Today you will share time with 2 local families and learn their artisan processes.
First, the Calderón -Agüero family, treasures a great knowledge in the artisanal coffee process, here you will learn how their grandparents made their coffee in the patio of their house and how they inherited it to their family, besides being excellent hosts, Ana and Enrique, they will make you spend the most entertaining moments between life stories and the cozy sound of the guitar while you taste one of the best coffees in the world.

After lunch you will continue to the Agüero -Cordero family house, exemplary in the use and handling of plastic, paper, wood, cardboard, among others, to turn them into great works of art, giving a respite to a planet saturated with bad practices. Using waste materials, they show their participants how to make jewelry, earrings, portraits, bracelets, they will make you use your creativity to create your own piece.

Overnight at Rivera Lodge or Homestay (your choice!)

Included: breakfast, coffee experience, lunch, handcraft lessons, dinner & lodging.

Armonía Ambiental is an ecological farm where everything is produced organically.
They will share about the organic farming and the proper management of solid waste, the self-sustainable management of the farm. In their lectures they teach the use of natural products to make fertilizers, insecticides or pesticides. The processes of the products that are harvested throughout the year are explained and demonstrations of various food processes such as flour, coffee, vinegar and many more are carried out, explaining all the steps in detail. All these demonstrations are done through traditional and artisan methods.

Overnight at Rivera Lodge or Homestay (your choice!)
Included: breakfast, organic farm, lunch, dinner & lodging.

After an early breakfast we start your hiking at Cerro Las Vueltas. An approximate route of14 kmbetween primary and secondary forests lies ahead of us with mostly oak trees and awesome vies of the Central Pacific. Ahead lie one of the two cleanest river basins in Central America are part of this exciting nature scene. In addition, your guide will narrate the mysteries of the nature of the area and legends of the pioneers.

Today´s hike lasts between 7 to 8 hours.
Altitude: 2745-1100 MASL

Overnight & dinner at Betannia Lodge.

Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide & lodging.

Breakfast starts early at 5:30 am with a walk after 7am to San Isidro de Dota a little village in the mountains. This crossing has a distance of 7 kilometers, with duration of approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Your arrival at San Isidro de Dota is scheduled for 11:30 am, a little shelter called Rancho Tinamú where all will share part of the day and night with the Parra family. They are very welcoming and friendly people, with luck Mr. Santiago Parra will treat you to an evening of typical shows and songs that have already have become very popular…
Altitude of 1010m to 600m and back up to 830m

Overnight & dinner at Rancho Tinamu.

Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide & lodging.

Breakfast is ready by 5:30 am. With renewed energy and enthusiasm, we start hiking by 6.30am towards Quebrada Arroyo.

Today ‘s route has a distance of 18 kilometers, with a duration of 7 to 8 hours. Expected altitude today: from 830 to 250 meters above sea level

Before dinner you will hear stories of the tropical vanilla farmers who live in this region and enjoy a typical meal prepared in a wood oven.

Overnight at Los Campesinos

Included: breakfast, lunch, guided hike, dinner & lodging.

Before breakfast you will walk to the Mirador del Sendero del Pacífico (2.5 hours). You can swim in the beautiful natural pools, after crossing the suspension bridge 40 m high and 127 m long, which offers magnificent views of the Los Chorros waterfall.

During the afternoon you will visit the Quebrada Arroyo Community, check the sites of interest, history and visit the Mirador where you can appreciate the Pacific Ocean and the Savegre River.

Overnight at Los Campesinos

Included: breakfast, hike to the Mirador, walk into Quebrada Arroyo town, lunch, dinner, & lodging.

After breakfast you will be taken to Manuel Antonio. The magic of the beach and the greenery of the forest come together in one place, and the result is a natural paradise. In addition to beaches, the Park offers a very humid tropical forest where species of flora and fauna in danger of extinction coexist, a mangrove, marine environments, islands and a lagoon of 14 hectares.

Overnight at Karahe or similar

Included: breakfast, transfer from Los Campesinos to Quepos, Manuel Antonio guided tour, Park entrance & lodging.

Kayak and snorkel exploring marine wildlife during this exciting excursion.
Paddle your kayak for a little over an hour navigating past tiny islands and observing marine birds and their nesting grounds. Biesanz Bay, a hidden beautiful inlet where you can rest, enjoy a snack and snorkel.

The 30-minute stop will allow you to explore the coastline. Water’s visibility will vary depending on the season, and there will be opportunities to spot parrotfish, starfish, angelfish and maybe even a sea turtle.

Get ready to paddle back to the pier on your kayak, and during the journey look for pelicans, flying fish or other marine life. Upon returning to the pier, you’ll head back to base camp to enjoy a little conversation over a delicious homemade meal.

Overnight at Karahe or similar

Included: breakfast, Ocean Kayaking & snorkeling, lunch & lodging.