Costa Rica: The Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio National Park - 8 Days
Trip Snapshot
Genders
- Female50%
- Male50%
Average age
Start / End
- San José
- San José
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
16Highlights
- Immerse in Central Highlands Luxury & Wellness: Journey to the foot of Chirripó Mountain for an exclusive glamping experience, offering choices between thrilling wildlife excursions or serene waterfall hikes with yoga, revitalizing your spirit amidst Costa Rica's highest peaks.
- Discover the Majestic Irazú Volcano: Witness the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Irazú Volcano, an active stratovolcano, as you traverse Costa Rica's dramatic central highlands, offering panoramic vistas of its lunar-like craters.
- Uncover the Untamed Biodiversity of Corcovado National Park: Embark on a full-day, guided expedition into the legendary Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula, a global hotspot for biodiversity, promising unparalleled encounters with exotic wildlife in its pristine jungle habitat.
- Explore the Coastal Wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park: Delight in the stunning combination of lush rainforest and picturesque white-sand beaches at Manuel Antonio. Enjoy guided wildlife spotting and ample time to relax or partake in optional activities by the Pacific Ocean.
- Experience Authentic Tico Culture & Cuisine: Indulge in traditional rural lunches at a charming mountain reserve and savor delightful welcome and farewell dinners, immersing yourself in the authentic flavors and warm hospitality of Costa Rica.
- Seamless Adventure with Expert Guidance: Benefit from a fully guided journey with a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and local naturalist guides, ensuring a rich, insightful, and hassle-free exploration of Costa Rica's most captivating destinations, all with included tips for activities and meals.
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Summary
Just the name of Costa Rica is enough to conjure up images of beaches, jungles and wildlife—and this eight-day adventure serves up them all in style. With essential highlights like Manuel Antonio National Park, venture even deeper onto the path less trodden to the wilds of Corcovado National Park and its pristine wilderness and beaches. Revitalize yourself at a glamping wellness camp at the foot of Chirripó Mountain, the highest in the country. Uncover some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer.
Itinerary
Day 1
San José: Pura Vida
Costa Rica is calling and you have answered. Dive head first into the capital bustling downtown and soak in the city's energy from the Plaza de la Cultura, centrally-located near the hotel. We welcome you to San José, and invite you to prepare for an unforgettable adventure of some of Costa Rica's best highlights and hidden gems. Arrive to Costa Rica at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.
Day 2
Mount Chirripó Area: The Central Highlands
Swap the big city energy for stunning natural beauty as you take in the breathtaking views from the walking trails at Irazú Volcano, the highest active volcano in the country. If you're extremely lucky and the skies are clear it is possible to see both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts from the top. The evening provides a respite from the hustle and bustle as you settle into a wellness eco-camp at the foot of Chirripó Mountain, an ideal place to connect with nature and with your senses. Travel from San José to the Chirripó Mountain area with a stop at Irazú Volcano before continuing to the eco-camp glamping retreat for the evening.
Day 3
Mount Chirripó Area: Your OMG Day
Freedom and choice are the order of the day to get the most out of this incredible part of the country. The nearby Cloudbridge Nature Reserve offers hiking and wildlife-spotting opportunities while closer to camp provides a waterfall hike with a swim and yoga. Allow the landscapes, movement and environment to revitalize your body and mind. Choose either a wildlife excursion or a waterfall hike and yoga before lunch at the eco-camp. Enjoy a free afternoon for relaxing, on-site wellness activities, or to explore the trails around the camp on foot.
Day 4
Puerto Jimenez: The Osa Peninsula
The Osa Peninsula is Costa Rica's final frontier, home to vast wilderness, wildlife and incredible diversity, and it will be our playground for the next couple of days. The journey south provides continuously changing landscapes until reaching the pristine coastal rainforest and stretches of wild ocean as far as the eye can see. Travel south to the town of Puerto Jimenez. Take an orientation walk around town with the CEO followed by an optional walk to the nearby beach.
Day 5
Puerto Jimenez: Corcovado National Park
Set off on an unforgettable expedition into the wilds of Corcovado National Park, a natural treasure of Costa Rica. One of the most biodiverse places on the planet, we will venture in and out by boat to head into the park on foot in search of an array of tropical birds and wildlife like toucans, monkeys and the elusive jaguar. When you hear the distinctive call, turn your eyes skyward to catch a glimpse of colourful macaws, usually flying in pairs and gleaming in the sun. Embark on a full-day hiking and wildlife excursion into Corcovado National Park with a local naturalist guide.
Day 6
Manuel Antonio National Park: The Pacific Coast
Beautiful beaches and small towns dot the Pacific coastline from north to south, with hidden coves and surf breaks coming into sight as you round each corner. Take in the sweeping views and hike to a waterfall before descending down to one of Costa Rica's most well-known gems at Manuel Antonio National Park. Travel from the Osa Peninsula to Manuel Antonio National Park with a stop en route for a hike and a typical rural lunch.
Day 7
Manuel Antonio National Park: Wildlife and Beaches
Wildlife, birds and natural beauty abound as you head into Manuel Antonio National Park to walk the coastal jungle trails. Embrace the slower pace like the resident sloths of the forest to appreciate the lush environment packed with wildlife before settling on one of the park's idyllic beaches for a swim. Take a half-day excursion into Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide. Free afternoon for relaxing at the beach and optional activities before a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 8
San José
Leave the coast behind and relive the memories on the return to San Jose and on the onward travels home. Two departure shuttles will be provided from the Manuel Antonio hotel directly to the San José airport, where the tour ends on arrival.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), Permanent glamping tent with shared facilities (2 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 7, Lunches: 5, Dinners: 4
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Airport Transfers
Arrival OnlyAn airport transfer to the start of the tour is included. Please contact our team if you require a quote for a return transfer.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
Dates & Prices
May 2026
from £2,190
- Save 26%Saturday 23 May 2026to Saturday 30 May 2026🔥2 spaces of 16 leftGuaranteed Departure£2,949£2,190Best offer
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