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Costa Rica Beach Holiday

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$1575
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San José
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6
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San José

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Itinerary

Day 1: SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica! Reception at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Jose. The capital city of San Jose, considered to be one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America, is located in the middle of the Central Valley in the center of the country. The city features popular tourist attractions, such as historical buildings, museums, theaters, artisan markets, beautiful parks, shopping centers, and a varied gastronomic scene. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 2: SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will travel from San Jose by ground transfer, crossing the immense Braulio Carrillo National Park, to reach Guapiles. There you will enjoy a delicious typical breakfast. Afterward, you will continue driving past banana and pineapple plantations until you reach the pier where you will board your boat to Tortuguero. The boat ride along rivers and canals takes approximately an hour and a half to arrive at your lodge. You will be just in time for lunch! In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided visit to the picturesque town of Tortuguero. Dinner is included at the lodge. Accommodation is in the lodge of your choice.
Day 3: TORTUGUERO
Breakfast in the lodge. This morning you will walk along the lodge’s private trails with a naturalist guide, and then have free time to enjoy the facilities before lunch. In the afternoon, you will go on a boat tour through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park. Called Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”, Tortuguero National Park is one of the country’s wilderness areas with the greatest biological biodiversity. The canals are surrounded by lush tropical forest filled with abundant wildlife, and the beaches are famous for being the habitat of seven species of sea turtles. We highly recommend the nocturnal turtle nesting excursion (extra cost applies). Dinner is included at the lodge. Accommodation is in the lodge of your choice.
Day 4: TORTUGUERO – PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON
Breakfast in the lodge. Mid-morning you will depart by boat back to the main dock and then travel by ground transportation to Guápiles, where you will have lunch. Afterward, you will receive your 4x4 rental car, or continue by private transfer to the southern Caribbean coastal town of Puerto Viejo de Limón. The Caribbean region is characterized by its rich cultural mix of Afro-descendant and indigenous peoples. Together with a host of residents from many other countries, they form a unique cultural community in Costa Rica. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 5: PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you are free to enjoy the area’s beautiful beaches that are fringed with lush tropical vegetation and feature multicolored sand (from black to yellow and gray), clear warm ocean, and spectacular coral reefs. There are a variety of adventure activities, cultural tours, and gastronomic delights to enjoy, in addition to lively Caribbean music. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 6: PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON – ARENAL VOLCANO
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will transfer to the Arenal Volcano in the Northern Plains region. Majestic in its grand stature, the volcano is one of the country’s natural wonders. Along your journey to the town of La Fortuna, at the base of the volcano, you will see agricultural plantations, large ornamental plant nurseries, and cattle farms. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 7: ARENAL VOLCANO
Breakfast in the hotel. This morning, you will hike trails in the Arenal Volcano National Park. You will see how the forest vegetation and terrain have been affected by volcanic activity, including old lava flows. Afterward, you will visit the Río Fortuna Waterfall, located in a biological reserve of transitional humid tropical forest that is part of the Arenal Volcano National Park. The path to the waterfall’s base winds down 530 steps, and there are several areas along the way where you can stop and rest. At the bottom, you can take a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the Fortuna River. Lunch will follow the tour. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 8: ARENAL VOLCANO – MANUEL ANTONIO / PUNTA LEONA
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will travel to the warm coast of the Central Pacific. If your choice is Manuel Antonio, you will enjoy being next to one of Costa Rica’s favorite national parks. Manuel Antonio is one of the smallest parks yet is the most visited for its beautiful beaches between coastal foothills, lush forest, and abundant wildlife. If Punta Leona is your choice, you will enjoy a fascinating place for nature and bird-watching, with beautiful beaches and calm coves perfect for swimming. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 9: MANUEL ANTONIO / PUNTA LEONA
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you are free to enjoy the beach, the sun and sea, and the opportunity to spot different species of animals in their natural habitat. One recommendation is to walk the trails in the Manuel Antonio National Park, often called a natural jewel for its picturesque beauty and abundant diversity of wildlife. There are several trails for walking with many viewpoints, and there is a high probability of seeing animals in their natural habitat. At various points, the trails branch off and lead to four separate beaches: Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondida, and Playita, where you can swim in crystal clear, warm water. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 10: MANUEL ANTONIO / PUNTA LEONA – SAN JOSE
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you return to the Central Valley. If you have a transfer scheduled, it is planned for after midday so you can enjoy your last morning in this tropical paradise. In the evening, you can dine at a typical Costa Rican restaurant offering live music and a traditional dance show; or try national and international cuisine in one of the excellent restaurants in the city. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 11: SAN JOSE
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you depart to the Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you have a rental car, you will need to return it to the agency before your flight. Please note that you should be at the airport at least three hours before your flight departs. Happy return trip! We hope to have you visit us again. END OF SERVICES.

Price includes

Included

  • Airport transfers.
  • Ground transfers between destinations or car rental from Day 4, for 7 days with basic insurance included.
  • 10 nights’ accommodation with breakfast included.
  • Full board during your stay in Tortuguero.
  • Round-trip boat transfer to Tortuguero.
  • Regular excursion: Walk to the town of Tortuguero.
  • Regular excursion: Hike the private trails of the lodge in Tortuguero.
  • Regular excursion: Explore the Tortuguero Canals by boat.
  • Entrance to Tortuguero National Park.
  • Regular excursion: Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park.
  • Regular excursion: Hike to Rio Fortuna Waterfall with lunch included.
  • Value added tax.
  • Infants from 0 to 2 years do not pay.

Does not include

  • Activities not indicated in the program.
  • Meals not indicated in the program.
  • Tips for bellhops.
  • Tips for housekeeping.
  • Tips for guides.
  • Full protection insurance for the rental car.
  • Mandatory dinners during Christmas and New Year’s Eve.



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