Trip Details

Description:

Welcome To Costa Rica

Get closer to nature with this 8-day adventure through Costa Rica, a nation in which a quarter of its territory is protected within national parks and designated conservation areas. We enjoy one of the country's largest national parks in the initial stages of our tour to witness the beauty, diversity and richness of a unique and striking natural environment. We wander through verdant, mist-enshrouded forests, spend time relaxing on paradisiacal gold-sand beaches, or in bubbling hotsprings with the majestic Arenal Volcano as a backdrop, cast off for a boat trip through untouched wilds along the canals of Tortuguero Park and become entranced by the magic of a glorious country whose nature comes, well…. naturally!

Accommodations:

Accommodations

The following is a sampling of our preferred properties in some of the locations visited on this tour and is meant to be indicative only. Hotel properties are not confirmed until 30-60 days before trip date.  For sample hotels in other locations on this tour, please contact us.

Costa Rica - Hotel Balmoral


Costa Rica - Hotel California


Costa Rica - Rincon de la Vieja Lodge


Costa Rica - Laguna Lodge

Itinerary:

Day 1 • Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Day 2 • Travel through Braulio Carrillo National Park to a working banana plantation. Riverboat excursion to Tortuguero National Park.

Day 3 • Boat ride alongside lush rainforest. Afternoon expedition to Tortuguero to visit the museum and turtle centre.

Day 4 • Travel to the volcanic Arenal area via Baldi Hot Springs. This area may yield the chance to witness explosions and lava flows from safety.

Day 5 • Travel to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Guided tour of the Butterfly Garden.

Day 6 • Naturalist-guided tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Optional Canopy Walk excursion in afternoon.

Day 7 • Travel to Granada, Nicaragua.

Day 8 • Visit the most interesting sites in Granada on walking tour.

Day 9 • Return to Costa Rica and enter Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

Day 10 • Walk along Las Pailas Trail to view the volcanic activity of Rincon de la Vieja.

Day 11 • Travel to Quepos, gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 12 • Leisurely walk through Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 13 • Return to San Jose.

Day 14 • Departure from San Jose.

Details:

LAND PRICING
$2790 Per Person, Twin Share
$565 Optional Single Supplement

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation
• Internal transportation
• Breakfasts and most dinners
• Sightseeing and entrance fees
• Tips for hotel, porters, drivers
• Transfers (Land/Air)
• Services of a Tour Leader

EXCLUSIONS

• Lunches and some dinners
• Drinks
• Items of a personal nature
• Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Transfers (if early/late)
• Transfers (if Land Only)
• Tour Leader gratuities

Options & Extensions:

Contact us for details.