14 Days / 13 Nights Experience Costa Rica's must-see sites such as the Arenal Volcano, and the sulfur lagoon crater of the Poas Volcano, and spend five relaxing days at two beautiful Costa Rican beaches. This tour is an excellent blend of sightseeing and relaxation in Costa Rica.
Sites Visited: San Jose City, Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, Sarapiqui River, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Tamarindo Beach, and Jaco Beach!
Overnight Stays: San Jose (4 Nights), Arenal (2 Nights), Monteverde (2 Nights), Tamarindo (3 Nights), Jaco Beach (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
San Jose /
Arenal
Early departure to
Arenal.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arenal.
B
DAY 5
Arenal
Next, we will visit the Tabacon
Hot Springs Resort where you can relax in the soothing hot springs of
the volcano. From here you we will be able to see one of the most active
volcanoes in the Americas. Once it gets dark, you may see the night sky
explode with ash and lava in a natural display of fireworks (weather
permitting). At a convenient time we will treat you to a
splendid dinner.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arenal.
B / D
DAY 6
Arenal /
Monteverde
Early departure to
Monteverde.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in Monteverde.
B
DAY 7
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 8
Monte Verde / Tamarindo Beach
Early departure to
Tamarindo Beach.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in Tamarindo.
B
DAY 9
Tamarindo Beach
Day at leisure in Tamarindo
Beach.
Overnight at selected hotel in Tamarindo.
B
DAY 10
Tamarindo Beach / Jaco Beach
Early departure to
Jaco Beach.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in Jaco.
B
DAY 11
Jaco Beach
Day at leisure in Jaco Beach.
Overnight at selected hotel in Jaco.
B
DAY 12
Jaco Beach
Day at leisure in Jaco Beach.
Overnight at selected hotel in Jaco.
B
DAY 13
Jaco Beach / San Jose
Early departure back to
San Jose.
Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in San Jose.
B
DAY 14
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
