DISCOVER COSTA RICA
13 days / 12 nights.
Day 1 – San José
Welcome at the international airport and transfer to your hotel in San José.
Day 2 – Doka Coffee Plantation — Poas Volcano— La Paz Waterfalls
After breakfast, visit the oldest coffee plantation in Costa Rica (early 20th century), then continue to Poás Volcano, one of the three volcanoes on the continent that can be reached by road. As you ascend, admire the colorful landscapes, coffee plantations and strawberry fields. Your visit will continue at La Paz Waterfalls. On the way back, you will make a shopping stop in Sarchí, known worldwide for its crafts, its wooden furniture and its oxcarts. Night in San José.
Day 3 – San José — Tortuguero
Departure to Tortuguero in the morning aboard a luxury bus. You will admire the incredible biodiversity of protected areas in Costa Rica. Along the way, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican breakfast. Arrive in Guápiles, board a comfortable boat and let this extraordinarily exotic paradise captivate you along the Tortuguero canals. Upon arrival at the lodge, a cocktail and a delicious lunch will be served. Lunch will be followed by a visit to the beach and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero. Dinner will be served back to the hotel. Hotel accommodation.
Day 4- Tortuguero
Early in the morning, enjoy nature to the fullest when you visit Tortuguero National Park through the canals; It is the best way to see the animals and birds of this beautiful region. After breakfast, you can hike through the jungle or just relax. An excellent dinner will be served at the Lodge. Overnight in Tortuguero
Day 5 – Tortuguero — Guápiles — La Fortuna
We will have a return trip by boat to the pier and board a comfortable bus that will take you to Guápiles. Returned to Guápiles, a delicious lunch will be served. Then you will take the road to the famous Arenal volcano region. The impressive Arenal Volcano is a natural wonder located in La Fortuna de San Carlos. In the hotel you will have time to relax. Dinner and overnight at the Fortuna Hotel.
Day 6 – Arenal Volcano National Park (View Point 1968) .
After breakfast, you will discover the Arenal Mirador 1968 at Arenal Volcano National Park. An explosive visit that you will not soon forget! The tour begins with a walk along the rainforest trails, accompanied by our naturalist guide, where you will see monkeys, toucans, sloths and more. In the afternoon and early evening, enjoy the hot springs of your hotel. Accommodation at the Fortuna hotel.
Day 7 – La Fortuna (Arenal) — Monteverde
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Monteverde enjoying a picturesque landscape around Lake Arenal. Arrival in Monteverde at the beginning of the afternoon. In the afternoon, take a tour full of adrenaline, the zip line tour (canopy tour) in Selvatura Park, Monteverde. Night in Monteverde.
Day 8 – Monteverde
Enjoy a guided walk through the eight different suspension bridges through 3.3 km of trails to admire the natural beauty of the Monteverde cloud forest. In addition, you will see many small trees and ferns, as well as the birds that populate the upper parts of the trees. The bridges offer a good perspective with plenty of time to look around and take pictures. Hanging bridges are designed for people of all ages in normal physical conditions. Accommodation at the Monteverde Hotel.
Day 9 – Monteverde — Manuel Antonio
After breakfast, we will undertake the trip to the Central Pacific coast of the country, to arrive at the beginning of the afternoon to the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio. Afternoon free to enjoy the swimming pools of your hotel or to relax on the beach. Night in Manuel Antonio.
Day 10 – Manuel Antonio
After breakfast, we will visit the Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. There, you can see monkeys, macaws, sloths, parrots and many other animals near the beach and in the tropical forest that borders the beach. As it was trapped in a protected area, there you can enjoy both the beach and a good time in communion with Mother Nature.
Day 11 – Manuel Antonio
After breakfast, relax on the edge of the beach or in the hotel pool. Accommodation at the Manuel Antonio hotel.
Day 12 – Manuel Antonio- San José
After breakfast, we go back to the city of San José for a walking tour and discover some of its Musseums, the central market and say fairwell to this country with a good typical dinner at night downtown. Night in San José
Día 13: San José- International Airport.
After breakfast and at a convenient time, departure towards the San José International airport to take your flight back home.
WONDERFUL COSTA RICA
Day 1. SAN JOSÉ
Welcome at the International Airport and transfer to your hotel in San José.
Day 2. SAN JOSE- POAS VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK -MONTEVERDE
After breakfast, we will take the road to Poás Volcano National Park to visit its main crater. Then we will continue towards Monteverde Cloud Forest area, passing through various coffee plantations, visiting the metal church of the town of Grecia and the artisan town of Costa Rica, Sarchí. We will arrive in Monteverde during the afternoon.
Day 3. MONTEVERDE
Early in the morning, our guide will take you on a walk of about three hours, along the trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, famous for its biodiversity and for being the cradle of the beautiful Quetzal bird. We will have the opportunity to visit also a hummingbird garden and during the afternoon, enjoy a walk to discover the attractions of Santa Elena town. There we can opt for some additional visits, such as the serpentarium or the frog and butterfly gardens.
Day 4. MONTEVERDE- HERMOSA BEACH.
Today we will start the day with an activity full of adrenalide: the canopy tour. After, during the afternoon, we will hit the road towards the North Pacific coast, to reach Playa Hermosa, (Hermosa Beach), on the Papagayo Gulf área, on Guanacaste Province. Time to enjoy of the sun and the beach.
Day 5. HERMOSA BEACH – RINCON DE LA VIEJA VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK.
Today, we take the road towards the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a walk of about three hours along the park’s trails, where we will discover the typical vegetation of the dry tropical forest, the different craters of boiling volcanic mud, the so-called pailas. Then, later during the afternoon, we will enjoy a horse back ride at a Sabanero cowboy-style around the Hacienda. Return to the beach to enjoy the sand and the sea.
Day 6. HERMOSA BEACH – CELESTE RIVER (VOLCAN TENORIO).
Today we will take the road to Tenorio Volcano region, passing through beautiful meadows and many fruit and vegetable plantations, typical of Guanacaste Province. We will enjoy a walk of at least four hours to Celeste River, famous for the color of its waters and the beauty of its waterfalls. A true greatness of nature!
Day 7. VOLCANO TENORIO -CAÑO NEGRO-ARENAL.
Early in the morning, we will take the road to the town of Caño Negro, then take a boat that will take us along the river and canals of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. There we will have the opportunity to observe alligators, crocodiles, sloths, varieties of monkeys and many species of waterfowl. Then, we will take the bus again to head towards the Arenal Volcano area, passing through various plantations of ornamental plants for exportation, as well as pineapple plantations, and other tropical fruits. Lodging in Arenal.
Day 8. ARENAL VOLCANO IN LA FORTUNA.
Today, during morning hours, we will enjoy of a hike for about three hours along the trails of the Arenal Volcano National Park, especially on the lava 1968 trail. In the afternoon, we will visit the Hanging Bridges of Arenal and we will enjoy of a view of the forest from the treetops, walk of approximately two hours.
Day 9. ARENAL VOLCANO -TURRIALBA.
This day we will dedicate it to a tour full of adrenaline, the Sarapiquí River White Waters Rafting, suitable for everyone. It is magnificent! Then, in the afternoon, we will go to Turrialba area, passing through some Caribbean villages.
Day 10. TURRIALBA- IRAZU VOLCANO -SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
On this day, we will take the road to Irazú Volcano National Park, reaching a height of 3,432 meters above sea level. We will visit its main crater and then continue the trip to Los Santos Valley, San Gerardo de Dota, a well known place for being one of the habitats of the famous Quetzal bird. Before arriving in San Gerardo, we will make a stop to discover the city of Cartago, former capital city of the country and its church.
Day 11. SAN GERARDO DE DOTA-SIERPE.
We will make an early walk in search of the beautiful Quetzal bird, then return to the hotel for breakfast and then continue our way to the South Pacific coast, but not before crossing some of the highest hills in the country such as Cerro de La Muerte, until get to Valle del General, City of Pérez Zeledón, and get to the town of Sierpe.
Day 12. SIERPE-CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK.
On this day, we will take a boat trip on the Sierpe River until we reach the town of Drake. We
will continue walking parallel to the coast for about three hours, until we reach the hotel.
Day 13.CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK.
Today, we will enjoy a walk of about six hours to reach Corcovado National Park, an easy walk for everyone within the lush tropical rainforest. We will stop for lunch in the park and then continue our walk for an hour and a half to reach the boat that will take us back to the hotel.
Day 14-CORCOVADO-SAN JOSE.
We will leave early by boat to the town of Sierpe, where we will take the bus to continue our return to the Central Valley to San José City.
Day 15-SAN JOSE- AIRPORT.
Transfer to the International Airport to take the flight back home.
End of our services…..
INCLUDED:
– Land and water transportation between the different destinations.
-Bilingual naturalist tour guide throughout the stay.
-14 nights accommodation.
-Daily breakfasts.
-All the visits mentioned in the program.
-One lunch.
-All daily dinners.
-All the taxes of law.
IT’S NOT INCLUDED:
-No air ticket from the country of origen to Costa Rica.
-Lunch except the one mentioned in the program.
-No tips.
-Any service not mentioned in the program.
-The departure tax at the international airport: US $ 29 per person.
• Note. Prices will be provided according to the number of people traveling.
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COSTA RICA: FROM THE CARIBBEAN TO THE PACIFIC COAST.
Day 1. SAN JOSE
Welcome at the International Airport and transfer to the hotel in San José.
Day 2. SAN JOSE- IRAZU VOLCANO -SANTA CRUZ DE TURRIALBA
This morning, we will take the bus to climb up to 3,432 meters above sea level, to visit the Irazú Volcano National Park, where we will admire its main crater and then descend to the old capital of the country, the City of Cartago, visiting its basilica, national pilgrimage center, ruins and central market. Then, we will continue our way to the Orosi Valley to reach the town of Santa Cruz de Turrialba.
Día 3.TURRIALBA- PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON.
Today we will visit the Catie University Center, in Turrialba, to enjoy of a bike ride through sugar plantations, cocoa, coffee and many other agricultural products, and then continue our way to the southern Caribbean coast, towards the old Port of Limón.
Day 4. PUERTO VIEJO.
Early in the morning, we will take the road towards the beautiful Cahuita National Park, to enjoy of a walk where we can observe sloths, iguanas, different species of monkeys, and lots of wildlife. During the afternoon, we will visit a botanical garden specialized in the culture of medicinal plants.
Day 5. PUERTO VIEJO- SARAPIQUI.
Early in the morning, we will take the route back to the north area of Sarapiquí, to enjoy a tour full of adrenaline, rafting on the Sarapiquí River. In the afternoon, the guide will invite you to enjoy a naturalistic walk around the La Tirimbina Wildlife Refuge, and then spend the night in the Virgin of Sarapiquí.
Day 6. SARAPIQUI-ARENAL.
On this day, we will enjoy a guided walk through the botanical gardens of Danaus, very close to the town of La Fortuna, Arenal, where we will have the opportunity to observe varieties of butterflies, birds, frogs, especially the well-known blue frog jeans, sloths, tropical exotic flowers, varieties of orchids. Then, we will enjoy a walk through the Arenal Hanging Bridges, to return early at night to our hotel in Arenal.
Day 7. ARENAL-MONTEVERDE
Today we will enjoy a very panoramic trip around Lake Arenal on our way to the Village of Santa Elena, very close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. After checking in the hotel, we will depart for a three-hour walk in the Monteverde Biological Reserve to return to the hotel early in the evening.
Day 8. MONTEVERDE.
On this day, we will venture into a Canopy tour in Monteverde, to return to the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy some free time that allows us to visit and discover the Town of Monteverde.
Day 9. MONTEVERDE- PALO VERDE- HERMOSA BEACH.
Today we will leave for the Town of Bebedero, where we will enjoy a boat ride on the Bebedero River, ideal place to admire the flora and fauna typical of the dry tropical forest. There we could also observe many species of water birds, monkeys, iguanas, sloths, alligators and crocodiles. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to rest at Hermosa Beach, on the North Pacific Coast of the Province of Guanacaste.
Day 10. HERMOSA BEACH – RINCON DE LA VIEJA VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK.
We will start the day with a walk of an hour and a half until we reach the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Once in the park, we will enjoy a walk of approximately three hours during which we will admire beautiful specimens of the flora and fauna of the dry tropical forest, numerous tiny craters with boiling volcanic mud, called the pailas. In the afternoon, we will take a horse ride around the hacienda, in the typical style of the Guanacaste cowboy called “sabanero”. In the afternoon, we return to the hotel in Playa Hermosa.
Day 11. HERMOSA BEACH.
Day off to enjoy of the beach. It is magnificent!
Day 12-PLAYA HERMOSA – AIRPORT
Transfer to the International Airport to take your flight back home.
End of our services
INCLUDED:
– Land and water transportation between all destinations.
-11 nights accommodation.
-Daily breakfasts.
-All visits in the program.
-All daily dinners.
-All the taxes of law.
NOT INCLUDED:
-Air tickets between the country of origen and destination.
-No lunches.
-No tips.
-No additional activities
-The airport departure tax: US$29 per person.
Note. Prices will be according to the number of passengers.