Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio
10 days
About this activity
• Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE: Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will meet and greet you and then direct you to your transport to the hotel. Overnight in San Jose.
• Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO: Early departure, travelling towards the Caribbean plains. Take breakfast en route and continue through the jungle by boat, cruising the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive at your eco-lodge for lunch. Board the boat again for a visit to Tortuguero village. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel. Overnight in Tortuguero.
• Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK: Today you will have free time to relax and experience the Tortuguero National Park on a three-hour trip. Observe over 350 protected species of birds, monkeys, crocodiles, and sloths, as well as lush vegetation. Overnight in Tortuguero.
• Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL: In the morning depart by boat back to Guapiles. After meal, you will be picked up and taken to the Arenal area. Enjoy the day at leisure. Overnight in Arenal
• Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast, take a guided walking tour in Arenal Volcano National Park. Then, return to the hotel with the afternoon at leisure to participate in an optional activity. Overnight in Arenal
• Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE: After breakfast, transfer down to Arenal Lake where you will board a boat that will take you across towards Monteverde. Admire the transition of the rainforest to the cloud forest where you will reach an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level. Enjoy the day at leisure. Overnight in Monteverde
• Day 7 MONTEVERDE: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The reserve is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in the world (entrance is not included). Overnight in Monteverde
• Day 8 MONTEVERDE – MANUEL ANTONIO: This morning after breakfast, head towards a stunning beachside destination, descending to Manuel Antonio National Park. Take the rest of the day to enjoy the surrounding areas, hotel facilities or the spectacular beach. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
• Day 9 MANUEL ANTONIO: After breakfast, departs to the Manuel Antonio National Park. During today’s tour, your guide will walk you through the park and explain the mysteries of the rainforest. Your guides are equipped with Pentax and Swarovski monocular/telescopes, so you can observe the wildlife. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
• Day 10 MANUEL ANTONIO – DEPART SAN JOSE: Begin your last day in Costa Rica with breakfast. Then, at the appropriate time, transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your flight back home or on to your next destination. Breakfast included.
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• Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO: Early departure, travelling towards the Caribbean plains. Take breakfast en route and continue through the jungle by boat, cruising the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive at your eco-lodge for lunch. Board the boat again for a visit to Tortuguero village. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel. Overnight in Tortuguero.
• Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK: Today you will have free time to relax and experience the Tortuguero National Park on a three-hour trip. Observe over 350 protected species of birds, monkeys, crocodiles, and sloths, as well as lush vegetation. Overnight in Tortuguero.
• Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL: In the morning depart by boat back to Guapiles. After meal, you will be picked up and taken to the Arenal area. Enjoy the day at leisure. Overnight in Arenal
• Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast, take a guided walking tour in Arenal Volcano National Park. Then, return to the hotel with the afternoon at leisure to participate in an optional activity. Overnight in Arenal
• Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE: After breakfast, transfer down to Arenal Lake where you will board a boat that will take you across towards Monteverde. Admire the transition of the rainforest to the cloud forest where you will reach an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level. Enjoy the day at leisure. Overnight in Monteverde
• Day 7 MONTEVERDE: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The reserve is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in the world (entrance is not included). Overnight in Monteverde
• Day 8 MONTEVERDE – MANUEL ANTONIO: This morning after breakfast, head towards a stunning beachside destination, descending to Manuel Antonio National Park. Take the rest of the day to enjoy the surrounding areas, hotel facilities or the spectacular beach. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
• Day 9 MANUEL ANTONIO: After breakfast, departs to the Manuel Antonio National Park. During today’s tour, your guide will walk you through the park and explain the mysteries of the rainforest. Your guides are equipped with Pentax and Swarovski monocular/telescopes, so you can observe the wildlife. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
• Day 10 MANUEL ANTONIO – DEPART SAN JOSE: Begin your last day in Costa Rica with breakfast. Then, at the appropriate time, transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your flight back home or on to your next destination. Breakfast included.
Included
- TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with Bilingual Spanish and English-speaking licensed local guides on a shared basis
- ACCOMMODATION:
- 9 nights' accommodation
- MEALS:
- 9 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
- TRANSPORT:
- Air-conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary on a shared basis
- Private return transfer to the San Jose airport
- OTHER:
- Meet and greet on Day 1
- Hotel taxes
- Breakfast
Not included
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Airport porterage
- Optional tours
- International and domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
- Gratuities for drivers and guides
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of package is not allowed
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice
- Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport
- Manuel Antonio National Park is closed on Mondays.
- Recommended departure time from 15:00 hrs.
- Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay
- Category Standard = Holiday Inn Express Forum or similar 3*
- Category Superior = Holiday Inn Escazu or similar 4*
- Category Deluxe = Real Intercontinental or similar 5*
- Category Standard = Pachira Lodge or similar Lodge Standard
- Category Superior = Evergreen Lodge or similar Lodge Standard
- Category Deluxe= Aninga Lodge or similar Lodge Standard
- Category Standard = Arenal Montechiari or similar 3*
- Category Superior = Arenal Springs or similar 4*
- Category Deluxe = Arenal Kioro or similar 5*
- Category Standard =Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*
- Category Superior = Poco a Poco or similar 4*
- Category Deluxe = El Establo or similar 5*
- Category Standard = Villa Bosque or similar 3*
- Category Superior = San Bada Hotel or similar 4*
- Category Deluxe = Parador or similar 5*
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
20%
Original
20%
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