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Costa Rica Highlights

Contains the most popular and beautiful destinations of Costa Rica. Begins with the impressive Arenal volcano known for its perfect conical shape, a place to enjoy activities such as thermal hot springs and white water rafting. Explore the mist of Monteverde Cloud Forest, this region offers natural places with flora and fauna watching opportunities, where you can spot one of the most representative and beautiful birds, the quetzal. In the end relax on the golden beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park with constant local visitors such as capuchin monkeys, the friendly white-nose coati among others.

 

Activities: Hot springs, hiking, wildlife observation, white water rafting, zip line canopy tour,sun, and beach

Daily Itinerary ( 9 days - 8 nights)

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Day 01 Arrival day. Welcome to Costa Rica!

Meet & greet at the international airport and ground transfer to a hotel near the airport.

 

Day 02  Transfer to Arenal Volcano Area (B,D) Ground transfer to La Fortuna ( Arenal area). Stop on the way for lunch. Check-in at the hotel and get settled. In the afternoon you will visit the hot spring waters at Tabacon. This unique site is based on the natural hot springs of the Arenal Volcano, It is a magnificent combination between nature and gardening. Dinner at Tabacon. Spa services are optional. Back to the hotel. Overnight in a hotel near the area.

 

Day 03 Arenal area- (B, L) After breakfast, get ready for paddling at Rio Balsa. This half-day rafting adventure is perfect for people of all ages and abilities. The Balsa River has class II and III rapids, which are fun and engaging but not dangerous. Lunch is included on this tour. Back to the hotel and you're free to enjoy the hotel facilities and surroundings.

 

Day 04 Transfer to Monteverde (B-D) Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, you will be heading out to the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel near Santa Elena, Monteverde. In the evening you will enjoy the Kinkajou Night Walking Tour. Is a walk for those who want to observe the forest and its creatures at night. It is the perfect place to observe different species of animals such as sloths, armadillos, porcupines, possums, coatis, bassaricyon (olingos) y kinkajous (mantillas). It also has a vast variety of insects, birds, and various amphibians and reptiles.  to the Ecological Sanctuary, it is a wildlife refuge administrated by a Costarican family that offers walks of short and long trails, through a forest with beautiful viewpoints, two big waterfalls, coffee and banana plantations and also for bird observation. Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant in Santa Elena.

 

Day 05 Monteverde (B-D) After breakfast, you will enjoy the Sky Trek and Sky Tram adventure. This tour will start with riding an open-air gondola from the ground to the heights where you’ll be dropped off at an observation area for fantastic views. From this area, you will start riding down on a zip line track stretching across canyons and in between treetops, the exhilarating adventure of zip lining down the mountainside begins; ultimately returning you to the starting point at the main building. This is the most thrilling zip line in the country. Free afternoon. Dinner at the hotel.

 

Day 06 Ground transfer to Manuel Antonio National Park (B-L) Manuel Antonio National Park is the most popular National Park in Costa Rica. The beaches are ideal for swimming and excellent for snorkeling. There are many walking and hiking trails within Manuel Antonio National Park that lead to secluded beaches and spectacular views, such as those at Punta Catedral. Besides the spectacular beaches, Manuel Antonio offers a dense vibrant forest and a huge variety of wildlife. We will stop for lunch on the way and Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Afternoon on your own at the beach. As *optional activities, you can visit and hike through the trails of the Manuel Antonio National Park, fishing, snorkeling or horseback riding trip through beaches and trails. We will arrange these tours for you. *Not included in the price.

 

Day 07  Manuel Antonio National Park (B) Sun and beach day. Overnight at Hotel in Manuel Antonio area.

 

Day 08 Transfer to San Jose (B) Check in at Hotel near the airport for your last night. Dinner on your own. Costa Rica Pura Vida!

 

Day 09 Transfer to the airport for your flight back to your country (B) Thank you for choosing us!!

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**Note: The hotel accommodation on the first and last nights can be arranged according to the arrival and departure time.

 

Remember! All the itineraries can be customized according to your needs!!

This tour Includes
  • Meet and greet at the airport

  • Arrival and departure transfers

  • Private ground transfers

  • 2 nights at the hotel near the airport**

  • 2 nights at  the hotel near the Arenal area

  • 2 nights at the hotel in Monteverde area

  • 2 nights at the hotel near Manuel Antonio area

  • All tours described above

  • Meals that are indicated as B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner.

 

Not included

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  • Extra tips

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Departure taxes ($28 p/p)

  • Meals that are not mentioned in the program

  • Tours not mentioned in the program

  • Extras at hotels

  • International airfares

  • Travel insurance

Price from    $1480* 

*Price per person based on double occupancy, including taxes.

*Children rates will be provided depending on their ages and on the chosen hotels and their policies.

*Room based on standard rooms with 2 double beds.

*Rates do not apply for high season (Dec thru March), peak season (Christmas week Dec 24 thru Jan 1st and Easter Week)

* Prices provided are average rates and may vary. Please check all prices & information with your CONATRIP consultant.

* This itinerary can be tailored according to your needs, budget, and preferences.

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