Costa Rica 

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Day 1  Arrival in San Jose

Depart on your flight from the U.S.

Flight Arrives in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica is all about nature. You can feel it in the purity of the air the moment you land in this tropical country. Right after you go through immigration and customs your guide will meet you at the airport exit. The hotel for tonight is close to San Jose city.

During the short drive, you will receive a brief introduction to Costa Rica and some recommendations for your trip. The guide will explain your itinerary in detail once you are in the hotel. This day with your guide you will walk around the city admiring the most important buildings and interesting places in San Jose.

The dinner is included in a local restaurant.

 

• Overnight in San Jose, Autentico Hotel or similar

• Meals included: dinner

 

Day 2  Transfer to Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and Hot Springs

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning we will start traveling northwest on the way to Arenal Volcano where we will be arriving for a leisure morning. The Arenal Volcano was discovered after the volcanic explosion in July of 1968.  Since then, it has also erupted in 1975, 1993 and 1998 but for the several years, it has been inactive.

Lunch included in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon we have a guided hiking tour to La Fortuna Waterfall. Dropping 75 meters into a bright blue pool, this waterfall paints a perfect postcard of the Costa Rican jungle. The water is fed by the Tenorio River that goes through the rainforest in the Arenal area until it reaches a cliff to create this waterfall. You can get different views as the hike will be from the visitor’s station to the base of the fall.

Finally, we will take you to the relaxing thermal waters near the volcano where you can swim and relax in these naturally heated hot springs. Dinner is included at the hot springs restaurant so you can enjoy more time here.

 

• Overnight in Arenal Volcano, Arenal Montechiari or similar

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Day 3  Folklore and Volunteer with local in La Fortuna

Breakfast at the hotel.

This day we have prepared a nice exchange with locals in La Fortuna. We invite you to our communities to be part of the volunteer program and enjoy the life and culture of the farming families in rural areas. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the local sustainable development of the communities by cleaning trails in the biological reserves or carrying out other activities to be done in the communities or on family farms. With the family, you will have lunch.

This activity would be perfect for improving Spanish skills and communicating with locals. The local school has a beautiful folklore dance, so you can practice it with them.

Dinner included in a local restaurant.

 

• Overnight in Arenal Volcano, Arenal Montechiari or similar

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Day 4  Transfer to Monteverde Cloudforest, the best Zip Lining

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today you will enjoy one of the most popular and highly rated activities in Costa Rica, the zip line Canopy Tour as it is called locally. While you “fly” through the dense cloud forest you can see and feel all the natural activity that is occurring within the treetops, such as, birds, insects and some mammals. Don’t forget your camera so you can capture the amazing views of the Cloud Forest.

The afternoon is free to discover more about Santa Elena which is a great opportunity to interact with locals.

 

• Overnight in Monteverde, El Bosque Monteverde or similar

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Day 5  Monteverde Cloudforest hike and Butterfly Garden

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning you will walk through one of the most biodiverse places in Costa Rica, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. A walk through the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve reveals a lush garden of mosses, ferns, flowers and epiphytes growing thickly on every tree. Clouds drift in and settle among the slopes, providing the plants with the continuous moisture that they require. Dangling roots and vines sweep across the trails, while the sounds of birds and other creatures echo throughout the forest.

A cloud forest is a high-elevation forest characterized by a persistent, canopy-level cloud cover. These clouds provide the forest with a continual supply of moisture, which supports the fantastic array of plants that live here.

You will walk with your expert guide.

 

Lunch included in a local restaurant.

The afternoon would be perfect for learning a little bit about insects, specially the beautiful butterflies. We are going to have the next experience in the garden; an introduction to Costa Rica's buglife, and an orientation to the Gardens. An up-close experience with a variety of insects and arachnids, a look at the rearing chamber, where caterpillars are becoming butterflies. A stroll through in the 4 unique gardens, full of spectacular butterflies. A stop at the active leafcutter ant colony, and a sneak peek inside. The guides love bugs, and they are excited to share their passion with you!

Dinner would be in a local restaurant.

 

• Overnight in Monteverde, El Bosque Monteverde or similar

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Day 6  Transfer to Tamarindo or Manuel Antonio Beach (Choose One of Two Options which will continue for today and tomorrow)

A - Tamarindo Beach

B - Manuel Antonio Beach

 

Option A

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today you will be transferred to the beautiful white sand beach of Tamarindo located north side of Guanacaste province.

The afternoon is leisure time you have to explore the beach and enjoy the warm waters of the tropical Pacific Coast. The waters are perfect for swimming and doing various water sports such as surfing or snorkeling. The beautiful sunsets of Tamarindo are a sight that you will never forget. Lunch and dinner are included in a local restaurant.

 

• Overnight in Tamarindo beach, Pueblo Dorado Hotel or similar

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Option B

Breakfast at the hotel.

Continue towards Manuel Antonio after this fun activity. Manuel Antonio is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast. Perhaps it is so popular because of its expansive white sand beaches that are backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. The principal habitats are primary forests, secondary forests, mangrove swamps, lagoons and beach vegetation. There is quite a varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 species of birds. The afternoon is leisure time you have to explore the beach and enjoy the warm waters of the tropical Pacific Coast. Lunch and dinner included in a local restaurant.

• Overnight in Manuel Antonio beach, Costa Verde Hotel or similar

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Day 7  Kayak and Snorkeling

Breakfast at the hotel.

A - Tamarindo Beach

B - Manuel Antonio Beach

Option A

Ocean kayaking and snorkeling near Shell Island of Tamarindo. You will start paddling from Tamarindo beach and continue across the bay to a deserted white sand beach on Island. This island is a refreshing escape to an underwater world. You are free to snorkel with tropical fish, splash and swim in clear waters, or simply sit and absorb the golden rays of the sun.

Lunch and dinner included in a local restaurant.

 

• Overnight in Tamarindo Beach, Pueblo Dorado Hotel

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Option B

This challenging yet gratifying ocean paddling adventure is for you. The adventure begins near the Pez Vela (Sail Fish) Marina in Quepos and winds along the Manuel Antonio coastline. Indulge yourselves at a rare jewel of a beach – the hidden Manuel Antonio treasure Biezans Bay – for a refreshing swim and delicious local snacks. And feel free to have your bilingual naturalist guide direct you to the best snorkeling spots as you experience three smalls but growing, active, and astounding coral reef systems nestled very close to the shore of Biezans Bay.

Lunch and dinner would be in a local restaurant.

 

• Overnight in Manuel Antonio beach, Costa Verde Hotel

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Day 8  Transfer to San Jose

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today you travel back to civilization; on the afternoon your guide will take you to San Jose for the last night in the country.

Lunch included in a local restaurant.

This evening we have the last dinner in a nice local restaurant.

 

• Overnight in San Jose, Autentico Hotel similar.

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Day 9  Departure Costa Rica

Breakfast at the hotel.

All the good things come to an end!!

Say good-bye to the beautiful Costa Rica and its people.

Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the International Airport. In Costa Rica you must be at the airport 3 hours prior the departure time.

Depart on your Flight from Costa Rica

Your Flight Arrives back in the U.S.

 

• Breakfast included.

 

 

 

¡PURA VIDA!

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