| Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 USA - Arrive San Jose. Costa Rica |
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| VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your flight to San Jose. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to begin exploring on your own. |
| Day 2 San Jose - Tortuguero National Park |
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This morning, head east through mountains and rainforests, toward the Caribbean Sea. Your boat is waiting to start your expedition along the river to Tortuguero National Park.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
NOTE: You will need to carry a small over-night bag (max. 25 lbs) to the Park. Your main luggage will be transferred to Sarapiqui. |
| Day 3 Tortuguero National Park |
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Today, explore this beautiful Park from the water on a boat cruise through the small canals. Watch for sloths, monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, toucans, egrets and hundreds of species of colorful birds.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 4 Tortuguero - Sarapiqui |
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Head out via waterways and land to tiny Sarapiqui. This beautiful community is situated in a valley and surrounded by rainforests. The area is relatively unknown, and home to some of Costa Rica’s most diverse and dense vegetation and wildlife. Your afternoon is at leisure with plenty of time to explore the surrounding environs.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 5 Sarapiqui - Arenal |
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This morning, the Alma Ata Archaeological Park reveals the country’s pre-Columbian heritage. After your visit here, head to Arenal. Enjoy spectacular views of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Arenal has emitted regular eruptions of ash and rocks since 1968. It is truly an awesome sight to behold. Relax in the thermal mineral pools, waterfalls and hot springs of varying temperatures at Tabacon Hot Springs. Tonight, watch the mini-eruptions of Arenal while leisurely dining at the Hot Springs.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 6 Arenal - Monteverde Cloud Forest |
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Take your last photos of Arenal this morning, as you head out toward Monteverde Cloud Forest. Upon arrival in this peaceful region, the balance of your day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring on your own. Your mountain lodge overlooks much of the Cloud Forest and the setting is spectacular.
Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| Day 7 Monteverde Cloud Forest |
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Take a guided walk with a park naturalist through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this morning. Hundreds of species of animals, birds, insects and plants make their homes here. Watch for quetzals, hummingbirds, monkeys and more, and enjoy the unique flora of the forest. Also included at your leisure is the SkyWalk, a chain of six suspension bridges above the Cloud Forest. The forest canopy is home to many unique flora and fauna species, which you would not see from ground level.
Breakfast Included |
| Day 8 Monteverde - Liberia - Guanacaste |
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Transfer to Guanacaste and check into your seaside resort hotel, located on one of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast Included |
| Day 9 Guanacaste |
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A full free day to do as you please! You might want to explore the beautiful beach or try snorkeling. Other optional pursuits include a canopy tour, a float trip, horseback riding, a shopping tour, a visit to a National Park or various beach activities.
Breakfast Included |
| Day 10 Guanacaste - Depart Liberia - Arrive USA |
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Transfer to the Liberia Airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast Included
Due to limited availability, some flight schedules may require an additional overnight stay. |
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