SAN JOSÉ
Upon your arrival in San José, Costa Rica and after passing through immigration you will be met by a member of the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) who will give you a sticker that will facilitate our representative to identify you after exit the Airport building.
As you exit the airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Your driver will provide you with the travel vouchers for your services and review them with you at this time.
INCLUDED
EXCLUDED
- Incidentals like: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, meals not specified on the itinerary.
ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
Our private bilingual host drivers are selected for their driving skills, knowledge of the country and orientation towards customer service. He/she is responsible for staying with the vehicle while clients are at restaurants, doing hikes or other tours so that all personal belongings left in the vehicle are safe.
This service offers you more flexibility in travel time as you can request stops to photograph gorgeous scenery, view wildlife, visit nice local restaurants, meet local people, or take coffee breaks and stretch when you need it.
The elegant La Paz Waterfall Gardens, located in the mountains near Cinchona, is a beautiful facility with restaurants, flower, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, aviary, rescued animal zoo, serpentarium, live frog exhibit, orchid exhibit, all surrounded by cloud forests. Stroll leisurely along the well-maintained trails to view the numerous exhibits and gardens and the famous waterfalls of the pristine La Paz River. Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in their restaurant.
- Bring: comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, sunscreen and rain gear.
- Includes: Entrance fee and lunch.
EXPERT TIPS
- What to bring: Swimsuit, comfortable clothing to get wet in, towel, camera, and sunscreen
Please note - based on conditions of the tide, this afternoon’s activity may vary in order to maximize our time and experience out on the water.
INCLUDED
- Breakfast.
Private bilingual Driver- Host Service for a Day.
Private transfer from San José to your Hotel in Arenal including stop at La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- Entrance fee with lunch included. *Self guided trails at La Paz Waterfalls**
EXCLUDED
- Incidentals like: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, meals not specified on the itinerary.
ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
Today you will have a tour of the Arenal Hanging Bridges. This is a complex of suspension bridges and trails through beautiful rain forest. The terrain undulates and the trail crosses ravines with small waterfalls and travels over bridges with panoramic vistas over the treetops including views of Arenal Volcano.
As you walk you may encounter wildlife including toucans, poison dart frogs, howling monkeys, spider monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys. The 1.5 mile trail is an easy walk for people in good condition and loops back to the starting point.
- Bring: comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, sunscreen and rain gear.
- Includes round trip transportation, guide & entrance fees.
EXPERT TIPS
- What to bring: Swimsuit, comfortable clothing to get wet in, towel, camera, and sunscreen
Please note - based on conditions of the tide, this afternoon’s activity may vary in order to maximize our time and experience out on the water.
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
INCLUDED
- Breakfast.
- Arenal Hanging Bridges including transfers, local guide and entrance fee. (NO sandals or Tevas) **Tour under group basis**
EXCLUDED
- Incidentals like: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, meals not specified on the itinerary.
MONTEVERDE
Today you will be picked up at your hotel for a transfer from the Arenal area to your Monteverde hotel, including a crossing of Lake Arenal by boat. Initially you will be transferred to Lake Arenal where you will board a boat to cross the southern end of the lake. There you will be picked up at the Rio Chiquito landing and driven overland to your Monteverde hotel, approx 2 ½ hour transfer.
The lake crossing takes 1.5 hours less time than driving all the way around. Please be aware that strong winds or heavy rains can make for a rough, bumpy and wet boat ride. There are no docks.
The Monteverde Sky Tram/Sky Trek combines a ski lift ride and a zip line adventure in a cloud forest. The Sky Tram is a guided ride with short stops to observe the wonders of the cloud forest. The Sky Trek zips above the trees and give exhilarating panoramic views. The tour begins with the Sky Tram bringing you up the mountain on the Continental Divide, and then you glide down on the Sky Trek zip lines.
- Bring: hiking shoes and comfortable clothes, jacket, insect repellent.
- Includes: local naturalist guides, transfers, map of the tour and entrance fee.
INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Arenal Lake Crossing from Arenal to Monteverde including round trip transfers and boat ride service. **Transfer under group basis**
- PM Sky Tram and Sky Trek Zip line Canopy Tour in Monteverde including transfers, local guide and entrance fee. **Tour under group basis**
MONTEVERDE
Enjoy a visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. In the Puntarenas Province, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is one of the premier natural history destinations in Costa Rica. The forest is dominated by trees densely covered with mats of small plants known as epiphytes that include mosses, lichens, orchids, ferns and bromeliads.
This cool, very green and often misty forest is home to a variety of wildlife. On your walk you may encounter monkeys, coatimundis, agoutis and numerous bird species such as Toucanets, Chlorophonias and seasonally the Bellbird and legendary crimson and green Resplendent Quetzal.
- Bring: hiking shoes, rain coat, camera, insect repellent.
- Includes: entrance fee to the reserve, round trip transfers and local guide.
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- AM Visit to Monteverde Reserve nature walk including transfers, local guide and entrance fee. **Tour under group basis**
MANUEL ANTONIO
Shared overland shuttle transfer in late model vehicle with A/C and applicable insurance. Door-to-door service at set departure times with various stops for pick-ups & drop-offs along the way.
Recently listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the 12 Worlds Most Beautiful National Parks, Manuel Antonio is a combination of lush forests, warm water, gorgeous beaches and abundant wildlife. Friendly monkeys, sloths, iguanas and colorful birds live in the park assuring plenty to see while hiking the parks easy trails.
INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Shuttle/ shared transfer service from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio, Quepos approx. 4 hour transfer.
- Door to door service including additional pick ups along the way.
MANUEL ANTONIO
At Leisure
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
At Leisure
MANUEL ANTONIO
At leisure
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
At Leisure
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Pick up at your hotel in Manuel Antonio for a private departure transfer to the San José International Airport for your international flight.
INCLUDED
- Pick up at your hotel in Manuel Antonio for a private departure transfer to the San José International Airport for your international flight.
EXCLUDED
- Incidentals like: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, meals not specified on the itinerary.
