September 11th, 2025, Arrival, Transfer:

The long-haul flight from Europe lands in the afternoon at San Jose International Airport. Right at the exit, the driver will be waiting for you and will accompany you to the vehicle that will take you to your accommodation for the next few days, the Paradise Lodge Costa Rica, in about 3 hours.

Once there, water, soft drinks, cold beer, and small snacks await you in the refrigerator. You'll settle into your room and probably soon fall into the comfortable bed.

The Paradise Lodge pool villa has 6 rooms (2 x Superior, 3 x Standard double rooms, 1 x single room), each with a private bathroom/WC. There is a huge, central living, cooking, and dining area, as well as a covered terrace by the pool and a large wooden deck with sun loungers.

Breakfast is prepared and served by a staff member in the kitchen. There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby, and dinner can also be ordered and delivered there.

There is also a gas grill available, we would be happy to organize a barbecue evening together!

The Paradise Lodge also has 4 new apartments that can be booked additionally.

September 13th, 2025, Diving Isla del Cano:

After a light breakfast, we'll set off early today, departing around 6:30 am for Uvita, with a transfer time of approximately 40 minutes. We'll be expected at the dive center, where coffee, fruit, and cake will be waiting for us.

We'll take care of formalities, rent equipment if necessary, and have a briefing. Then, a short walk to Marino Ballena National Park, from where our boat departs. We'll sail for about an hour to "Isla de Cano," often accompanied by dolphins and, especially at this time of year, almost certainly by humpback whales.

We'll do 2 dives, where we're likely to see whitetip reef sharks, turtles, rays, and various schools of fish.

Between dives, there's an opportunity to explore the island. A short hiking trail leads to a viewpoint where you can look out for whales.

Snacks and drinks are available on the boat. Return to the dive center around 3 pm. The afternoon/evening is free, with a return transfer either directly after diving or after dinner.

September 15th, 2025, Waterfalls:

After breakfast, you'll be taken to the famous Nauyaca Waterfalls, located not far from our lodge.

The transfer directly to the waterfalls by truck is included, for an additional fee you can also ride there on horseback.

At the waterfalls you can swim, climb, and jump from the cliffs - or simply enjoy the unique, spectacular view.

September 17th, 2025, Manuel Antonio National Park:

We'll start early, heading to Costa Rica's most famous national park, Manuel Antonio. A knowledgeable guide, equipped with a telescope, will show us even the most hidden animals of the jungle.

To conclude, we'll visit the beautiful beaches in the national park, where we can swim and sunbathe. Afterward, we'll head back to the hotel, and the evening is yours to enjoy as you please.

September 19th, 2025, Turtles in Ostional:

If the turtles follow the lunar calendar as usual, now is the perfect time to experience the so-called "Arribada." Tens of thousands of female Olive Ridley sea turtles come to the beach at the same time to lay their eggs. With a guide, we can experience this natural wonder up close.

The first tour takes place at sunrise, the second at sunset. So the daily schedule is: Get up early - turtle tour - breakfast at the hotel - relax - turtle tour - dinner, then maybe a cocktail bar to finish off the day...

There are very beautiful beaches in the area, but you can also go out by boat between the tours to see the turtles in the water - with luck during mating.

There are several restaurants in the area; the one in the hotel itself is definitely worth a visit, they have the best steaks in Costa Rica.

September 21st, 2025, Diving in Playas del Coco:

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll be expected at the dive center. Once check-in is complete, we head out into the Gulf of Papagayo.

We'll do 2 dives, with drinks and snacks on board between them. Eagle rays, mobula rays, moray eels, reef sharks, and turtles are regularly encountered at the diverse dive sites.

The afternoon and evening are free for you to enjoy. Playas del Coco offers plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, and massage studios.

September 23rd, 2025, Last dives:

This morning we'll do 2 more shallow dives in the Golfo de Papagayo. Back at the dive center, it's unfortunately time to check out and say goodbye. The afternoon and evening are again free for you to enjoy.