Your Zen Escape starts the moment you land in Costa Rica. After arriving at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), a friendly, bilingual driver from Adventure Tours Costa Rica will be ready to greet you just outside the terminal. Look for your name displayed clearly next to our logo as you're guided to your private, air-conditioned vehicle. From there, sit back and enjoy the views on a relaxing 90-minute ride to your hotel in Jaco. Your stay begins at a comfortable, modern property just a short walk from the beach—an ideal base for exploring the Central Pacific coast and enjoying the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Settle into a seven-day getaway designed for rest, discovery, and the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
Get ready for a refreshing seven-day escape where comfort, nature, and adventure come together. Your stay in Jaco puts you close to Costa Rica’s stunning coastline, lush rainforest, and vibrant wildlife. Each day brings a new chance to relax or explore—whether you're setting off on exciting tours, enjoying the laid-back pace of beach town life, or taking time to recharge in a well-equipped, modern hotel setting.
Curious about how your adventure unfolds? Scroll past the Gallery to view the full day-by-day breakdown of this well-rounded vacation package. When you’re ready to lock in your trip, our online booking process makes it simple. Need help with last-minute availability or custom changes? Just contact us—our team is happy to assist.
Once you arrive in Jaco, you’ll check into a modern and welcoming hotel that offers a great home base for your Central Pacific adventure. With well-kept rooms, helpful amenities, and a location just a short walk from the beach, shops, and restaurants, it’s easy to settle in and feel at ease. Cool off with a swim in the hotel pool, enjoy a casual meal in town, or simply take some time to relax between tours. Whether you’re sipping coffee on your private balcony or strolling into town for dinner, you’ll appreciate the balance of comfort and convenience this stay provides.
As soon as you arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), your Zen Escape is underway. A friendly, bilingual driver from Adventure Tours Costa Rica will be waiting just outside the terminal to welcome you. Step into a clean, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a smooth ride toward the coast. Along the 90-minute journey to Jaco, you'll pass through charming towns and scenic countryside, with your driver offering local tips and fun facts along the way. It’s more than just a transfer—it’s your first glimpse into the vibrant landscapes and laid-back rhythms that make Costa Rica so special.
On the second day of your Zen Escape, you'll be whisked away to to one of Costa Rica’s most celebrated natural areas—Manuel Antonio National Park. Accompanied by a certified naturalist guide, you’ll explore rich coastal rainforest teeming with life. This compact but biodiverse park is a haven for wildlife lovers, with chances to spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and dozens of tropical bird species as you walk the shaded trails.
The tour also includes time to enjoy the park’s stunning beaches. With soft white sand and clear blue waters, these hidden coves offer the perfect place to relax or take a quick swim. From forest to shore, this day is all about connecting with nature in one of Costa Rica’s most iconic settings.
On day three, you’ll head into the hills for a memorable horseback ride through Costa Rica’s tropical countryside. After a short drive with your private transportation, you’ll arrive at a family-owned ranch where gentle, well-cared-for horses are ready to take you on the trail. With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, you’ll ride through dense forest paths and open stretches with views of the Pacific in the distance.
Your destination is a hidden jungle waterfall—an inviting spot to take a break, cool off, and snap a few photos. This relaxing ride offers a great mix of gentle adventure and peaceful scenery, perfect for slowing down and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.
Day four brings a change of scenery as you head out on a full-day boat trip to the white-sand shores of Tortuga Island. After a short transfer to the marina at Los Sueños, you’ll board a spacious, modern catamaran with a welcoming crew and a light breakfast to start your day on the water. The cruise offers gorgeous ocean views and chances to spot dolphins, sea birds, and other marine life along the way.
Once you arrive at the island, you’ll have the freedom to choose your own adventure—snorkel in the clear blue bay, explore inland on a guided nature walk, hop on a banana boat, or just kick back with a drink under the palm trees. A tasty buffet lunch featuring local flavors is included, making it easy to relax and enjoy your island escape.
On day five, you’ll head out for a peaceful boat ride through the fascinating mangrove forests near Damas Island. This guided tour takes you along calm estuary waters beneath a canopy of twisting branches and towering roots, offering a close-up look at one of Costa Rica’s most diverse natural environments.
As your bilingual guide points out wildlife along the way, keep your eyes open for curious monkeys swinging through the trees, vibrant birds darting overhead, and sunbathing reptiles lounging along the banks. With plenty of photo opportunities and a relaxed pace, this river safari blends quiet exploration with unforgettable moments in nature.
Your sixth day brings an authentic look at the countryside as you climb into a rugged 4x4 and head into the mountains behind Jaco. With a bilingual guide behind the wheel and ice-cold drinks along for the ride, you’ll travel through winding dirt roads, pass through rural communities, and visit hidden gems you won’t find on the tourist trail.
You’ll make stops at small, local spots along the way—each offering a glimpse into everyday life and warm Costa Rican hospitality. Cool off with a swim in the Río Turrubares, snap photos at a secluded waterfall, and meet Rolly, a resident blue macaw with plenty of personality. A hearty traditional lunch served with a view rounds out this laid-back day of discovery and connection.
As your week in Costa Rica comes to a close, your private driver will arrive to take you back to the airport with plenty of time for your flight. During the ride, you’ll pass familiar stretches of coast and countryside, now filled with memories of the adventures you’ve had. From jungle trails to quiet beaches, island escapes to wildlife encounters, your Zen Escape has been full of meaningful moments. While it’s time to say goodbye for now, don’t be surprised if you’re already dreaming about your next return.
For about $200 more per person, it's worth upgrading to the VIP package. We did have a great time on the tours and the hotel is nice but a bit noisy as it's right in the middle of Jaco. Overall we had a very good vacation.
Nice hotel with an art gallery. It's about 4 blocks from the beach so you can easily walk there. We loved doing the tours in the day and then hitting the clubs at night. This was a lot of fun.
This was a great trip with my girlfriend. We loved relaxing by the hotel pool. The tours were fun. Recommended.
We do not have chaperoned vacation packages though we have great guides. While we are always available and have a brick and mortar office located in downtown Jaco where you can stop by if you need us, we don’t hover! All of the transportation we offer includes a bilingual driver, and all tour activities are guided. Outside of that, you are free to entertain yourselves and explore on your own.
Our vacation packages do not include airfare - you will need to purchase airfare separately. Once you have purchased your tickets, update us with your flight info so that we can make the necessary arrangements for pick up and drop off back off at the airport in accordance with your flight times.
“All-Inclusive Vacation” in Costa Rica has a slightly different meaning than it does elsewhere. This is because the kind of vacationing you will do in Costa Rica is different than the type of vacation you might take anywhere else. Our vacation packages include adventure tours, in-country travel and other elements that would make it very difficult to conform to scheduled meal times. Our vacation packages include: accommodations, all of your transportation, and all of the tours you will be doing while you are here. Some of the tours and accommodations may include meals, but outside of those, you will have the freedom to explore the wide variety of International restaurants and local cuisine we are famous for on your own terms. When you budget for your vacation package with us, you will need to consider your airfare, nightly entertainment, and any meals that are not included in the various tours that you will be doing each day.
Our vacation packages include accommodations, tours and transport. For the accommodations aspect of your package, you may choose either a hotel stay or a condo rental, depending on the location of your package. Should you choose the hotel option, breakfast is typically included during your stay. Condo rentals do not include any kind of meals, however they do have fully appointed kitchens where you may cook for yourselves. For the tours that you will be doing on your package: some of the tours in our vacation packages include meals, while others do not. The easiest way to learn which meals will be included during your vacation is to view the “Included” list on our website for the vacation package you are considering.
You may start any package we offer on any day of the week that works for you! Since our vacation packages are private, we can schedule them around your needs.
All of our vacation packages are private, although some of the tours included in your package may not be. Your airport transportation and accommodations will always be private. On the Voyager, Zen Escape, Fisherman’s Dream and Adrenaline Adventure packages, some of tours, (ATV tours, fishing charters, etc.), will be private by default, while other tours, (ziplining, crocodile tours, etc.), will be include other adventurers. We feel that this gives guests plenty of privacy to enjoy their trip while giving them a chance to mingle with other adventure-seekers.
We only offer private accommodations rentals. All condo rentals or hotel stays that you may purchase individually or that are included in our vacation packages are private and exclusively for your use during your stay there.
Yes! Our custom vacation packages usually feature private airport transfers, alongside a combination of VIP in-country private transport and localized tour transportation. You have the flexibility to collaborate with one of our agents at no extra cost to customize your itinerary according to your preferences by simply contacting us. Alternatively, you can choose to book each tour and transportation service separately online, giving you full control over your travel arrangements.
The short answer is, ‘yes.’ The importance of booking ahead of time is impacted by several factors including: size of your group, flexibility of your schedule and types of tours or services you would like to book. If you would like to book a fishing charter, transportation, a tour package or a complete vacation package with us, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible to guarantee availability. Likewise, for larger groups we recommend advanced bookings to guarantee that we will have available spaces for all of the members of your group to go on the desired tours together. Finally, if you have a set schedule such as a wedding party or corporate event that leaves you with a small window of time for the tours you would like to do, advanced reservations are recommended so that we can do our best to accommodate you as your schedule and availability permits. The smaller your group and the more flexible your schedule is, the easier it will be for us to accommodate you with short notice. We will accommodate all reservation requests regardless of when you book if spaces remain, but without a reservation in place, all of the tours or services we offer are on a first come, first served basis.