Day 1: Fly to the San Jose International airport (SJO). As soon as you step off the aircraft you will be met by one of our representatives, where your itinerary will be explained and any questions you have will be answered. The representative will provide you with a pouch that contains vouchers and information about your trip. From the airport you will be privately transported to Hotel Alta. Only 15 minutes away from the colourful suburb of Escazu and Santa Ana. Hotel Alta is a wonderful Spanish/Costa Rican style colonial hotel offering some of Costa Rica's finest food and views of the Central Valley. Continental Breakfast included. Hotel Alta is a great introduction to Costa Rica and a great place to get a good first nights sleep.

Day 2: Private Transfer to Arenal up into the mountains and through the rainforest. Stay at Montana de Fuego in a Deluxe Private Bungalow with views of the Volcano. Enjoy the peace and the tranquility of the quiet mountain town, you may even be lucky enough to hear the volcano grumble.

Day 3: Wake up, look out the window and see Central America's most active volcano. After lunch take an Observation Hike of the volcano with a guide who will point animals and plants of interest, finish the guided tour reaching a vantage point over the volcano where you are able to watch the lava flow and hopefully see the crater on a clear day. After this you will be privately transported to relax and soothe your muscles in the natural mineral hot springs of the Tabacon Resort and enjoy a buffet dinner at the resort. Spend the night admiring the Arenal volcano as it glows in the Costa Rican moonlight. Stay at the Montana de Fuego.

Day 4: Feel free to relax and enjoy the majestic view, visit the natural hot springs again or do some canyoning, cave exploring, white water rafting, etc.

Day 5 : After Breakfast you will take a flight from the Volcano down to the central Pacific town of Quepos. on the way admire the view of San Jose and the coastal towns along the way. When you arrive into Quepos you will transported to a hotel that has one of the top 5 views of the Pacific Ocean in the world - Hotel Parador. Hotel Parador has a colonial feel about it with high beamed dining rooms and an altogether tropical feel around the pool area. Situated on a bluff 500ft above the ocean the views are outstanding.

Day 6: Arise to monkeys on the balcony and the parrots in the tree's, yes you are in paradise as Manuel Antonio offers some of the best beaches that Costa Rica has to offer. You will be picked up at the hotel where you will be transported to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Here you will take a guided tour around the park where the guide will show you a variety of wildlife from monkeys to tree snakes. At the end of the tour feel free to relax on the white sanded beaches. Stay at Hotel Parador.

Day 7: Today is your last full day in Costa Rica and the day is yours. You can relax by the adults pool at the hotel with a cocktail or visit Parador's private beach. Stay at Hotel Parador.

Day 8: Today you will take a late morning flight back to San Jose to the local airport where you will take the International flight to Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean side of Panama. The flight will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes and you will be able to see the Caribbean towns of Costa Rica and Panama as you fly. When you arrive at the Island of Isla Colon in the Bocas del Toro province you will take a taxi to your hotel on the water called Bocas del Toro Hotel. Here you will have a beautiful Ocean view and a balcony hammock.

Day 9 : Bocas del Toro Islands are some of the most famous in the world with many survivor series being filed here due to its natural beauty. The area is great for Scuba diving, snorkeling, wildlife, marine life and just laying back and enjoying deserted Islands. You will take a tour of the Islands with the Islands famous Livingston, nobody knows the area quite like the locals and he has lived here all his life. You will be able to snorkel on some of reefs, see dolphins at Dolphin Bay, and roam the deserted Islands of the Zapatillas. Stay at Bocas del Toro Hotel.

Day 10: Today you will see one of mans greatest constructions, there were failed attempts to build it, many people died however it was no in vain as the Panama Canal is one of the Wonders of the New World. The Canal stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Ocean for 50 miles. You will board a plane in the morning to one of the most thriving cities in Central America, Panama City. When you arrive in Panama City at Albrook Airport you will be transported to one of Panama City's finest hotels, Hotel Bristol. The hotel has a warm feel about it offering great service and a wonderful lounge bar to relax in the evenings in.

Day 11: We will pick you up bright and early for your passage through the 50 miles of the Panama Canal. You will board a vessel that will take you from the Pacific side of the Canal through to the Caribbean side of the Canal. You will passage you way up and down some of the biggest hydraulic locks in the world. On your journey through the canal you will see some of the canals wildlife, Crocodiles, Monkeys and Sloth's. One you reach the Caribbean town of Portobello you will disembark and return via road to Panama City. Stay at the Bristol Hotel.

Day 12: Wake up and enjoy a hearty Panamanian breakfast. After breakfast you will be transported to the local airport and you will take a flight to David, Chiriqui in the North West Pacific Coast of Panama. Once you arrive in David you will release that you are in the agricultural area of Panama. Take a transfer to the town of Boquete in the mountains. Stay at Hotel Los Establos. Day 13:Today is a day to relax, you may wish to visit the Volcano Baru, or hike around the mountains. The best way to see the area is to take the horseback tour through the mountains and around the Volcano. The town of Boquete is one of Chiriqui's most famous and beautiful towns. Situated on the Eastern slope of the Volcano Baru the town offers guests a peaceful and tranquil highland vibe. Boquete is famous for some of Panama's best white water rafting on the Rio Chiriqui Viejo. Stay at Hotel Los Establos.

Day 14: Start you journey back home but before you do spend your last night in Bocas del Toro. Suggest either dining at Limbo by the Sea next door or for some evenings Salsa dancing visit the Wreck Deck, Bocas del Toro's most famous bar!! Stay at Bocas de Toro Hotel.

Day 15: Privately transfer to the Airstrip in Bocas del Toro and fly back to San Jose, Costa Rica. Privately transfer to Hotel Alta and spend your last night surrounded by the 3 Volcanoes surrounding San Jose.

Day 16: Privately transfer to San Jose international airport and have a safe flight home.

The total cost of your Costa Rica Holiday will be

£1,999* per person (double occupancy)

Return to Packages>>

*Prices are subject to change without notice. The price you are quoted by our Travel Consultants will be 100% accurate based on the exact time of your inquiry. Price per person, double occupancy accommodation and includes domestic transportation, hotel accommodation, tours and all taxes and charges. International airfare is not included.