Mountains & Beaches of Costa Rica:

Places Covered:

San Jose, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio,

Duration:

11 Nights / 12 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01:San Jose

Arrival to International Airport in San Jose, transfer to your hotel in San Jose Hotel Best Western Irazú or similar.

Day 02: San Jose / Sarapiqui

Breakfast. Transfer to Sarapiqui area. Overnight at Hotel Quinta Sarapiqui or similar. Free afternoon to enjoy of the hotel facilities (B)

Day 03: Sarapiqui

Breakfast; Be ready to the rafting tout in Sarapiquí River. Unforgettable experience. After the adventure, you will have time to relax and enjoy the lunch at the hotel, Lodging. (B,L)

Day 04: Sarapiqui / Arenal Volcano

Breakfast, transfer to La Fortuna village on the slopes of the majestic Arenal Volcano. At night and from the hotel you will appreciate, if the weather conditions allows, the incredible eruptions of lava streams and rock - unforgettable natural fireworks displays. Hotel Arenal Springs or similar (B)

Day 05: Arenal Volcano

Breakfast. Pick up to the Canopy tour one of the best adventure tours in the country. At the afternoon, the hotel would be a great option to relax and rest. (B)

Day 06: Arenal / Monteverde.

Breakfast. Departure to Arenal Lake for a boat ride to "Rio Chiquito" a great chance to enjoy of beautifully landscapes, then land transfer to Monteverde a place with a special smell. Free afternoon for optional tours. The Butterfly Garden and the Serpentarium are highly recommended. Hotel El Establo or similar (B)

Day 07: Monteverde

Breakfast. Pick Up and transfer to Monteverde Biological Reserve where you admire the beauty of the Cloud Forest and all the secrets of nature. (B)

Day 08: Monteverde / Manuel Antonio

Breakfast. Transfer to Manuel Antonio National Park area, located in the South Pacific. Free time to enjoy the area. Hotel Casitas Eclipse (or similar) (B)

Day 09: Manuel Antonio

Breakfast. During the day, visit the beautiful National Park. White sand beaches, rainforest, a great variety of fauna are some of the components on this Park. Inside the forest you will observe several species of monkeys and sloth's, as well as different species of birds. Return to the hotel. (B)

Day 10: Manuel Antonio / San Jose

Free morning. At the afternoon transfer back to San Jose. Hotel Best Western Irazu or similar (B)

Day 11: La Paz Waterfall / Cofee Plantations & Poas Volcano

In the mourning departure for a one day tour, this is a complete package that allows you to see the real essence of Costa Rica. Our first stop is breakfast at a local café where you will enjoy an authentic Costa Rican style breakfast. Continue the tour to the Poás Volcano, one of the four active volcanoes in Costa Rica. But, that's not all: our last stop is La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Your personal tour guide will take you through the butterfly observatory, the hummingbird garden and the waterfall trails. After your hike, you will enjoy our Costa Rican buffet lunch. Return to San Jose (B,L)

Day 12:

Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to San José International Airport, according to the schedule (B)