Costa Rica Tour Packages

1 – Beautiful Costa Rica
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Place visit: San Jose – Arenal – Manual Antonio Quepos
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Time at leisure. The capital city, San José, lies at an altitude of 1,170 meters above sea level and is located in the central valley which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and majestic volcanoes. San Jose is the business center of the country and has the largest population concentration. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to the town of Fortuna de San Carlos Arenal on board your selected transportation. the magnificent rural landscape and the simplicity and kindness of our people. Fortuna is literally the entrance to the Arenal Volcano and offers great views of the impressive giant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to full Day at leisure to wonder at the natural surroundings of the rainforest and the volcano. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Arenal – Manual Antonio Quepos
After Breakfast Proceed to Manuel Antonio, Quepos on board the selected transportation. Situated on the Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio is one of the most beautiful and popular areas in the country. This magnificent area comprises Manuel Antonio National Park with its vast panorama of exotic wildlife and pristine beaches. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Manual Antonio Quepos
After Breakfast Proceed to full day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Guests may choose among some optional activities that are available.Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Manual Antonio Quepos
After Breakfast Proceed to full day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Guests may choose among some optional activities that are available. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Depart Manual Antonio Quepos
Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 06 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Entrance fees to national parks and natural reservoirs
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• San Jose and Manuel Antonio National Park.
• Arenal.
• Manual Antonio Quepos.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.

Hotels

2 – Beauty of Costa Rica
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Place visit: San Jose – Tortuguero – Arenal – Monteverde – Northern Pacific
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport meet assist and Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose
After Breakfast Proceed to visit to Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens.To get to the different attractions included during this tour, we will drive by the city of Alajuela passing by the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the famous Mango Park. First stop, will be in Doka, a third-generation coffee plantation to learn how coffee is picked, milled, ground and roasted. As we continue towards the Poas Volcano, we will notice the change in temperature and vegetation we will see coffee plantations, fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a colorful landscape. The Poas is one of the most spectacular volcanoes in the country, with its enormous crater measuring one kilometer in diameter and 314 meters deep. The crystal blue sulfur pools will amaze you along with the steam rising from the various volcanic vents. We will also hike to the beautiful Botos Lagoon. The tour continues to discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a natural park where we will walk through some spectacular trails leading to the White Magic Waterfall. We will also visit the largest butterfly observatory and the impressive hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the old house, the bird house and the frogs exhibit. After lunch we will head back to San Jose. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : San Jose – Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to The fascinating Afro-Caribbean culture, a combination of Jamaican, Italian and Chinese immigrants, predominates in this region and fills the atmosphere with fragrances, tropical rhythms and brilliant colors, which mixes with the daily work of many of the inhabitants on the banana plantations and the ports of Limon and Moin. After the South Pacific, this is the rainiest region in the country and this factor, combined with high temperatures, makes it a very humid area throughout the year. The extensive Caribbean plains are beautified by the Pacuare, Estrella, Reventazon and Parismina rivers, which join in some sectors with the Tortuguero canals, of great importance for their scenic splendor and as a site of refuge for the marine turtles to lay their eggs Along this area you can observe small groups of houses among the plantations of cassava, annatto, and bananas, as well as a vast number of beautiful beaches on the southern part of the coast, coral reefs, and protected areas with small trails which permit the access into the heart of the tropical forest. After an early departure from San Jose, driving through the spectacular Braulio Carrillo National Park, stop in Rio Danta private restaurant for a delicious typical breakfast. The bus ride continues through banana plantations to the pier. A two-hour boat ride through the canals will take you to Mawamba Lodge. After Lunch, departure by boat to the nearby private trail, next to the National Park, for a guided walk into the tropical rainforest. A visit to the small town of Tortuguero is included before walking back to the lodge by the beach. Before dinner, free time to enjoy the pool or just to relax in a hammock. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 04 : Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to visit to Mawamba Park’s private trails, visiting the butterfly gardens, and the iguanas and a frog gardens. The Bio-digester, a system where the sewage waters are treated and converted in a natural source of gas to heat up the kitchen stoves. After lunch, in the afternoon, enjoy a canal boat tour through Tortuguero National Park. About Tortuguero National Park is Created to protect the most important nesting site of the green turtle in the Western Hemisphere, Tortuguero National Park extends along 14 miles 22 Km of shoreline and 19 miles 30 Km out to sea. The Canal de Tortuguero runs through the park, connecting a
labyrinth of deltas, canals, and lagoons. With 11 distinct life zones ranging from raffia palm forest to herbaceous swamps, the park offers one of the most rewarding nature experiences in the country. This watery world is best seen by boat, the wide canals allow grandstand wildlife viewing, and silent approaches on the water permit unusually close contact with the fauna. River otters, caimans, and howler monkeys are easily sighted as are birds such as oropendolas, toucans, and jacamars and other waterfowl. For most visitors, the star attraction is the green turtle, which nests between June and November. Three other species of marine turtles also come ashore throughout the year, although in lesser numbers. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Tortuguero – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to boat transfer back to the pier, where the trip will continue by bus to your next destination. After Lunch, Transfer from Guapiles to Arenal area according on selected mean of transportation:
1. Shuttle bus transfer
2. Drive your rented car
3. Private transfer
San Carlos offers a landscape of exceptional beauty with its forests, lagoons, fields of crops, rivers with hot springs, and the most active volcano of Costa Rica Arenal. In other words, sanctuaries where one can breathe peace, purity and the majestic power of nature. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to natural history walk in the Hanging Bridges. Located within the corridor followed by birds migrating between North and South America, the trails and bridges of this project will bring the visitor as close as any person could ever imagine observing the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rainforest. It is a 250-hectares primary-forest property, made of paths and bridges built to maintain the utmost harmony between man-made structures and nature. The property has impressive views to Arenal Volcano and to the lake that feeds the largest hydroelectric plant in Costa Rica.This walk is a fun and educative option to learn more about the forest and the local environment and enjoy the close contact with nature. While walking along the trails, the fascinating world of the tropical forest will open to you. Along these three kilometers of trails, visitors will be immersed in the diverse fauna and flora of this rainforest admiring colorful birds and tropical plant species. More than 50 species of birds can be count in this site, one of the most productive bird watching walks of the region. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
What to bring? Comfortable clothing, long pants, hiking shoes, raincoat especially during green season, camera, binoculars, sunscreen and insect repellent.
In the afternoon, see from up close the activities of the Arenal Volcano. Few sites in Costa Rica inspire more respect and admiration than Arenal Volcano. At 5437 feet, its tall and conical shape stands imposing over the pastured green hillsides that surround its base. Although currently in a resting phase, Arenal remains Costa Rica’s most active volcano for the past 43 years. Its history is charged with eruptions – both major and minor – that have intimately affected the region and the people who live here. This tour will allow you to enjoy the most extraordinary views of Arenal Volcano during a gentle hike along the lower slopes of the colossus. The walk begins in one of the trails close to the volcano and continues through the forest until reaching the area destroyed in its first eruption, back in 1968. This tour takes approximately 2 1⁄2 hours. Included Entrance fee, guide and transfers
What to bring? Camera, binoculars, light sweater, long pants, raincoat, hiking shoes, sun lotion and insect repellent.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Arenal – Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed to Monteverde according on selected mean of transportation:
1. Regular boat transfer through Arenal Lake
2. Drive your rented car around the lake
3. Private boat transfer through Arenal Lake
The town of Monteverde, located at the south end of the cloud forest, had its beginnings in the early 1950s with the impetus of a group of Quakers from the United States, a group that came to Costa Rica attracted by its pacific inclinations and disarmament. They established themselves in the region and devoted themselves to produce milk and quality cheeses. Monteverde is located 172n kilometers northeast of San Jose. The climate is template and humid, with an average of 17oC 60oF. The nights are cool and at times cold when the trade winds blow. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed to visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, having 4% of all the known species of plants and animals in only 0.04% the earth’s surface. Due to its altitudinal variation and climatic factors that vary between the Pacific and Caribbean slopes, Monteverde is perhaps one of the richest regions in the country where there are 3,021 known species including a total of 755 species of trees. One of the main attractions of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is its 13-kilometer network of trails. While walking the trails, visitors are presented with a number of options. One alternative is to walk to “La Ventana” scenic overlook, where they may witness the contrasting panorama exhibited naturally by the Continental Divide, a geographical feature that traces the principal mountain ranges of Costa Rica. At this location, visitors can experience the force of the moisture-laden trade winds blowing in from the Atlantic coast, and witness how they descend at high velocity toward the Central Pacific and Northern coastal plains of Costa Rica. There are over 500 bird species live, including the majestic quetzal and the three-wattle bellbird, 120 species of reptiles and amphibians and more than 3000 plants among them, the highest diversity of orchids in the world. In the main building visitors will find a restaurant and a Gift Shop. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Monteverde – Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to the North Pacific coast according on selected mean of transportation:
1. Shuttle bus transfer
2. Drive your rented car
3. Private transfer Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to We leave the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation towards the Central Valley, where you will have enough time to buy some souvenirs or visit the capital city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Northern Pacific – San Jose – Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 12 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
• Mawamba Park’s private trails and Tortuguero National Park.
• Arenal Lake and visit the capital city.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa If any.

Hotels

3 – Classic Costa Rica
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Place visit: San Jose – Puerto Viejo – Arenal
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and Transfer to hotel. Time at leisure. The capital city, San Jose, lies at an altitude of 1,170 meters above sea level and is located in the central valley which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and majestic volcanoes. San Jose is the business center of the country and has the largest population concentration. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose – Puerto Viejo Limaom
After Breakfast Proceed to the town of Puerto Viejo in Limon on board your selected transportation. Puerto Viejo is a small town that has many beaches in the surrounding area. With its rich culture and its people, it is one of the places that has been able to preserve its lifestyle. In the center of the village, it is easy to appreciate and recognize the traditions and customs of a group of people who are mainly engaged in fishing. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Puerto Viejo Limaom
After Breakfast Proceed to full day at leisure to wonder at the luxuriant tropical surroundings. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Puerto Viejo Limaom
After Breakfast Proceed to experience first-hand on your own the heart and soul of this exquisite destination. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Puerto Viejo Limaom
After Breakfast Proceed to Just relax in the warm atmosphere of this town. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Puerto Viejo Limaom – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to the town of Fortuna de San Carlos Arenal on board your selected transportation. Just for you the magnificent rural landscape and the simplicity and kindness of our people. Fortuna is literally the entrance to the Arenal Volcano and offers great views of the impressive giant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to Today it’s your choice. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Depart Arenal
Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 07 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Cruise for San Jose – Puerto Viejo Limaom and Puerto Viejo Limon – Arenal
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• The complex of churches.
• Puerto Viejo Limon.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa (If any)

Hotels

4 – Costa Rica Express
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places: San Jose – Tortuguero – Arenal – Rincon De La Vieja – San Jose
Extensions: Manuel Antonio – Puntarenas
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose- Tortuguero
Early departure towards Guapiles in the region of Tortuguero.
At the “Selva Tropical” restaurant you are going to stop for breakfast. First contact with Costa Rica’s exuberant Nature then pass by banana plantations. At Cano Blanco-La Pavona, the boats community service will take you through the canals of Tortuguero to the heart of the tropical forest. Observe its rich Caribbean fauna and flora monkeys, green ibis, crocodiles, Mexican jacanas, toucans….
During the afternoon, walk at the typical Caribbean village on the coast and visit to the Caribbean Conservation Center , in charge of protecting the sea turtle. Return to the hotel by the beach.

Day 03 : Tortuguero
Breakfast at the hotel.Boat trip for a visit to the canals of the Tortuguero National Park in order to discover the great biodiversity of this beautiful national park. It is the habitat of multiple species of birds, monkeys, iguanas. Your guide will help you spot this rich fauna and tropical flora. And to complete the day, a visit to the lodge’s botanical garden.

Day 04 : Tortuguero – Cano Blanco – Pavona – Guapiles – Arenal
Breakfast at the hotel.
Return by boat to Cano Blanco-Pavona, and bus to Guapiles.
Then, towards the northwest up to the city of La Fortuna, located at the base of the Arenal Volcano, an emblematic image of Costa Rica thanks to its perfect conical shape. Free time to stroll around the village of La Fortuna. Settle into your hotel.

Day 05 : Arenal
Breakfast at the hotel.
A morning dedicated to visiting the National Park of the Arenal volcano, traveling on the marked paths of this volcano, active since 1968, up to the runoffs of dry lava. Walk over the suspended bridges to appreciate the magnificent natural scenery of the park where the noises of the forest have an additional charm.
At the end of the afternoon, a bath at the Baldi thermal waters. These naturally heated swimming pools, with healing qualities, are located in front of an impressive view of the park and the volcano.

Day 06 : Arenal – Rincon De La Vieja
Breakfast at the hotel.
Follow up towards the region of Guanacaste, a tropical lowland among the warmest in the country. It is a land of cattle farming and big land properties. You will notice without a doubt the farm boys who look like real “cowboys”.
Arrival to the Rincón de la Vieja Park, host to the most beautiful species of orchids in Costa Rica. Discover the thermal waters of Río Negro, known for its baths of volcanic mud right in the middle of nature.

Day 07 : Rincon De La Vieja
Breakfast at the hotel.
An early departure for a visit to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, declared human heritage by the UNESCO. Walk across the extent of the park, a rare geologic splendor of our planet. The land opens in boiling craters that testify the current volcanic activity. The landscape, very contrasting, houses a thick tropical forest populated by howling monkeys. In this exuberant vegetation you can find the Guaria Morada , the national flower of Costa Rica.
On the way back, stop to admire the magnificent Las Chorreras waterfall. This waterfall is tied to the Rio Blanco River and together they form a pool of blue transparent water. It is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery and if you wish to, refresh in the natural pool.

Day 08 : Rincon De La Vieja – San Jose
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure towards San Jose, Settle into the hotel and departure for a visit of the town. San Jose is a perfect example of the capitals of Central America, with an architecture gathering modern buildings and those with an end of XIX century republican style. At Barrio Amon, contemplate the old houses of coffee barons, coffee being still a great resource in the country. Visit the capital to get to know its main quarters and buildings. You will be able to visit the lung of the town.
Pass by the main buildings like the famous National Theatre. Walk at the Parque Sabana where los ticos – Costa Rican´s nickname – come for a stroll.

Day 09 : San Jose – Sarchi – Manuel Antonio
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure towards the Poas Volcano National Park, which has the biggest crater in the country. Observe the large deserted space where the fumaroles are found. Enjoy a walk to the Botos lagoon, which fills the former crater now extinct. Visit the typical village of Sarchi. This village is known for its craftsmanship elaborated with precious and colored wood from the zone.
Then, departure in shared transportation towards Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast, this area offers one of the most beautiful National Parks of the country’s coast. Settling in to the hotel and free time to enjoy the hotel’s infrastructure.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Manuel Antonio
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day for relax or to take optional tours in the zone or enjoy the hotel’s infrastructures.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Manuel Antonio- San Jose – Depart San Jose
Transfer to San Jose international airport then departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 10 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Shared fluvial transportation in the Tortuguero National Park.
• Meeting and dinner with a Costa Rican family
• Local English speaking guide.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
• Boat – San Jose- Tortuguero
• Tortuguero – Cano Blanco
• Boat trip for a visit to the canals of the Tortuguero National Park
• Visit to the lodge’s botanical garden
• Bath at the Baldi thermal waters
• Visit to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park
• Las Chorreras waterfall
• Poas Volcano National Park
• Visit the typical village of Sarchi
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa If any

Hotels

5 – Costa Rica Gateway
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places: San Jose – Tortuguero – Arenal – Rincon De La Vieja – San Jose + Puntarenas Beach
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose- Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to Tortuguero. At the “Selva Tropical” restaurant you are going to stop for breakfast. First contact with Costa Rica’s exuberant Nature then pass by banana plantations. At Cano Blanco-La Pavona, the boats community service will take you through the canals of Tortuguero to the heart of the tropical forest. Observe its rich Caribbean fauna and flora monkeys, green ibis, crocodiles, Mexican jacanas, toucans. During the afternoon, walk at the typical Caribbean village on the coast and visit to the Caribbean Conservation Center , in charge of protecting the sea turtle. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to Boat trip for a visit to the canals of the Tortuguero National Park in order to discover the great biodiversity of this beautiful national park. It is the habitat of multiple species of birds, monkeys, iguanas. Your guide will help you spot this rich fauna and tropical flora. And to complete the day, a visit to the lodge’s botanical garden. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Tortuguero – Cano Blanco – Pavona – Guapiles – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to boat to Cano Blanco-Pavona, and bus to Guapiles. Then, towards the northwest up to the city of La Fortuna, located at the base of the Arenal Volcano, an emblematic image of Costa Rica thanks to its perfect conical shape. Free time to stroll around the village of La Fortuna. Settle into your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to A morning dedicated to visiting the National Park of the Arenal volcano, traveling on the marked paths of this volcano, active since 1968, up to the runoffs of dry lava. Walk over the suspended bridges to appreciate the magnificent natural scenery of the park where the noises of the forest have an additional charm. At the end of the afternoon, a bath at the Baldi thermal waters. These naturally heated swimming pools, with healing qualities, are located in front of an impressive view of the park and the volcano. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Arenal – Rincon De La Vieja
After Breakfast Proceed to Follow up towards the region of Guanacaste, a tropical lowland among the warmest in the country. It is a land of cattle farming and big land properties. You will notice without a doubt the farm boys who look like real “cowboys”. Arrival to the Rincón de la Vieja Park, host to the most beautiful species of orchids in Costa Rica. Discover the thermal waters of Río Negro, known for its baths of volcanic mud right in the middle of nature. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Rincon De La Vieja
After Breakfast Proceed to An early departure for a visit to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, declared human heritage by the UNESCO. Walk across the extent of the park, a rare geologic splendor of our planet. The land opens in boiling craters that testify the current volcanic activity. The landscape, very contrasting, houses a thick tropical forest populated by howling monkeys. In this exuberant vegetation you can find the Guaria Morada , the national flower of Costa Rica. On the way back, stop to admire the magnificent Las Chorreras waterfall. This waterfall is tied to the Rio Blanco River and together they form a pool of blue transparent water. It is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery and if you wish to, refresh in the natural pool. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Rincon De La Vieja – San Jose
After Breakfast Proceed to Departure towards San Jose, Settle into the hotel and departure for a visit of the town. San Jose is a perfect example of the capitals of Central America, with an architecture gathering modern buildings and those with an end of XIX century republican style. At Barrio Amon, contemplate the old houses of coffee barons, coffee being still a great resource in the country. Visit the capital to get to know its main quarters and buildings. You will be able to visit the lung of the town. Pass by the main buildings like the famous National Theatre. Walk at the Parque Sabana where los ticos – Costa Rican´s nickname – come for a stroll. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : San Jose- Volcan Poas – Puntarenas
After Breakfast Proceed to Departure towards the Poás Volcano National Park, which has the biggest crater in the country. Observe the large deserted space where the fumaroles are found. Enjoy a walk to the Botos lagoon, which fills the former crater now extinct. Visit the typical village of Sarchí. This village is known for its craftsmanship elaborated with precious and colored wood from the zone. Then, departure in shared transportation at 14h45, towards Puntarenas to go to the beach, in All Inclusive, and enjoy the gentle waves of the Pacific. Settling in to the hotel and free time to enjoy the hotel’s infrastructure. Overnight at the hotel

Day 10 : Puntarenas
After Breakfast Proceed to All Inclusive, and a free day to take optional tours in the zone or enjoy the hotel’s infrastructures. Overnight at the hotel

Day 11 : Puntarenas- San Jose – Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 10 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Shared fluvial transportation in the Tortuguero National Park.
• Meeting and dinner with a Costa Rican family
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
• Boat trip for a visit to the canals of the Tortuguero National Park
• Botanical garden
• Bath at the Baldi thermal waters
• Visit to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park
• Las Chorreras waterfall
• Poas Volcano National Park
• Boat for San Jose- Tortuguero and Tortuguero – Cano Blanco
• All taxes

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa If any.

Hotels

6 – Costa Rica Wonders
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places: San Jose – Tortuguero – Arenal – Rincon De La Vieja – San Jose
Extensions: Manuel Antonio – Puntarenas
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
On arrival,meet assist and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose- Tortuguero
Early departure towards Guapiles in the region of Tortuguero.
At the “Selva Tropical” restaurant you are going to stop for breakfast. First contact with Costa Rica’s exuberant Nature then pass by banana plantations. At Cano Blanco-La Pavona, the boats community service will take you through the canals of Tortuguero to the heart of the tropical forest. Observe its rich Caribbean fauna and flora monkeys, green ibis, crocodiles, Mexican jacanas, toucans….
During the afternoon, walk at the typical Caribbean village on the coast and visit to the Caribbean Conservation Center , in charge of protecting the sea turtle. Return to the hotel by the beach.

Day 03 : Tortuguero
Breakfast at the hotel.
Boat trip for a visit to the canals of the Tortuguero National Park in order to discover the great biodiversity of this beautiful national park. It is the habitat of multiple species of birds, monkeys, iguanas. Your guide will help you spot this rich fauna and tropical flora. And to complete the day, a visit to the lodge’s botanical garden.

Day 04 : Tortuguero – Cano Blanco – Pavona – Guapiles – Arenal
Breakfast at the hotel.Return by boat to Cano Blanco-Pavona, and bus to Guapiles.
Then, towards the northwest up to the city of La Fortuna, located at the base of the Arenal Volcano, an emblematic image of Costa Rica thanks to its perfect conical shape. Free time to stroll around the village of La Fortuna. Settle into your hotel.

Day 05 : Arenal
Breakfast at the hotel.A morning dedicated to visiting the National Park of the Arenal volcano, traveling on the marked paths of this volcano, active since 1968, up to the runoffs of dry lava. Walk over the suspended bridges to appreciate the magnificent natural scenery of the park where the noises of the forest have an additional charm.
At the end of the afternoon, a bath at the Baldi thermal waters. These naturally heated swimming pools, with healing qualities, are located in front of an impressive view of the park and the volcano.

Day 06 : Arenal – Rincon De La Vieja
Breakfast at the hotel. Follow up towards the region of Guanacaste, a tropical lowland among the warmest in the country. It is a land of cattle farming and big land properties. You will notice without a doubt the farm boys who look like real “cowboys”.
Arrival to the Rincón de la Vieja Park, host to the most beautiful species of orchids in Costa Rica. Discover the thermal waters of Río Negro, known for its baths of volcanic mud right in the middle of nature.

Day 07 : Rincon De La Vieja
Breakfast at the hotel.An early departure for a visit to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, declared human heritage by the UNESCO. Walk across the extent of the park, a rare geologic splendor of our planet. The land opens in boiling craters that testify the current volcanic activity. The landscape, very contrasting, houses a thick tropical forest populated by howling monkeys. In this exuberant vegetation you can find the Guaria Morada, the national flower of Costa Rica.
On the way back, stop to admire the magnificent Las Chorreras waterfall. This waterfall is tied to the Rio Blanco River and together they form a pool of blue transparent water. It is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery and if you wish to, refresh in the natural pool.

Day 08 : Rincon De La Vieja – San Jose
Breakfast at the hotel.Departure towards San Jose, Settle into the hotel and departure for a visit of the town. San Jose is a perfect example of the capitals of Central America, with an architecture gathering modern buildings and those with an end of XIX century republican style. At Barrio Amon, contemplate the old houses of coffee barons, coffee being still a great resource in the country. Visit the capital to get to know its main quarters and buildings. You will be able to visit the lung of the town. Pass by the main buildings like the famous National Theatre. Walk at the Parque Sabana where los ticos – Costa Rican´s nickname – come for a stroll.

Day 09 : Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 08 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Shared fluvial transportation in the Tortuguero National Park.
• Meeting and dinner with a Costa Rican family
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• Boat trip for a visit to the canals of the Tortuguero National Park
• Botanical garden
• National Park of the Arenal volcano
• Bath at the Baldi thermal waters
• Visit to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park
• Las Chorreras waterfall
• Boat for San Jose- Tortuguero and Tortuguero – Cano Blanco
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa If any

Hotels

7 – Excursion of Costa Rica
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Place visit: San Jose – Tortuguero – Arenal – Monteverde
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and transfer to hotel. Time at leisure. The capital city, San José, lies at an altitude of 1,170 meters above sea level and is located in the central valley which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and majestic volcanoes. San Jose is the business center of the country and has the largest population concentration. Temperature ranges 18ºC-24ºC degrees. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San jose – Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to Tortuguero National Park. In one of Nature’s most amazing expressions the Park hosts 11 habitats with 2000 species of plants and 400 species of trees; besides a large diversity of wildlife. Green Turtles, an endangered species of the Western Hemisphere, nest along the beaches from July to October. Other turtle species: Baula and Carey also nest in Tortuguero National Park created in 1970. On the way, in Caño Blanco we transfer into a boat for a 2-hour ride towards Tortuguero. After arrival and check-in, in the afternoon, a walk thru the quaint town of Tortuguero to visit the most important spots and the Turtle Museum Caribbean Conservation Corporation Exhibit, established in 1959 to study and protect the green turtles. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to the Tortuguero Canals on an exotic boat ride to experience the spectacular sights and wildlife. Tortuguero is a natural navigable network of lakes and canals that cross the Tortuguero National Park from Southeast to the Northwest, bringing freshwater to the park lands, which are home to 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Tortuguero – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to Fortuna de San Carlos on board the selected transportation. Just for you the magnificent rural landscape and the simplicity and kindness of our people. Fortuna is literally the entrance to the Arenal Volcano and offers great views of the impressive giant. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 05 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to full day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Guests may choose among some optional activities that are available. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Arenal – Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed to Monteverde bordering the Arenal Lake on board the selected transportation. Monteverde Cloud Forest reserve has earned its fame as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries near Santa Elena Cloud Forest reserve. It extends down both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes with temperature and humidity gradients that change dramatically over relatively short distances. The people enjoy the fresh air, the sounds of the jungle and the life it gives. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed to full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Depart Monteverde
Departure transfer to onwords destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 07 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• Cruise for San jose – Tortuguero and Tortuguero – Arenal.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• Tortuguero National Park.
• The Western Hemisphere.
• The Turtle Museum.
• The beauty of the zone.
• The Arenal Lake.
• The Caribbean and Pacific slopes.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa (If any).

Hotels

8 – Highlights of Costa Rica
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Place visit: San Jose –Tortuguero – Arenal – Monteverde – Northern Pacific
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and Transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. The capital city, San José, lies at an altitude of 1,170 meters above sea level and is located in the central valley which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and . San Jose is the business center of the country and has the largest population concentration. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose – Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to Tortuguero National Park. In one of Nature’s most amazing expressions the Park hosts 11 habitats with 2000 species of plants and 400 species of trees; besides a large diversity of wildlife. Green Turtles, an endangered species of the Western Hemisphere, nest along the beaches from July to October. Other turtle species: Baula and Carey also nest in Tortuguero National Park created in 1970. On the way, in Caño Blanco we transfer into a boat for a 2-hour ride towards Tortuguero. After arrival and check-in, in the afternoon, a walk thru the quaint town of Tortuguero to visit the most important spots and the Turtle Museum Caribbean Conservation Corporation Exhibit, established in 1959 to study and protect the green turtles. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to the Tortuguero Canals on an exotic boat ride to experience the spectacular sights and wildlife. Tortuguero is a natural navigable network of lakes and canals that cross the Tortuguero National Park from Southeast to the Northwest, bringing freshwater to the park lands, which are home to 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 04 : Tortuguero – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to Fortuna de San Carlos on board the selected transportation. Just for you: the magnificent rural landscape and the simplicity and kindness of our people. Fortuna is literally the entrance to the Arenal Volcano and offers great views of the impressive giant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed full day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Arenal – Monteverde

After Breakfast Proceed to Monteverde bordering the Arenal Lake on board the selected transportation. Monteverde Cloud Forest reserve has earned its fame as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries near Santa Elena Cloud Forest reserve. It extends down both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes with temperature and humidity gradients that change dramatically over relatively short distances. The people enjoy the fresh air, the sounds of the jungle and the life it gives. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed full day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Monteverde – Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation. The Northern Pacific zone covers an extension of Costa Rica’s sunniest and more popular beaches. Guanacaste is a vacation and adventure destination complete with lowlands full of adventure, mountains, national parks, and volcanoes, picturesque towns and villages with an important historical and cultural heritage, and very appealing and diversified resorts, boutique hotels and luxury villas. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to full days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to full days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to full days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Northern Pacific – San Jose
After Breakfast Proceed to We leave the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation towards the Central Valley, where you will have enough time to buy some souvenirs or visit the capital city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 12 nights accommodation as per the program.
• Meals as per the program.
• Entrance fees.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• Tortuguero National Park.
• large diversity of Wildlife.
• The Turtle Museum.
• The park lands.
• The most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries.
• National parks.
• Cultural heritage.
• The Central Valley.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa (If any).

Hotels

9 – Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Place visit: Managua – Leon – Granada – Costa Rica – Arenal – San Jose
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive Managua
Arrival at the Augusto César Sandino International Airport. Greeting by our representative and private transfer to your hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Managua – Leon
After Breakfast Proceed to visit the Capital City. You will see the Museum of Culture, the Rubén Darío Theater, the National Palace, the levee and other interesting sites. Continuation to the colonial city of León, rebuilt in 1610 after it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1609. Visit the Cathedral, the largest colonial church in Central America, the Rubén Darío Museum and the Héroes Gallery. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Leon – Granada
After Breakfast Proceed to visit the Hervideros boiling springs in San Jacinto. Continuation to see the two volcanoes in the Masaya Volcano National Park. Visit also the city’s famous crafts market, the largest in the country. Later, stop at the Catarina Observatory to admire the view of the lake and the volcanoes. Continuation to the colonial city of Granada. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Granada – Costa Rica
After Breakfast Proceed to Visit the famous colonial city of Granada, the first founded in the continent by the Spaniards in 1524. Visit the Museum of pre-Columbian Art and the San Francisco Convent. Later, enjoy a private boat tour through the Isletas small islands of the Nicaragua Lake. Continue along the lake shore to arrive at the border in Penas Blancas. After the formalities, continuation to Rincón de la Vieja in Costa Rica. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Costa Rica
After Breakfast Proceed to The Rincón de la Vieja National Park has an extension of 14084ha 34802 acres. It comprises an active strata volcano. Visit Las Pailas, an area with intense volcanic activity, boiling mud pools, steamy cones and sulfuric gases. Or enjoy small pools with hot springs and refreshing waterfalls in “Azufrales”. Later, departure passing by the city of Liberia to arrive at La Pacífica. This is an authentic Guanacaste cattle ranch as well as an example of a balanced use and protection of the environment. The property comprises 2000ha 4943 acres of land in a sustainability project, including a cattle ranch, agro-ecological production practices and conservation. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Costa Rica – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to the visit to the nearby 17000ha 42000 acres Palo Verde Dry Forest National Park to see some of its 150 species of trees and 55 species of water plants. It is a paradise for bird watchers. Later, departure to La Fortuna Arenal Volcano area, passing by the city of Tilarán and surrounding the Arenal Lake. Early evening, visit the hot springs near Tabacón, a nice resort with natural thermo-mineral water pools, waterfalls and exotic ecological gardens. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to visit Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. This 9966ha 24000 acres wildlife
refuge is one of the richest primary forest reserves in the country where rivers and lagoons abound. Observe many different animals and plants. During the green season, you will ride by boat on the 800ha 2000 acres lagoon, almost empty during the dry season. The average temperature is 25ºC 77ºF. Some of the flora and fauna are in danger of extinction. Great opportunity to watch cattle egrets, wood storks, white ibis and black-bellied tree ducks among other birds. After the visit, return to La Fortuna to admire the Arenal Volcano. After sleeping quietly for more than 400 years, the Arenal erupted in 1968. On clear days, admire the almost perfect cone of the colossus. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Arenal – Costa Rica
After Breakfast Proceed from Arenal to Sarapiquí. Upon arrival, visit to La Tirimbina Rain Forest Center, which protects 346ha 865 acres of forest. The habitats include rivers banks, island, forest edge, gardens and others. Walk through one of the largest hanging bridges in Costa Rica to admire many of the 420 species of birds, such as parrots, tanagers and toucans. Discover the secrets and wonders of chocolate. Learn about the history and culture of cacao and the process for making chocolate: harvesting, fermentation, drying and grinding. Taste chocolate samples of organic cacao produced by the Amazilia Women Association.Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Costa Rica – San Jose
After Breakfast Proceed to Early departure across the Braulio Carrillo National Park, the largest in Costa Rica. Enjoy the incredible nature of the cloud forest. Later, visit San José, the capital city. From the bus you will see the Central Park, the Cathedral, the National Theatre, the Post Office Building, the Parliament, La Sabana Park and the residential area of Rohrmoser. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 09 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese Russian speaking guide.
• Rubén Darío Museum and the Héroes Gallery.
• Hervideros and Volcano National Park.
• Museum of pre-Columbian Art and the San Francisco Convent.
• Rincón de la Vieja National Park and Las Pailas.
• Arenal Lake, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and La Tirimbina Rain Forest Center.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa (If any).

Hotels

10 – Panama & Costa Rica
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Place visit: Panama – Bocas Del Toro – Cahuita – Sarapiqui – Arenal Volcano – San Jose
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive Panama
Arrival in Panamá City. Our local representative will greet you at the Tocumen International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Panama
After Breakfast Proceed to visit the city of Panamá. Guided tour through the most important
and typical spots of Panama. During this tour you will be able to get a quick look of colonial Panama, contemporary Panama and the ruins of Old Panama – destroyed by the pirate Henry Morgan in 1671. You will shop for souvenirs at the craft markets while visiting the most traditional commercial, residential and modern areas of Panama. Later, you will head to Casco Antiguo colonial Panama where you will have the pleasure of touring its narrow streets, plazas
and parks that still conserve much of the country’s history. Your visit will extend up to the Plaza de Francia, the Vaults, the Saint Joseph Church with its impressive gold altar, the “Arco Chato” flat arch, and the Cathedral, among others. Continue to the Panama Canal for a guided tour that will allow you to learn about the history and operation of this engineering structure considered to be the largest in the XX Century and the “Eighth Wonder of the Modern World”. You will continue to the Miraflores Locks where with a little bit of luck you will be able to see a passing ship. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Panama
After Breakfast Proceed to arrive at the Chagres River for a scenic boat ride to the Embera Indigenous Community. Observe the traditions and ancient culture of these aborigines. After the visit return to Panama City. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Panama – Bocas Del Toro
After Breakfast Proceed to the nearby Marcos Gelabert International Airport for your local flight to Bocas del Toro. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Bocas Del Toro
After Breakfast Proceed to The Participate in the marvelous experience of looking for dolphins in the Caribbean. Visit Bastimentos Island to see Kay Coral, a place of immense beauty. Continue by boat to Magic Bay and walk through the forest to the beautiful Rana Roja beach in search of the famous red frog. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Bocas Del Toro – Cahuita NP
After Breakfast Proceed to Almirante in the mainland. Continuation by road across large banana plantations to Sixaola on the border with Costa Rica. After the formalities, continue along the Southern Caribbean Road to arrive at Cahuita. Early afternoon, visit the Cahuita Marine National Park. Cahuita is one of the most beautiful palm tree beaches in the country. The white sand comes from crushed coral and shells. Admire the beach at this 1068ha 2640 acres National Park and the numerous crustaceans and fishes as well as the only “living” coral reef in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Cahuita – Sarapiqui
After Breakfast Proceed to Cahuita passing by the cities of Siquirres and Guapiles to arrive at Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. This area encompasses one of the most famous rainforests and it is a renown adventure destination in Costa Rica. Several private rainforest reserves dedicated to investigation and tourism are connected with the Braulio Carrillo National Park. The Sarapiquí river is famous for rafting and boat tours. In the afternoon in the hotel property, visit the Archaeological Park with a pre-Columbian burial field, the small museum featuring indigenous handcrafts and the botanical garden. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Sarapiqui – Arenal Volcano
After Breakfast Proceed the Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve. These protected 346ha 865 acres of pristine bio-diverse forests are also home to the secrets and wonders of one of mankind´s favorite foods chocolate. Walk through the rain forest to an old cacao plantation and rustic processing site to learn about the historical and cultural facts of cocoa, including all aspects of the process for making chocolate harvesting, fermentation, drying and grinding. Taste different
chocolate samples made out of organic cocoa produced by the Amazilia Women Association. Afternoon transfer across the San Carlos Lowlands to arrive in La Fortuna at the Arenal Volcano.Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Arenal Volcano
After Breakfast Proceed to After sleeping 400 years, the Arenal Volcano erupted with tremendous force in 1968. On clear days admire the almost perfect cone. At 1633m 5358ft above sea level, its 140m 460ft deep crater was formed over an ancient caldera. In the morning, visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Enjoy walking into a dense rain forest. From high suspension bridges admire the forest canopy in the Arenal Volcano area, a natural corridor of great biological diversity followed by birds migrating between North and South America, home of hundreds of flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rainforest. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Arenal Volcano – San Jose – Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 09 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• Plaza de Francia, the Vaults and the Saint Joseph Church.
• Bastimentos Island and Cahuita Marine National Park.
• Rana Roja beach and Braulio Carrillo National Park.
• Arenal Lake, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and La Tirimbina Rain Forest Center.
• Arenal Hanging Bridges.
• All taxes.
• Air Ticket for Panama to Bocas Del Toro.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa If any.

Hotels

11 – The Lake & The Colonial Cities
Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Place visit: San Jose – Leon – Granada – Costa Rica
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose – Leon
After Breakfast Proceed to the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Local flight to Liberia City. Continuation by road to Penas Blancas Border. After the formalities, continuation to the colonial city of León, rebuilt in 1610 after it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1609. Visit the Cathedral, the largest colonial church in Central America, the Ruben Dario Museum and the Heroes Gallery. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Leon – Granada
After Breakfast Proceed to visit Los Hervideros boiling springs in San Jacinto. Continuation to see the two volcanoes in the Masaya Volcano National Park. Visit also the city’s famous crafts market, the largest in the country. Later, stop at the Catarina Observatory to admire the view of the lake and the volcanoes. Continuation to the colonial city of Granada. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Granada
After Breakfast Proceed To Visit The Famous Colonial City Of Granada, The First Founded In The Continent By The Spaniards In 1524. Visit The Museum Of Pre-Columbian Art And The San Francisco Convent. Later, Enjoy A Private Boat Tour Through The Isletas Small Islands Of The Nicaragua Lake. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Granada – Costa Rica – Depart Costa Rica
Early Departure Along The Lake Shore To Arrive At The Border In Penas Blancas. After The Formalities, Continuation Through The Pan American Highway To San José, Costa Rica. Departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 04 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• Visit the Cathedral, Ruben Dario Museum and the Heroes Gallery.
• Los Hervideros, famous crafts market and Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
• Nicaragua Lake.
• All taxes.
• Air Ticket for San Jose to Leon.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa (If any).

Hotels

12 – Volcano, Mountain & Beach Adventure
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Place visit: San Jose – Arenal – Monteverde – Northern Pacific
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport meet assist and Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose – Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to visit During this shuttle transfer you will have the opportunity to visit Poas Volcano National Park and also to have a nice typical lunch while enjoying the panoramic views of the Hule Lagoon. Poas Volcano National Park One of the attractive features about this volcano is that you can get all the way to the edge of the crater. A 600 meter trail leads to a
spectacular lookout where visitors can observe the main crater with its constant fumaroles. Another trail leads to Botos Lagoon, an old crater filled with cold and crystal clear water. Poás Volcano National Park was created on January 25th, 1971 to protect the wildlife and important water resources. Laguna Hule This beautiful lagoon is located at the base of the Cerro Congo Volcano, 11 km from the famous Poas Volcano. This area is renowned for its excellent trekking trails due to the variety of scenery and terrain, from clay, to dirt, volcanic rock, and grasslands in a rainforest at 800 m above sea level. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed to Arenal Volcano National Park and Hot Springs entrance fee, lunch or dinner included. On this hike along the trails of Arenal National Park we will enter into the tropical forest and areas which were once devastated by the fury of the volcano. During the hike, it is possible to see a great variety of flora and fauna. We will also observe the lava slides of 1992, a large accumulation of solidified volcanic material ejected during the very active period of that year. On clear days, you will enjoy incredible views of the impressive Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, the Tilaran mountain range, and Cerro Chato. The guide will give interesting information about the main characteristics of the volcano, which has been active since 1968 and many other details about flora and fauna. After this hike, you will have the opportunity to relax in the hot springs of Paradise Hot Springs. These waters are naturally heated by the Arenal Volcano and are pure and without any kind of added chemicals. They are rained waters that are filtered through the earth, circulating through different depths, gathering minerals and gaining temperature when making contact with very hot materials. According to a study performed by Gala Termal, a Spanish consultancy company for thermal water centers, Paradise Hot Spring’s water is Hyperthermal water of mild mineralization with sodium chloride, magnesium and sulfates and it also contains a high proportion of calcium and bicarbonates. To boost the water’s beneficial properties, the different pools and Jacuzzis have
hydromassage for different body muscle groups. Lunch or dinner depending on the hour is included in the hot springs’ restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Arenal – Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed to Monteverde Arenal Lake to Monteverde. This service, half tour half transfer, is a picturesque and fastest way to go to Monteverde from Arenal Volcano area. After a 30 minute ride to the dam, you will board a very comfortable and safe pontoon boat. After crossing the lake, a 30 to 40 minutes boat ride, you will arrive to Río Chiquito, a little town at the other side. Arenal Lake is the largest and the most important lake in Costa Rica. It was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. The lake is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory birds sometimes mammals such as monkeys and sloths can be seen. In addition, in a clear day, there are great views of the Arenal Volcano. Once at Río Chiquito, a bus will take passengers to the selected hotel in Monteverde. Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, having 4% of all the known species of plants and animals in only 0.04% the earth’s surface. Due to its altitudinal variation and climatic factors that vary between the Pacific and Caribbean slopes, Monteverde is perhaps one of the richest regions in the country where there are 3,021 known species including a total of 755 species of trees. The town of Monteverde, located at the south end of the cloud forest, had its beginnings in the early 1950s with the impetus of a group of Quakers from the United States, a group that came to Costa Rica attracted by its pacific inclinations and disarmament. They established themselves in the region and devoted themselves to produce milk and quality cheeses. Monteverde is located 172 kilometers northeast of San José. The climate is template and humid, with an average of 17’C 60’F. Nights are cool and sometimes even cold, especially when the trade winds blow. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed to visit Adventure Combo Tour in Selvatura, including Canopy Tour, Suspension Bridges, visit to the Butterfly Garden, and transportation. Selvatura Park is a cloud forest conservation project where a wide variety of tours is hosted. Visitors can glide through cables and zip lines through the cloud forest or take the Treetop Walkways consisting of a 3-kilometre trail and eight different bridges. The park also has a butterfly garden hosting more than 50 different species of butterflies and a hummingbird garden, a treat for photography lovers and a spectacular show for anyone who loves nature. There is also an Education Center with a large private insect collection, property of world famous entomologist Dr. Richard Whitten. A Cloud Forest History walk teaches visitors about the natural history of Monteverde and all about the cloud forest ecosystem. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Monteverde – Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to the Tamarindo Beach, located on the Pacific coast, is part of a bay formed by a cape where Playa Grande lies to the North of it, inside the bay. The two beaches are separated by a large mangrove estuary, Estero de Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo there is another beautiful estuary, Estero de San Francisco, and beautiful Playa Langosta. These beaches and estuaries are part of Las Baulas National Park. Most of the native people are descendants of the Chorotega Indians who for many centuries were isolated by the challenging surrounding terrain. While the cultivation and export of coffee and bananas has long fueled most of Costa Rica’s economy, this region stands apart. Due to its drier climate and sprawling geography, this area has instead developed a prosperous cattle industry. Dating back to Colonial times, the proud ranching tradition fostered a Hacienda System of land ownership which enabled the local Indian population to share in the region’s economy. Nowadays, although the cattle trade still flourished, tourism is now Guanacaste’s most thriving industry. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to If you want security, fun and easy going tips to learn how to surf, try this lesson. Tamarindo and the surrounding area is one of the most popular destinations for surfing in Costa Rica. Long sandy beaches and warm waters create an ideal environment for
experienced as well as beginner surfers. To learn how to surf all you need is the ability to swim and a good sense of humor. Lessons last two hours and include an introductory on-beach instruction where you will learn the basic surfing techniques, as well as safety and etiquette. Once in the water, the instructor will guide you until you feel confident. The instructors guarantee that you will be able to stand up on your surfboard and ride your first wave in your first class. It includes transfers from hotel in Tamarindo, bilingual instructor, a bottle of water, surf board and surfing equipment. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Northern Pacific – San Jose
After Breakfast Proceed to San Jose. Full day at leasier.Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 08 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• Arenal Volcano National Park and Hot Springs.
• Poas Volcano National Park and Arenal Lake.
• Butterfly Garden and Volcano National Park.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa If any.

Hotels

13 – Wonderful Costa Rica
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Place visit: San Jose –Tortuguero – Tarcoles – Monteverde – La Fortuna – Rincon De La Vieja – Tamarindo
DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive San Jose
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport meet assist and Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : San Jose
After Breakfast Driving through rural and urban areas, enjoy the beautiful landscape. The Poás
Volcano is the largest geyser in the world. Walk to Lake Botos admiring the exuberant volcanic vegetation. Visit Doka Estate, a highland coffee plantation, and learn about the industrialization of the Gold Bean. Continue to visit La Paz Waterfalls and Gardens. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : San Jose – Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to Drive through the Central Volcanic Mountain Range and experience the weather, temperature and landscape variations. After Guapiles, see many large banana plantations. At the embarking point, you will board the boat to Tortuguero. Admire the great diversity of flora and fauna, including sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, turtles and more. In the afternoon, visit the small town of Tortuguero and its tiny Sea Turtle Conservancy Center. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 04 : Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to visit Rain Forest National Park During the morning, guided hiking tour through the mysterious Tortuguero Rain Forest. In the afternoon, boat tour through the canals of the National Park. Great opportunity to watch some of its 309 different bird species and many other animals, swampy mangroves and aquatic plants. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Tortuguero – San Jose
After Breakfast Proceed to enjoy again the ride through the canals on your way back to the
disembarking point. Continuation by road to San Jose. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : San Jose – Tarcoles
After Breakfast Proceed to Tarcoles. In the afternoon, enjoy the Villa Lapas Sky Walk tour. In this Private Reserve, dry and rain forest converge, setting your pace through natural trails and hanging bridges to admire nature at its best. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Tarcoles – Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed to visit to the Carara Transition Forest National Park. With an extension of 4700ha 11615 acres, the park is located on hilly lands, in a climatic transitional zone between the dry North Pacific and the humid South Coast. Probable sightings of macaws, parrots, partridges, toucans, flycatchers, hummingbirds, howler monkeys, coatis, sloths and armadillos. Early afternoon, departure to Monteverde passing by Orotina. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Montrverde – La Fortuna
After Breakfast Proceed to visit to this magnificent Cloud Forest Private Reserve, always cold
and humid thanks to the rain clouds coming from the Caribbean. Its world famous exuberant forest exhibits an amazing variety of exotic birds such as quetzals, bellbirds, hummingbirds, motmots, Black Guans and many others, among 400 species found here. Early afternoon, departure to the embarking point and scenic ride across the Arenal Lake. Continuation by road to La Fortuna. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : La Fortuna
After Breakfast Morning at leisure to enjoy the surroundings of La Fortuna. Late afternoon, if the sky is clear, admire the almost perfect cone of the Arenal Volcano. At 1633m 5358ft above sea level, its 140m 460ft deep crater was formed over an ancient caldera. Visit also Ecotermales Hot Springs and its idyllic tropical gardens. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : La Fortuna – Rincon De La Vieja
After Breakfast Proceed to Transfer from La Fortuna across the Guanacaste Mountain Range to Canas, and then to the city of Liberia, to arrive at Rincon de la Vieja. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the different activities at this Hacienda. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Rincon De La Vieja – Tamarindo
After Breakfast Proceed to visit to Rincón de la Vieja, an active volcano at 1895m 6200 feet above sea level. This National Park protects innumerable animal species. Visit Las Pailas, an area with intense volcanic activity, boiling mud pools, steamy cones and sulfuric gases. Or in “Azufrales”, enjoy small pools with hot springs as well as refreshing waterfalls. Late morning, private transfer from Rincon de la Vieja across the Guanacaste Pampa to Playa Tamarindo. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Tamarindo
After Breakfast Proceed to Enjoy several kilometers of this white sand beach, visit the mangroves or simply swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Tamarindo
After Breakfast Proceed to full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Tamarindo – San Jose
After Breakfast Proceed to Morning at leisure on the beach. Afternoon, transfer to San Jose.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Depart San Jose
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
• 14 nights accommodation as per the program
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance fees.
• Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
• Rain Forest National Park.
• Carara Transition Forest National Park.
• Rincon de la Vieja.
• All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa If any.

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