Hidden Costa Rica

Spend your first night relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of the Coffee Valley. Your travel designer will also be able to arrange a variety of activities if you wish, from touring organic coffee plantations, to volcano visits and birdwatching tours.

Rio Celeste is a hidden gem nestled in the north of Costa Rica. Enjoy exploring the aquamarine rivers and waterfalls and the nearby Tenorio Volcano National Park. The striking colour of the water comes from a mixture of sulfur and calcium carbonate.

According to legend, when God finished painting the sky, he washed his brushes in the river that now bears the name Rio Celeste. Hike through the beautiful Tenorio National Park ecosystem, which offers the chance to see colourful fauna and flora. Along the walk we will come across the magnificent Rio Celeste waterfall, the place where the river gains its amazing light blue colour and natural hot springs.

Spend your time enjoying the thermal river and natural springs, heated by the surrounding Miravalles Volcano lowlands. This area is also a haven for hikers and bikers, and there are plenty of outdoor activities such as canyoning and tubing.

The trip takes you from deep within the narrow canyon into the convergence, where the hot waters of Rio Perdido and the Yurro Waterfall meet the cool waters of the White Canyon. You then ascend well above Costa Rica's only dwarf forest and get the spectacular views of the Miravalles Volcano's rocky lowlands. You will zip line down state-of-the-art carbon fibre cables, swing on a human pendulum and do a Tarzan swing, cross the wobbly challenge bridge and climb several via ferratas.

Experience the canyon from the most beloved means of river transportation, the inner-tube. Explore the canyon from this unique perspective, sailing through areas where the rock walls narrow and daylight is scarce. Echoes grow louder and you really get a sense of where you are. But if you remain quiet for a bit, you will find that you are not alone. All kinds of birds and monkeys, and, occasionally, some larger mammals will announce their presence. Look for the hot water spouts along the eastern rock walls.

You'll also enjoy full access to the thermal hot springs, canyon, pools, and decks, as well as the hiking trails and the central water station in the middle of the circuit.

Spend the next few days on this gorgeous coastline exploring the tropical surrounds of waterfalls, rivers and national parks. Get closer to the emerald waters with activities such as diving, snorkelling and surfing, or simply sit back and soak up the barefoot luxury as you laze on the sands of Dominical's immaculate beaches.

There is so much to do during a stay at Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge. Go hiking in Corcovada National Park, horse ride through the forest, weave in and out the magrove forests, or take to the water to snorkel, swim and kayak. All shared excursions are included.