DAY ONE.  ARRIVAL IN SAN JOSE. Your Costa Rican hosts will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel, the Radisson Europa, located close to downtown San Jose. That evening we gather for our welcome dinner at Café Mundo, very popular with San Jose’s gay community. Bienvenido!
Accommodations: Radisson Europa Hotel

DAY TWO.  THE DRIVE TO THE ARENAL VOLCANO. En route, we’ll stop at the Poas Volcano and the La Paz waterfall for lunch. Then we proceed to the Arenal Volcano. For the next two nights, the Tabacon Hot Springs Resort and Spa is our home. Nestled at the base of the Arenal Volcano, Tabacon is famous for the constant energy of an active volcano, the warmth of flowing thermo-mineral rivers, and the surrounding lush tropical rain forest.
Accommodations: Tabacon Hot Springs Resort and Spa

DAY THREE  . ARENAL AND HOT SPRINGS. Today we hike to the Arenal Volcano, undoubtedly the best way to experience the mighty “Mountain of Fire.” We will hike through diverse flora and fauna to the famous lava wall where you will walk on lava rocks from ancient time and observe lava boulders tumbling down the flanks of Arenal. Throughout the hike your professional guide will teach you about the activity and history of this marvelous volcano. Back at the resort, you may schedule a massage or take time to just kick back in the hot springs.
Accommodations: Tabacon Hot Springs Resort and Spa

DAY FOUR.  MANUEL ANTONIO. In the morning we depart south to the famous Manuel Antonio. Along the way, we will pass through coffee plantations and orchid farms and, for lunch, we will stop at the magnificent Villa Caletas. After lunch we will continue on to our final destination- the village of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. This area has become a Mecca for the local gay community who come to enjoy its beauty and solitude. For the next three nights, Manuel Antonio is our home.
Accommodations: Hotel Arenas del Mar

DAY FIVE.  CANOPY TOUR. No OutWest trip is complete without a little adrenaline. We begin the adventure with a safari drive through tropical rainforests and across rivers. Then we explore the rain forest on a canopy tour. You see the jungle from above as you glide from platform to platform suspended on a wire, high in the canopy of the rainforest. Yippee! Along the route, we’ll spot for poison dark frogs, toucans, Titi monkeys, and a variety of tropical plants.
Accommodations: Hotel Arenas del Mar

DAY SIX.  SUNSET SAIL. Included in OutWest’s tour is a sunset sail. As the boat sails down the scenic coast, look for dolphins that often swim next to the boat. Occasionally, whales and giant sea turtles can be spotted. Enjoy dinner as you watch the sun set on the Pacific. OPTIONS. OPTIONS. OPTIONS. The area has many sites, which you can explore on your own. For an additional cost, you can go horseback riding, sailing, snorkeling, mountain biking, or kayaking in the Manuel Antonio region. OutWest is there to help you make arrangements. DO NOTHING. Bring a beach towel and lie on the sand. Lounge by the pool and read a book. Make new friends around the resort bar. Get away from it all on OutWest’s Costa Rican Adventure.
Accommodations: Hotel Arenas del Mar

OPTIONS. OPTIONS. OPTIONS.  The area has many sites, which you can explore on your own. For an additional cost, you can go horseback riding, sailing, snorkeling, mountain biking, or kayaking in the Manuel Antonio region. OutWest is there to help you make arrangements.

DO NOTHING.  Bring a beach towel and lie on the sand. Lounge by the pool and read a book. Make new friends around the resort bar. Get away from it all on OutWest’s Costa Rican Adventure.

DAY SEVEN.  BACK TO SAN JOSE. We’ll fly back to San Jose in the late morning. Back in San Jose, you’ll have part of the afternoon to explore the city’s museums, markets, and stores. That evening, we’ll gather at San Jose’s trendy Olio’s for our farewell dinner, then it’s off to explore the nightlife.
Accommodations: Radisson Europa Hotel

DAY EIGHT.  RETURNING HOME. BACK TO REALITY. All good things must come to an end, but the memories of your tropical escape with OutWest will remain. Transportation is provided to the international airport.