Costa Rica Cloud Forest & Island Adventure
9 Days - 8 Nights
- Based on Double Occupancy
Hiking through the clouds, glamping on a private island, relaxing at the beach in Costa Rica for 9D/8N starting at $3,025.00 per person.
Your Costa Rican adventure begins in the vibrant heart of San José, where the historic charm of Hotel Grano De Oro welcomes you.
This isn’t just a hotel; it’s a beautifully preserved piece of history, a turn-of-the-century mansion renovated to provide every modern comfort while retaining its soul. Step inside and let the traditional Latin American elegance envelop you. Unique rooms, decorated with local watercolors and handcrafted furniture, whisper stories of the past. The intimate dining area, nestled within a lush garden courtyard, promises tranquility—and, perhaps more importantly, serves a legendary chocolate cake that sets a delicious benchmark for the journey ahead.
The journey quickly ascends into the misty, emerald embrace of the cloud forest. A scenic drive brings you to the Nectandra Cloud Forest Gardens near San Ramón, a horticultural sanctuary dedicated to revealing the spectacular biodiversity of this unique ecosystem. Wander the trails that weave through both ancient primary and thriving secondary forests, a living lesson in ecology where every leaf and bloom holds a secret. From Nectandra, you’ll descend deeper into the natural world at El Silencio Lodge & Spa in Bajos Del Toro.
Flanked by majestic national parks, this lodge is an immersion in nature, where the roar of waterfalls soundtracks your stay and 500 acres of private cloud forest reserve become your playground. Here, the complimentary soft-hike is a gentle introduction to a landscape of continuous mist, towering trees, and the heartfelt, eco-conscious hospitality that defines Costa Rica.
A quick flight from the central valley brings a dramatic shift in landscape to the azure waters of the Gulf of Nicoya and the unforgettable experience of Isla Chiquita. This “little island” introduces you to a groundbreaking concept: Costa Rica’s first island tent resort. Imagine the thrill of a seaside expedition combined with the sheer comfort of a luxury retreat. Your glamping tent, set on an elevated platform, provides spacious privacy and breathtaking ocean views. Isla Chiquita invites you to shed the routine and embrace self-powered adventure.
Grab a kayak or paddleboard to explore the surrounding sea, or follow the trails inland, knowing that every meal is a celebration of “net-to-table” freshness.
The final act of your journey takes you to the sun-drenched Pacific coast and the bohemian luxury of Nosara. Perched in the dry tropical forest of the Nicoya Peninsula, Lagarta Lodge is an elegant sanctuary woven into a landscape of two rivers, expansive beaches, and its own magnificent private nature reserve. Over nearly ninety acres, well-marked paths offer endless opportunities for wildlife spotting, from troops of howler monkeys to colorful coatis and vibrant birds.
The long, wide expanse of Playa Guiones awaits, offering serene walks for some and exhilarating, active waves for avid surfers. Spend your final days exploring this vibrant coastal town on bike or foot, savoring the tropical ambiance and immersing yourself in a culture that moves with the rhythm of the tide, before departing with the indelible memory of Costa Rica’s stunningly diverse beauty.
Lost World Adventures itineraries can be tailor-made according to your plans and preferences: budget, hotel selections, travel dates, optional excursions, length of trip, etc.
Day 1: San Jose
Meet our local representative as you exit the Juan Santa Maria International Airport who will drive you to the Hotel Grano De Oro, a renovated stately mansion built at the turn of the century now updated with the comforts and amenities of a modern hotel.
Unique rooms and corridors are elegantly decorated with watercolors, tapestries, and locally handcrafted furniture creating a charm and character in traditional Latina American style and heritage.
Meals are served in an intimate dining area in a garden courtyard (our favorite chocolate cake anywhere!)
Day 2: Nectandra Cloud Forest Gardens / El Silencio Cloud Forest
In the morning you will depart for an approximately 1.5-hour drive to the Nectranda Cloud Forest Gardens in San Ramon, a horticultural display garden landscaped to exhibit the immense richness of the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The premontane cloud forest of this region has one the highest density of species in the world.
The Garden carries out educational programs for the general public and conducts limited scientific studies to support its educational goals.
These goals are to promote understanding of neotropical cloud forests: their biodiversity, their ecology, and their importance to our future. The trails at Nectandra Garden weave through both secondary and primary forests along loop trails of varying length and walking difficulty to challenge visitors of all ages and physical abilities.
After your hike, you will continue onto El Silencio Cloud Forest and El Silencio Lodge & Spa. Located in the picturesque Bajos Del Toro region, this is the perfect location for those seeking a deep connection with nature.
It features a 500-acre private cloud forest reserve and is flanked by the Juan Castro Blanco and Poas Volcano National Parks. Misty tropical cloud forest, roaring waterfalls, and colorful culture are showcased through heartfelt hospitality and facilities that integrate with nature.
Day 3: Exploring the Cloud Forest
A complementary soft-hike in the forest (private reserve) is included with your stay.
Day 4: Isla Chiquita
After breakfast, depart for the approximately 2-hour drive back to San Jose and depart on an approximately 30-minute scheduled flight to Tambor in the Gulf of Nicoya.
Upon arrival, transfer to a dock where you will take a quick boat transfer to private Isla Chiquita (“little island”). Featuring 15 glamping tents, this is Costa Rica’s first and only island tent resort.
The tents are set on elevated platforms, and the tiered layout offers spacious privacy and impressive ocean views. A ground-breaking concept in Costa Rica, Isla Chiquita combines the thrill of an island camping expedition with the creature comforts of an upscale resort.
Enjoy a connection to sea and land through self-powered adventures, and net-to-table cuisine. Kayaks and paddleboards will be available for you to use, and inland hiking trails are also available.
Day 5: Isla Chiquita
Spend the day exploring Isla Chiquita and its surroundings, including hiking, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Day 6: Nosara
After breakfast, depart by boat and land to Tambor airstrip, then take an approximately 30-minute flight to Nosara airstrip, where you will transfer to your home for the next 3 nights.
The dry tropical forest in the Nicoya Peninsula-Nosara Beach area, home to the elegant beach resort of Lagarta Lodge. Beautifully situated amidst untouched nature within two rivers, expansive sandy beaches, and lush forests along the Pacific shores of Costa Rica.
This eco-lodge maintains its own, private nature reserve with magnificent mangrove trees and wildlife galore. With nearly ninety acres, the opportunities for hiking the well-marked paths are everywhere and with ample opportunity to spot birds, howler monkeys, anteaters, coatis, raccoons, iguanas, butterflies, and insects.
Days 7 & 8: Nosara
Spend the days, exploring on your own by scheduling activities from the list below, with the help of the front desk or through us beforehand.
The long and wide beach of Guiones treats visitors to long and calm walks, while the active waves of the Pacific delight the avid surfers! Explore the picturesque coastal town of Guiones by bike or on foot, and immerse yourself in the local culture and the tropical ambiance.
List of Activities (not included)
Surfing classes, Paddle Boarding, Kayak Tours, Biking, Hiking, Nosara’s Beach Trips, Horseback riding on the beach.
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia for your international flight.
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