Once you arrive in Bogota you'll be warmly welcomed and taken to your accommodation. Your hotel will be located in a lively and trendy neighborhood close to Park 93 and the Zona T which is surrounded by Bogota's best bars and restaurants. Having settled in, you'll be able to spend some time with one of our local specialists who are always happy and excited to hear about your travel plans in Colombia and beyond - now's the time to make the most of their many years of local know-how and ask questions until your heart's content! Depending on the time of your arrival in Bogota, you will have the rest of the day free to explore the area near to where you're staying. Situated in the northern part of the capital, the Zona Rosa is known for its fashionable shops, excellent restaurants and chic nightlife. Within the Zona Rosa, the Zona T has several blocks of pedestrian-only streets where you can freely browse the boutique shops of the Calle de la Moda or sit out in one of the many cafes and bars with open air patios and terraces. Tonight, go to one of the many nearby restaurants in the Zona Rosa before, discovering the liveliness of both the city and its people at the thriving bars nearby. Meals - None.

Accommodation:

• COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: Bh Parque 93
• SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Click Clack
• LUXURY CLASS HOTELS: B.O.G Hotel - 5 Estrellas de Lujo

This tour takes place in the historic center of Bogotá, also known as La Candelaria. During the tour you will visit emblematic places and highly appreciated by Bogota citizens, which will make you feel like an inhabitant of Bogotá instead of a tourist. Your guide will use all of his knowledge of the city to take you through colonial streets and other places of interest, which hold unexpected secrets and have witnessed the transformation of Bogotá. This tour is ideal for those who do not want conventional tours and prefer to know the city hand in hand, more than a guide, from a local adventure partner. Take the funicular or cable car to Monserrate and upon reaching the summit you will be rewarded with stunning views over the sprawling city below and all the way to the peaks of the Andes. From this vantage point, you will be able to get a feel for the different zones from the contemporary high-rise office buildings of the financial district to the terracotta-colored rooftops of Bogota's historical center. Learn about the life and work of the liberator Simon Bolivar while visiting La Quinta de Bolivar. Regain strength and energy to continue the tour with a cup of freshly ground Colombian coffee. Appreciate the graffiti that adorns the walls of downtown Bogotá, decipher its meaning and the message the artist wanted to transmit. Marvel at the wide variety of tropical and exotic fruits produced in Colombia while visiting a typical Plaza de Mercado. In Chorro de Quevedo you can go back in time and imagine how Bogotá looked like in 1538 when it was founded by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada. Know about the work of the master Fernando Botero while visiting the Mueseo Botero and contemplate an art collection of important artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. Finish the tour in the Plaza de Bolivar where the government buildings are located and walk a bit on the emblematic Carrera 7ª. Following your Bogota city tour, you'll be transferred back to your hotel where the rest of t

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, a private transfer will take you to Bogota airport for your flight to Pereira. Once you arrive at Pereira's airport you'll be warmly welcomed and taken to your comfortable hacienda in Colombia's Coffee Region. From your accommodation you'll be a coffee bean's throw away from some of Colombia's most scenic landscapes and of course its world famous coffee plantations! The Coffee Triangle is Colombia's largest coffee-producing region and is located in the center of the country surrounded by breathtaking scenery, picturesque architecture and prosperous coffee farms known as, fincas. After settling into your hotel your evening is free to enjoy relaxing at your accommodation. As one of the most diverse areas of Colombia, keep an eye out for the exotic birdlife of the region which will accompany you as you sip on your delicious cup of coffee. Colombia was recently recognized for being the happiest country in the world and the locals of Colombia's Coffee Region are known for being some of the friendliest in the country. They will make you feel at home and make sure that you enjoy every second in the beautiful heart of Colombia. Meals - Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: Bh Parque 93
• SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Click Clack
• LUXURY CLASS HOTELS: B.O.G Hotel - 5 Estrellas de Lujo

You will depart in the morning from your hotel and visit the beautiful towns of Finlandia and Pijao. In Finlandia, you will have the option of paying the entrance fee and going up to the "Montaña Iluminada" (Illuminated Hill) viewpoint, from where you will have a 360° view of the impressive coffee landscapes. During the tour, you will stop at a local store to taste a fresh and 100% Colombian coffee, accompanied by the typical arepas. After the tour, you will return to your hotel. Meals - Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Having had your behind the scenes coffee experience in the stunning Coffee Region it's then time to hit the road again as your transfer picks you up from your accommodation and takes you to Pereira's airport. Once you arrive in Medellin, Colombia's second largest city, you'll be warmly welcomed and taken to your accommodation. Without a doubt, Medellin is one of Colombia's most exciting cities and surrounded by the high-rise jagged peaks of mountains, the city has developed into a thriving jewel in the crown of Colombia. Known as the City of Eternal Spring due to its year-round mild and pleasant climate, there's never a bad time to soak up the sights and sounds of this magical city. Depending on the time of your arrival in Medellin, you will have the rest of the day free to explore the area near to where you're staying. Medellin is one of biggest flower producing areas of Colombia, and every August the Flowers Festival paints the streets of the city with colorful parades, local music, traditional dances and bright costumes. The spring-like weather, modern and colonial architecture and surrounding natural beauty will keep you more than occupied. Among the main highlights that you can go to see include the Plaza Botero which is home to original Botero sculptures and the local and, the Parque de los Pies Descalzos, inspired by far-eastern philosophy complete with a small bamboo forest and tranquil water fountains. You can also visit one of the country's most important museums, the Museo de Antioquia, which is home to pre-Columbian, colonial, independent and contemporary art exhibitions. Tonight, walk to Medellin's Parque Lleras to sit down to a traditional meal in one of the many restaurants you will find there before, discovering the liveliness and beauty of both the city and its people at the thriving bars nearby. Meals - Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Today your private transportation and English speaking guide will take you to the lovely town of Guatape and El Peñol, a huge granite monolith set on the edge of an enormous lake with dozens of small little islands. Also known as 'Pueblo de Zócalos'. The town of Guatape is famous for its pastel colored houses which are a joy to admire while strolling through its charming cobblestone streets and its main street which runs alongside the reservoir. Don't forget to have a look at the bottom half of the houses, as they are brilliantly decorated with the most marvelous paintings and sculptures, ranging from cartoon characters to landscapes and animals. The somewhat tough climb to the top of El Peñol is more than rewarding as it offers an amazing view over the stunning landscape. If you are not in for the climb to the top, you will have the choice to take an (optional) boat excursion to the El Peñol dam and Guatape Lake which will give you a great view of the El Peñol rock and also take you by one of Pablo Escobar's holiday homes. Upon arrival back to Medellin, the rest of the evening is free for you enjoy at your leisure and explore the city's local restaurants and nightlife. Meals - Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: Hotel bh El Poblado
• SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Hotel Estelar Blue
• LUXURY CLASS HOTELS: Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia

It's time to continue with your adventure and travel to Costa Rica. Your transfer will take you to the airport in Medellin for your flight to San Jose, via Bogota. Once you've touched down to San Jose (SJO) Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by your driver and taken onwards to your accommodation at the Arenal Volcano area. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. As you approach the town of La Fortuna, one of the first things you'll see is the Arenal Volcano. Although it is no longer spewing out hot lava your first sighting of the sleeping giant will always be the most memorable as it rises up high above the surrounding landscape. Depending on the time of your arrival to the town of La Fortuna, situated at the foot of the Arenal Volcano and having settled in to your accommodation, the rest of the day is free to explore or relax. This evening, we invite you to prepare a delightful local-style meal and enjoy what may be your favorite meal in Costa Rica. There is something very special about having an authentic experience while traveling abroad. Cultures identify themselves through their cuisine and Costa Ricans are no different. During today's Cook like a Local cooking class, you'll learn about Costa Rica food and local agricultural products such as yucca, tiquisque, mamón chino, sugar cane and other interesting local foods. You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to a nice place close to the El Salto waterfall near downtown La Fortuna. Here you'll learn about the garden and the farm, where the fresh cooking ingredients come from. You'll get an understanding of what it takes to get the food from the farm to the table. And then it's time to learn how to cook up some Costa Rican-style 'picadillos', tortillas and 'guisados' for a delicious sit-down meal. After dinner, relax with a cup of coffee, share some recipes and head back to your hotel to dream about the scrumptious food you'll hopefully recreate back home! Included: Private Transfer from Medellin to

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: Arenal Springs Resort
• SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa

Today you will be picked up from your accommodation by a bilingual nature guide who will accompany you on a full day excursion. You will drive to the Caño Negro Nature Reserve, located in the northern part of Costa Rica. The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is one of the most important reserves for bird watching and year-round observation of wildlife in Costa Rica. This wildlife-rich wetland area of almost 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares), is flooded in the rainy season by the Rio Frio, which cuts through the refuge, making it an ideal waterway for guided boat tours. Boarding a boat, you'll navigate your way through what is considered one of the most important conservations sites in the world. Made up of wetlands, rainforest and swampland there are more than 200 species of bird that come to this one area. The most famous being the endangered Jabiru Stork which is the tallest flying bird in Latin America... if you're here during the dry season (February-April) you will have a chance of seeing them. But you can also very much appreciate many other types of birds. If you're not such a fan of birds then don't worry. As you silently cruise the Rio Frio, this area will reveal all kinds of wildlife from capuchin monkeys, sloths and iguanas too, river turtles, caiman and the basilisk, also called Christ Lizard as it can walk on water. Caño Negro will provide you with some amazing photo opportunities so make sure your camera is fully charged! Following your amazing wildlife tour a delicious riverside lunch will be served, before you will be transferred back to your Arenal hotel. The evening is free for you to relax or take an optional excursion. We recommend taking a soak at the hot springs warmed by the heart of the Arenal Volcano. Many of the area's best hot springs are situated just at the foot of the Arenal Volcano which means that you can enjoy looking up at the mighty volcano while soaking in the warm waters rich in minerals while listening to the calls of the rainforest arou

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Leaving the Arenal volcano behind, you will continue your journey to Tamarindo, the drive is approximately 5 hours long. Now's the time to unleash the Beach Boys playlist as you arrive in the vibrant beach town of Tamarindo on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. Tamarindo has some of the best beaches on Costa Rica's Pacific coastline, and especially so if you're into surfing, or are at least game for a go. Most people's instinctive reaction upon reaching Tamarindo is to run straight for the beach. All we ask is that you check into your hotel first, and from then on the rest of your day is free to spend at leisure and enjoy the pure beach life. The long, golden sands of Tamarindo are separated from the neighboring beach of Playa Grande in the north, by the Matapalo River which is part of the Tamarindo Wildlife Reserve. This neighboring beach is also a protected nesting ground for the endangered Leatherback turtle, and during the breeding season (Nov - Feb) you can take a guided moonlight walk to see the turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Included: Shared shuttle transfer from Arenal to Tamarindo, Accommodation in Tamarindo (Meals - Breakfast).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: The Coast Beachfront Hotel
• SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Tamarindo Diria
• LUXURY CLASS HOTELS: Cala Luna Boutique Hotel

Today is left free for you to relax at the beach, stroll through the beach town or explore more of the natural beauty around Tamarindo. One of our favorite optional excursions (not included) is to go on a gentle horseback ride through the dry-tropical forest of the Guanacaste lowlands where you'll arrive at a number of beautiful viewpoints and secluded beaches. If you'd rather take to the water, you can try your hand or perfect your style at surfing with a professional teacher. Tamarindo is the perfect place to learn how to surf and is a safe, fun and easy-going experience. Another of our recommended activities is to head out on a kayak tour at the Tamarindo Mangrove and Estuary. Quietly paddling through the mangroves will give you the chance to spot brown pelicans, magnificent frigate birds, ibis and ospreys, as well as two types of monkeys, iguanas and American crocodiles! After a day on the beach, or a fun day out with one of the optional activities, head back to your accommodation to freshen up before going out to enjoy freshly caught seafood at one of the local restaurants in Tamarindo. Or enjoying a tropical cocktail while watching the sun go down. Included: Accommodation in Tamarindo (Meals - Breakfast).

Meals: Breakfast

Today you have the morning free for you to relax at the beach, stroll through the beach town or explore more of the natural beauty around Tamarindo. In the afternoon you will be picked up at your hotel and drive to the marina at Flamingo Beach. Here you will board a well-equipped catamaran. Make yourself comfortable as the crew will set the sail (depending on wind) and navigate for about 5 miles giving you access to some of the beautiful isolated beaches and snorkel locations of Costa Rica. A snorkeling guide will show you the marine wildlife such as: pufferfish, starfish, sea turtle, dolphin, and maybe you are that lucky to even see a whale. During this trip you can also experience kayaking and fishing. The catamaran will drop anchor in a tranquil bay, where you can snorkel or reach a deserted white beach while the chef prepares a delicious buffet to enjoy. Then sail back just in time to watch the sunset, offering you cold tropical drinks and let you enjoy the most beautiful natural scenery. Note: Due to logistical reasons, the sailing tour might be offered in the morning instead of in the afternoon. Included: Half Day Catamaran tour and Snorkeling with group guide and transport; Accommodation in Tamarindo. (Meals - Breakfast, Lunch or early Dinner).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another day at leisure to relax at the beach, stroll through the beach town or explore more of the natural beauty around Tamarindo. One of our favourite optional excursions (not included) is to go on a gentle horseback ride through the dry-tropical forest of the Guanacaste lowlands where you'll arrive at a number of beautiful viewpoints and secluded beaches. If you'd rather take to the water, you can try your hand or perfect your style at surfing with a professional teacher. Tamarindo is the perfect place to learn how to surf and is a safe, fun and easy-going experience. Another of our recommended activities is to head out on a kayak tour at the Tamarindo Mangrove and Estuary. Quietly paddling through the mangroves will give you the chance to spot brown pelicans, magnificent frigate birds, ibis and ospreys, as well as two types of monkeys, iguanas and American crocodiles! After a day on the beach, or a fun day out with one of the optional activities, head back to your accommodation to freshen up before going out to enjoy freshly caught seafood at one of the local restaurants in Tamarindo. Or enjoying a tropical cocktail while watching the sun go down. Included: Accommodation in Tamarindo (Meals - Breakfast).

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy one last walk along Tamarindo's beach and then it's time to say goodbye to this tropical country with its wide diversity in ecosystems and natural beauty. You will continue your journey to the International Airport for your flight out. We wish you a pleasant flight and great memories of Costa Rica! Note: It is a 1.5 hrs. drive to Liberia Airport (LIR) and you would need to be at the airport 3 hrs. prior to your flight. Note: Transfer out through San Jose Airport (SJO) is not included but can be added for an additional fee upon request. Do take into account that it is a 5 hrs drive to San Jose Airport and you would need to be at the airport 3 hrs. prior to your flight. Included: Private transfer from Tamarindo to Liberia Airport (Meals - Breakfast (Depending on your departure time, breakfast might not be included)).

Meals: Breakfast