13 days program - Best Spots of Costa Rica

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13 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 3 more

For a small country of just 51,100 square kilometers, it has much to offer. There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica. View towards different exotic birds as the walk through green tropical forests, fascinating to obtain a surprising amount of wildlife and marine species, relax in the spectacular beaches of surround sound with adventure. If you are a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker, there is so much to do!

Program includes:

Accommodation for 12 nights 

1 Night in San Jose 

2 Nights in Tortugurero National Park 

2 Nights in Cahuita Beach (Limon)

2 Nights in Arenal Volcan Area (Fortuna)

2 Nights in Monteverde Cloudforest

3 Nights in Manuel Antonio Beach

Meals as per itinerary (12 Breakfast - 6 lunches - 3 dinners) 

Professional Bilingual guide 

Comfortable air conditioning mini van throughout the itinerary

6 Full day Excursions as detailed on itinerary 

All taxes

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[12])
Breakfast
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
All activities
12 nights accommodation
Gratuities
Laundry Service
International phone calls
Tortuguero National park entrance fees (USD 15 per person) to be paid directly at the national park
Tortuguero Green Turtle Museum Donation $2 USD
Tortuguero National park
Tortuguero Green Turtle Museum

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travellers will be picked up at the main exit of the Juan Santamaria International Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 13 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    San Jose - Costa Rica (Arrival)

    1 stop
  • 1

    Arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica - Welcome you at the San Jose International Airport and transfer to your HOtel in San Jose city

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    San Jose To Tortuguero National Park

    1 stop
  • 2
    Tortuguero National Park

    6:30 am aprox we will pick you up at the Hotel - and transfer to Guapiles City - Breakfast in route 10:00 am  Aprox. Board a comfortable boat upon arrival to the port - transfer to Tortuguero  Cocktail and Lunch included / enjoy nature in all its splendor by touring the canals and taking your best photos. Dinner /  Lodging at Pachira Lodge - Laguna Lodge or similar

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Tortuguero National Park

    1 stop
  • 3
    Tortuguero National Park

    7:00 a.m Discover the flavors of Costa Rica with breakfast at the Lodge. 9:00 a.m Walking tour the Lodge's private trail. 1: 00 p.m Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Lodge. 2: 45 p.m After lunch, we will visit the museum, the beach and the small and picturesque city of Tortuguero. 7:00 p.m A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge . Optional tour in the evening: Evening walk to admire green turtles spawning (July to September)

    12 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 4

    Tortuguero to Cahuita Beach

    1 stop
  • 4
    Cahuita National Park

    7:00 a.m Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Lodge. 9:30 a.m Departure back to Guapiles 1:00 p.m Lunch on the way 4:30 p.m Arrival to Cahuita and Puerto Viejo beach

    9 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Cahuita National Park

    1 stop
  • 5
    Cahuita National Park

    Cahuíta National Park Reserve are worldwide recognized, not only because of their natural beauty but because they are becoming unique conservation places in almost the whole Caribbean. The Cahuita National Park measures 1067 hectares, including 240 hectares of reef that extend outward from Cahuita Point. The tropical forest shelters various animals, among which are the following: pacas, racoons, Northern tamanduas, opposums, porcupines and capuchin monkeys. The marshes in the park contain many other animals, like the green iguanas, basilisks, gigantic blue crabs and many species of birds, like frigatebirds, green ibis, blue herons, gulls and others. In Cahuita you will be able to enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches. There is a camping area that includes toilets, showers and changing rooms for all those how want swim in this little paradise.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Cahuita to Arenal Volcano

    1 stop
  • 6
    Arenal Volcano

    Am/This day you will be transferred to Arenal Volcano area Pm/ Visit a Hot Springs Resort with dinner included

    13 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Arenal Volcano (ATV adventure)

    1 stop
  • 7
    Arenal Volcano

    After to pick you up at your hotel near to La Fortuna or the Arenal Volcano area We start this Arenal ATV adventure with a little explanation of how to drive, the security rules and a driving practice, we will go to a private farm, through a beautiful view of nature, trees, birds and animals. We will drive to the Arenal River going through La Guaria town, once at the river you can take a shower, rest for a while and come back to the restaurant to have a delicious lunch

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Arenal to Monetverde (Lake crossing) car/boat/car

    1 stop
  • 8
    Lake Arenal

    This service, half tour – half transfer is an scenic, fast and the newest way to go or come from La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano Area), to the Monteverde area. Around 7:30 a.m. we start picking everybody from the hotels in La Fortuna for a 30 minutes microbus drive to the Arenal Lake Dam. There we will aboard into a very comfortable and safe pontoon boat for a 30 to 40 minutes (aprox.) ride to Río Chiquito, a little town at the other side of the lake. Arenal Lake is the largest and the most important lake in Costa Rica, it was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. It is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory birds. Sometimes mammals can be seen in the surroundings, also great views of the Arenal Volcano when it’s clear Rest of the day at leisure

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Monteverde (Sky Park Adventure)

    1 stop
  • 9

    Sky Adventures Monteverde Park is located in one of the world’s most recognized and wonderful cloud forest. Located in the high mountains of the Puntarenas province and due to its high altitude, between 1200m (3940 ft) and 1750m (5740 ft) above sea level, Monteverde has a variable climate which has helped produce an extremely high biodiversity. This by itself is why Monteverde is so widely popular, to the point that is has been acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the world. This diverse life system consists of over 2,500 plant species, over 100 species of mammals, more than 400 bird species, 120 reptilian and amphibian species, and thousands of insects; truly a whole world by itself.Sky Adventures Monteverde Park was the first of our parks to open in Costa Rica on 1997. Precisely the richness of the biodiversity of Monteverde was the reason to exist. Our founders wanted for the visitors of Monteverde to experience the cloud forest at its best, to discover anything they could and wanted to in this magical forest. And since then, that has been our driven force. Visitors of Sky Adventures Monteverde Park can experience the richness of the areas biodiversity, exploring the cloud forest in many different ways; having fun in the heights, exploring tree tops, and ultimately learning about this wonderful destination

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    1 stop
  • 10
    Playa Manuel Antonio

    At the agreed time , you will be transferred from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio National Park Manuel Antonio is the jewel of the Pacific Coast that is home to one of the top beaches in the world located within Manuel Antonio National Park. It is one of the smallest parks in Costa Rica but it is the most visited due to its varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds. This park is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast, 132 km from San José. It is so popular because of its expansive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. The town of Manuel Antonio is small but host several hideaway hotels and luxury vacation rentals. In this small town, you can enjoy the fresh fruits and veggies from the “feria” (weekly market), have a five star meal at many of the restaurants, hire a private chef to cook for you or mix in with the locals and join them eating a “casado”(typical Costa Rican meal) at any of the “sodas”(little local restaurants). Whether you are a wildlife lover, adventure seeker or you just want to be a beach bum, the array of activities is endless and you can book several tours to help you enjoy your tropical paradise vacation

    5 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 11

    Manuel Antonio (free day)

    1 stop
  • 11
    Playa Manuel Antonio

    Free day to explore the area by yourself, take an optional tour, relax on the beach or use the facilities of the Hotel

    1 day • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 12

    Manuel Antonio (free day)

    1 stop
  • 12
    Playa Manuel Antonio

    Free day to explore the area by yourself, take an optional tour, relax on the beach or use the facilities of the Hotel

    1 day • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 13

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    1 stop
  • 13

    Morning free (depending of your flight schedule) Pm/ Ground transfer from Manuel Antonio Beach back to the San Jose Intl Airport to catch your flight back home

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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