5-Nights Biodiversity in the Osa Peninsula from $6,096

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica

Transfer: San Jose CR to Alajuela

Hotel: Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen (4 Star Rating)

Experience a seamless blend of high-tech and high-touch service at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen. After landing at Juan Santamaría International Airport, your stay at the Belen begins almost immediately. Its convenient location offers unparalleled access to many prominent locales such as the San Antonio district and Britt's Coffee Tour. After exploring the grounds, featuring a golf driving range and tennis court, pamper yourself at the full-service spa. Then, unwind in spacious rooms with luxury bedding and mini refrigerators. When hunger strikes, satisfy your appetite with international cuisine from one of the on-site restaurants. To stay active, visit the fitness center and outdoor pool. Whatever the reason for your travels, Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen provides an elevated experience you won't soon forget.

Today you will arrive to the Osa Peninsula, one of Costa Rica's most spectacular and biodiverse regions. Long before the pillars of sustainable tourism had been established, Lapa Rios was envisioned as a project whose objective would be to protect its endangered surroundings. Today, the lodge preserves more than 1,000 acres of primary and secondary rainforest, where a host of wildlife including Scarlet Macaws - locally known as Lapa, and from which the lodge gets its name - are found. In this incredible environment, you can look forward to once-in-a-lifetime rainforest adventures, wildlife encounters and ocean activities. Throughout your stay at Lapa Rios Lodge, you will have access to a range of guided activities including waterfall hikes, rainforest tours and explorations of wildlife hotspots in and around the lodge which will be arranged locally and determined by your interests and prevailing weather conditions. Pending on the timing of your arrival today, perhaps you will have the opportunity to set out on a guided birdwatching tour. In the evening, settle in for a delicious farm-to-table dining experience before retiring for a night of rest.

Meal(s): Dinner

Hotel: Lapa Rios Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Lapa Rios Lodge protects 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining tropical lowland rainforest. In this immersive destination, the real luxury is in living and breathing the jungle. Every inch is waiting to be discovered. Here, you'll encounter iconic frogs and macaws; endangered monkeys and over 300 bird species. It's a pristine environment where nature thrives in its rawest form. No matter which suite you choose, the properties enchanting accommodations and serene, welcoming atmosphere will ensure your Costa Rica vacation is an authentic, nature-filled experience.

Transfer: Alajuela to San Jose Juan Santamaria Apt

Rise early to make the most of your day, and consider setting out on an early morning birdwatching tour or post-breakfast rainforest hike. As the morning wanes, consider arranging afternoon surfing lessons (available at additional cost) or simply view the wildlife and spectacular scenery from the lodge's pool, balcony lounges or private beach club on Playa Pan Dulce. For pampering treatments, Lapa Rios also offer a selection of in-room Spa & Massage services (available at additional cost). Alternatively, discover the rainforest's profound medicinal and edible bounty on a guided tour that focuses on the unique properties of some of the Osa Peninsula's flora.

Hotel: Lapa Rios Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Lapa Rios Lodge protects 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining tropical lowland rainforest. In this immersive destination, the real luxury is in living and breathing the jungle. Every inch is waiting to be discovered. Here, you'll encounter iconic frogs and macaws; endangered monkeys and over 300 bird species. It's a pristine environment where nature thrives in its rawest form. No matter which suite you choose, the properties enchanting accommodations and serene, welcoming atmosphere will ensure your Costa Rica vacation is an authentic, nature-filled experience.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

If you haven't yet had the opportunity to explore the rainforest ridge hike, consider setting out with a bilingual guide on this excursion today. A challenging hike, though not extreme in nature, you'll set out in the morning on a short drive, soon arriving at the Lapa Rios Reserve under the shade of primary and secondary rainforest as curious monkeys, parrots and scarlet macaws feed on treetop seeds and fruits. The trail descends along the ridgeline to a river crossing and two spectacular waterfalls where you can refresh in the cool, clean waters. The final stretch of the hike involves an uphill hike, and so if you are more inclined to tackle a less demanding nature experience, consider the Osa Trail Hike or the mini-rainforest ridge hike.

Hotel: Lapa Rios Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Lapa Rios Lodge protects 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining tropical lowland rainforest. In this immersive destination, the real luxury is in living and breathing the jungle. Every inch is waiting to be discovered. Here, you'll encounter iconic frogs and macaws; endangered monkeys and over 300 bird species. It's a pristine environment where nature thrives in its rawest form. No matter which suite you choose, the properties enchanting accommodations and serene, welcoming atmosphere will ensure your Costa Rica vacation is an authentic, nature-filled experience.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Another popular excursion for guests of Lapa Rios Lodge is the Matapalo Tour. This approximately two-hour light hike will introduce you to the Lapa Rios private nature reserve and the nearby beaches of Matapalo, Pan Dulce, Manzanillo, and Backwash. The adventure begins at approximately 3 pm with a short briefing before descending through the coastal forests where some of the reserve's liveliest creatures make regular appearances, including endangered scarlet macaws, white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, iguanas, and several marine bird species. Depending on the tidal conditions, you can either explore the rocky coastline along the beach or walk under the coastal forest of wild almond trees and coconut palms before being picked up at Playa Matapalo for the short drive back to the Lodge.

Hotel: Lapa Rios Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Lapa Rios Lodge protects 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining tropical lowland rainforest. In this immersive destination, the real luxury is in living and breathing the jungle. Every inch is waiting to be discovered. Here, you'll encounter iconic frogs and macaws; endangered monkeys and over 300 bird species. It's a pristine environment where nature thrives in its rawest form. No matter which suite you choose, the properties enchanting accommodations and serene, welcoming atmosphere will ensure your Costa Rica vacation is an authentic, nature-filled experience.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Following breakfast, and arranged to coincide with your travel plans, you will either be picked-up by a private vehicle for your onward transfer within Costa Rica or to the nearby airport. If time permits, perhaps you will have the opportunity to enjoy a final jungle experience in this uniquely wild and beautiful corner of the country.

Meal(s): Breakfast