Join a naturalist on a trek across a lava field at the base of Arenal Volcano • Soak in geothermal hot springs nestled within a tropical forest • Ride around Lake Arenal, keeping an eye out for furry local critters like coati • Not a biker? Dip into an interactive tour of a coffee and chocolate farm • Enjoy scenic views while on a boat cruise across the lake • Optional on-your-own activities abound—fly through the treetops on a zip line, indulge in a massage or simply relax by the pool • Learn how to cook a typical Costa Rican meal featuring classics like patacones, frijoles and homemade tortillas.

Venture through the lush habitat of sloths, monkeys, toucans and lizards • Hike to the base of La Fortuna waterfall and jump in for a refreshing dip  • Our private charter plane whisks us to Quepos, a beachside town on the central Pacific coast • Sit down to a home-cooked casado (traditional Costa Rican meal) with a local family • Hike through the pristine Savegre Valley • Kick back at our secluded lodge on your private deck or zoom down the 100-foot-long waterslide • Venture into the jungle by night and catch a glimpse of elusive nocturnal creatures on a guided walk.

Make a splash on a thrilling white-water rafting excursion on Río Savegre • In Manuel Antonio National Park, look for white-faced monkeys and sloths lounging in the branches overhead and prehistoric-looking iguanas slithering up tree trunks • Embrace the Latin rhythms with a beachfront dance class • Opt to take a surf lesson or enjoy a leisurely afternoon soaking up the sun and watching the waves of the Pacific roll in • Paint your own Boruca masks with an indigenous artist • Enjoy a beachfront yoga class • Check out families of crocodiles sunning themselves along the Tárcoles River on our way back to San José.