Natural Wonder's of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for its magnificent wildlife, unspoiled scenery and unique culture. Explore Tortuguero National Park and view freshwater turtles, egrets, toucans, and monkeys. Witness the active Arenal Volcano and soak in ecothermal hot springs. Visit a cloud forest which is home to jaguars, monkeys, ocelots and many species of birds.
The 9 day Natural Wonders of Costa Rica is an excellent Globus Tour offering bring you directly to the action in Central America. The wildlife reins supreme in these parts as you'll see from your adventures in the unforgettable rainforests. Travel high and low over your 9 days here before wrapping things up with so many travel memories from your Natural Wonders of Costa Rica tour.
9 Days • fr. $2,519
Tour Includes
- Tour a banana plantation in Cariari
- Guided cruise through the canals to view wildlife and a guided walk through the rainforest in Tortuguero National Park
- Tour a pineapple plantation in Arenal and sightseeing of La Fortuna town
- A visit to Natura Park, Tabacón Hot Springs, and Arenal Volcano
- In Monteverde visit the Sky Walk hanging bridges, Santa Elena Cloud Forest, take a Trapiche Farm tour & enjoy a home-hosted lunch
- Shop for souvenirs in Sachi
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Breakfast daily (except Day 1)
- 5 lunches
- 5 three-course dinners including a special farewell dinner in Monteverde
Hotel Details
- Wyndham Herradura Hotel in San Jose (2 nights)
- Evergreen Lodge in Tortuguero (2 nights)
- Volcano Lodge & Gardens in Arenal (2 nights)
- El Establo Mountain Lodge in Monteverde (2 nights)
Day 1
ARRIVE IN SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA Location Information Description
San Jose, Costa Rica
Upon arrival, you will be met by your Tour Director, who will help you check into your hotel.
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CARIARI
Day 2
SAN JOSÉ–CARIARI–TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
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
Day 3
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK TOUR & CANAL CRUISE Location Information Description
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
Day 4
TORTUGUERO–SARAPIQUI–ARENAL Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
Arena, 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
Day 5
ARENAL - EXCURSION TO LA FORTUNA & ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
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
Day 6
ARENAL–MONTEVERDE Location Information Description
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
Day 7
MONTEVERDE Location Information Description
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 Sanctuary, 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
Day 8
MONTEVERDE–SARCHI–SAN JOSÉ Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
San Jose, Costa Rica
Overnight in San Jose.
Breakfast, Lunch
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CARIARI
Day 9
Location Information Description
San Jose, Costa Rica
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
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Cancellation Policy
- 60-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
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- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
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