Mystical forests of Costa Rica
- 8 days
- Max Guests: Unlimited
- Monte Verde, CR
Experience the best of Costa Rica on this 8-day trip! Explore wonderful rainforests, volcanoes, cloud forests, and the exotic North Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Discover a country of great natural beauty, whether you're observing the Arenal Volcano while bathing in hot springs, hiking through the canopy of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or relaxing on the pristine beaches of Tortuguero. San José: Costa Rica's capital was founded in the mid-18th century. Visit its museums, the European-inspired National Theatre and stroll through its historic neighborhoods. Tortuguero: Discover the most exotic and beautiful parts of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, a tranquil tropical paradise. With its long canals, lush rainforests and expansive beaches, Tortuguero lives up to its nickname, "the Amazon of Costa Rica." Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the region, framed by a landscape full of wildlife and relaxing hot springs. It is the perfect place to combine adrenaline with lush tropical vegetation. Monteverde: Marvel at the beauty and abundance of its biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin forests give way to tropical jungles where tall trees, adorned with orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and mosses, reach toward the sky. A paradise for nature lovers!
Leave your guidebooks at home and dive into the local cultures that make each destination so special. We’ll connect you with our exclusive experiences. Each trip is carefully crafted to let enjoy your vacation.
Leave your guidebooks at home and dive into the local cultures that make each destination so special. We’ll connect you with our exclusive experiences. Each trip is carefully crafted to let enjoy your vacation.
Included/Exclude
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Pick and Drop Services
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1 Meal Per Day
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Cruise Dinner & Music Event
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Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
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Pick and Drop Services
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1 Meal Per Day
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Cruise Dinner & Music Event
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Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
Tour Amenities
Itinerary:
Day 1: Hometown - San José
Departure on a flight to San José. Your Costa Rica adventure begins the moment you land at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José. Once you arrive at the arrivals hall, our tour representative will be waiting to greet you. You will then be escorted to the private transfer that will drop you off at your hotel in San José. After check-in, you'll be free to spend the rest of this first day at leisure, either resting after the flight and taking advantage of the services available at the hotel, or hitting the streets to begin exploring these new and fascinating environments at your own pace. Just make sure you get plenty of rest before the next day, when the real adventure begins. Night in San Jose.
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero (135km - 4 hours by road / 2 hours by boat)
Wake up early in the morning and wait for a shared shuttle bus to pick you up at 6:30am. You will then be driven through the stunning Braulio Carrillo National Park towards the Caribbean plains. Along the way, relax and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque villages that will pass by your window. Breakfast will be served en route around 8:30 at a restaurant in Guápiles. Then it's time to continue your journey through the jungle by boat. Navigate the rivers and canals of the fabulous Tortuguero National Park. You will arrive at the eco-lodge where you will spend the next two nights in time for a well-deserved lunch. After replenishing your energy, your guide will invite you to take a walk through the town of Tortuguero. Along the way, you can visit the Turtle Museum ($1 donation required) before returning to your accommodation for dinner. Night in Tortuguero.
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Make the most of your stay in the paradisiacal Tortuguero National Park. Wake up early in the morning and meet your guide at 6:00 for an early morning walk through the Lodge's trails and gardens. Then return to the hotel for breakfast and, at 9:00, join an exciting two-hour boat ride through the Tortuguero canals, an essential activity during your Costa Rica vacation. Explore this vast network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests on this relaxing tour, during which you will be accompanied by an expert naturalist guide who will tell you all about the interesting fauna and flora you will encounter. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals. After this intense morning, the rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure. But if you fancy more adventure, you can also join one of the many optional tours available. Dinner is served at the hotel. Night in Tortuguero.
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal (210km - 5 hours by road / 2 hours by boat)
This morning, after breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to Tortuguero. You will leave the park around 9:00 on a shared boat and then continue your journey by land to Guápiles. Here we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant around 13:00. You will then be picked up by a shared transfer and taken to the Arenal area. After being dropped off at your hotel around 17:00, you can check in and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps hitting the road and getting to know this fascinating new location a little better. Night in Arenal.
Day 5: Arenal
Recharge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide at 8:00 for a tour of Arenal Volcano National Park. Your guide will tell you all about the volcano's past periods of activity. Enjoy the green landscapes and the backdrop of the now dormant volcano while keeping an eye out for wild animals – you might see sloths, howler monkeys, anteaters and many others. Then return to the hotel at 12:30 and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure or join one of the optional activities available. Night in Arenal.
Day 6: Arenal - Monteverde (170km - 4hs)
Start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel. Then check out and meet your guide at 7:30 to head towards Monteverde, where you will arrive at approximately 11:30. Admire the changing landscapes as you drive from the rainforest to the cloud forests and reach an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. Located in the province of Puntarenas, Monteverde is a place of cloud forests and mist, coffee plantations, monkeys and friendly people. The town of Santa Elena is small and picturesque, full of attractive restaurants and craft shops, while the nearby rainforest is home to a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Enjoy the day off. Night in Monteverde.
Day 7: Monteverde
Follow breakfast at the hotel with a guided tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve starting at 7:00. This is one of the most impressive nature reserves in the world, with a network of trails branching out across 13 kilometers of forest. Walk along the continental divide, with one foot on the Caribbean side and one on the Pacific side. With views of both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, this reserve has a wide variety of tall trees loaded with remarkable epiphytic plants. You will return to the hotel around 12:00 and you can spend the rest of the day at leisure or join an optional tour. Night in Monteverde.
Day 8: Monteverde - San José - City of origin (140 km – 3 hrs)
Enjoy your last breakfast in Costa Rica and after check-out, you will board a transfer at the scheduled time to head to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José for your flight back home. Arrival at your city of origin (depending on the flight schedule, your arrival could be delayed until the next day) and end of our services.
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Food and drinks
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Tourist transport with air conditioning
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Travel insurance. Atrápalo recommends that you purchase optional insurance that best suits your travel needs
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Any other concept not indicated in "The price includes"
