Backroads

Meet in San José Get acquainted with your new surroundings on a walk to five stunning jungle waterfalls  Gaze at countless fluttering species at the Hummingbird Garden and Butterfly Observatory Savor sunset views of the Central Valley or relax at our hotel spa.

Hike through a landscape of fruit orchards, gardens and coffee plantations Shuttle to a private reserve within Arenal National Park to the Arenal Observatory Lodge, built in 1987 as a Smithsonian Institute Scientific research station Join a local naturalist along trails traversing the gently rolling hills of the property Hike across lava fields and through rain forest, accompanied by the volcano's rumble Cross a series of hanging bridges, ranging from 16 to 300 feet long  Spend an afternoon zip-lining, horseback riding, being pampered at the spa or just relaxing by the pool Soak in geothermal waters at private hot springs before enjoying a typical home-cooked Costa Rican dinner.

Journey across the Gulf of Nicoya on a charter flight Take a guided nature hike through the Curú Biological Refuge, where spider monkeys scamper through the lowland forest  Enjoy lunch on the reserve's private beach  Shuttle to Bahia Ballena, and walk along the beach to our seaside resort  Hike to the small village of Montezuma, a popular spot with in-the-know travelers  Spend the afternoon at our resort as you please, swimming, playing golf or horseback riding Walk to a lookout point for one last photo op as morning breaks over the Pacific Return to San José on another scenic flight.