Group Travel
All vacation packages can be adapted for groups of all sizes.
Customized Packages All packages are 100% customizable. Use these packages as a guide and contact a travel designer to create a custom vacation itinerary just for you.
Air & Ground Transport
Airfare within Costa Rica and to Panama or Nicaragua is included in most packages.
per person from
$2600
Double occupancy. Intl. Airfare Excluded Inquire for more details.
Hike, Bike, Paddle & Surf
Costa Rica adventure travel at its finest! This active vacation will keep you fit while putting you in touch with breathtaking natural surroundings.
Quick Facts
Ten days and nine nights
San Jose/Tortuguero jungle canals/Arenal volcano/Tamarindo Beach
NatureAir domestic flights
Rates from $2600 per person, based on double occupancy
Rate excludes international airfare
All journeys with Nature Vacations are 100% customizable. Use this as a guide and work with one of our travel designers to create YOUR perfect version.
Day 1
Fly into the San Jose International Airport
Connect with you private transfer, and off you go to the Hotel Grano de Oro for your first night in Costa Rica.
Settle in and enjoy an exceptional dining experience before heading for bed.
Stay at Hotel Grano de Oro (deluxe room)
Day 2
Rise and shine early to be whisked away on your Caribbean kayak adventure
After an early morning departure from San José, we will travel east, riding through Braulio Carrillo National Park.
We'll breakfast at Río Danta. Now in the Atlantic lowlands, we travel through banana plantations until we reach our starting point in the Tortuguero National Park Station on the Tortuguero River.
Lunch will be along the way after an hour paddle down the river, in the middle of the Parks' tropical forest.
Late afternoon arrival at Mawamba lodge, welcome cocktail and dinner here tonight.
Day 3
After a great breakfast we will be shuttled by boat about 25 miles towards the Colorado River, passing through Penitencia Canal until we arrive at Samay Laguna.
Here we will board our kayaks for a three to four hour exploration of this area.
Day 4
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Tortuguero airstrip for a short, and amazing view-filled carbon neutral flight back to San Jose .
Your private driver will be at the Tobias Bolanos airport waiting to escort you to the next segment of your adventure expedition…the majestic Arenal volcano!
Stay at the Arenal Observatory (Smithsonian room)
Day 5
Cerro Chato Hike (Sunset Tours)
Stay at the Arenal Observatory (Smithsonian room)
Day 6
Full day Mountain bike adventure(El Castillo)( Sunset Tours)
Sample the course of the famous two day Costa Rican annual bike race as you experience this rainforesty volcano area on two wheels!
Stay at Arenal Observatory Lodge (Smithsonian room)
Day 7
Wake up this morning to your last few hours of this incredible and unique view of the volcano as you enjoy the complimentary breakfast buffet.
Prepare for check out from your room and await your private transfer to the Arenal airstrip for another exciting carbon neutral flight with Nature Air
Upon arrival another transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Stay at the Tamarindo Diria (Sunset ocean view room)
Day 8 & 9
These days are yours to enjoy however you please…relax those sore muscles from your earlier expeditions or hop of a surf board and catch some waves right outside your hotel!
Surfing lessons can be easily arranged. This hotel is in walking distance of numerous shops, bars and restaurants and your room has the best ocean view around. Life is good!!
Stay at the Tamarindo Diria (Sunset ocean view room)
Day 10
Wake up, have breakfast and await your transfer to the Liberia International airport (approx. 1 hour) to connect with your flight back home.