Boasting a breath-taking landscapes and vibrant tropical jungle few can ignore the allure of Costa Rica. This 10 night expedition, hits the best of this small naturally diverse country and explores some of our favorite destinations.
Welcome to Costa Rica! Arrival transfer included. Your local Costa Rican representative will meet you at the exit to the airport for your transfer to hotel in San Jose
1 night stay at Park Inn Radisson. (San Jose Center)
Overnight Park Inn Radisson, Standard Room
Time to embark on the most extraordinary jungle adventure, the 3 days / 2 nights Tortuguero National Park Tour. Tortuguero National Park is located on the northern Caribbean plain of the country.
A navigable network of lakes and channels parallel to the coast crosses the Park with a great scenic beauty, home to a great number of species surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Tortuguero is considered the most important nesting site on the western half of the Caribbean for the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) that comes to the beach to nest every year.
All meals and transportation are included during your stay in Tortuguero.
The area of Tortuguero is rightfully called “the Amazon of Costa Rica” because access is only by boat and winding jungle rivers. Surrounded by lush jungle, river Canals and miles of beaches on the Caribean Sea it is the ultimate in tropical beauty and adventure.
Overnight Mawamba Lodge. ( Standard Room )
Your naturalist will confirm with you the days available activities. In the morning you will have a chance to go on a visit to the “Mawamba Park”, a private facility in our Lodge’s gardens that features two butterfly farms, a frog garden, our bio-digester and river turtles area. This visit is combined with a walk in the trails at the Lodge. After lunch you will meet for the afternoon canal tour in the Tortuguero National Park. Visit one of the park’s canals by boat and discover with your guide the wonderful biodiversity that resides in this area. We recommend you bring your windbreaker and poncho. A shower can always be expected in the rainforest! After your included canal trip you will have some free time to relax before dinner time.
Overnight Mawamba Lodge. ( Standard Room )
Breakfast is served at the Lodge. We kindly ask you to check out of your room around 8:30 a.m., and gather around the reception/souvenir shop area for departure at 9:00 a.m. back to La Pavona, on a return ride from your way in. You will arrive to La Pavona and then head out making a stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Guápiles, will continue our trip to Arenal after lunch
3 night stay at Hotel ARENAL MANOA
Hotel Arenal Manoa is one of the best places to relax and enjoy the stunning view of Arenal Volcano. With lush tropical gardens framing each of the rooms, guests will feel as if they are in their own secluded rainforest retreat. Enjoy your morning coffee on your porch taking in the magnificent volcano views.
Overnight Arenal Manoa ( Standard Jr Suite Room )
The Arenal combo Tour is a fun day showcasing the highlights of the Arenal area. Starting early in the morning, you begin with a guided walk at the Hanging Bridges. Next, you’ll take a walking tour to the La Fortuna Waterfall. This waterfall emerges from a thick forest before falling some 200-ft (70-m) into the pool below. Following this stop, participants will be taken to a local restaurant in La Fortuna for lunch. After lunch you’ll be driven to the Arenal Volcano National Park for some hiking and volcano viewing. A knowledgeable local guide will lead you along trails that present ample opportunities to search for wildlife, inspect plants, or take photos of the Arenal Volcano. Once this hike is finished, you’ll be treated to a few hours in one of the area’s hot springs and dinner
Overnight Arenal Manoa ( Standard Jr Suite Room )
Travel to Monteverde via el van boat van service over stunning Lake Arenal. Enjoy the next two days exploring the misty cloud forest of the Monteverde Region.
2 night stay at Hotel Fonda Vela (Monteverde)
Experience Hotel Fonda Vela’s natural approach to life — with style! Surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, our buildings are an attractive part of the lush, tropical mountainside. The rooms are cozy, yet elegant, spacious and comfortable. Each room is designed with the environment in mind.
Overnight Fonda Vela ( Jr Suite Room )
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning zipping through the treetops on a Canopy Tour. Your afternoon we will visit a local Coffee Plantation to see how this regions famous drink is harvested.
Overnight Fonda Vela ( Jr Suite Room )
Breakfast at the hotel. Switch your hiking shoes for flip flops as we descend from the cloud forest and onwards to Costa Rica’s golden coast – Guanacaste.
3 night stay at Flamingo Beach Resort
Beautiful beaches, sparkling blue waters, sunny skies -When you stay at Flamingo Beach Resort, you will have all of this, and more. Enjoy the most relaxing part of your vacation with lounging by the pool and beach or continue the action with many outdoor adventures in the area.
Overnight Flamingo Beach Resort ( Pool View Room )
Breakfast at the hotel. Cruise along the coastline for swimming, snorkeling, filming, and to research the many spectacular marine creatures that are teaming in the world below, especially the friendly dolphins.
Overnight Flamingo Beach Resort ( Pool View Room )
Free day to stroll the beach, play in the waves and soak in one more beautiful sunset.
Overnight Flamingo Beach Resort – Pool View Room
All good things must come to an end. We hope you bring some of the Pura Vida spirit home with you. Today we will take a short land transfer to the LIR (Liberia) airport for your return flight home.
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The prices quoted are based on airfares and land services available on today’s date (June 29th, 2016) and are subject to change without notice.
All our tours are subject to a minimum number of participants. If that number is not reached, all the money’s paid as deposits and other items will be refunded in total. Deposits and final payments once made are totally non-refundable, unless the group is cancelled for not reaching the minimum number of participants.
850 College Street,
Toronto, ON M6H 1A2
Tel: 416.979.1100
Fax: 416.979.1800
Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:30am – 5:30pm