest sea turtle, from February to July. Most of the park is explored by boat, where expert guides help you spot animals and share interesting facts about nature.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Aninga Hotel & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
We’ll take a 3-hour and 25-minute drive from Tortuguero to Fortuna, which is 173 km (107.5 miles). La Fortuna sits 350 feet above sea level and is best known as the starting point for exploring the Arenal Volcano and National Park. This beautiful, cone-shaped volcano rises from the flat San Carlos Plains, surrounded by mountains. Naturally heated thermal springs flow from the volcano, offering a relaxing experience. The area also has lakes, rivers, rainforests, and many adventure tours. It’s an ideal outdoor destination; from here, it’s easy to visit Monteverde and other parts of Guanacaste.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast & lunch
The tour starts with a drive to El Silencio Private Reserve, where you’ll get close to the base of the Arenal Volcano. Then, you’ll walk about 1 kilometer along a volcanic stone path, which is a moderate hike, to reach the viewpoint, the closest point to the volcano. From this viewpoint, the guide will explain the volcano’s history, including its first eruption in 1968. You’ll also enjoy views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. Afterward, you’ll descend along the same trail and explore the regenerating forest and primary rainforest. Along the 1.5 km (1 mi) trail, you may spot toucans, turkeys, monkeys, and other wildlife.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast & lunch
You’ll take a 5-hour scenic drive from Fortuna to Manuel Antonio (233 km / 144.7 miles)
Heading south, you’ll pass the small town of Quepos and travel along a scenic, tree-lined road. The route offers views of beautiful beaches and forests. Manuel Antonio sits in the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by lush greenery. The highlight here is Manuel Antonio National Park, with its rainforest and three white sand beaches. The park protects diverse habitats, including forests and mangroves. Nearby, the Tarcoles River is home to one of the largest populations of American crocodiles, along with over 250 bird species. You’ll enjoy a private jungle river tour.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Parador Boutique Resort & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Take a relaxed walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide who is well-trained in Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. This park has been protected for over 40 years, preserving its rich ecosystems. As you stroll through the park’s trails, you’ll be surrounded by lush forests and stunning beaches. As you explore, you’ll enjoy beautiful beaches and lush forests, which are home to a variety of plants and animals. The guide will point out fascinating wildlife, from colorful birds to playful monkeys, helping you make the most of this magical place.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Parador Boutique Resort & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
On your last day with us, you’ll enjoy a drive from Manuel Antonio to San Jose takes about 3 hours (168 km/104.3 miles). Founded in 1738, it blends modern services with cultural attractions, like the Costa Rican Art, Gold, and Jade Museums, plus the National Theatre, a historical gem. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure. And as always, buen viaje choice.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Inclusions
What’s Included?
- Private Transfer San Jose Airport – San Jose Hotel
- 1 Night at Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio By Hilton – Standard Room, Breakfast Included
- 1 Package at Aninga Hotel & Spa – 3 Days/2 Nights, Standard Room
- Tortuguero National Park entrance fee
- Transfer Guapiles – Arenal
- 3 Nights at Eco Arenal Hotel – Standard Room, Breakfast Included
- Shared Hike Arenal Volcano (El Silencio) & Ecotermales Hotsprings
- Private Transfer Arenal – Manuel Antonio
- Private Jungle River & Crocodile Adventure Tour
- 3 Nights at Parador Boutique Resort & Spa – Garden Room, Breakfast Included
- Shared Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Walk Tour
- Private Transfer Manuel Antonio Hotel – San Jose Airport
What’s Not Included?
- International Flights
- Alcoholic beverages unless specified
- Meals not detailed in the program
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Transportation not specified
- Gratuities, telephone calls
- Tips for porters, maids, local tour guides, boatmen, guide and driver
- Services not specified in the program
Entrance fee Green Turtle Museum
The perfect vacations for it’s a wake-up call to your sense of wonder. Enjoy Costa Rica at its richest: lush, alive, and full of wild surprises. One moment you’re drifting through jungle canals; the next, you’re face-to-face with something you’ve only seen in documentaries. You’ll eat well, sleep in style, and travel deep into nature without giving up comfort. This journey is for travelers who want more than a pretty view—they want goosebumps, stories to tell, and memories that don’t fade with a tan. Be ready: this trip just might change the way you travel forever.
START YOUR ADVENTURE
Welcome to Costa Rica! The drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport to your San Jose hotel is about 17 km (10.5 miles), taking around 40 minutes. San Jose, the capital city, is the main gateway to Costa Rica. Founded in 1738, it’s a modern city with plenty of cultural attractions, including the Costa Rican Art and Gold Museums and the beautiful National Theatre. San Jose also has a mix of historical buildings, parks, and restaurants, from casual “sodas” to fine dining. Though the city isn’t large, it’s easy to walk around or use taxis. The nightlife offers something for everyone.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio By Hilton or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
The drive from San Jose to Tortuguero is 130 km (81 miles), taking about 4 hours. Tortuguero, located in the northeast of Costa Rica, is accessible only by small plane or boat along the famous Tortuguero Canals. This system of rivers and channels winds through beautiful primary forests. Established as a national park in 1975, Tortuguero is one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. Its name comes from the Spanish word for turtle, as it’s an important nesting site for green sea turtles, along with leatherbacks and hawksbills. Exploration is mostly done by boat, with some hiking trails available.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Aninga Hotel & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Enjoy a free day to explore Tortuguero or relax at your hotel. Tortuguero National Park is a wild area home to a variety of animals. You can see mammals, birds, and fish living in eleven different habitats. The park has a 22-mile beach, which is an important nesting site for sea turtles. Hawksbill and Loggerhead from July to October, and the Leatherback, the largest sea turtle, from February to July. Most of the park is explored by boat, where expert guides help you spot animals and share interesting facts about nature.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Aninga Hotel & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
We’ll take a 3-hour and 25-minute drive from Tortuguero to Fortuna, which is 173 km (107.5 miles). La Fortuna sits 350 feet above sea level and is best known as the starting point for exploring the Arenal Volcano and National Park. This beautiful, cone-shaped volcano rises from the flat San Carlos Plains, surrounded by mountains. Naturally heated thermal springs flow from the volcano, offering a relaxing experience. The area also has lakes, rivers, rainforests, and many adventure tours. It’s an ideal outdoor destination; from here, it’s easy to visit Monteverde and other parts of Guanacaste.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast & lunch
The tour starts with a drive to El Silencio Private Reserve, where you’ll get close to the base of the Arenal Volcano. Then, you’ll walk about 1 kilometer along a volcanic stone path, which is a moderate hike, to reach the viewpoint, the closest point to the volcano. From this viewpoint, the guide will explain the volcano’s history, including its first eruption in 1968. You’ll also enjoy views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. Afterward, you’ll descend along the same trail and explore the regenerating forest and primary rainforest. Along the 1.5 km (1 mi) trail, you may spot toucans, turkeys, monkeys, and other wildlife.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast & lunch
You’ll take a 5-hour scenic drive from Fortuna to Manuel Antonio (233 km / 144.7 miles)
Heading south, you’ll pass the small town of Quepos and travel along a scenic, tree-lined road. The route offers views of beautiful beaches and forests. Manuel Antonio sits in the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by lush greenery. The highlight here is Manuel Antonio National Park, with its rainforest and three white sand beaches. The park protects diverse habitats, including forests and mangroves. Nearby, the Tarcoles River is home to one of the largest populations of American crocodiles, along with over 250 bird species. You’ll enjoy a private jungle river tour.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Parador Boutique Resort & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Take a relaxed walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide who is well-trained in Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. This park has been protected for over 40 years, preserving its rich ecosystems. As you stroll through the park’s trails, you’ll be surrounded by lush forests and stunning beaches. As you explore, you’ll enjoy beautiful beaches and lush forests, which are home to a variety of plants and animals. The guide will point out fascinating wildlife, from colorful birds to playful monkeys, helping you make the most of this magical place.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Parador Boutique Resort & Spa or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
On your last day with us, you’ll enjoy a drive from Manuel Antonio to San Jose takes about 3 hours (168 km/104.3 miles). Founded in 1738, it blends modern services with cultural attractions, like the Costa Rican Art, Gold, and Jade Museums, plus the National Theatre, a historical gem. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure. And as always, buen viaje choice.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
What’s Included?
- Private Transfer San Jose Airport – San Jose Hotel
- 1 Night at Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio By Hilton – Standard Room, Breakfast Included
- 1 Package at Aninga Hotel & Spa – 3 Days/2 Nights, Standard Room
- Tortuguero National Park entrance fee
- Transfer Guapiles – Arenal
- 3 Nights at Eco Arenal Hotel – Standard Room, Breakfast Included
- Shared Hike Arenal Volcano (El Silencio) & Ecotermales Hotsprings
- Private Transfer Arenal – Manuel Antonio
- Private Jungle River & Crocodile Adventure Tour
- 3 Nights at Parador Boutique Resort & Spa – Garden Room, Breakfast Included
- Shared Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Walk Tour
- Private Transfer Manuel Antonio Hotel – San Jose Airport
What’s Not Included?
- International Flights
- Alcoholic beverages unless specified
- Meals not detailed in the program
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Transportation not specified
- Gratuities, telephone calls
- Tips for porters, maids, local tour guides, boatmen, guide and driver
- Services not specified in the program
Entrance fee Green Turtle Museum
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Suzanne GVerified
Amazing 10 day Ecuador land trip with Alfonzo We had a wonderful 10 day trip exploring Ecuador with our guide, Alfonzo. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. We learned about the history and culture of Ecuador and heard personal stories about Alfonzo’s family and life in Ecuador and the Galapagos. We hiked mountains, visited historic sites, hot springs and the Amazon and ate local food (including grubs!). We lucked out and our friends and us (4 people) were the only partipants on our tour so we got extra attention and could help shape our experience more. Also, Alfonzo’s knowledge of the English language is impressive. He even got our jokes and joined in. I would strongly recommend using Adventure Journeys and ask for Alfonzo for your Ecuador land tour.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Jan LVerified
Wonderful Quito visit Sol our guide gave us a wonderful taste of Quito and the surrounding area. We visited a biscotti making business, the equator solar museum, a colourful market in an Andean town, another town that sold leather and finally visited a waterfall On a second day we had a walking tour of historic Quito. She was an excellent guide with great humour and very friendly and helpful to all our group
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Nicky SVerified
Excellent Tour Guide Alfonso from Adventure Journeys was an amazing tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure our experience was exceptional. I highly recommend him.
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Alexander SVerified
Alfonso: the Best Guide in Ecuador Alfonso is the best! He made the trip absolutely incredible! He is so knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible.
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tony mVerified
Ecuador Is Incredible. Such a great trip! Alfonso was our guide -- he is fantastic. The itinerary gives you a pretty good overview of Ecuador. My favorite days were those we spent in the Amazonian forest near Tena, hiking on Chimborazo, and exploring Cuenca. We were able to stay in a couple of haciendas -- those were wonderful.
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Jane BVerified
Once in a lifetime trip Fantastic trip Leo our guide was amazing and our driver. Knowledgeable and always felt safe. Full on and I felt I saw everything I had wanted to see and more.
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EMRANA AVerified
Bucket list experience! 5 days in galapagos seeing the giant tortoises snorkelling and hiking the islands. Jose was a superb guide who shared his knowledge freely and made every experience delightful.
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Andrew TVerified
David was an excellent tour guide in Quito. He was very attentive,knowledgeable and always willing to help everyone. His Enthusiasm ,professionalism made our trip enjoyable and memorable. Thanks to his hard work and thoughtful arrangements, had a wonderful and pleasant experience throughout the tour. We truly appreciate everything he did for us and highly recommend him to other travelers.
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James PattersonVerified
Quito City Tour with Wellington The while trip was amazing and gave us great insights of Quito.
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kari sVerified
An Unforgettable Journey Ecuador is a wonderful place. It is a land of breathtaking contrasts. I discovered its charms thanks to David, who is the best guide I have ever encountered in my many travels. He has expert knowledge, which he shares in a way that is both interesting and engaging. Additionally, he takes excellent care of the entire group, ensuring no one is overlooked. You can really tell he loves what he does
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