San José · Tortuguero · Arenal · Monteverde · Pacific
Welcome to Costa Rica. A private driver meets you at San José and brings you to your hotel to settle after the flight, with an easy first evening before the country opens up.
Fifteen days is enough to see Costa Rica in real depth — wildlife, volcano, cloud forest, and two coasts. It begins gently.
North to the Caribbean lowlands and Tortuguero — reachable only by boat or small plane, a maze of jungle canals often called Costa Rica's Amazon. Check into an eco-lodge on the water.
An afternoon canal cruise reveals caimans, river turtles, monkeys, and a wall of green.
Dawn on the canals with a naturalist guide for the best wildlife — herons, sloths, and the chance of a manatee — then the village and the famous turtle-nesting beach (in season, a guided night visit to watch a green turtle nest is unforgettable).
A full day in one of the wildest corners of the country.
Back to the mainland and on to La Fortuna, in the shadow of Arenal Volcano. Check into a volcano-view lodge and ease into the evening with a soak in natural hot springs fed by the mountain.
The first of three nights at Costa Rica's adventure heart.
The hanging bridges through the rainforest canopy with a private naturalist — sloths, toucans, howler monkeys — and the thundering La Fortuna waterfall with a swim in its pool.
More hot springs, or a chocolate or coffee experience, to close the day.
At your pace: a canopy zipline, a Peñas Blancas river safari float, a guided volcano hike, or horseback riding — or nothing but the hot springs and the view.
Your specialist shapes the day around how active you want to be.
The classic jeep–boat–jeep across Lake Arenal to the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, the volcano receding behind you. Check into a cloud-forest lodge.
An optional night walk reveals the forest's nocturnal life.
A guided walk through the Cloud Forest Reserve with a naturalist who knows where to find the resplendent quetzal and hummingbirds, then the high hanging bridges in the mist.
Cloud forest at its most magical.
Down to the central Pacific and Manuel Antonio, where rainforest meets the sea. Check into an ocean-view retreat and catch a sunset over the water.
The coast chapter begins.
A morning in the national park with a naturalist — sloths, monkeys, iguanas — along trails that open onto beautiful beaches, then an afternoon for the sand and the warm Pacific.
A sunset catamaran with snorkeling and dolphins, a spa morning, or simply the beach and the pool — a relaxed coastal day before heading north.
North-west to Guanacaste and the Gold Coast — drier, sunnier beaches and a luxury resort or boutique retreat to finish the trip in style.
Check in and let the pace drop to sea level.
A full beach day — a sunset sail, a snorkel or dive, a couples' spa, or simply the sand. Optional excursions to Rincón de la Vieja's volcanic park or a wildlife estuary.
A final full day to do as little or as much as you please — the trip's quiet coda after two weeks of wildlife and adventure.
A private transfer to Liberia (or San José) for your flight home — fifteen days that took in two coasts, two forests, and a volcano.
Your Juniper specialist remains reachable throughout departure day.
This is a sample custom route — a starting point, not a fixed package. Many clients travel something very close to this. Book a free consultation and a specialist will build from here.
Your specialist pre-arranges the right luxury experiences based on your interests and travel style. These are the custom experience types available on this route — specific choices are made with you, not for you.
Activities are selected and pre-booked with your specialist based on your interests — not all activities are included in every trip version. Availability varies by season.
You work directly with a specialist who knows Costa Rica deeply — not a call center or booking agent. Every consultation is with someone who has been there, stayed in those hotels, and knows the country inside out.
A dedicated Costa Rica specialist designs your trip from scratch — the right eco-lodge, private naturalist guides, the best windows for wildlife and weather, and the balance of soft adventure and beach time.
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From volcano-view lodges to beachfront retreats, your specialist arranges every transfer, naturalist guide, and experience before you travel.
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