Tropical Costa Rica
Starting at $1,374
Travel any day
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA.
Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 SAN JOSE / TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK.
Head east across the Central Valley to the Caribbean coast. Arrive at Matina, where your panga will be waiting to start your expedition through the Canals of Tortuguero. Glide through densely vegetated areas deep in the jungle in search of monkeys, toucans and egrets. Your ride through the winding waterways dotted with water hyacinths ends at the park lodge where you will spend the next two nights.
Important Note: For the excursion to Tortuguero National Park, passengers are permitted to bring a maximum of 25 lbs. of luggage. Your main suitcase will be stored in San Jose to be collected upon your return on Day 4.
Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK.
Today explore Tortuguero National Park. This region is mostly made up of wet swamp forest with a system of natural and man-made canals running through it. Sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and hundreds of species of birds make their homes here. Boat tours will take you into the small canals of the Park and a walk through the rainforest gives you the chance to see some of the flora and fauna closer.
Day 4 TORTUGUERO / SAN JOSE / ARENAL.
Early this morning, fly back to San Jose, then head to La Fortuna, home of famous Arenal Volcano. Active since 1968, Arenal emits regular eruptions of ash and rocks. Later this afternoon visit the Tabacon Mineral Hot Springs and relax in a mineral pool or hot spring fed by Arenal ? an unforgettable experience.
Day 5 ARENAL / MONTEVERDE.
Take your last pictures of Arenal Volcano this morning, then travel to Monteverde. Spend the next two nights in this peaceful and beautiful region.
Day 6 MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST.
Enjoy a guided walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this morning. Hundreds of species of animals, birds, insects and plants make their home here. Watch for quetzals, hummingbirds, monkeys and more.
Day 7 MONTEVERDE / MANUEL
ANTONIO. Leave the cloud forest this morning and head for Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast.
Day 8 MANUEL
ANTONIO. Enjoy a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Set on the Pacific Coast, it encompasses rainforest, evergreen forest, beach, ocean and some small islands. Manuel Antonio is home to many species of mammals, birds, plants and marine-life. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure.
Day 9 MANUEL ANTONIO / SAN JOSE.
Travel back to San Jose. The balance of your day is free.
Day 10 DEPART SAN JOSE.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay.
Your Travel Value Includes:
- Scheduled round-trip flights when Brendan issues the air tickets.
- Round-trip transfers between the airport and hotel, including porterage at the airport.
- All transfers between hotels.
- Choice of hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower.
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners.
- Services of an English-speaking local host.
- Sightseeing program including admission charges, where applicable
Cruise Tortuguero Canals; walk through a rainforest; view Arenal Volcano; Tabacon Mineral Hot Springs admission; Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour.
- Boat transfer to Tortuguero.
- Flight Tortuguero/San Jose.
- Hotel taxes and service charges.
- Portfolio of travel documents.
