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The Best of Costa Rica 10 Days - (Schedule)

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The Best of Costa Rica 10 Days - (Schedule)

The Best of Costa Rica 10 Days - (Schedule)

The 3 areas to visit are Tortuguero, Arenal and Monteverde. The peaceful area of Tortuguero will enchant you with naturalistic tours and sunrises in the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, the Arenal area is the perfect combination of adrenaline and relaxation with its thermal waters and many tours offered, to end the trip a visit to the cloud forest where the cold and fog is the best to say goodbye to Costa Rica.

SAN JOSÉ

Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will take you from Juan Santamaría International Airport to the hotel in San José. 1 night Lodging in Hotel Best Western Irazú or similar.

Best Western Irazú Hotel

SAN JOSÉ - TORTUGUERO

Check out. Early in the morning a local representative will pick you up at the hotel to take you to Tortuguero (bus - boat), located on the north coast of the Caribbean. Stop en route to have breakfast in the city of Guápiles and continue by bus and then take the boat that will take you to your lodging in Tortuguero. The trip by boat is a naturalistic experience where you can appreciate the flora and fauna of the tropical jungle. Once at the lodge, enjoy the lunch around noon. Then you can enjoy a walk through the town of Tortuguero, visiting the Turtle Museum (donation $ 1). Free afternoon. Dinner at the hotel. 2 nights lodging in Pachira lodge o similar. Read more

Pachira Lodge

TORTUGUERO

Before breakfast, you can take a boat tour through the Tortuguero canals to admire the flora and fauna. Later, return to the hotel for breakfast. Rest of the day free to enjoy hotel facilities or some additional activity.

Pachira Lodge

TORTUGUERO - ARENAL

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. At the agreed time, you will take the boat and land transfer back to Guapiles where you will have lunch. Option A Shared transfers: A local representative will pick you up at the restaurant in Guapiles after lunch to continue to the La Fortuna area of San Carlos, home of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Option B Car Rental: At the agreed time, a representative of the car rental company will meet you at the restaurant in Guapiles to deliver the contract and the rental car after lunch. Drive to La Fortuna of San Carlos; take in consideration that the road trip will take around 2 and a half hours and it is convenient to arrive at the destination before nightfall. 2 nights lodging in Hotel Los Lagos or similar. Read more

Hotel Los Lagos

ARENAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional Excursion: This day you will have the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge considered one of the most spectacular sites for bird watching; it is also an excellent place to observe several species of mammals and reptiles. The, return to La Fortuna around 3:30 p.m. Lunch is included. Rest of the afternoon free. Tour available with or without transfers included (passengers can get directly to the starting point of the tour on their own). Read more

Hotel Los Lagos

ARENAL - MONTEVERDE

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Option A Shared transfers: At the agreed time, a local representative will pick you up at the hotel to take you on a transfer from Arenal to Monteverde by bus and boat through Lake Arenal, arriving at the destination, around noon. Option B Car Rental: Drive to the Monteverde cloud forest area; Take into account that the road trip can take around 3 hours and it is convenient to arrive at the destination before nightfall. 2 nights lodging in Monteverde Cloudforest Lodge or similar. Read more

Monteverde Cloudforest Lodge

MONTEVERDE

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the beach or some optional activity.

Monteverde Cloudforest Lodge

MONTEVERDE - SAN JOSÉ

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Option A Shared transfers: At the agreed time, a local representative will pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to the city of San José arriving around noon. Option B Car Rental: Drive to the city of San José; take in consideration that the road trip can take around 3 hours. At the agreed time, return the car with the rental company in the hotel lobby in San José. 2 nights Lodging in Hotel Best Western Irazú or similar. Read more

Best Western Irazú Hotel

SAN JOSÉ - TORTUGA ISLAND

Breakfast at the hotel. This day you will have the opportunity to visit an island paradise. Early in the morning around 06:00 a.m. A local representative will take you to enjoy the Catamaran to Turtle Island in the Gulf of Nicoya, Central Pacific. A day full of sun and beach aboard a boat with music, fruits and natural drinks on board. Once on the island you will have time to relax on the beach and enjoy a delicious lunch. Return to San José around 7:00 p.m. Read more

Best Western Irazú Hotel

SAN JOSE - AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. At a convenient time, our representative will transfer you to the Juan Santamaria International Airport to take your flight back home.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location San José
Day 2
Location Tortuguero
Day 4
Location Arenal
Day 6
Location Monteverde
Day 8
Location San José

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Lodging in mentioned or similar hotels according to availability.
  • Option A: Arrival and Departure transfers and between areas in shared service (including Lake crossing Arenal Monteverde)
  • Option B: Arrival and Departure transfer in shared service and car rental from Day 4 to Day 8.
  • Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.
  • Boat Tour and entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park.
  • One Day tour to Tortuga Island.
  • Hotel taxes.

Package excludes

  • Departure taxes $29 per person.
  • Personal expenses, tips and extras.
  • Tours and additional services not mentioned.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Rental Car insurance.

More information

  • Net rate per person, according to occupancy; not commissionable.
  • Children apply from 2 to 11 years old.
  • Rates are not valid for Easter Week, Christmas and New Years Season.
  • The indicated hours are estimated; schedules may vary without notice.
  • Programa operates with a minimum of 2 passengers.

REVIEWS

5 Reviews

Andrew Lingett, United States

A great tour guide and driver we thoroughly, we enjoyed everything we did. Andres was very knowledgeable, informative and could not have been more attendant. This was a beautiful experience.

Mermes Pustman, United States

Andres (guide) has a very informative tour guide with an abundance of Costa Rica knowledge Highly recommended this tour with the variety of different trips encompassing wildlife and fauna.

Pauline T Charles Barnett, United Kingdom

Everyone has been wonderful hosts, friendly, knowledgeable, caring and welcoming. Both are credit to the beautiful country of Costa Rica. Muchas gracias!!

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