Experiences That Feed the Heart and Soul
Amy & Keith’s Excellent
Costa Rica Adventure
April 23 - 30, 2025
Join us on this amazing 8-day excursion, where you will experience a broad array of activities which include adventure, relaxation, cultural experiences, and beach time!
The cost of the tour includes airport transfers, all transportation, guides, lodging, entrance fees, some meals, daily snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. (Flights are not included.) Maximum of 14 participants. Contact us today!
Cloud forest/bird watching
Scenic hikes
Visit a volcano
Tropical beaches
Costa Rican food/culture
Coffee, chocolate, sugarcane
Neotropical plants & wildlife
Hot springs and waterfalls
Tour length: 8 days
Price per person: $2,000
Rating: Easy to moderate
Group Size: 8 – 14 people
* (Based on double occupancy. Add $300 if single room requested.)
ITINERARY
Arrival - SJO Airport Pick-up
Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) you will be met by your guide and transportation. Enjoy the ride to Casa Amanecer with snacks of fresh tropical fruits and fresh coconut water. Upon your arrival, relax and enjoy some empanadas and fresh coffee. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation.
Lodging: Casa Amanecer B&B or similar
Cloud Forest Hike, Bird Watching
We will wake early have breakfast, then drive to the enchanting cloud forest in Bajo La Paz. We will then embark on an easy hike and bird watching with experienced, local guide. Afterwards, we will have lunch at a small, rural typical Costa Rican home.
Lodging: Casa Amanecer or similar
Zip Lines, Butterflies, Hot Springs and a Volcano
Today we embark on our journey to the volcanic hot springs at Volcano Arenal. On the way, we will participate on a zip line adventure at San Luis Canopy to move our legs and scream at the top of our lungs while we fly above the canopy of the rainforest. Next, we will visit and enjoy a “mariposario” (butterfly garden before continuing north to the volcano and hot springs to explore, soak, and relax at Eco-Termales. We’ll finish the day with some fine Costa Rican dining at the Eco-Termales open-air restaurant.
Lodging: La Pradera, Volcano Inn, or similar
Souvenirs, Chocolate, Coffee, and Sugarcane
This morning, after browsing the immense nearby souvenir shop, we will head to our next destination to learn all about how chocolate is cultivated and made by this small, family-owned farm. The family at Don Jorge Chocolate Tour will greet us with a hands-on tour of their cottage-industry plantation and open-air kitchen and workshop. We will get to make chocolate bars, learn about the rich history of “the food of the gods”. We’ll enjoy a homemade lunch prepared by this warm family before we head back to Casa Amanecer.
Lodging: Casa Amanecer or similar
Monkeys and Mangroves
Today, on our way to the amazing beaches on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, we will board a boat to navigate the local mangroves and surely see some White-faced Capuchin Monkeys and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Afterward, you will have time to check in to your rooms, relax by the pool, explore the beach, and have a refreshing cocktail at the hotel bar and restaurant.
Lodging: Hotel Playa Bejuco or similar
Beach Day
We will have the entire day to relax, explore, and enjoy the beach and pool. The beaches here are known for their stunning natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere, with soft golden sands, rolling waves, and lush tropical vegetation along the shoreline.
Lodging: Hotel Playa Bejuco or similar
Catamaran Trip, Snorkeling, Lunch, and Refreshments
This morning, embark on a very large catamaran for some seafaring fun for three hours. Including snorkeling and whale/dolphin-watching. Lunch and cocktails are provided on the boat. Then, return to San Ramon.
Lodging: Casa Amanecer or similar
Departure
We will bid our final farewells. Transportation will be provided to the airport.
*** Please read our Terms and Conditions ***
Do you have a group ready to embark on a tour such as this? We offer a 50% discount to one designated leader of any group of 12 – 14 people. Just get in touch with us to request your specific dates. We can customize the tour to fit your group’s needs. Six month advanced notice needed.
