San Jose and the Central Valley are characterized by green hills that can rise as much as 1,200m (3,936 ft.) above sea level. With a spring like climate year-round, this is Costa Rica's primary agricultural region, with coffee farms making up the majority of landholdings. Within 2 hours or so from San Jose you will be able to see volcanoes, go river rafting, visit a butterfly garden or do a Canopy tour!
Tortuguero
Tortuguero National Park covers an area of 19,000-hectare. Also know as the natural Venice of Costa Rica due to its jungle canals that interact with a dense, virgin lowland rainforest. Small boats and canoes will help you to discover the park that protects the nesting beach of the green turtle and the chance to see more than 300 bird species, 57 species of amphibians and 111 of reptiles, including three species of marine turtles; 60 mammal species; including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters, and manatees.
Arenal
This is the place to see and hear volcano activities. Arenal is one of the world's most regularly active volcanoes. Frequent powerful explosions send cascades of red-hot lava rocks tumbling down the western slope, and during the day you will see the lava flows rumble. This nature show is best done at night when the orange lava glows against the clear sky, but since the volcano borders a region of cloud and rainforests, the volcano's cone is often covered by fog. In the same area you will find the Arenal National Park which covers an area of more than 2,880 hectares (7,200 acres) where the trails through forest and over old lava flows inside the park are gorgeous and fun. Another attraction is the lake arenal, the largest in Costa Rica.
Guanacaste
Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula are located in the northwest part of the country. It is the area of many of Costa Rica's beautiful sunniest and most popular beaches. You will find long stretches of deserted sandy beaches. This region is the driest in the country. Additionally; Guanacaste boasts semi active volcanoes, several lakes, and one of the last remnants of tropical dry forest left in Central America. Guanacaste's beaches, full of sun and activity, offer all types of outdoor activities, including surfing, kayaking, swimming, diving, snorkeling and horseback riding. Beautiful beaches abound along this coastline; some of them are pristine and deserted. Whatever your preference in beaches is, you will have it in this region.
Program
Day-by-Day
Day
description
1
San Jose
Meet and greet at the airport. In the transfer to your hotel we will provide you with a detailed itinerary and activities.
Services Includes: Transfer, overnight accommodation, taxes, breakfast. Baggage handling& English speaking assistance.
2
San Jose - Poas Volcano & Sarapiqui Jungle Adventure
Full day Tour. On the way out we will have breathtaking views of the Central Valley as we leave San Jose and travel northwest through the Alajuela highlands where strawberries, ornamental plants, coffee, and dairy farms will be the scenery.
After visiting Poas Volcano, we pass the La Paz waterfall and descend to Puerto Viejo in the Sarapiqui Valley. There we will board a river boat for a 2 1/2 hour trip on the Sarapiqui River, where crocodiles, monkeys, exotic birds and wild fauna will be appreciated
Services included: Breakfast and lunch. Transportation
Recommended items: Sneakers- walking shoes, Light jacket, hat, long paint raincoat, bathing suit, water, insect repellent & binoculars.
3
San Jose / Tortuguero
Early departure to Tortuguero. Travel through the canals of Tortuguero to see the nesting turtles! We will be there on time for lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure in any of your choice lodges.
Services includes: Round-trip ground transfer, tours, park entrance, all meals and taxes. Baggage handling and English speaking assistance.
4
Tortuguero National park tour
Tortuguero National Park is the most important nesting site for the endangered green and leatherback turtles in the western half of the Caribbean. Located on the northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica the park is criss-crossed by a natural system of navigable waterways. These canals make the park one of the most exciting wildlife habitats to explore. There are many species of frogs, birds and fish, as well as monkeys and parrots. We will go through the Braulio Carrillo National Park on our way to the Caribbean side boarding a boat for our journey.
Services Includes: Park fee, guided tours and meals
Recommended items: Light Clothing, water & insect repellent
5
Tortuguero / Arenal
After breakfast, depart by boat and ground transfer to Arenal, where at night with some luck you will see the active Arenal Volcano. Afternoon at leisure and dinner at the Eco-lodge, where you will be staying.
Services Included: Ground transfers, Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Spa. All meals and taxes. Baggage handling and English speaking assistance.
6
Arenal Volcano / Bebedero – Palo Verde National Park
Full Day Tour to Experience the Wonders of the Cloud Forest and its natural beauty. We will first take a short hike through the Palo Verde National Park, so you can experience a Costa Rican tropical dry forest. Colorful iguanas, crocodiles and howler monkeys make their home here. You may even spot wild felines and coyotes. Palo Verde is a bird sanctuary for thousands of resident and migrant birds as well. After lunch, we will be on our way to Eco Lodge, located in a cloud forest with an abundance of flora and fauna.
7
Arenal / Guanacaste
After an early breakfast we will depart to enjoy 2 days or relaxing and fun beach environment at your selected hotel. Afternoon at leisure
Services Included: Ground transfers, breakfast and taxes. Baggage handling and English speaking assistance.
** Superior hotels are all inclusive ( all meals)
8
Guanacaste
At leisure
** You can arrange an activity or tour this day if you prefer for example: Canopy tour, horseback riding or a natural park.
9
Guanacaste / San Jose
After breakfast, we will head to San Jose where you will have the afternoon free for leisure and last minute shopping. Overnight at selected hotel.
10
San Jose / Airport
Transfer to Airport for international flight.
Package
Prices (Land Only) Please
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per person selected accommodation)
Land-Only prices are per person in single, double or triple occupancy when available including:
Round trip airport – Hotel in San Jose.
Accommodation for 3 nights in San Jose ( taxes and daily breakfast included)
Accommodation for 2 nights in Tortuguero ( taxes and daily breakfast included)
Accommodation for 2 nights in Arenal ( taxes and daily breakfast included)
Accommodation for 2 nights in Guanacaste ( taxes and daily breakfast included)
Ground transfers, guides and tours as stated.***
2 lunches & 2 dinners in Tortuguero
2 lunches & 2 dinners in Guanacaste ( only superior Class)
Poas Volcano & Sarapiqui Jungle Adventure Tour
Tortuguero National Park tour ( park fee included)
Bebedero River
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