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San Jose |
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- Arrival to Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. Greetings and transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Hotel Best Western Irazú or similar.
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San Jose - Tortuguero |
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- Departure from San Jose taking the Braulio Carrillo Highway to the Limón Province on the Atlantic Coast driving along the Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you will be able to contemplate the rainforest and the beautiful “ Rio Sucio”. Breakfast in route. We continue our journey with a boat ride through Tortuguero National Park Canals known as the Amazon of Costa Rica. This region abounds with rich flora and fauna. Arrival to the Hotel Laguna Lodge or similar, where you will be greeted and enjoy a delicious lunch. Afternoon tour to Tortuguero Village where you will visit the Museum, experience the locals´ way of life and maybe buy some souvenirs from the place. Return to the hotel. (B, L, D)
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Tortuguero National Park |
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- During the day, a boat ride through the Canals to observe the extensive variety of wildlife that inhabits this protected area such as monkeys, hundreds of birds, caimans as well as the magnificent vegetation that surrounds the park. During the afternoon, there are plenty of optional activities: canopy, hiking to Tortuguero jungle, turtle nesting (only during the season). (B, L, D)
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Tortuguero - Sarapiqui |
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- Breakfast and departure on boat to the port, where the Bus will be waiting for you to drive you to Sarapiqui area. Lunch on route. Arrival to Hotel La Quinta Sarapiquí or similar. Free afternoon to explore the area or relax at the hotel. (B, L)
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Sarapiqui |
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- After breakfast; prepare yourself for an exciting rafting trip on the Sarapiquí River. An unforgettable experience. After the adventure, you will have some free time to relax and enjoy a well deserved lunch at the Hotel. Lodging (B, L)
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Sarapiqui - Arenal Volcano |
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- After breakfast, you will be picked up at the lobby of the hotel and transferred to La Fortuna town on the slopes of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Afternoon arrival to hotel Arenal Springs or similar. At night and from your hotel you will be able to appreciate, if the weather allows, the incredible eruptions of lava streams and incandescent rock explosions – unforgettable natural fireworks displays. (B)
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Arenal Volcano |
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- Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the hotel facilities, explore the surroundings, or joined an optional activity. There is wide variety of tours offered in the area: La Fortuna Waterfalls are highly recommended as well as the Canopy tour. During the afternoon, the thermal waters of the hotel would be a great way to relax and rest. (B)
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Arenal - Monteverde |
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- After a good breakfast, departure to Arenal Lake for a boat ride to “Rio Chiquito” a great chance to admire amazing landscapes. Then, land transfer to Monteverde. Arrival to Hotel El Establo or similar. At an altitude of over 4000 feet above sea level, the tropical woods have their special smell, the air is clear and fresh, the world seems to stand still and the nearby villages and farms appear to be a tropical version of the mountains of Switzerland. Free afternoon for an optional tour. The Butterfly Garden and the Serpentarium are highly recommended. (B)
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Monteverde |
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- Breakfast included at the hotel. Pick-up and transfer to the Hanging Bridges where you would be able to admire the beauty of the Cloud Forest from the top the trees. Free afternoon to enjoy optional activities such as visit to Monteverde Reserve or a Canopy Tour. (B)
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Monteverde - Rincon de la Vieja |
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- Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, an area of a great biological variety and hypnotic beauty. Arrival to Hacienda Guachipelín or similar. Free afternoon to explore the area on your own and breathe some good fresh air. (B)
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Rincon de la Vieja |
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- Breakfast included at the Hotel. Horseback Ride with a visit to Rincón de la Vieja National Park and Oropéndola Waterfalls. At the end of the trip and for your own relaxation, you will visit the thermal waters where you will be able to enjoy the treatment offered by the hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the area. (B)
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Rincon de la Vieja - San Jose |
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- Morning at leisure. During the afternoon, at the designated time, transfer back to hotel Best Western Irazú or similar. (B)
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Departure |
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- Breakfast at the hotel. At the designated time, departure to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your flight back home. (B)
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