Day One
Fly into the San Jose International Airport and connect with your private transfer to the untouched town of Bajo de Toro. After traversing through the luscious green pastures you will reach your first destination: El Silencio Lodge and Spa!
Settle in and enjoy the cloudforest or river view from your room, and maybe even take a dip in your private whirlpool before mealtime. Enjoy the Silence!

Stay at El Silencio Lodge and Spa (suite)


Day Two
Wake up to the birds and the mist rising from your private terrace and relax before breakfast. Afterward a delicious meal, connect with your eco concierge for a cultural horseback riding experience on your Essence of Los Bajos Culture Tour!
(approx 2 hours)

Departure from the hotel to our neighbor Los Bajos
Town. You will enjoy visiting Cimarrón’s Finca, the local
orchid farm, the picturesque church, and (while school
is in session) a traditional dance presentation. Includes
a typical meal at local El Rancho restaurant for warm
raw sugar milk (agua dulce) and fresh tortillas or
dough pies (empanadas) made in a traditional woodstove.
You can even learn to make your own.

The day is yours after you return to the Lodge. Enjoy lunch and dinner, quiet reading in the cloudforest or sign up for additional hiking tours offered at the desk.
Stay at El Silencio Lodge and Spa (suite)

Day Three
Enjoy an early breakfast and then make the most of your last few hours at El Silencio and participate in your complimentary Mystic Hike through the cloudforest with your eco-concierge. ( approx. 1.5 hours- non strenuous)

Departing from The Spa, this mystical experience begins
with a revitalizing meditation session in the Magical
Knot, a relaxing garden structure located at the
base of two converging mountains.
Followed by a hike up the Mystical Trail for spectacular
views and an encounter with the Weeping Rock. Local
legend says that a sip of its crystalline water rids the
soul of all afflictions…

Return back to the hotel, clean up, check out and endulge in one last delectable meal before your private transfer whisks you away to your next eco destination…Arenas del Mar in Manuel Antonio!
Private Transfer to MA ( approx. 4.5 hours)
Enjoy the scenery along the way and feel free to stop anywhere along the way for photos, snacks or photo opportunities…its part of the service!

Arrival to Arenas del Mar: the manifestation of the first 100% sustainable development project in Costa Rica, utilizing all the concepts and requirements of the CST manual (Certification for Sustainable Tourism).Check into your ocean view suite and enjoy the view!
Stay at Arenas del Mar (Ocean view suite)(3 nights)
The Ocean View Suites have one air-conditioned bedroom with a king size bed, a very spacious deck as well as a large living area with ceiling fans, a full size pull-out sofa, mini bar, coffee maker and two full bathrooms. The private hot tub on the deck of the apartment is the perfect spot to relax and observe spectacular Pacific sunsets.
Dinner on your own.


Day Four
Start the day off right with you complimentary breakfast and then off you go to explore Manuel Antonio National Park :

Take a leisurely hike with a highly trained, well-educated Costa Rican naturalist guide through our exotic, bio-diverse tropical rain forest preserved in our 34 year old national treasure, Manuel Antonio National Park. The pace of this adventure is determined by your group’s abilities and interests, and the abundance of wildlife you want to stop, observe, or learn about – all in its natural and breathtaking habitat. Watch sloths and numerous species of monkeys travel through the tree canopy, hunt for nocturnal silky anteaters and several types of monkeys or iguanas resting in the tropical rain forest, and listen to the songs of the various birds as they glide above your group, curiously looking for adventure. And if you are lucky, you might spot one of the only 1,000 remaining endangered Mono Titi or squirrel monkey, who live in only one location in the world, in our Manuel Antonio National Park biological corridor. Easy walk or hike, depending upon your abilities and self-paced tour. Bring water, a camera, sunscreen, bug spray, and your binoculars while you hike in the Park, and if you so desire bring your bathing suit and towel for a relaxing afternoon at the beach after your hike and guided adventure. Includes: Transportation, bilingual guides and certified naturalists, entrance fee, snacks and refreshments after the tour right near the beach. Half Day: 7-12 or 12-5
.

Day Five

The day is yours! Enjoy the onsite rainforest trails, relax at the beach or treat yourself to a spa treatment ( not included in rate).
Stay at Arenas del Mar ( ocean view suite)

Day Six
Ecological Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour
Excellent for individuals, families, children 6 years old and over, or large groups, people of all ages will enjoy this adventure tour because of its variety, options and bio-diversity. Travel through the primary Costa Rican tropical jungle on suspension cables as you move through the primary jungle canopy with your bilingual guides and safety spotters from platform to platform. If our high-tech, high-quality equipment for zip-lining turns out to be “not your style”, then relax and enjoy a cold one back on the ground as you watch your fellow guests zip line by line to each canopy platform. If you so desire, take a leisurely stroll or hike through our secluded, protected habitat of the mono tit biological corridor, which is an excellent location for you to explore the exotic varieties of plant and animal life in the Costa Rican mountainous jungles near Manuel Antonio National Park. What to bring: Comfortable yet casual clothing that you can move around in. Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, all equipment needed, security, great snacks and refreshments, and Night Tour includes a great dinner. Starts 7, 10:30, 2 or 5:30, approx. 3 hours.

Stay at Arenas del Mar ( ocean view suite)

Day Seven

Relic in your last few hours at this amazing eco resort before your private transfer connects you with a quick, comfortable and convenient 25 minute NatureAir flight back to San Jose. After landing, you will connect with one last short transfer to the international airport to await your flight back home.
NatureAir
is the first carbon neutral airline in the world, so this flight will be the perfect ending to an already very environmentally conscious vacation. Be proud of your choice to experience Costa Rica in a way that does not negatively impact its natural ecology.