Costa Rica in Depth: Volcano, Rainforest & Beach

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, San José

  Pura Vida! Upon your arrival in San Jose, our representative will greet you and provide you with all the necessary documents that you will need during your vacation. Later, take private transportation to get to your hotel for check-in.

  • San José

• Day 2: San José - Tortuguero

  Depart for Tortuguero early in the morning. On the way, you will pass through the central volcanic mountain range and the North Caribbean Plains and then stop at a local dock. Later, transfer into a boat and then ride about 1.5 hours along the canals sheltered in the jungle of the rain forest to reach your lodge in the Tortuguero area. The views of beautiful waterfalls, lush forests, rural villages with lovely banana fields, and unique wildlife along the canals would put you in a good mood.

  After check-in and lunch, you could spend the afternoon roaming around the village of Tortuguero and getting a glimpse of the locals' daily life.

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  • Tortuguero National Park

• Day 3: Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park

  Enjoy your day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Covering mangroves, rainforests, beaches, and rivers, Tortuguero National Park will give you a unique and unforgettable natural adventure. Following your expert guide, you could easily meet some crustaceans, hundreds of birds, and several mammals such as capuchin monkeys.

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  • Tortuguero National Park

• Day 4: Tortuguero - La Fortuna

  This morning hop on a boat back to the dock and then continue by road to the town of Guaplies for lunch. After a short break, private transportation will bring you passing through the northern plains of Costa Rica to the town of La Fortuna. Check into your hotel and the rest of the day is free at leisure. If the weather is very good, you will have a chance to see the impressive Arenal Volcano with its perfect volcanic cone in the distance.

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  • La Fortuna

• Day 5: La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

  Although it's forbidden to climb up to the top of Arenal Volcano, a half-day hanging bridge walking tour could give you a great way to appreciate the magnificent views of the volcano and its surrounding area. Moreover, the hanging bridges built high off the ground and stretched deeper into the rainforest will also let you observe wildlife from a unique angle. Spend the afternoon at nearby Tabacon Hot Springs. The waters of hot springs come from the natural geothermal river and the surrounding is exuberant gardens. What could be better than relaxing in the hot springs like this after a natural adventure in the forest?

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  • La Fortuna

• Day 6: La Fortuna - Rincon de la Vieja

  Head toward Rincon de la Vieja after breakfast via private transportation. Looking out of the window on the road, you will see the panoramic Arenal Lake, the Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes in the distance, and open fields of dry grass picked with cattle. Settle in after arrival in your hotel and then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

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  • Rincon de la Vieja

• Day 7: Rincon de la Vieja, Free Day

  Today is free for you to discover this area on your own. You could relax in the hotel with its facilities or go out for some optional activities like a visit to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, where you can see some geothermal phenomena such as the bubbling mud pools and sulfur fumaroles.

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  • Rincon de la Vieja

• Day 8: Rincon de la Vieja - Monteverde

  Take private transportation and continue your trip to departing for Monteverde, where is famous for its cloud forest. When the vehicle drives along the gravel road, the beautiful scenery of the rural countryside will be in front of you. After reaching your hotel in Monteverde, enjoy some time at leisure.

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  • Monteverde

• Day 9: Monteverde, Half-Day Cloud Forest Tour

  Monteverde Cloud Forest, providing habitat for hundreds of species of flora and fauna, is a paradise for nature lovers. This morning you will take a guided tour to Monteverde Cloud Forest Private Reserve. Be prepared for your camera and follow your experienced guide to observe the unique flora and fauna living in this unique ecosystem. You could also get deeper information about this ecosystem from the guide. Feel free to relax in the afternoon.

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  • Monteverde

• Day 10: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio

  Manuel Antonio, a paradise that mixes lovely white sand beaches with jungle and rainforest full of wildlife, is your next destination. The landscape changes from the mountains of the cloud forest to the coast of the Pacific would draw your eyes. Hotel checks in and rest after arriving in Manuel Antonio.

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  • Manuel Antonio

• Day 11: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park

  When traveling in Manuel Antonio, you can't miss the Manuel Antonio National Park - one of the most beautiful national parks in the world listed by Forbes Magazine. Take a half-day guided tour inside the park to walk around its lagoons, mangroves, and beaches as well as observe the indigenous wildlife. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the area on your own or go back to the hotel for rest.

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  • Manuel Antonio

• Day 12: Manuel Antonio, Free Day

  This charming area is much more than Manuel Antonio National Park, so another day is left for you to explore at your own pace. Besides the entertainment facilities that the hotel provides, many other optional activities could add to your fun, such as riding a horse, surfing, kayaking, fishing, and mask diving.

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  • Manuel Antonio

• Day 13: Manuel Antonio - Sierpe - Corcovado

  Take private transportation toward Sierpe and then transfer into a boat to your lodge in the Corcovado area. This region, as the home of 350 species of birds, 150 species of mammals, over 100 species of reptiles and amphibians, about 5500 species of insects, and 500 species of trees, is considered "the most biologically intense place on Earth" by National Geographic.

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  • Corcovado

• Day 14: Corcovado, Corcovado National Park

  Start your adventure in Corcovado by exploring Corcovado National Park. As one of the largest lowland tropical rainforests in Central America, this park offers a lot of opportunities to observe wildlife. You might encounter the ocean whales, dolphins, or other marine species during a boat trip and a wide variety of flora and fauna through a hiking tour inside the rainforest.

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  • Corcovado

• Day 15: Corcovado, Del Cano Island Biological Reserve

  The destination today, Del Cano Island Biological Reserve, is located just 12 nautical miles off the coastline in front of Corcovado National Park. The only way to get to the reserve is by boat, which usually takes about 50 minutes. During the exploration, you will have a chance not only to observe the stone spheres made by the first civilizations that inhabited the area but also to see a fantastic marine world existing in the coral reefs under the water.

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  • Corcovado

• Day 16: Corcovado - Drake - San José

  Today you will head to Drake, where you can take a domestic flight back to San Jose. Upon arrival, our representative will take you to your hotel in San Jose for check-in. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

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  • San José

• Day 17: San José, Departure

  Enjoy some time at leisure before heading to the airport via private transportation. Say goodbye to Costa Rica and board your homebound flight.

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