On your arrival at the airport in San Jose -SJO- (not later than 2pm or you’d have to spend the first night in San Jose), our driver will welcome you and will take you to La Fortuna, a village located in northern Costa Rica and home of the impressive Arenal volcano. Transfer time 3 hours approx.~ Overnight at Hotel Volcano Lodge 4* for three nights – 1 Superior Room. Meals: None

The Arenal Volcano National Park is an iconic volcano and today we will take you will enjoy a walk in its slopes. We’ll trek for about 1.2 miles through different scenarios like open lands, lagoon shore, and of course the lava flows of the 1968 eruption. You will also find an incredible viewpoint close to the volcano where you’ll find yourself stepping on lava flows turned into stone and views of the Arenal Lake and the landscape around as no other spot in the area. Your nature guide will share with you catching and interesting information about the place, the hiding fauna among the trees and bushes and of course about this impressive volcano. Duration: 3 hours approx. ~ Difficulty: Moderate In the afternoon, enjoy visiting a beautiful, environmentally-friendly nature project located near the Arenal Volcano. One of our professionally naturalist guides will take you to one of the best viewpoints of the Arenal Volcano high atop a hill across the valley from the iconic volcano. There are trails and bridges that bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, flowers, and the lush vegetation of this primary rainforest. This is the perfect tour for nature enthusiasts visiting Costa Rica! The trails are designed for all ability levels and cover a total of about 2 miles. Once you are on walking along, you will be able to admire the great diversity of flora and fauna typically found in the tropical rain forest and also have the opportunity to see many different birds and plant species Duration: 3 hours approx. ~ Difficulty: Moderate Overnight at Hotel Volcano Lodge 4* – 1 Superior Room. Meals: B

Don’t miss this outstanding tour on the quiet waters Peñas Blancas river, floating on our inflatable rafts. You will experience a relaxing half day tour, led by one of our bilingual naturalist guides and expert in safari adventures. He will provide a safe environment and point out the beautiful flora and fauna of this region. Animals like sloths, monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, Jesus Christ Lizards, and turtles might cross your way, including seeing the colorful world of tropical birds. All our Safari Tours finish at Rancho “La Cocina de Tita Yolanda” here we will enjoy a short tour in our garden where we will learn about coffee, chocolate and sugar cane, as well as the importance of these crops for our country, followed by a typical snack and tasting of the final product obtained from those plants. Duration: 3.5 hours approx. ~ Difficulty: Easy After the tour you may enjoy the resorts refreshing thermal hot springs. coming from the nearby Arenal volcano. Just the perfect place to enjoy nature and relax after a day of outdoor activities! Overnight at Hotel Volcano Lodge 4* – 1 Superior Room. Meals: B

This morning, meet your van for a shared transfer to the Caribbean area of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. This is a laid-back, vibrant town with gorgeous beaches, blue turquoise and great adventures. Time at leisure at the beach upon arrival. Transfer time: 6 hours approx.~ Overnight at Hotel le Cameleon 4* for two nights – 1 Superior room. Meals: B

The Cahuita National Park is considered as one of the most beautiful protected areas in Costa Rica. Because of its white sand beaches, large number of coconut palms, turquoise sea and coral reef this is a spot you do not want to miss. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive to Cahuita national park; it is located about 20 minutes from Puerto Viejo. The tour will start at the Kelly Creek ranger station. From here our professional naturalist tour guide will use his sharp senses to spot animals. You will meet some new friends along the road such as white-faced monkeys, sloths, snakes, raccoons and numerous other different types of species that you will be able to observe and learn about. After about half way of the hike (around 2.5 km), we will return to the entrance of the National park. After the hiking in Cahuita, you will go to an amazing waterfall where you will be able to swim and take a light snack. Duration: 5 hours approx. ~ Difficulty: Moderate Note: This tour is only available on Tuesday and Friday. In case your travelling days do not match, we will offer another activity. We will let you know upon booking time. Overnight at Hotel le Cameleon 4* – 1 Superior room. Meals: B

This morning, a shared van will bring you to Sixaola border between Costa Rica and Panama. From there we have our representative will assist you with the immigration process leaving Costa Rica and checking into. Panama. From the border we continue to Almirante to board a boat to Isla Colon. On arrival, another boat ride of 30-45 minutes will bring you to Bastimentos Island. Check-in at your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure. Overnight at Al Natural Ecolodge 3* for three nights – 1 bedroom-Loft. Meals: B, D

Day at leisure in this beautiful beach resort. Enjoy the blue turquoise waters of the Island and relax yourself at the beautiful beach. The use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment is included in rates. Optional activities such as snorkel and boat tour to nearby cays, chocolate tour among others can be organized. Please enquiry for more information! Overnight at Al Natural Ecolodge 3* – 1 bedroom-Loft. Meals: B, L, D

Day at leisure in this beautiful beach resort. Enjoy the blue turquoise waters of the Island and relax yourself at the beautiful beach. The use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment is included in rates. Optional activities such as snorkel and boat tour to nearby cays, chocolate tour among others can be organized. Please enquiry for more information! Overnight at Al Natural Ecolodge 3* – 1 bedroom-Loft. Meals: B, L, D

Today, you will be transferred back by boat to Isla Colon and then short transfer to the airport to take a domestic flight back to Panama City. Upon arrival, we will provide transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Central Hotel 4* for two nights – 1 Premium room. Meals: B

This morning, meet your guide and start your sightseeing expedition of Panamas amazing capital which was founded in 1519. The captivating backdrop of skyscrapers, noble mansions and green hills will surely fascinate you. The tour begins with a trip to the old town Casco Antiguo. Here you find some of the oldest architecture and buildings of the modern city. The area is known as Casco Viejo or Casco Antiguo. During the tour you will see many unique colonial buildings. Some of those are still largely original and others are nicely and colorfully restored. The historic Casco Antiguo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has become the center of art, design and cultural development. Many new bars, roof top terraces, restaurants and hotels have opened here. Later, on a drive down the Causeway will surprise you with an amazing view of the Panama City skyline before taking you to the Miraflores Locks. Here you will gain a first insight into the inner workings and dimensions of the famous Panama Canal. The viewers terrace offers a unique view of the locks and the ships a through the locks on their way to the Pacific or Atlantic. The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world. Each year around 14,000 ships are transiting, that is about six percent of the worlds trade. In its museum you will learn many interesting facts about the Canal. Duration: 4-5 hours approx. ~ Difficulty: Easy Overnight at Central Hotel 4*– 1 Premium room. Meals: B

Depending your flight schedule, our driver will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and will transfer you to the international airport Tocumen to take your flight back home. Transfer time 30 minutes approx.~ Come back soon to enchanting Panama!