Costa Rica 9-Night: San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, Manuel Antonio

WELCOME TO COSTA RICA

Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Upon arrival at the San Jose airport, you will be met by one of our representatives how will explain your itinerary, answer any questions and provide you with a packet of vouchers and information about your trip. Transfer to Hotel Radisson Europa and free time at leisure.

Overnight at Radisson Europa Hotel, 4 stars hotel

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

Crystal clear rivers and beautiful waterfalls will be part of the landscape that you can enjoy during this short transfer. Once in Guapiles Town, a stop will be made to enjoy a delicious typical breakfast. Continuing the journey through the lower parts of the Costa Rican Caribbean, crossing extensive plantations of bananas, pineapple, cocoa and other agricultural products common in the area, we will reach Caño Blanco, an area of rivers and lagoons where a boat awaits us and will take us to deeper in the jungle and our final destination Tortuguero. The boat trip will take about 90 minutes and it will be a one-in-a lifetime experience surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna. Upon arrival to Pachira Lodge, enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch. After you get your room, get comfortable for explore the area and visit the museum, the beach area and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero

Overnight at Pachira Lodge, 3 stars lodge

TORTUGUERO

Discover Costa Rican flavors as you enjoy breakfast at PACHIRA LODGE. Get ready to hike Tortuguero Hill or travel along the well-known Tortuguero Canals and have the experience of your life in this unique paradise of magnificent flora and fauna. After the tour, Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge. During the afternoon, take your time to enjoy our private trails, ride a boat through the canals or just relax. Dinner at the hotel. OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: Walk on the beach and admire the green turtles nesting (July through September). Note: Entrance fee to Tortuguero Park not included. This is $15 and must be paid directly to the National Park Administration.

Overnight at Pachira Lodge, 3 stars lodge

SARAPIQUI

After breakfast, hotel check out and transfer to our next destination. On the middle of the way and after lunch, you will meet your private transport or shuttle bus and proceed overland to Sarapiqui. Check In at Selva Verde Lodge with afternoon at leisure. This hotel is one of the pioneer’s rain forest lodges in CR and it is located just in front the Sarapiqui River. The rooms are rustic but with all the comfort and the hotel’s concept is an Indian Village where the rooms are immersed into a big Palapa concept. Dinner included at the lodge.

Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge, 3 stars lodge

COMBO ADVENTURE TOUR

After a full Costa Rican breakfast, experience a great adventure in Costa Rica. The Adventure Combo Tour is a combination of 2 of the most adventurous tours in Costa Rica. The Zip Line Canopy Tour and the Whitewater Rafting. These 2 activities in just one day. The Canopy Tour has a total of 12 cables and 17 platforms, 7 of which are build on trees between 60 and 90 feet high. This unique experience will take you through a canyon where you start from the edge at the ground and after several tree and ground platforms you end at a landing platform on the ground crossing the canyon 2 or 3 times. The whitewater rafting leaves at the Hacienda's put-in and runs 13 Km. to Chilamate, with an average gradient of 1.2%. It can be run year-round and no previous experience is required. Lunch included at the Hacienda Pozo Azul. After the tour, return to the lodge and dinner.

Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge, 3 stars lodge

CHOCOLATE TOUR & ARENAL VOLCANO

On this tour you will discover the marvels of one of the favorite foods of humankind - chocolate. The tour includes a guided hike across the Tirimbina suspension bridge to a cacao plantation, as well as to a forested section where you will observe forest species of cacao and how the product originally developed there. During the hike, the natural and cultural history of the cacao tree is explained. Onsite, you will learn about the process by which cacao is processed into chocolate (harvesting, fermentation, drying, milling. Lunch included after the tour and before a land transfer to La Fortuna town, where the impressive Arenal Volcano is located. Check In at Hotel Magic Mountain. Afternoon visit to Baldi Hot Spring Waters and free time for enjoy the place. Dinner included at this paradise. Note: Transportation form the hotel to the hot springs not included, but it is only 5 minutes by cab.

Overnight at Magic Mountain Hotel, 3 stars hotel

MANUEL ANTONIO BEACH

Depart for a land transfer to famous Manuel Antonio beach and National Park. Check In at Hotel Plaza Yara or similar and free time for enjoy the hotel’s facilities or the beach. Evening: Free time for explore the rich nightlife of Manuel Antonio and have dinner in one of the great restaurants of the area. Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at Plaza Yara Hotel, 3 stars hotel

A FREESTYLE DAY IN MANUEL ANTONIO

Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary. Note: Some options are half day, others full day with lunch included. -Naranjo River rafting -Manuel Antonio Park Nature Walk. -Canopy Safari -Mangrove Kayaking -Isla Damas Mangrove by Boat. -Mountain Horseback riding. -Mountain Biking. -Catamaran Cruise. Afternoon: free time. Lunch and dinner not included unless a meal is included in your tour selection.

Overnight at Plaza Yara Hotel, 3 stars hotel

TRANSFER TO SAN JOSE

During the morning, a great opportunity for explore the surroundings on your own and enjoy the beach. After lunch, land transfer to San Jose. Overnight at Hotel Radisson Europa.

Overnight at Hotel Radisson Europa, 4 stars hotel

TRANSFER OUT

Transfer to the international airport according with your scheduled flight and good bye.