Day 2: From the jungle to the sea

It’s up early for a drive into Costa Rica’s forested landscapes as resident wildlife wakes up to a new day in the tropics. Your naturalist guide leads you on a hike through a private natural reserve that showcases the two different ecosystems that thrive here. Exotic animal sightings may include wild pigs, anteaters, monkeys and the elusive jaguar. Your expedition continues on a cruise across the Gulf of Nicoya, home to your beachfront resort, where memories of the popular TV show “Temptation Island” come to life as the show was actually filmed here. Acclimate to paradise with a pisco sour and a Spanish lesson.