Rugged Refinement

Central Valley/Manuel Antonio/Osa Peninsula

Quick Facts

• Eight days and seven nights
• Regions include: Central Valley,Manuel Antonio and Osa Peninsula
• Includes two domestic flights on NatureAir
• Rates begin at $2600 per person, excluding 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 San Jose
• Take in your first impression of the city of San Jose as you enjoy the short 30 minute drive to Ciudad Colon.
• La Corteza Amarilla is one of the best kept secrets, you will find yourself in a tropical oasis of serenity and one of the best restaurants in the country.
• Settle in, enjoy an excellent meal and start relaxing. You’re on vacation!!

 Day 2

• Your Private Transfer will pick you up at the hotel after breakfast and off you go headed for the central coast!
• Enjoy the 3.5 hour private tour of all the different landscapes and microclimates you’ll see on the way.
• As you reach the coast where the jungle meets the water, you will approach your hotel: La Mariposa. (Premier Suite, 3 nights)

Day 3

• Wake up have breakfast and explore the not-to-be-missed famous Manuel Antonio National Park with your private guide. Bring your bathing suits!
• Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at the hotel or other area restaurants.
• Sunset is especially beautiful at the Mariposa. If you ‘d like to see something different, take a taxi into Quepos
• Night spent in your Premier Suite.

 Day 4

• After breakfast you will be picked up for your canopy adventure, lunch is included.
• Sail high above the rainforest canopy and experience on of Costa Rica's most popular adventure sport-the canopy zip line.
• Night spent in your Premier Suite.

 Day 5

• You will be picked up at your hotel to the Quepos Airstrip for your 40 minute carbon neutral flight with Nature Air to the most pristine area of the country: The Osa Peninsula!
• Welcome to Aguila de Osa!
• No tours planned for today but there are lots of great trails to be explored or you could easily take out an ocean kayak.

 Day 6

• Your Corcovado tour begins with a visit the San Pedrillo Ranger Station, which is the Park's northern most ranger station.
• A side from all the fun and adventure sensations, this tour includes lunch and soft drinks, which are served at the end of the hikes. Shortly thereafter you'll board the boat and return to Aguila de Osa Inn.

 Day 7

• Tour to Caño Island.
• The great thing about this area is that even when you are not on a tour you can relax and enjoy a book or choose from the many “on your own- free” things to do.
• The trail system that hugs the coast makes a great short hike to explore hidden beaches, or take the hotel’s kayaks for a spin to explore the bay.
• Enjoy the tour as well as you last night in this amazing area. Ever heard of the book “500 place to visit before you die” well this area is listed in it! Take it all in and be present for every moment!

Day 8

• Wake up to nature and prepare for your short Nature Air flight back to San Jose.
• If timing allows, you can fly back in time to catch your international flight home or spend one more night in the San Jose area.