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THE IDYLLIC PACIFIC
A trip for surf and nature lovers
LENGTH OF STAY
20 days & 19 nights
Puntarenas, Central Pacific, South Pacific
REGIONS VISITED
Adventure
Nature
HIGHLIGHTS
Comfort Category
ACCOMMODATIONS
Click on the pictures to discover the itinerary in more detail
DAY 1 - SJO Int. Airport / Alajuela (±15min)
We will meet you at the airport before taking you to your first accommodation in the city of Alajuela. This short trip will allow us to give you your travel journal and your local SIM card. 1 night in Alajuela.
DAY 2 - Alajuela / Santa Teresa (±5h)
After picking up your rental car / meeting your driver guide, you will reach the port of Puntarenas from where you will cross the Gulf of Nicoya by ferry. You will then take the road to Santa Teresa from where you will contemplate your first sunset over the Pacific Ocean. 4 nights in Santa Teresa.
DAY 3 - Santa Teresa
Take a 2-hour surfing course in exceptional conditions and with a local surfer in order to get back into the water as pleasantly as possible.
DAY 4 - Santa Teresa / Playa Hermosa (± 30min RT)
Discover the fine sandy beaches for which the region is famous. On the road, a stopover allows, when the tide is low, to enjoy the calm of natural pools.
DAY 5 - Santa Teresa / Cabo Blanco (±3h RT)
Morning excursion to the absolute national reserve of Cabo Blanco, the oldest protected area in Costa Rica! A hike of less than 10 km (RT) allows you to discover the biodiversity of this region of the country.
DAY 6 - Santa Teresa / Carara / Playa Hermosa (±4h)
Morning departure to reach Puntarenas by ferry from where you will then take the Costanera Sur to Playa Hermosa. On the way, a stopover in the Carara National Park allows you to discover typical ecosystems of both dry and humid forests. 2 nights in Playa Hermosa.
DAY 7 - Playa Hermosa
New day on one of the most famous surf spots in Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa, which regularly hosts competitions.
DAY 8 - Playa Hermosa / Ojochal (±2h30)
Departure for the village of Ojochal which develops in harmony with a sparkling fauna and flora! Take advantage of your free afternoon to enjoy the observation of red macaws, monkeys and why not, for the luckiest, a sloth? 3 nights in Ojochal.
DAY 9 - Ojochal
Embark on a kayak for an excursion of more than 5 hours that will allow you to discover a tiny part of the mangroves of Terraba Sierpe as well as the amazing Isla Garza.
DAY 10 - Ojochal / Uvita (±30min RT)
Take the day to discover the beauty of the beaches of the region where the mountains flow into the ocean. An excursion to the Marino Ballena National Park allows you to discover the protected terrestrial and marine ecosystems of the area.
DAY 11 - Ojochal / Puerto Jiménez (±2h30)
Departure for the Osa Peninsula, and more specifically for the small town of Puerto Jiménez. At nightfall, a passionate of the biodiversity of the region (and above all of jaguar) will guide you during a 2-hour walk to meet nocturnal animals. 3 nights in Puerto Jimenez.
DAY 12 - Puerto Jiménez / Dos Brazos (±1h RT)
Day of adventure with a member of the community of Dos Brazos who will guide you on the trails frequented by gold diggers located on the edge of the Corcovado National Park.
DAY 13 - Puerto Jiménez / Carate (±5h RT)
Meeting at sunrise with your naturalist guide. After 2 hours of broken trails, several rivers crossed and 2 km of walking on the beach, you will finally reach the Corcovado National Park, which alone is home to more than 2.5% of the planet's biodiversity!
DAY 14 - Puerto Jiménez / Pavones (±3h30)
Departure for Pavones, one of the last villages located on the Pacific coast before the border with Panama. Preserved from mass tourism, you will discover an authentic Costa Rica, with the bonus of memorable sunsets over the Corcovado. 3 nights in Pavones.
DAY 15 - Pavones
Still unknown to the general public because it is far away from the classic tourist circuits, Pavones offers one of the longest waves in the world! In a paradisiac atmosphere, set off to conquer this left.
DAY 16 - Pavones
The village of Pavones abounds with many other wonders, and a yoga session at sunset is one of them.
DAY 17 - Pavones / Dominical (±3h30)
Departure for the village of Dominical where you will end your stay in a festive and colorful atmosphere. 3 nights in Dominical.
DAY 18 - Dominical
On horseback or 4x4, discover the Nauyaca waterfalls which are among the most beautiful in the country. A typical lunch is included in the excursion.
DAY 19 - Dominical
Enjoy this last day of surfing and a sumptuous sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
DAY 20 - Dominical / SJO Int. Airport (±4h)
Departure to the SJO International Airport. Return of the rental vehicle or goodbye with your driver guide and check-in for international flights. Pura Vida!
DAY 1 - SJO Int. Airport / Alajuela (±15min)
We will meet you at the airport before taking you to your first accommodation in the city of Alajuela. This short trip will allow us to give you your travel journal and your local SIM card. 1 night in Alajuela.
DAY 2 - Alajuela / Santa Teresa (±5h)
After picking up your rental car / meeting your driver guide, you will reach the port of Puntarenas from where you will cross the Gulf of Nicoya by ferry. You will then take the road to Santa Teresa from where you will contemplate your first sunset over the Pacific Ocean. 4 nights in Santa Teresa.
DAY 3 - Santa Teresa
Take a 2-hour surfing course in exceptional conditions and with a local surfer in order to get back into the water as pleasantly as possible.
DAY 4 - Santa Teresa / Playa Hermosa (± 30min RT)
Discover the fine sandy beaches for which the region is famous. On the road, a stopover allows, when the tide is low, to enjoy the calm of natural pools.
DAY 5 - Santa Teresa / Cabo Blanco (±3h RT)
Morning excursion to the absolute national reserve of Cabo Blanco, the oldest protected area in Costa Rica! A hike of less than 10 km (RT) allows you to discover the biodiversity of this region of the country.
DAY 6 - Santa Teresa / Carara / Playa Hermosa (±4h)
Morning departure to reach Puntarenas by ferry from where you will then take the Costanera Sur to Playa Hermosa. On the way, a stopover in the Carara National Park allows you to discover typical ecosystems of both dry and humid forests. 2 nights in Playa Hermosa.
DAY 7 - Playa Hermosa
New day on one of the most famous surf spots in Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa, which regularly hosts competitions.
DAY 8 - Playa Hermosa / Ojochal (±2h30)
Departure for the village of Ojochal which develops in harmony with a sparkling fauna and flora! Take advantage of your free afternoon to enjoy the observation of red macaws, monkeys and why not, for the luckiest, a sloth? 3 nights in Ojochal.
DAY 9 - Ojochal
Embark on a kayak for an excursion of more than 5 hours that will allow you to discover a tiny part of the mangroves of Terraba Sierpe as well as the amazing Isla Garza.
DAY 10 - Ojochal / Uvita (±30min RT)
Take the day to discover the beauty of the beaches of the region where the mountains flow into the ocean. An excursion to the Marino Ballena National Park allows you to discover the protected terrestrial and marine ecosystems of the area.
DAY 11 - Ojochal / Puerto Jiménez (±2h30)
Departure for the Osa Peninsula, and more specifically for the small town of Puerto Jiménez. At nightfall, a passionate of the biodiversity of the region (and above all of jaguar) will guide you during a 2-hour walk to meet nocturnal animals. 3 nights in Puerto Jimenez.
DAY 12 - Puerto Jiménez / Dos Brazos (±1h RT)
Day of adventure with a member of the community of Dos Brazos who will guide you on the trails frequented by gold diggers located on the edge of the Corcovado National Park.
DAY 13 - Puerto Jiménez / Carate (±5h RT)
Meeting at sunrise with your naturalist guide. After 2 hours of broken trails, several rivers crossed and 2 km of walking on the beach, you will finally reach the Corcovado National Park, which alone is home to more than 2.5% of the planet's biodiversity!
DAY 14 - Puerto Jiménez / Pavones (±3h30)
Departure for Pavones, one of the last villages located on the Pacific coast before the border with Panama. Preserved from mass tourism, you will discover an authentic Costa Rica, with the bonus of memorable sunsets over the Corcovado. 3 nights in Pavones.
DAY 15 - Pavones
Still unknown to the general public because it is far away from the classic tourist circuits, Pavones offers one of the longest waves in the world! In a paradisiac atmosphere, set off to conquer this left.
DAY 16 - Pavones
The village of Pavones abounds with many other wonders, and a yoga session at sunset is one of them.
DAY 17 - Pavones / Dominical (±3h30)
Departure for the village of Dominical where you will end your stay in a festive and colorful atmosphere. 3 nights in Dominical.
DAY 18 - Dominical
On horseback or 4x4, discover the Nauyaca waterfalls which are among the most beautiful in the country. A typical lunch is included in the excursion.
DAY 19 - Dominical
Enjoy this last day of surfing and a sumptuous sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
DAY 20 - Dominical / SJO Int. Airport (±4h)
Departure to the SJO International Airport. Return of the rental vehicle or goodbye with your driver guide and check-in for international flights. Pura Vida!
AUTOTOUR JOURNEY
from 1'599€ /pers. (based on 4 pers.)
Included in the budget:
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19 nights in comfort category establishments with breakfast included
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the rental of a 4x4 insured and equipped with a GPS for 19 days
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the ferry between Puntarenas & Paquera ; Paquera & Puntarena
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the 2 hours surfing class in Playa Carmen
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the entrance to the Cabo Blanco National Absolute Reserve
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the entrance to Carara National Park
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the kayak excursion in the mangroves then in direction of Isla Garza
-
the entrance to the Marino Ballena National Park
-
the guided night walk in Puerto Jiménez
-
the one-day guided adventure to meet the gold miners of the community of Dos Brazos
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the guided tour of the National Park Corcovado sector La Leona
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the 2 hours yoga class in Pavones
-
the horseback riding to the Nauyaca waterfalls
-
route planning and 24/7 assistance
-
1 local SIM card with 1GB of internet
-
a donation to our partners for the development of sustainable tourism
Not included in the budget:
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airplane tickets
-
travel insurance
-
additional activities
-
personal expenses for catering
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gas, toll and parking fees
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tips and other donations
GUIDED JOURNEY
from 2'299€ /pers. (based on 4 pers.)
Included in the budget:
-
19 nights in comfort category establishments with breakfast included
-
a bilingual driver guide certified by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism
-
the ferry between Puntarenas & Paquera ; Paquera & Puntarena
-
the 2 hours surfing class in Playa Carmen
-
the entrance to the Cabo Blanco National Absolute Reserve
-
the entrance to Carara National Park
-
the kayak excursion in the mangroves then in direction of Isla Garza
-
the entrance to the Marino Ballena National Park
-
the guided night walk in Puerto Jiménez
-
the one-day guided adventure to meet the gold miners of the community of Dos Brazos
-
the guided tour of the National Park Corcovado sector La Leona
-
the 2 hours yoga class in Pavones
-
the horseback riding to the Nauyaca waterfalls
-
route planning and 24/7 assistance
-
1 local SIM card with 1GB of internet
-
a donation to our partners for the development of sustainable tourism
Not included in the budget:
-
airplane tickets
-
travel insurance
-
additional activities
-
personal expenses for catering
-
tips and other donations
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