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17 Days | 16 nights

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Itinerary:

Day 1. San José
Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José. Shuttle transfer to your hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2. San José – Tortuguero (122km)
Full board. Early in the morning you will be heading to the Tortuguero National Park. Once you arrive to port La Pavona, you may park the car there and catch the boat that will take you through the famous canals and to your hotel. During the evening you can visit the town of Tortuguero and some of the beaches located nearby. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner are included). Accommodation.
Day 3. Tortuguero
Full board. Free time in the morning. Later in the afternoon you can enjoy the hotel’s private hiking trails and a thrilling boat ride through the Tortuguero canals where you will be able to admire the flora and fauna of this magical place. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner are included). Accommodation.
Day 4. Tortuguero – Puerto Viejo (206km)
Breakfast. Early in the morning you will be headed to Puerto Viejo, located in the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Free time for the rest of the day. Accommodation.
Day 5. Puerto Viejo
Breakfast. Perfect day to enjoy the multiple beaches located nearby. We recommend Playa Negra or Punta Uva. We offer an optional indigenous tour with the Bribri community, one of the biggest ethnic groups of the country. On the way back to the hotel we make a stop at the Dos Aguas Waterfall for a quick swim. Accommodation.
Day 6. Puerto Viejo – Sarapiquí (196km)
Breakfast. Early in the morning we will be headed to Sarapiquí, a place very well known by locals for its rich and breathtaking wildlife. Free rest of the day. Accommodation.
Day 7. Sarapiquí
Breakfast. Free days to explore around Sarapiquí. You can find a couple of natural reserves and national parks such as Braulio Carrillo or La Selva protected zone. Enjoy some outdoor activities such as rafting and hiking. Accommodation.
Day 8. Sarapiquí – Arenal (117km)
Breakfast. On this day you will be headed to Arenal, famous for its majestic 5300 feet tall volcano, hot springs, and natural pools. Free rest of the day to relax and explore around the area. Accommodation.
Day 9. Arenal
Breakfast. Lay back and enjoy the hot springs, waterfalls and natural pools. During the evening, you can take some of the optional tours to the hanging bridges or a trip to La Fortuna waterfall. Accommodation.
Day 10. Arenal – Monteverde (119km)
Breakfast. Early in the morning you will be headed to the city of Monteverde, located in the northwestern mountainous zone of Costa Rica. Best known for its unique and attractive forest and for being the home to thousands of wildlife species. Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore and walk around. Accommodation.
Day 11. Monteverde
Breakfast. Spend the whole day exploring the magical and luscious Monteverde forest. If you are into adventure and excitement, don’t miss the optional ziplining tour that takes you through the forest canopy. This place also offers great hiking trails and amazing hanging bridges that give you the best view of the place. Accommodation.
Day 12. Monteverde – Rincón de la Vieja (174km)
Breakfast. We will be heading to Rincón de la Vieja in Guanacaste. This area is famous for its abundant and breathtaking wildlife. Free rest of the day. Accommodation.
Day 13. Rincón de la Vieja
Breakfast. Free day to enjoy this spectacular place. We recommend visiting the Rincón de la Vieja National Park. You will get to walk through an exotic tropical dry forest and see the incredible flora and fauna. Accommodation.
Day 14. Rincón de la Vieja – Guanacaste (138km)
Breakfast. The last stop of our tour is Guanacaste, a tropical paradise surrounded by nature, beaches and a rich biodiversity. Free rest of the day. Accommodation.
Day 15. Guanacaste
Breakfast. Relax under the sun in one of the many spectacular beaches nearby. Guanacaste has great waves, so you can take some surfing classes or practice an exhilarating aquatic sport. Accommodation.
Day 16. Guanacaste
Breakfast. We recommend the one-day excursions to some of the most visited national parks that are located nearby such as Santa Rosa, Rincón de la Vieja or Palo Verde. You can also explore some beaches such as Tamarindo, Conchal or Flamingo. Accommodation.
Day 17. Guanacaste – San José (211km)
Breakfast. Time to head back to San José. Transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport. End of our services.

Includes:

Private arrival transfers to the Juan Santamaría International Airport
Regular departure transfer to the Juan Santamaría International Airport
Regular transfers throughout the entire trip
01 night of accommodation in San José in established hotels or similar
02 nights of accommodation in Tortuguero in established hotels or similar
02 nights of accommodation in Puerto Viejo in established hotels or similar
02 nights of accommodation in Sarapiquí in established hotels or similar
02 nights of accommodation in Arenal in established hotels or similar
02 nights of accommodation in Monteverde in established hotels or similar
02 nights of accommodation in Rincón de la Vieja in established hotels or similar
03 nights of accommodation in Guanacaste in established hotels or similar
Daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
Trips according to program
Local taxes

Dates:

Saturday, Sunday & Monday from January 10TH till December 10th 2024. Easter time may have add-ons.

Additional information:

The order of the trip may vary.
Mandatory payment (entry + taxes) is required to access the Tortuguero National Park ($17 per person)
Regular departure transfer for passengers with flights after 17:00. (If the flight is earlier, availability should be checked. Otherwise, a private transfer must be booked.)

Rental car:

You may complete this circuit in a rental car, starting on day 4 in Tortuguero till day 17. Ask your provider for prices.

Established Hotels:

Backed up by

VEMSA Travel Group
Central Av and 2nd,
street 34
VEMSA Building.
San José, Costa Rica

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