COSTA RICA: LAND OF CONTRASTS

Our local guide will wait for you at the San José International Airport and transfer you to the hotel in San José.

DAY 2 SAN JOSÉ – TORTUGUERO

Transfer San José – Tortuguero (bus – boat). Departure from San José towards the north coast of the Caribbean, to Tortuguero National Park. Stop for breakfast in Guápiles and continue on the bus and then by boat all the way to Tortuguero. The boat trip is a naturalistic tour where you can appreciate the flora and fauna of the rainforest. Arrival around noon for lunch. Afterwards, you can enjoy a walk through the town of Tortuguero, visiting the Turtle Museum (donation $ 1). Free afternoon. Dinner at the hotel. 2-night accommodation in Tortuguero.

DAY 3 TORTUGUERO

Very early in the morning, around 6 a.m., we will take a boat tour through the Tortuguero canals, where you will have the opportunity to admire the lush flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest. You should bring with you the entrance fee to the park ($17). Then, return to the hotel for breakfast around 08:30 a.m. Rest of the day off for some additional activity, such as hiking, kayaking, etc.

DAY 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL 

After breakfast, about 9 a.m., departure by boat and bus to the area of Guápiles where you will stop for lunch and then continue to the Arenal Volcano area where we will be arriving around 3 in the afternoon. Free time during  the afternoon to rest and enjoy of the hotel facilities. Two-night accommodation in the Arenal area.

DAY 5 ARENAL

During the morning, we will walk along a path of the Arenal Volcano National Park and in the afternoon, we will visit the Danaus Private Reserve, where we can admire and learn a lot about the flora and fauna of the tropical forest. Accommodation in Arenal.

DAY 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE

After breakfast, we will leave to Monteverde Cloud Forest area, passing a panoramic route that borders Lake Arenal, arriving in Monteverde early in the afternoon. The same afternoon, we will visit the Monteverde Biological Reserve and its hummingbird garden. Accommodation in Monteverde.

DAY 7 MONTEVERDE 

This morning, we will visit  Selvatura Adventure Park, to enjoy of an adrenaline-filled adventure, the Canopy Tour, and a naturalistic walk through the hanging bridges. Rest of the afternoon free to enjoy of the hotel facilities.  Night in Monteverde.

DAY 8 MONTEVERDE – MANUEL ANTONIO.

After breakfast, we will leave for Manuel Antonio Beach on the Central Pacific coast, to arrive in the afternoon. Rest of the afternoon free to explore the area and enjoy of the hotel facilities. Night accommodation in Manuel Antonio.

DAY 9  MANUEL ANTONIO

During the morning and after breakfast, we will visit the fabulous Manuel Antonio National Park, with its beautiful internal beaches and its many paths that we will walk in search of sloths and various species of mammals and reptiles that can be observed. Also, your local tour guide will give you some free time to enjoy of its fresh waters and beautiful white sand beaches. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Accommodation.

DAY 10 MANUEL ANTONIO- INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

At a convenient time, we will transfer you to the international airport to take your return flight.

• Transfers airport / hotel / airport. 

• Lodging at all the mentioned destinations on the program. 
• Shuttle transfers between destinations. 
• 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners. 
• Hotel taxes. 
• Boat tour to Tortuguero National Park Canals. 
• Visit to Arenal Volcano National Park.
• Visit to Danaus Private Reserve.
• Visit to Monteverde Reserve and the Hummingbirds Garden.
• Canopy tour and Hanging bridges walk in Monteverde.
• Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park.

IT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Airport departure taxes ($29) if apply. 

• Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park ($17).

• Any other personal expenses, tips, etc. 

• Any other activity not  mentioned on the program. 

• Alcoholic beverages. 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

• Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for traveling in Costa Rica. 
• Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. 
• Sun protection, sunglasses, hat or cap, swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes, sandals and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.