Backroads

Meet in San José and fly to the Pacific Coast Hop on your bike to explore lush farmlands and quiet villages on the outskirts of bustling Quepos Hike in Manuel Antonio National Park with our naturalist guide, who helps us spot a wealth of exotic plants and wildlife, including monkeys, butterflies and iguanas The afternoon is yours to go kayaking, zip-lining or horseback riding.

Head out on a morning hike into the lush Savegre Valley  Learn about the Los Campesinos Project, a community tourism effort in the village of Quebrada Arroyo, before continuing to a waterfall and private swimming hole  Hike through rain forest, teak plantations and a hidden river valley to our secluded hotel, stopping en route, join a local family for lunch in their home  Relax on your private deck and swim in the lodge's pool, which features a 100-foot waterslide.

Prepare for a thrilling white-water rafting excursion on the Río Savegre A short scenic flight carries us to Playa Carrillo, one of Costa Rica's finest beaches As you pedal on quiet dirt roads, spot sabañeros (cowboys) tending their cattle and farmers working their fields Our beachfront resort offers many ways to play and relax: hike on nearby nature trails, go horseback riding, try surfing, lounge by the pool or treat yourself to a massage Enjoy a feast of fresh-seafood specialties  View the works of local artists at the open-air Islita Contemporary Art Museum  Fly back to San José.