Costa Rica Natural Wonders & Guatemala

ARRIVE IN GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA–ANTIGUA

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Upon arrival, meet your Local Host and transfer to Antigua.

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Antigua was Guatemala’s capital from 1543 until a devastating earthquake in 1776, when it was moved to Guatemala City. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua is one of the Americas’ oldest and most beautiful cities, with pastel-colored buildings, wide cobblestone streets, and a beautiful natural setting ringed by three volcanoes.

Dinner

PORTA HOTEL ANTIGUA

ANTIGUA

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Our morning tour of this magnificent highlands city, known for its 16th-century Spanish Colonial architecture, includes lively Plaza Mayor, flanked by the impressive Catedral de San José and Palace of the Capitanes Generales. We also see the ruins of churches and monasteries, some with hidden underground passages destroyed by the earthquake of 1776. You’ll also tour a local jade factory.

Breakfast

PORTA HOTEL ANTIGUA

ANTIGUA–CHICHICASTENANGO–LAKE ATITLÁN

Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Today, reach the whitewashed highland town of Chichicastenango to visit the colorful, open-air Indian market and the Catholic Church of Santo Tomas to witness ancient Mayan ceremonies that have long been practiced there.

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Continue to the shores of Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanoes and indigenous villages.

Breakfast, Lunch

PORTA HOTEL DEL LAGO

LAKE ATITLÁN–GUATEMALA CITY

Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala

This morning, cruise across Lake Atitlán. Visit the Indian village of Santiago Atitlan and meet the Tzutuhil people, one of Guatemala’s indigenous tribes.

Guatemala City, Guatemala

This afternoon, head back to Guatemala City for an included dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

BARCELO GUATEMALA CITY HOTEL

GUATEMALA CITY–SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA

San Jose, Costa Rica

Fly to San José where you will be met by your Tour Director, who will help you check into your hotel.

Breakfast

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CARIARI

SAN JOSÉ–CARIARI–TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica

Journey east to the Caribbean shore and TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK. On the way, stop at a BANANA PLANTATION to see one of Costa Rica’s main exports being harvested. Later, board a motor launch for your CRUISE along the Tortuguero Canals, waterways crisscrossing a national park dedicated to the protection of endangered turtles. The trained eyes of your guide and boatman help you spot freshwater turtles, caimans, herons, toucans, egrets, and monkeys. An afternoon at leisure lets you explore Evergreen Lodge until you meet for an informative slideshow presentation on the area.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

EVERGREEN LODGE

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK TOUR & CANAL CRUISE

Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica

A local Naturalist accompanies you on a leisurely boat ride along remote, unspoiled sections of the park’s waterways, explaining the bountiful flora and fauna. Enjoy a fascinating stroll through an accessible portion of the nearby RAINFOREST. During the peak nesting season (mid-July to mid-October) you may be lucky enough to observe an endangered green turtle laying her eggs under the starlight on an optional tour. Later this afternoon, meet a local Naturalist for an informative talk on the ecology of the area.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

EVERGREEN LODGE

TORTUGUERO–SARAPIQUI–ARENAL

Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

A morning boat transfer begins your journey to the Sarapiqui area. Tour a pineapple farm, owned by a local family, and learn about the history, cultivation, and industry of pineapples.

Arenal, Costa Rica

Continue to your hotel in the lush town of Arenal, located in the shadow of Arenal Volcano. After settling in, experience the magic of the resort’s pool and hot spring-fed jacuzzi, or consider a walk in the nearby nature trail in search of 300- to 400-year-old trees, poisonous frogs, monkeys, birds, and possibly small animals native to the area.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

VOLCANO LODGE & GARDENS

ARENAL - EXCURSION TO LA FORTUNA & ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

Arenal, Costa Rica

During your morning at leisure, you may wish to go on an optional horseback ride or float trip. Or, you can take advantage of your resort’s amenities by walking along the shaded trails nearby.

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Later this afternoon, visit Arenal Volcano National Park, where your guide takes you on a walk through lava trails of the volcano and shows you how nature has found a way to recover from past lava flows.

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica

Next, enjoy a walking tour of the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos, offering spectacular views of the active Arenal Volcano.

Arenal, Costa Rica

This evening, drive to nearby famous Tabacon Hot Springs for a dip in the curative and relaxing pools. Later, enjoy a dinner at the hot springs.

Breakfast, Dinner

VOLCANO LODGE & GARDENS

ARENAL–MONTEVERDE

Monteverde, Costa Rica

After breakfast, continue to Monteverde, where you will enjoy two days in the cloud forest. This afternoon, take a guided tour on the Skywalk hanging bridges, which combines trails and suspension bridges through the canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest, to search for flora and fauna.

Breakfast

EL ESTABLO MOUNTAIN LODGE

MONTEVERDE

Monteverde, Costa Rica

This morning, visit Children's Eternal Rainforest for a guided walking tour. Over 600 species of butterflies and 400 species of birds have been recorded inside this private reserve, along with 100 reptile and 120 mammal species that hide within the dense vegetation.

Later, visit the family-owned Ecological Sanctuarry, where you will explore the trails through coffee and banana plantations filled with endemic wildlife and beautiful scenery.

After the walk, enjoy a cooking class to learn how to prepare authentic Costa Rican food like hand-made tortillas, picadillos, and gallo pinto. Dine on your creations for a homemade lunch!

Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner, toasting an unforgettable discovery of Costa Rica.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

EL ESTABLO MOUNTAIN LODGE

MONTEVERDE–SARCHI–SAN JOSÉ

Sarchi, Costa Rica

En route to San José, visit Sarchi Village, known as the center of Costa Rican handcrafts and where you will see the artists in their workshops making the famous oxcarts.

Grecia, Costa Rica

Next stop is Grecia Village to see the metal church that was imported from Belgium to Puerto Limon in 1897. The church was transported by oxcarts to its present-day location, but sat in the plaza for 10 years before being reconstructed.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Overnight in San Jose.

Breakfast, Lunch

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CARIARI

San Jose, Costa Rica

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

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