Day 1: Arrival: Meet and Greet Service at San José Airport Our team will welcome you at the airport, before a private transfer to Finca Rosa Blanca, a family-run coffee farm and boutique hotel up in the hills, 30 minutes north of San José.
Overnight: Finca Rosa Blanca Day 2: Get Inspired at Bosque Vivo & Arrival at Pacuare Lodge Meet the founders of Bosque Vivo, a family who transformed their dairy farm into Costa Rica's only high-altitude reforestation project. Explore the lush grounds with father and daughter, Pier and Giuliana, and learn about the impact of the team's initiatives. Enjoy a private transfer to Pacuare Lodge in the Caribbean Region.
Overnight: Pacuare Lodge Day 3: Connect with Pacuare’s Rich Culture & Nature, Dine Under the Stars Pick and choose your experiences today, from early morning tropical birdwatching and hiking to meet with an Indigenous Cabécar family deep in the forest, to ziplining over pristine canopy and rappeling down towering trees. Dinner is served riverside with a firepit, the perfect invitation to gather and gaze up at the starry night sky.
Overnight: Pacuare Lodge Day 4: World-Class Whitewater Rafting & Arrival at Hacienda AltaGracia As a thrilling departure, whitewater raft your way down the Pacuare River's rainforest-hugged rapids to meet your personal driver. Take a scenic private flight over beautiful Costa Rican landscapes and transfer to Hacienda AltaGracia, set in the foothills of the Talamanca Mountains. Settle in and meet with the property's chef to forage in the onsite gardens and transform the fresh ingredients into lunch.
Overnight: Hacienda AltaGracia Day 5: Biodiversity Walk and Cacao Cultivation Discover the interesting plants and creatures that call the surrounding jungle home on a guided walk. Meet with a local cacao farmer on his land – stroll forest trails, orchards, and learn how the ancient seed is fermented and transformed into chocolate.
Overnight: Hacienda AltaGracia Day 6: Arrival to the Osa Peninsula & Rainforest Night Walk Enjoy a private transfer to Playa Cativo, located within a 1,000-acre private nature reserve on the Osa Peninsula's Golfo Dulce coastline. Head out in the first couple of hours after nightfall to experience the electric energy of the rainforest at night. Your expert guide will share mind blowing facts as you spot amphibians, reptiles, arthropods, and more.
Overnight: Playa Cativo Day 7: Golfo Dulce Dolphin and Whale Watching & Mangrove Kayaking Join expert researchers from a local conservation NGO and take a boat through one of the world's few tropical fjords. Observe and collect data on resident and migratory cetaceans, including humpback whales and dolphins. Later, explore untouched mangrove systems at a river mouth by kayak – a peaceful and scenic way to connect to nature.
Overnight: Playa Cativo Day 8: Boat Transfer for Three Nights at Islas Secas Head to your first stop in Panama by private boat. As the coastline disappears behind you, the volcanic islands of the Islas Secas archipelago rise into view, made up of fourteen islands scattered across the Gulf of Chiriquí. Dock on your own island paradise, at the Islas Secas secluded luxury retreat: just eight thatched-roof casitas open to the surrounding jungle and turquoise ocean. Enjoy cooked-to-order meals and an array of drinks, beach picnics, and a fully stocked minibar that's topped up daily.
Day 9: Islas Secas You decide how to spend your time on the island: from guided nature hikes, birdwatching, sailing and fishing, to scuba diving, wakeboarding, e-foiling, paddleboards and kayaks. You’ll also have complimentary access to daily yoga classes and an hour-long treatment at the nature-immersed spa.
Day 10: Islas Secas Make the most of your final day on the archipelago.
Day 11: Arrival in Panama City, Casco Viejo & Gastronomy Take a private flight from Islas Secas to Panama City, enjoying the stunning Panamanian landscapes from the air. Get to know the city’s historic quarter, Casco Viejo, with a local expert, taking in the contrast of old-world architecture and modern-day hotspots. Eat your way across the neighborhood with a culinary host, diving into an exciting food scene that reflects the city’s geographic location as a cultural crossroads. Overnight: La Compañía
Day 12: VIP Panama Canal, Regenerative Cattle Farming & Congolese Heritage Stand just feet away from the locks and behold the power and precision of the huge vessels that traverse a feat of modern engineering: the Panama Canal. Visit a cattle farm where the use of agroecological practices has restored the local ecosystem's biodiversity, before connecting with Panama's Congolese heritage, through dances that tell stories of resistance, survival, and celebration of freedom. Overnight: La Compañía
Day 13: Departure Say goodbye to Panama and take a private transfer to Tocumen Airport (PTY) to catch your onward flight.
