Your next big adventure awaits in Costa Rica. Discover wildlife and lava flows around the Arenal Volcano. Rappel along stunning waterfalls, hike through forests filled with monkeys and toucans, and reward yourself with a long soak in a natural hot spring. Get unique rain forest vistas on a canopy walk and a full-day river safari, watching for anhinga, sloths, caimans and the jabiru, the largest bird in Central America. Round out your Costa Rican adventure at world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park, a tropical playground nestled beside the Pacific Ocean. Here you can choose from a wealth of experiences: explore the park for jaguars, coatis and tapirs, opt for adventurous outings on land or sea (zip lining, white water rafting, horseback riding and sailing are all available), or just unwind on an immaculate white sand beach.

The 7 Day Costa Rica Discovery is an active adventure value tour that takes you from rain forest canopies to Pacific Ocean beaches, with a range of activities and wildlife sighting opportunities.

San José was founded in 1737 and is a pleasant mixture of traditional and modern Spanish architecture. Places of interest include the Teatro Nacional, the Legislative Assembly building, and the Parque Central, east of which is the Cathedral. The National Museum and the Museum of Gold are also worth a visit.

Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.

Enjoy a private airport transfer with vehicle, and professional driver. The transfer is approximately 30 mins (22km/14mi).

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Vista del Valle is in the heart of the Costa Rican Coffee region, located in the district of El Rosario de Naranjo. You can still see our neighbors hand-harvesting shade-grown coffee. On any given day, you might find yourself behind a truck full of the aromatic red beans on their way to the Co-op, or witness the beauty of the coffee fields in the full bloom of tiny white jasmine-scented flowers. Or perhaps take a ride on one of our horseback tours through the town and into a coffee plantation, taking in the vistas of the Central Valle and the surrounding mountains and volcanoes. We can see 4 volcanoes from the property and from a nearby ridge we can even see Arenal Volcano.

Overnight at Vista del Valle Plantation Inn.

Arenal contains an active volcano, and also the only dwarf cloudforest inCosta Rica. The crater of the volcano is 1.5km (1mi.) wide and contains a hot-water lake that changes color from turquoise to green to gray. It is also a whitewater rafting center with routes on the Rio Toro and Rio Sarapiqui.

Transfer from San José to Arenal Hotel. Please note that this service is shared - there will be other people on this scheduled transfer. The total transfer time is approximately 3.5 hours (150km/93mi.).

Hotel Silencio del Campo means literally the silence of the fields, and that, it is. The village-like setup of large, roomy cabins is located a short distance from the town of La Fortuna in San Carlos, right at the foot of the Arenal Volcano. A scrumptious menu is offered for breakfast, and there is a restaurant onsite. Feel free to wander into town, though, as one may be curious about the area's culinary options. Many pass the time swimming, which is an experience all guests enjoy immensely. There are also a number of other activities to get involved in, such as zip trekking.

Overnight at Hotel Silencio del Campo.

Waterfall repelling is known as "canyoning". You will be picked up from your hotel and begin your adventure with a 30-minute 4x4 drive into the tropical rain forest outside the town of La Fortuna, in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano. This adventure includes 5 rappels, 4 of which are alongside or right in waterfalls, and one dry rock face. After this sensational adventure you will return to the base camp to enjoy lunch. Return to the hotel after the tour has finished. You are required to be in good physical condition to participate. Morning departure, duration 4 hours approx.

Recommended list of items to bring: easy dry clothes, bathing suit, secure shoes (sports sandals and water shoes are best), change of clothing for after the tour and sunscreen.

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the rain forest close to the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a leisurely hike for 1.5 hours through the rain forest while your shared guide teaches you the history of the Arenal Volcano. This park is located at the base of the Arenal Volcano and is filled with wildlife including monkeys, toucans, coati and a large variety of bird species. Conclude the tour at the Springs Resort - soak in the hot mineral baths and relax. After a soothing soak in thehot springs, enjoy a lovely dinner at The Springs Resort, prepared in a colonial-style rustic kitchen. Enjoy the local cuisine for a true authentic experience. Return to your hotel in the evening. Afternoon departure (approx. 3:45pm), duration 6 hours.

Overnight at Hotel Silencio del Campo.

The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío are humid areas considered to be among the richest in biological diversity inCosta Rica. Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds, plus iguanas, sloths, turtles, caimans and three different species of monkeys. The tour starts when we pick up all “Nature Lovers” from the hotel in a very comfortable bus for the 1-½ hour transfer to Los Chiles, a culturally mixed village only 4 km from the Nicaraguan border. Here your boat waits for your river adventure, a 2 ½ hour floating safari through tropical rain forest and pasture.  An experienced English - Spanish speaking guide leads the tour. Some birds are residents in the area and it is possible to see hundreds of them, especially during the dry season.  Watch for anhinga (also called snakebird), wood storks, roseate spoonbill (which can often be seen feeding at the river’s edge), the jabiru - the largest bird inCentral Americaand very endangered - and  the olivaceous cormorant, which makes its nest in the area. Along the river we can see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, three-toed sloths, caimans, Jesus Christ lizards (named for its ability to run on water) and turtles.

This daytrip includes a typical Costa Rican lunch, regional fruit, natural juices and coffee, all served for your comfort at our new Restaurant Río Frío; canned drinks, natural juices, bottled water and cookies are also included during the boat tour. Departure: 7:30am. Approx. duration: 8 hours.

Recommendations: Bring light clothing, comfortable shoes, camera, binoculars, sun screen, insect repellent.

Overnight at Hotel Silencio del Campo.

Well-kept and well-guarded,ManuelAntonioNational Parkfeatures 5 kinds of forest, some with characteristic rain forest vegetation. Orchids and ferns, jaguars, ocelots and the Baird tapir may be seen here. There are trails through the park and many lookouts. Horseback riding and white-water activities are also available.

Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio. Please note that this is a shared service, there will be other people on this transfer.

Hotel La Mariposa is seated, high and mighty, above the glistening waves of the Pacific Ocean, Quepos, and Manuel Antonio National Park. The 56 rooms and suites are front row seats to the ocean’s every move and one may relax on their private balcony or terrace and absorb the surrounding sounds and breeze. Bask in the flavors of Costa Rica fused with North American specialties, as chefs whip up endless surprises. Later, take on any number of activities, from a trip to the beach or a whitewater rafting adventure; guests are never at a loss for things to do at the Hotel La Mariposa.

Overnight at La Mariposa.

Enjoy time at leisure in Manuel Antonio. There are many optional activities you can choose to add to your itinerary during your stay here. please let us know if you wish to add any of the following optional activities (not included in tour price): white water rafting, zip canopy tour, Nauyaca Waterfalls by horseback, catamaran sunset sail, ATV rentals and more!

Overnight at La Mariposa.

Meet your driver for a private transfer to San José.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) .