Day 1: Santa Cruz – Amboro National Park (L, D)

Start with hotel pickup in Santa Cruz and depart by private vehicle to Refugio Los Volcanes. The scenic drive will take around 3 hours, depending on traffic. Incredible photo opportunities await upon arrival at a lookout point, where you'll change vehicles and drive 20 minutes further down the valley to the lodge.

Check in to your room and get an orientation to the area before visiting some waterfalls and swimming in the natural pools. Lunch with juice will be provided, followed by 1.5 hours of free time.

In the afternoon, embark on a 2-hour guided trek into the forest, searching for birds and other wildlife while exploring the gorgeous scenery of the region. You'll return to the lodge for a rest before dinner is served. Afterward, you can take a 1-hour night walk with your guide pointing out any nocturnal species.

Overnight: Refugio Los Volcanes Lodge

Day 2: Amboro National Park – Santa Cruz (B, L)

Start with breakfast and an early morning hike into the jungle, again looking out for regional wildlife and exploring the incredible landscape. After a midday lunch, hike for 1.5 hours to some spectacular waterfalls where you can swim and take photos of your natural surroundings.

Returning to the lodge to pack up your belongings for your departure, you'll meet your private transport vehicle and grab any final photo ops at the lookout point of Refugio Los Volcanes. Your 2-day excursion concludes with hotel drop-off in Santa Cruz in the evening.