Essential Costa Rica II
14 Days / 13 Nights |
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Itinerary Summary
1 night – San Jose
2 nights – Tortuguero National Park
3 nights – Arenal Volcano
2 nights – Monteverde Cloud Forest
5 nights - Guanacaste |
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Day 1 – ARRIVAL
Arrival in Costa Rica. Transfers included
from San Jose International Airport to your hotel. |
Overnight accommodation at:
Hotel Grano de Oro or similar (deluxe category) or
Hotel Fleur d' Lys or similar (moderate category).
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Hotel Grano de Oro (left) is a charming boutique-style property located in San José on a quiet street near many restaurants, theaters and shops, and is an easy walk to the bustling city center. It's just 20 minutes from the International Airport .
Hotel Fleur d'Lys is s ituated in the cultural district and within easy reach of the Pre-Colombian Gold and Jade Museums , National Theatre, downtown shopping and business areas. The property is a beautifully restored Victorian mansion, offering 31 rooms, individually decorated and furnished with exquisite taste, guaranteed to please even the most demanding traveler. |
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DAYS 2 and 3 – TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
Early morning pick-up from your hotel for the Land/Boat transfer to Tortuguero National Park with two (2) night accommodations at Pachira Lodge along the canals. All three meals included daily . Enjoy two 2-hour boating trips (included) through the canals with a local guide to observe the flora and fauna. Expect to see beautiful shorebirds, monkeys and sloths.
On your own you may wish to hire a boat for additional exploration, or just hike along the beach & visit the village of Tortuguero . The lodge is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary. |
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Tortuguero National Park , and right across the main "canal" facing the town of Tortuguero. Surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, this is considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its richness in flora and fauna.
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Day 4 – TRANSFER TO ARENAL VOLCANO
After breakfast return by plane to San José to meet the driver for a private transfer to your hotel in Arenal.
Three (3) nights accommodations with daily breakfast at: Hotel Lost Iguana or similar (deluxe category) or Hotel Arenal Paraiso or similar (moderate category.)
Just beneath the Volcano at the Hotel Lost Iguana (left), your view of this mountain of fire is supreme from every corner of the hotel property. |
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ARENAL AREA ACTIVITIES:
While staying in the Arenal area there are many optional activities to explore such as:
• Rio Frio/Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
• Venado Caves
• La Fortuna Waterfall
• Hike to Cerro Chato
• Horseback riding
• Mountain biking
• River rafting
• A paddling safari float trip
• Arenal Hanging Bridges Sky Tram/Sky Trek and
• Tabacon Hot Springs (a must for a relaxing night under the volcano in the rivers of hot mineral water). |
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DAY 5 – ARENAL – Morning Waterfall Rappel Tour
Pure Trek Waterfall Rappel/ Canyoning Tour
(morning tour - lunch included)
Join Pure Trek Canyoning as we explore the secrets that lie hidden in the depths of a Rainforest canyon. Since 2002 Pure Trek has been leading the new multi-sport adventure “Canyoning” by rappelling and hiking in the spectacular canyon. You will rappel down some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica ! You will be moving through a “slot” canyon in a rainforest jungle hidden in the mountains above the small town of La Fortuna below the famous Arenal Volcano.
”…a big rush…this tour is wet and adventurous!” Frommers Costa Rica 2005
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DAY 6 – ARENAL – Day at Leisure
Enjoy optional activities of your choice (view our Day Treks section for La Fortuna ) or just relax. |
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| DAY 7 – TRANSFER TO MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST Jeep-Boat-Jeep transfer crossing Lake Arenal from your hotel in Arenal to your hotel in Monteverde Cloud Forest. |
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2 nights accommodations with breakfast at:
Hotel El Establo or similar (deluxe category) or
Hotel El Sapo Dorado or similar (moderate category).
Hotel El Establo (left) is situated in the heart of the touristic zone of Monteverde 7 kms from the Santa Elena Rain Forest and 4 kms from the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
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While staying in Monteverde you may explore many optional activities, such as:
• Hiking in the Monteverde Reserve
• Night tours of Monteverde Reserve
• The private reserve of Sendero Tranquilo
• Finca Ecologica
• Skywalk
• Skytrek
• Butterfly Garden
• Ranario - a frog exhibit
• CASEM-the Women's Co-op
• Monteverde Cheese Factory, and
• Various art galleries and village shops.
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DAY 7 – MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
Canopy Tour
Skywalk/SkyTrek Canopy Tour (2 ½ hour duration)
Swoosh thru the canopies of a pristine Tropical Cloud Forest with the Sky Trek tour and stroll the Sky Walk suspended bridges while you check out the flora and fauna that exist in this forested wonder. Tour operates daily at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 1 PM |
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| DAY 8 - MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST – Day at Leisure |
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MANUEL ANTONIO AREA :
While staying in Manuel Antonio, you may explore many optional activities such as:
• Whitewater Rafting
• Horseback Riding
• Sunset Sail w/ snorkeling
• Fishing
• Surfing
• Sea Kayaking and
• Visits to The Manuel Antonio Nat'l Park where you will see monkeys, sloths and iguanas to name a few. This Nat'l Park is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica . |
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| DAY 9 - TRANSFER TO GUANACASTE/BEACH |
Transfer from your hotel in Monteverde to your hotel in Tamarindo/Guanacaste.
Five (5) nights accommodations at:
Hotel Capitan Suizo or similar (deluxe category) in one standard ocean view room. The hotel is situated on a beautiful sand beach on the northern Pacific coast (pictured at right).
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Hotel El Diria or similar (moderate category) |
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| DAYS 10, 11, 12 and 13 – GUANACASTE - At Your Leisure |
GUANACASTE OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
While staying in Guanacaste region, you may explore many optional activities such as:
• Fishing
• Surfing
• Diving
• Santa Rosa National Park
• Rio Tempisque-Palo Verde
• Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
• The pottery village of Guaitil
• Sightseeing and shopping in the town of Liberia
• Float trips on the Rio Corobici
• The Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour, and
• Kayak Snorkeling Tour to Isla Capitan.
View our day trek section for more information and pricing. |
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| Day 14 – TRANSFER TO SAN JOSE and DEPARTURE |
| Nature Air flight from Liberia/Guanacaste to San Jose. |
NatureAir Costa Rica National Airline is the chosen airline of the most prestigious hotels and lodges in Costa Rica , Nicaragua , Panama and some of the best-known outbound operators worldwide.
(Self transportation from your hotel to the airport in Liberia . Must arrive 45 minutes prior to departure time.) |
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DAY TREKS: To view and book additional day treks,
CLICK HERE, or visit our Day Treks page. To modify day treks included in this itinerary, please utilize the “Comments” section of the booking form and we will contact you to accommodate your request.
IMPORTANT: A $200 deposit per person is required to hold your reservation , and the remaining balance is due 45 days prior to departure. Your reservations are not confirmed until either deposit or balance due is paid .
INCLUDED IN THIS RATE QUOTE: Accommodations as indicated based on double occupancy including all applicable taxes, day treks as indicated, meals as indicated, and all transfers as indicated.
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RATE QUOTE: Costa Rica airport departure tax ($26.00 USD), meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (i.e. laundry, phone calls, room service), gratuities, and other items not specifically indicated in the itinerary.
Terms and conditions: www.puretrekcostarica.com/termsconditions.html |
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