Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at leisure. Sleep Inn Hotel 4* or similar

Departure for Cartago to discover Irazú Volcano (3,432m), which offers spectacular views of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans on a clear day. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, discover the Orosi Valley and its 18th-century colonial church. Return to San José and enjoy free time. (B-L)

Travel through the Central Valley toward La Fortuna. Along the way, stop in Sarchí, a village renowned for its traditional handicrafts, hand-painted ox cart workshops and the world’s largest ox cart. Continue to Grecia, famous for its striking red Gothic-inspired metal church, imported from Belgium in the late 19th century. Lunch en route before reaching La Fortuna. In the afternoon, enjoy a walk along hanging bridges in the heart of the tropical rainforest, offering magnificent views of the canopy and local wildlife. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Magic Mountain Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Travel to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, one of Costa Rica’s most important wetland ecosystems, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. Enjoy a boat excursion through waterways lined with lush vegetation. Observe numerous bird species, including the jabiru, as well as monkeys, reptiles, caimans and rare aquatic plants. Lunch, followed by a return to La Fortuna. In the late afternoon, optional excursion ($) to the region’s hot springs (Baldi or Ecotermales) to enjoy thermal pools in a natural setting. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B-L-D)

Departure for Arenal Volcano National Park, renowned for its spectacular landscapes and ancient lava flows. Hike along the park’s trails, offering superb views of the volcano and surrounding rainforest. Continue to the Guanacaste region, known for its vast plains, cattle ranches and drier climate. Along the way, discover the atmosphere of Costa Rica’s western region, where it is common to see cowboys tending their herds. Continue to your lodge in Rincón de la Vieja. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Buena Vista del Rincón Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)

Discover Rincón de la Vieja National Park, renowned for its geothermal activity and exceptional biodiversity. Hike along the Las Pailas Trail, where you can observe fumaroles, bubbling mud pools, hot springs and unique volcanic landscapes. Along the way, discover the tropical rainforest, its abundant flora and diverse wildlife, including howler monkeys. Return to the lodge at the end of the day and enjoy the facilities and activities available on site. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B-L-D)

Departure for Monteverde, renowned for its cloud forest and exceptional biodiversity. En route, visit Don Juan Farm to discover the different stages of coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production. Lunch on site. In the afternoon, discover Santa Elena, a charming mountain village known for its handicrafts and cheeses. Free time to explore the local shops. Optional evening forest excursion ($). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Elida Lodge Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)

In the morning, visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, a protected ecosystem renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, lush vegetation and abundant tropical birdlife. Hike along the reserve’s trails to discover this unique cloud forest environment. After this immersion in nature, depart for San José. Lunch en route. Arrival in the capital in the late afternoon. Free time to enjoy the city’s atmosphere before dinner. Sleep Inn Hotel 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. (B)