Day 1:  Join tour San Jose

Day 2: Drive to Turrialba via the former capital Cartago and Irazu volcano

Day 3: In Turrialba. Free morning with optional white water rafting. Afternoon visit to a local farm for cheese making tour

Day 4: Drive and boat cruise through the jungle waterways to Tortuguero

Day 5: Full day to explore Tortuguero National Park in search of wildlife

Day 6: Boat transfer to Canoi Blanco, drive to Sarapiqui. Visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour

Day 7: Drive to Arenal area via a nature reserve at the foot of Arenal volcano

Day 8: In Arenal area with optional whitewater rafting, zodiac boat wildlife tour or walking to a waterfall

Day 9: Drive to Monteverde cloud forest, cooking lesson and optional forest walk

Day 10: Visit Santa Elena Reserve with free time to try a canopy tour or wire walkways

Day 11: Drive to Manuel Antonio National Park along the Pacific coast

Day 12: Full day on the Pacific coast at Manuel Antonio

Day 13: Manuel Antonio National Park. Free day to relax on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean

Day 14: Drive from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport where the trip ends

• Included meals: 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 2 Dinners
• All transport & airport transfers
• Award-winning Explore leaders
• Local guides and drivers
• Accommodation

Volcanoes - Discover active volcanoes and gigantic craters

Wildlife - Look out for some of the world's weirdest and most wonderful creatures, such as howler monkeys, sloths and beautifully-coloured birds

Monteverde - 'Fly' through the canopy of this cloud forest; Spot the famous quetzal bird

Jungle - Cruise along the waterways of the Tortuguero 'mini Amazon'

Golden beaches - Share the beach with sun-bathing iguanas and capuchin monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park

Guayabo - Visit an ancient Indian ceremonial sit

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don't include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment's notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.