Once you’ve touched down to San Jose (SJO) Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your driver and taken onwards to your accommodation at the Central Highland Cloud Forest. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.

After your arrival to the storybook setting of the Central Highlands cloud forest, relaxation and indulgence starts. Staying at the El Silencio Lodge & Spa, you will be hosted at one of the few places in Costa Rica where you can enjoy all the comforts of a luxury boutique hotel,
while experiencing one of the most unique and endangered types of tropical forests at the lodge´s private cloud forest reserve. At the El Silencio eco-luxury hotel, misty tropical cloud forest, roaring waterfalls, and colorful culture are showcased through heartfelt hospitality and upscale facilities.
Depending on the time of your arrival and having settled into your accommodation, the rest of the day is free to explore or relax. If you’re feeling like exploring a bit, we can recommend to sign up for the optional Cloud Forest Night Tour. Exploring the mountain cloud forest at night is one of life’s most amazing adventures. At night, it transforms like no other habitat in the world. Night is when the cloud forest breathes. It is layered with the fragrances of nocturnal plants and flowers, and filled with the music of nature’s most spectacular symphony, a cacophony of a million life forms filling the cool evening air.
Or treat yourself to a candlelit dinner while enjoying the views over the soothing forest sights. Las Ventanas Restaurant is led by up-and-coming Chef Andrey. Born and raised in Costa Rica, his culinary offerings play homage to Costa Rica’s agricultural exuberance. His signature dishes highlight the country’s diverse traditions with the freshest ingredients sourced from the on-property organic mini-farm.
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Meals – Private Transfer from San Jose Airport to the Central Highland Cloud Forest / Bajas del Toro, Accommodation at El Silencio Lodge & Spa (Meals – None).

Today you will have a day to spend at leisure. You can relax at your eco-lodge, listening to the birds and forest sounds, observing the mystical nebulae pulling up around the lodge and book a relaxing treatment at the full-service on-site spa. We recommend you head out and book any of the optional activities to explore the misty tropical cloud forest, roaring waterfalls, and colorful culture made available by your lodge. You can choose between beautifull hikes, bird watching, horseback riding, waterfall magic, on-site Canopy Zip-line & Rappel, wine tasting,
coffee journey, yoga classes, fabulous cook like a Tico cooking classes, oxcart design, private romantic dinners and more.
Also, while staying at this lodge you will have two complimentary activities included: Plant Your Tree as well as the Mystic Hike. On your tree planting tour, you will have the opportunity to Plant a living legacy in Costa Rica’s carbon-offsetting forests and help bring back beautiful Quetzal birds to the region. This complimentary ceremony is one of the highlights of the El Silencio Experience. During the Mystic Hike, you will be taken on an inspired walk through the Hummingbird Garden and cloud forest trails. A magical knot garden, hidden paths that embrace nature’s elements and mesmerizing hummingbirds provide a relaxing hiking experience. This hike gives you the perfect chance to see El Silencio Lodge & Spa and the cloud forest from a different perspective.
Included Activities – Complimentary tours: the Guided Mystic Hike and Yoga Classes (3 times per week) in group service (Meals – Breakfast).
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Leaving El Silencio Lodge & Spa, you will continue your journey to Arenal. The journey takes approximately 4 hours.

As you approach the town of La Fortuna, one of the first things you’ll see is the Arenal Volcano. Although it is no longer spewing out hot lava your first sighting of the sleeping giant will always be the most memorable as it rises up high above the surrounding landscape. Depending on the time of your arrival to the town of La Fortuna,
situated at the foot of the Arenal Volcano and having settled in to your accommodation, the rest of the day is free to explore or relax.
Included: Private Transfer from Bajas del Toro to Arenal, Accommodation around La Fortuna / Arenal (Meals – Breakfast).
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Today you will be picked up from your accommodation by a bilingual nature guide who will accompany you on a full day excursion. You will drive to the Caño Negro Nature Reserve, located in the northern part of Costa Rica. The Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frio are some of the most biologically diverse wetland areas in Costa Rica and have some of the richest wildlife viewing and birding sites on this continent year-round. Explore this special wildlife refuge by an inflatable raft that operates with a silent motor and paddle down the Rio Frio.
Made up of wetlands, rainforest and swampland there are more than 200 species of bird that come to this one area. As you silently cruise the Rio Frio, this area will reveal all kinds of wildlife from capuchin monkeys, sloths and iguanas too, river turtles, caiman and the basilisk, also called Christ Lizard as it can walk on water. Caño Negro will provide you with some amazing photo opportunities so make sure your camera is fully charged! Following your amazing wildlife tour a delicious riverside lunch will be served, before you will be transferred back to your Arenal hotel.
The evening is free for you to relax or take an optional excursion. We recommend taking a soak at the hot springs warmed by the heart of the Arenal Volcano.
Included: Full Day Cano Negro Eco Safari Boat Tour in Private service with Guide, Transfers and Entrance fees; Accommodation around La Fortuna / Arenal. (Meals – Breakfast, Lunch).
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Today, you´ll set out on your journey to the beaches of Guanacaste along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. The journey takes approximately 4 hours.

As you drive you´ll see the dry lowlands of Guanacaste gradually opening up to the Pacific Coast. The El Mangroove Beach Boutique Hotel sits in the heart of the best known beach region in Costa Rica along a mile-long, taupe sand beach with warm tranquil waters. The Pristine Beach offers a spectacular tropical setting for pure relaxation surrounded by an incredible natural beauty.
This barefoot luxury hotel offers you bohemian-chic suites nestled amongst mangrove and beach front forest. This lifestyle inclusive-a-la-carte plan boutique hotel is straight up laid-back and down-right cool. It is an ecologically protected area, surrounded by majestic mountains, situated on a natural mangrove and features a beachfront location with extensive ocean views and the crystal-blue Pacific. It is also ideally located at only 15 minutes from the artsy and bustling town of El Coco.
Enjoy breathtaking views over the Pacific, romantic walks on the sandy beach, basking in the rich sun and watching the spectacular sunsets of the Pacific Coast. After you´ve settled into your hotel you can sit down to a relaxed seaside meal and enjoy the gasping ocean views.
**Note: All Inclusive does not include: take-out food from the restaurants, mini bar, certain selected wines and liquors, champagne, spa services nor aquatic sports. Room service is included but the delivery fee should be paid for additionally.
Included: Private Transfer from Arenal to Golfo de Papagayo, Accommodation at El Mangroove Barefoot Luxury All Inclusive beach resort (Meals – Breakfast, Dinner).
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These two days are left free for you to relax at your beach retreat or explore more of the natural beauty and surroundings. Watch the sunset while sipping a cocktail on the beach.

Included: Accommodation at El Mangroove Barefoot Luxury All Inclusive beach resort (Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Enjoy one last walk along the beach and then it’s time to say goodbye to this tropical country with its wide diversity in ecosystems and natural beauty. You will continue your journey to the International Airport for your flight out. We wish you a pleasant flight and great memories of Costa Rica.

Note: It is a 1 hrs. drive to Liberia Airport (LIR) and you would need to be at the airport 3 hrs. prior to your flight.

Note: Transfer out through San Jose Airport (SJO) is not included but can be added for an additional fee upon request. Do take into account that it is a 5 hrs drive to San Jose Airport and you would need to be at the airport 3 hrs. prior to your flight.
Included: Pricate transfer from Golfo de Papagayo to Liberia Airport (Meals – Breakfast (Depending on your departure time, this might not be included).
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