Day 3: Transfer to Monteverde
Enjoy the drive from Arenal to Monteverde, witnessing the change of climates and admiring cute villages peppered with elegant wooden cabins. After checking in to the hotel near downtown Saint Elena, it’s time for a coffee tour. Learn about the coffee process, from seed germination to farming, harvesting, and roasting. It is an in-depth experience of coffee in its environmental, social, and economic context. Enjoy lunch at the farm and, of course, taste some of the amazing Costa Rican coffee.
Day 4: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
A trip to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: one of the world’s most famous reserves and important in Costa Rica due to its conservation activities and scientific investigations. Observe the biodiversity across 4 different ‘ecological life zones’ and admire the countless mammals, insects, and birds that inhabit the forest, not to mention the incredible plant life. After, visit an art gallery with works inspired by the Cloud Forest surroundings.
Day 5: Manuel Antonio
Transfer to Manuel Antonio on the pacific coast. The day is at leisure to enjoy the fantastic resort facilities or join an optional tour.