8 Days / 7 Nights Experience Costa Rica's must-see sites such as the Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde natural reserve, and the sulfur lagoon crater of the Poas Volcano. This tour will immerse you in the rich Costa Rican culture and natural beauty.
Sites Visited: San Jose City, Sarapiqui River, Poas Volcano, Braulio Carrillo National Park, La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and more!
Overnight Stays: San Jose (4 Nights), Arenal (1 Night), Monteverde (2 Nights).
Itinerary
DAY 1
San Jose
Assistance at your arrival
to San Jose Airport by a CANATUR (Costa Rican Chamber of Tourism)
representative, and transfer to your hotel. There you will
receive a briefing on your tour and vouchers covering all the services
included.
Overnight at selected hotel in San Jose.
DAY 2
San Jose
Today we take a half-day
city tour of San Jose. This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican
culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical
sites of San Jose.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in San Jose.
B
DAY 3
San Jose / Poas Volcano / Saripiqui River
We begin our journey by
having a typical Costa Rican breakfast in the countryside and visiting
the beautiful coffee fields of the area. We then visit the Poas
Volcano National Park craters and cloud forest trails and Botos Lagoon.
We then go to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park where we have lunch,
explore one of the largest butterfly gardens in the world, and hike to
several beautiful waterfalls. After a short bus trip, we take a
relaxing boat ride on the Sarapiqui River, where you will observe a
great variety of the wildlife. Monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, and a great
variety of birds can be seen while on the boat. On our return to San
Jose we pass through the 45,899 hectare Braulio Carrillo National Park.
Overnight at selected hotel in San Jose.
B / L
DAY 4
Arenal
We depart to Arenal, where
we will see one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas. From our
observation point, you may see the night sky explode with ash and lava
in a natural display of fireworks (weather permitting). Next, we will
visit the Tabacon Hot Springs Resort where you can relax in the soothing
hot springs of the volcano. At a convenient time we will treat you to a
splendid dinner.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arenal.
B / L /D
DAY 5
Monteverde
Early departure to
Monteverde.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in Monteverde.
B
DAY 6
Monteverde
We take a half-day tour of
the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The canopy is extremely rich with
birds, insects, butterflies, and thousands of plant species. This is a
great opportunity for bird watching.
Overnight at selected hotel in Monteverde.
B
DAY 7
Monteverde / San Jose
Early departure back to
San Jose.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in San Jose.
B
DAY 8
San Jose
Transfer to San Jose
airport for return flight.
B
Included:
Not Included:
- Accommodations in selected class hotels. - Meals per itinerary. - Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach (shared service). - Services of English and Spanish speaking local guides. - Bus and boat transportation throughout the tour. - Entrance to the sites per itinerary. - Transfers to/from airport.
- International airfare to/from San Jose, Costa Rica. - Airport and/or port fees. - Local/International phone calls. - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Tips/gratuities.
Notes: - Prices per person based on occupancy
- Occupancy is determined by number of adults
- Child pricing only for children 4-11 years old
- Children under 4 years old travel for free
