Costa Rica Essentials

Costa Rica Essentials

From $1.548

/ Person

Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

From 1 to 20

Languages

English, Spanish

Costa Rica is a Central American country with a rugged geography, including tropical forests and coasts in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Although its capital, San José, is home to cultural institutions, such as the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Approximately a quarter of its area corresponds to protected forests, full of fauna, such as the spider monkey and quetzals.

7 Days /6 Nights

Private Transfer IN from Juan Santamaria Airport to Hotel in SJO

Right after you go through immigration and customs one representative will meet you at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) exit to load the luggage into the vehicle and transfer you to the hotel. The hotel for tonight is close to San Jose city, located 25-15 minutes away from the airport. 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.

San Jose

Elevation

1,169 m / 3,835 f

Temperature

24 C / 75 F

Costa Rica’s capital and the largest city in the country, San Jose is considered to be among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. Downtown San Jose is the busiest part of town. A maze of streets and avenues, here you can find most of the city’s museums as well as several hotels and plazas.

In the center of the city, several attractions can be found, such as the National Theater, the National Museum, and the Jade Museum. Also, several parks like Plaza de La Cultura and Parque Morazan are interesting places to visit. In San Jose exist a wide variety for gastronomic, each corner of the city has great restaurants or the famous Barrio Escalante, a gastronomic center where high-quality food is offered. But for more local and typical food the central market offers tasty food.

Grano de Oro Hotel or similar / Superior Room / Breakfast included

Tortuguero

Elevation

5 m / 16 f

Temperature

26 C / 70 F

Tortuguero is located in the north Caribbean of Costa Rica. Tortuguero is one of the most remote places in Costa Rica and is only accessible by boat or plane.

This little village with strong Afro-Caribbean roots is best known for attracting hordes of sea turtles such as Leatherback, Loggerhead, and Hawksbill turtles. While peak turtle season is in July and August, the park and village have begun to attract travelers year-round. Tortuguero is great for families and adventure travelers to go on jungle hikes, do a boat tour in the canals of the National Park, or just relax at the lodge. The Canals of Tortuguero are known as Costa Rica’s Amazon-like rainforest there are more of 800 species of wildlife, especially many types of birds.

Manatus Hotel or similar /3 Days Tortuguero, Deluxe Room / Full board

 

Shuttle Service / Breakfast & Lunch Included at route

 

 

3 Days, Tortuguero Package

The best natural expedition awaits you today. Your expert guide will meet you early at the hotel. You will start traveling northeast to the Caribbean lowlands. You will stop for breakfast at a local restaurant in Guapiles town. After breakfast, you will continue to La Pavona dock, there you will board the special boat that will take you to the lodge immersed in the jungle.

This afternoon, you will have a guided tour to the Village of Tortuguero and walk around the town to learn about the relaxed way of life in the Caribbean. Your guide will explain to you how this village developed and why they changed their minds about turtle conservation

Lunch and dinner are included at the hotel.

This morning, after breakfast, you have a boat tour on the Tortuguero National Park with the company of a local expert nature guide. The small boats go deep into the canals of the national park, further beyond where other boats can go. Due to the ability to explore further into the canals, you will have the opportunity to find rarer species of wildlife. 

NOTE: The entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park is not included. It is $15 USD per person. 

This afternoon, your guide will take you to a private nature trail where you have an exploring guided walk inside the jungle. The walk is relaxed and slow pace as this is a flat trail. The rest of the day is at your leisure; you can relax at the swimming pool, take a cocktail admiring the river lagoon or spend the afternoon on the beach. 

Lunch and dinner are included at the hotel.

Today after breakfast, the guide will meet you at the main dock of the hotel to return by boat to Pavona’s dock; from there continue with land transportation to

Guapiles town where you will have another delicious Caribbean lunch. After the meal, a representative will pick you up to take you to the next destination of this journey

Private Transfer from Guapiles to Arenal

Arenal Volcano

Elevation

258 m / 845 f

Temperature

28 C / 82 F

La Fortuna is home to the greater Arenal recreation area, the entire region is paradise on Earth for outdoor adventurers. Volcanic views grace the landscape and heat several geothermal hot springs. A lake and rivers beckon you toward aquatic adventure. Refreshing waterfalls reward you after hikes, offering crisp pools and spectacular views.

Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most notable natural features. Standing at 5,437 feet (1,657 meters), this volcano has been resting (i.e. not active) since 2010. However, it is no less majestic to behold, as it’s practically a behemoth against the region’s perfect skies. Rising above the rainforest that surrounds its base, Arenal Volcano frames the skyline with near-perfect symmetry.

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa or similar / Suite / Breakfast included

(2 Nights)

Night Walk at Arenal Oasis with Dinner included

Experience Arenal's only wild frog sanctuary at night, when colorful tree frogs and other rainforest wildlife are most active and most easily observed. At least 28 frog species have made their home the ponds of Arenal Oasis. The Rojas Bonilla family carefully maintains native plants of Arenal, to create needed frog habitat in this private wildlife reserve of fresh spring water  fed ponds; within a rainforest refuge connecting the rainforests of the Arenal Volcano and El Rio Burio.

The night tour continues past the frog ponds along flat trails immersed in the noisy night rainforest. The guide will point out animals hiding from you.

Flashlights are provided. 

Combo: Hanging Bridges, Volcano Walk, La Fortuna Waterfall / Lunch included

Start your day as you walk across the Arenal Hanging Bridges and see the jungle from high above the forest floor. These trails bring you as close as you would ever hope áter the rainforest and its inhabitants, as well as give you áter áter stunning views of the rainforest and mountains.

After your adventure on the hanging bridges, you áte head to the Arenal Volcano National Park. The trails are generally flat and not very strenuous, perfect for a leisurely and informative guided walk. Enjoy a áterdo lunch at this point.

Then, you áte finish the day at the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall. When you reach the entrance, you áte have time to change into your bathing suit in case you want to cool off in the cool pools that áte from the waterfall. This is sure to be a áte workout as there are 500 steps to get to the down to the waterfall, and 300 to get back up! When you reach the bottom, you’ll have an opportunity to take lots of pictures and swim in the cool áter of one of the largest and most breathtaking waterfalls in Arenal!

Private Transfer from Arenal to San Jose

Grano de Oro Hotel or similar/ Superior Room / Breakfast included

(1 Night)

Private Transfer OUT from Hotel in SJO to Juan Santamaria Airport

All the áte things come to an end. Say áte-bye to beautiful Costa Rica and its people! One driver áte pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). In Costa Rica, you must be at the airport 3 hours before the departure time.

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