11 Days San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal Area, Monteverde, Guanacaste
Day 01 Arrive San Jose
Upon arrival to Juan Santamaria International Airport, one representative will meet and assist and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Sangildar or Radisson Europa Hotel.
Day 02 Departure to Tortuguero
You’ll leave quite early today to head towards the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. You will pass by the Braulio Carrillo National Park to get to the port of Matina (or alternative). You will board a boat there and will travel along the Tortuguero Canals until you reach your final destination: Tortuguero (approximately 2 ½ hours). As soon as we get to the lodge, a tasty lunch will be served at the restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to Tortuguero Town. Overnight at Pachira Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Day 03 Activities in Tortuguero
Activities included on the package are: boat tour through Tortuguero cannals, hiking to Gavilan Hill. Overnight at Pachira Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Day 04 Transfer to Arenal Area
Today you will be transfered to the northern region of the country, Arenal In this area is where the majestic Arenal Volcano is located. Arenal Volcano is one of the 5 volcanoes that are active in Costa Rica. In a wonderful night, with no clouds you can see the red lava coming down! Another “highlight” of the area is Tabacon Hot Springs where you can safely bear witness to nature's most powerful force as Arenal erupts in a display of awesome energy. The best place for a relaxing swim on the thermal waters! Overnight at Arenal Paraiso or Montaña de Fuego. (breakfast included)
Day 05 Visit to Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs
Another “highlight” of the area is Tabacon Hot Springs where you can safely bear witness to nature's most powerful force as Arenal erupts in a display of awesome energy. The best place for a relaxing swim on the thermal waters! Just imagine yourself taking a 45 minute-1 hour bath in the thermal waters and then enjoy a delicious dinner at the restaurant!. Overnight at Arenal Paraiso or Montaña de Fuego. (breakfast and dinner included)
Day 06 Transfer to Monteverde
Most famous for being associated with the Monteverde Biological Reserve the tiny community of Monteverde is a small village located near the entrance of the cloud forest. Monteverde which means ‘green mountain’ in Spanish was founded by the Quaker community that migrated from North America to Costa Rica in the 1950’s. Though not an actual village as many of the homes spread out over a large area, this village has now developed itself to cater to the huge number of tourists that pass through here.
Upon your arrival in Monteverde you will find that much of this village remains untouched by modernity, and most of the people here still lead rural lives. In town, which is actually Santa Elena, there is a bank, where you can exchange your money and travelers checks, as well as withdraw cash. There is also a pharmacy, local hospital, book store, gas station, ATM machine, police station, and post office in the area as well. A number of supermarkets, internet cafes, restaurants, and bars have also opened up; mostly to sever tourists who pass through town.
As the weather here is quite chilly and misty, due to the village being high up in the Tilaran Mountain Range, do bring some thick clothes and a light jacket to stay warm. A lovely and peaceful place perfect for those who enjoy nature, the village of Monteverde is actually a dairy farming community that makes some of the best cheeses in Costa Rica. When here, do remember to try out the delicious local cheeses, which are a treat to eat.
If you are a bird watcher, this village offers some lovely bird watching opportunities, even though you are not in the cloud forest itself. However, if you prefer to do the more touristy thing, visit the local craft centers, the women's co-op center, the butterfly garden and the Hummingbird Gallery in town. Overnight at Belmar or Sapo Dorado Hotel (Breakfast Included)
Day 07 Visit to Monteverde Reserve
The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a very important and popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica and is one of the most stunning and breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world. This biological reserve sits at an elevation of between 1,200 m to 1,600 m, and is surrounded by a misty cover that supports a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Often creating a surreal environment, this reserve is considered to be among the most exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics.
When exploring the forest you will come across a variety of birds and animals including, bellbirds, guans, toucanets, jaguars, pumas and monkeys, as well as the golden toad, a toad species that is only known to exist here the in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
This unique landscape is also the habitat of more than 300 species of orchids and 200 species of fern. With views of both the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans, this reserve is filled with a huge array of lofty and soaring trees laden with stunning epiphyte plants. The Monteverde Cloud Forest has excellent trails for hiking and exploration. However, this reserve is not meant for the weak at heart Overnight at Belmar or Sapo Dorado Hotel (Breakfast Included)
Day 08 Transfer to Guanacaste
Time to leave the cloud forest and depart to Guanacaste Area, north pacific coast of Costa Rica, place that is very well known due to the beautiful beaches located there. Overnight at Flamingo Beach or Tamarindo Diria (breakfast included)
Day 09 Day at Leisure
You can relax on the beach, you can enjoy hotel facilities or you can take one of the optional excursions that Guanacaste offers. Overnight at Flamingo Beach or Tamarindo Diria (breakfast included)
Day 10 Transfer to San José
Today you will be transfered to San José, capital of Costa Rica Overnight at Sangildar or Radisson Europa (breakfast included)
Day 11 Depart San Jose
Our representative will pick you up at your hotel in order to transfer you to the International Airport. (breakfast included)
3 STAR HOTELS: SAN GILDAR(SAN JOSE) + PACHIRA LODGE (TORTUGUERO) + ARENAL PARAISO (ARENAL) + BELMAR HOTEL (MONTEVERDE) + FLAMINGO BEACH (GUANACASTE)
NET RATE PER PERSON
DOUBLE
SINGLE
Jan 10 to April 30, 2008
C $ 1350
C $ 1830
May 01 to June 30, 2008
C $ 1260
C $ 1690
01 July to Aug. 31, 2008
C $ 1350
C $ 1830
Sep. 01 to Nov 30, 2008
C $ 1260
C $ 1690
4 STAR HOTELS: RADISSON (SAN JOSE) + PACHIRA LODGE (TORTUGUERO) + MONTAÑA DE FUEGO (ARENAL) + SAPO DORADO (MONTEVERDE) + TAMARINDO DIRIA (GUANACASTE)
NET RATE PER PERSON
DOUBLE
SINGLE
May 01 to November 15, 2007
C $ 1376
C $ 1955
Jan 10 to April 30, 2008
C $ 1396
C $ 1997
Note: Price Per Person in group service with minimum of 02 People Casa Corcovado is closed from September 01 to November 14 due to rainy season
Tour Cost Includes:
• Transfers Airport – Hotel - Airport;
• Inside Airport assistance;
• 2 nights at San Jose (San Gildar Hotel 3* or Radisson Europa 4*);
• 3 days / 2 nights package at Tortuguero (Pachira Lodge). Include: RT ground and boat transportation, full board, Tortuguero canals tour and local guide;
• 2 nights at Arenal (Arenal Paraiso 3* or Montaña de Fuego 4*);
• 2 nights at Monteverde (Belmar Hotel 3* or Sapo Dorado 4*);
• 2 nights at Guanacaste (Flamingo Beach 3* or Tamarindo Diria 4*);
• Meals specified in chart;
• Guided tours: Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs (dinner) and Monteverde Reserve;
• Transfers: Siquirres to Arenal, Arenal to Monteverde, Monteverde to Guanacaste (Flamingo or Tamarindo Beach), Guanacaste to San Jose;
• Hotel taxes;
Tour Cost Does Not Include:
• Tortuguero National Park entrance fee $10.00;
• Entrance fee to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation - $2.00 (donation);
• International Airfare;
• Tax departure $35.00;
• Other services not specified in the above mentioned chart;
• Personal expenses;
• Tips to guide and driver;
Air fares: Please call us at 1-800-898-2638 for International Airfares from your departure city
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