Optional Tour Packages


Highlights of Costa Rica
9 Days / 8 Nights
From: USD$ 1161.00 land pp

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 Day 1    San Jose  
Upon arrival to San Jose, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Located in the center of the country, San José is a bustling city full of culture, great restaurants, and lively nightlife. Accommodation in San José
 Day 2    San Jose - Tortuguero  
Early in the morning you’ll head towards Tortuguero, in the North Caribbean Lowlands. Along the way, you’ll stop at a local restaurant for breakfast. Then continue to the docks, where you’ll board a small boat that will take you to the hotel.Upon arrival, you’ll have lunch and then you’ll visit the small town of Tortuguero as well as the Turtle museum ($1 entrance fee to be paid on the spot). Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.Accommodation in Tortuguero.(B,L,D)
 Day 3    Tortuguero Canals  
Today you’ll enjoy boat tours along the protected canals: a truly tropical experience amidst this unique and lush setting. This is the perfect moment for wildlife viewing, as surely you’ll encounter many birds, butterflies, monkeys and sloths. With some luck, you may even spot caimans, crocodiles and even otters! Tortuguero is best known for the endangered Green Turtles that come to its beaches to lay their eggs. From July to October (for additional price), it’s possible to see them at this delicate task of building their nests! Accommodation in Tortuguero. (B,L,D)
 Day 4    Tortuguero / Arenal  
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred back by boat to Caño Blanco, where you’ll take the bus to Siquirres. In Siquirres, you will be picked up for your transfer to La Fortuna, home of the famous Arenal Volcano. One of the most active volcanoes in the country. On clear nights, it’s possible to see the lava and ash flowing from its fiery crater. Additionally, La Fortuna area offers many more attractions and activities: hot springs, nature hikes, rafting, boat and lake tours among many others. Accommodation in Arenal.(B)
 Day 5    Hanging Bridges  
This morning you’ll have a hike in the Arenal Hanging Bridges. The total trail is about 3 km long, and along the way you’ll encounter 15 bridges of different heights and lengths. This will allow you to see the forest and the volcano from a different angle. In the afternoon, time at leisure. Accommodation in Arenal.(B)
 Day 6    Fortuna Waterfalls / Lake Crossing to Monteverde  
In the morning, you will enjoy an easy horseback ride towards La Fortuna Waterfall. Once you reach its entrance, you’ll hike downhill until you reach the base of the magnificent waterfall. If you like, you can take an invigorating swim in its pristine waters. Then, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel. In the afternoon, you’ll head towards Monteverde area. First you will be transferred to the dock in Lake Arenal, where you will board a small boat. After a scenic boat ride through the Lake, you will be transferred by van to your hotel in Monteverde. If you enjoy nature and eco-tourism, Monteverde is the place for you with its cloud-covered, misty mountains and lush rain forest. Here you will encounter countless species of indigenous flora and fauna and many exciting activities, such as mountain biking, visiting butterfly gardens, horseback riding, and hiking. Accommodation in Monteverde.(B)
 Day 7    Canopy Tour  
Today you’ll experience one of the wildest adventures available in Costa Rica, where this activity was invented: the Original Canopy Tour. After a short hike, you’ll glide through the forest canopy along several zip lines. The tour includes 2 rappels; an added value to the adrenaline rush! Rest of the day to spend at leisure.Accommodation in Monteverde.(B)
 Day 8    Monteverde - San Jose  
Shortly after breakfast, you’ll be transferred back to San Jose for your last night in this fascinating country. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to spend at your leisure. Accommodation in San Jose. (B)
 Day 9    San Jose  
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport. (B)