Costa Rica Eco Adventure With Guanacaste
Witness verdant rainforests, impressive volcanoes and exotic wildlife on this 10 Day Costa Rica Eco Adventure With Guanacaste guided tour. Explore popular areas as you make your way from San Jose, through National Parks - Braulio Carrillo and Tortuguero, Sarapiquí, see Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest, learn the impact of American settlers, visit an organic farm and finish this beautiful trip in Guanacaste.
Costa Rica is a nature lovers dream. Drift off to sleep listening to the lullaby of cicadas and tree frogs in Tortuguero National Park. Keep a keen eye out for local toucans, green macaws, egrets, howler monkeys and sloths as you explore the parks and canals. Visit the workshop of master chocolatiers in San Isidro de Heredia. Join your hotel owner for a very special, hosted barbeque dinner. Unwind in the incredible thermal pools near Arenal Volcano. Monteverde Cloud Forest will thrill you with its renowned collection of orchid species. Learn about the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s. Take a genuine walk in the clouds as you make your way on the Sky Walk^ suspension bridges amid the local wildlife. One of the best parts of the breathtaking photos you'll capture on this vacation are the wonderful memories that will accompany them.
10 Days • fr. $2,820
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- VIEW Arenal Volcano
- VISIT Tortuguero National Park
- SEE Sarapiquí
- EXPERIENCE Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- DINE with Don Alberto and Doña Ana Quintana at their Hacienda Pozo Azul
- ENJOY a special BBQ meal in Sarapiqui
- INDULGE in gourmet chocolate from the world's best cacao beans
- RECEIVE at least one surprise Hidden Treasure
- LISTEN to a Quaker share Monteverde's history
- VISIT plantation, learn about and sample delicate heart of palm
- RELAX in thermal pools
- RIVER JOURNEY through protected wetlands
- CRUISE the canals and streams of Tortuguero National Park
- WITNESS collection of orchid species
- TRAVERSE Sky Walk suspension bridges in Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Handcrafted Highlights
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and local charges included
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- VIP entry to many sights
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
Hotel Details
- Sheraton San Jose in San Jose, Costa Rica (1 night)
- Laguna Lodge Tortuguero in Pococí, Costa Rica (2 nights)
- Hotel La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica (1 night)
- Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa in Arenal, Costa Rica (1 night)
- El Establo Mountain Hotel in Monteverde, Costa Rica (2 nights)
- Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica (2 nights)
Day 1
ARRIVE SAN JOSE Location Information Description
San Jose/Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Learn the secrets of Pura Vida - Costa Rica's inimitable zest for life that will linger throughout your effortlessly delivered encounter with a land that boasts no artificial ingredients. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for a Welcome Reception.
Dinner
Sheraton San Jose
Day 2
SAN JOSE - BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK - TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
San Jose/Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Journey to San Isidro de Heredia, where you'll 'Dive into Culture' with master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.
Location Information Description
Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica
Then, it's on to Siquirres where we'll embark on a river journey through protected wetlands to secluded Tortuguero. Immerse yourself in its vibrant Afro-Caribbean atmosphere as you stroll through the village streets.
Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Day 3
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Location Information Description
Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica
Cruise the canals and streams of the park today with a Local Specialist as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. Visit the Village of Tortuguero. If you are here between July and September, take an optional tour to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Day 4
TORTUGUERO - SARAPIQUI Location Information Description
Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
Bid adiós to Tortuguero and head back to the mainland where you'll enjoy lunch before meeting the Tico family for a 'Dive into Culture' experience at their palm plantation. There you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm.
Tonight you'll enjoy a 'Be My Guest' with the owners of your hotel, providing a 'Connect with Locals' experience, as they prepare a special BBQ meal just for you.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel La Quinta Sarapiquí Lodge
Day 5
SARAPIQUI - ARENAL Location Information Description
Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
Rise with the sun to get up close and personal with Costa Rica's exquisite nature during a leisurely hike. Keep a look out for the endangered great green macaw and connect with your beautiful natural surroundings.
'Connect with Locals' this afternoon, enjoying a 'Be My Guest' lunch at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family as a retirement project. Today, it is home to an organic farm and related eco-adventures. 'Make a Difference' and learn how your visit contributes to the local community.
Location Information Description
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Your journey continues to Arenal Volcano, on whose slopes you'll spend the afternoon relaxing in your resort's beautifully landscaped thermal pools. Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Breakfast, Lunch
Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Day 6
ARENAL – MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST Location Information Description
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Your soul-stirring encounter with Costa Rica's natural wonders continues after a morning at leisure. Straddle the Continental Divide and touch the sky in Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you'll have an opportunity to explore this biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species - more than in any other single place.
Tonight, you'll meet a native Quaker, and Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town Monteverde and delve into the history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s. This evening, relish some of the best views as you enjoy dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Day 7
MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST SIGHTSEEING Location Information Description
Monteverde, Costa Rica
This morning, join your guide for an excursion through the lush rainforests of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk^ suspension bridges among the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy.
As your epic eco-adventure nears its end, you'll share stories with newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Day 8
MONTEVERDE - LIBERIA - GUANACASTE Location Information Description
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Check in to your seaside resort and relax. With just a short stroll along the shore, you can spot a variety of wildlife.
Breakfast
Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort
Day 9
GUANACASTE FREE TIME Location Information Description
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The day is yours to further relax at the beach, head into nearby Tamarindo village or choose from numerous options to continue your Costa Rica adventure as you please.
Breakfast
Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort
Day 10
GUANACASTE - DEPART LIBERIA Location Information Description
GUANACASTE, Costa Rica
A transfer is provided to Liberia International Airport for your flight. Or perhaps extend your stay.
Breakfast
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