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Ecological Adventure Tour Package

Duration:  9 nights

Locations Visited:  San Jose, Toruguero, La Selva Biological Outpost, Arenal, Monteverde

Transfers:  from hotel to hotel via tourism minibus.

Day 1:

Arrive at Juan Santa Maria International Airport.  You will be picked up and driven to your hotel in the capitol city of San Jose by a 100% Costa Rican professional guide who will be awaiting you at the exit of the airport terminal.  During the entire first day of your arrival this same person will accompany you.  After checking in at your hotel, the guide will give a brief introductory talk covering Costa Rican culture and history.  He/she will explain to you in detail the travel arrangements programmed for your visit.  Additional if you wish, you may take advantage of the presence of the guide to accompany you to attend to any needs such as exchanging money, visiting an ATM machine, visiting a pharmacy, a supermarket or the like.

Depending upon the hour of your arrival, the guide may be able to take you on a leisurely walk to local sites such as the Central Market, the National Theatre, the Plaza de la Cultura (Cultural Plaza), Morazán Park, and the artisan market.  In the evening you will dine with us in a typical San Jose restaurant.

Stay: 1 night

Day 2:

Breakfast served in route to the National Park

Ecological Excursion to the Tortuguero National Park

Stay: 2 nights

Departure: 6:00am

Note:  Tortuguero National Park is considered the Amazon of Costa Rica.  There exist no roads to get there; consequently the final part of the journey will be by boat.

Includes: 3 days and 2 nights stay, expert local guide, transportation to and from the park, complete meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), an excursion throughout the canals, to the Tortuguero National Park (including exploring by boat within the park via the canals and waterways, trail walks, hotel accommodations, and all taxes.

Observation: Entrance to Tortuguero National Park is $10 per person, payable directly in the installations of the Park.  The turtle spawning tour is optional and has a cost of $30 per person, payable directly in Tortuguero.  (only available July through October)

Note: the turtle spawning tour is limited to small groups of no more than 10 people, photography of video is strictly forbidden (the turtle are sensitive to the artificial light), and it is required to wear dark clothing while on this tour.

Your guide will present each participant with the itinerary which will detail the specific times for tours and meals.

Day 3:

Breakfast

Ecological tours in Tortuguero National Park

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4:

Breakfast

Leave Tortuguero

Transfer to Sarapiquí, lunch in route

Accommodations at the La Selva Biological Outpost in Sarapiquí

Stay:  2 nights

Includes:  lodging at the Biological Outpost in the middle of the tropical jungle of Sarapiquí, all meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner), guided walking tour exploring the trails of the Outpost and the wonders of this tropical observatory

At this Biological Outpost belonging to the Organization for Tropical Studies, you will have the opportunity to learn about the marvels of the forest and the tropical fauna.

Day 5:

Breakfast

Continue exploring the jungle at the Biological Outpost

Lunch

Dinner

Day 6:

Breakfast

Stay:  2 nights

Day 7:

Breakfast

Tour:  Eco-Tour of Arenal National Park, exploring the trails throughout the slopes of Arenal Volcano

Day 8:

Breakfast

Destination:  Monteverde

Stay:  1 night

Day 9:

Breakfast

Return to San Jose

Destination:  the same hotel as the first night in Costa Rica

Stay:  1 night

Day 10:

Breakfast

Transfer to Juan Santa Maria International Airport at the appropriate time



Ecological and Cultural Package

Stay:  10 nights

Locations Visited:  Valle de Orosi (the Orosi Valley), Cartago, Volcan Irazú (Irazú Volcano), Tapantí National Park, Tortuguero, Arenal, La Selva Biological Outpost

Transfers:  from hotel to hotel via tourism minibus.

Day 1:

Arrive at Juan Santa Maria International Airport.  You will be picked up and driven to your hotel in the Orosi Valley by a 100% Costa Rican professional guide who will be awaiting you at the exit of the airport terminal.  During the entire first day of your arrival this same person will accompany you.  After checking in at your hotel, the guide will give a brief introductory talk covering Costa Rican culture and history.  He/she will explain to you in detail the travel arrangements programmed for your visit.  Additional if you wish, you may take advantage of the presence of the guide to accompany you to attend to any needs such as exchanging money, visiting an ATM machine, visiting a pharmacy, a supermarket or the like.

Tour:  Eco-Adventure in the Cartago Valleys – Orosi Valley

Stay:  2 nights

Day 2:

Breakfast

Tour:  Nature and Culture

Locations Visited:  Irazú Volcano, with an altitude of 3442 meters (11,293 feet) above sea level and 3 inactive craters; Lankester, Botanical Garden; the Virgin of Los Angeles Basilica; the ruins of the church at Ujarrás (now it in ruins, it was the first church founded by the Spanish conquerors in Costa Rica).

Includes: Breakfast in the hotel, transfers, lunch, entrance fees and a local guide.

Day 3:

Breakfast

Tour: Flora and Fauna (Plants and Animals in their natural habitats) in Tapantí National Park

Tapantí National Park is a site where you will encounter exuberant views, have the chance to observe many animals in their natural habitats, and benefit from breathing the exceptionally pure air in this primary forest.  After exploring the abundant trails and visiting the lookout point, you will be able to take a swim in the crystalline waters of one of the rivers which flow through Tapantí National Park.

Includes:  Breakfast in the hotel, lunch, local guide and entrance fees

Day 4:

Breakfast

Departure from Orosi Valley

Tour:  Ecological Excursion to the Tortuguero National Park

Stay: 2 nights

Departure: 6:00am

Note:  Tortuguero National Park is considered the AMAZON of Costa Rica.  There exist no roads to get there; consequently the final part of the journey will be by boat.

Includes: 3 days and 2 nights stay, expert local guide, transportation to and from the park, complete meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), an excursion throughout the canals, to the Tortuguero National Park (including exploring by boat within the park via the canals and waterways, trail walks, hotel accommodations, and all taxes.

Observation: Entrance to Tortuguero National Park is $10 per person, payable directly in the installations of the Park.  The turtle spawning tour is optional and has a cost of $30 per person, payable directly in Tortuguero.  (only available July through October)

Note: the turtle spawning tour is limited to small groups of no more than 10 people, photography of video is strictly forbidden (the turtle are sensitive to the artificial light), and it is required to wear dark clothing while on this tour.

Your guide will present each participant with the itinerary which will detail the specific times for tours and meals.

Day 5:

Breakfast

Ecological tours in Tortuguero National Park

Lunch

Dinner

Day 6:

Breakfast

Depart from Tortuguero

Lunch in route

Transfer to Sarapiquí, lunch in route

Accommodations at the La Selva Biological Outpost in Sarapiquí

Stay:  2 nights

Includes: lodging at the Biological Outpost in the middle of the tropical jungle of Sarapiquí, all meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner), guided walking tour exploring the trails of the Outpost and the wonders of this tropical observatory

At this Biological Outpost belonging to the Organization for Tropical Studies, you will have the opportunity to learn about the marvels of the forest and the tropical fauna.

Day 7:

Breakfast

Continue exploring the jungle at the Biological Outpost

Lunch

Dinner

Day 8:

Breakfast

Transfer to Arenal

Stay:  2 nights

Day 9:

Breakfast

Tour:  Eco-Tour of Arenal National Park, exploring the trails throughout the slopes of Arenal Volcano

Day 10:

Breakfast

Return to San Jose

Destination:  the same hotel as the first night in Costa Rica

Stay: 1 night

Day 11:

Breakfast

Transfer to Juan Santa Maria International Airport at the appropriate time

Combination Package: Beaches, small towns, mountains and city.



Costa Rica, No artificial ingredients

Duration:  14 nights

Locations Visited:  San Jose, Volcanos, Tortuguero, La Selva Biological Outpost, Arenal Volcano and National Park, Monteverde National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park

Transportation: Travel via self-driven 4X4 rental vehicle or transfers from hotel to hotel via tourism minibus.

Day 1:

Arrive at Juan Santa Maria International Airport.  You will be picked up and driven to your hotel in the capitol city of San Jose by a 100% Costa Rican professional guide who will be awaiting you at the exit of the airport terminal.  During the entire first day of your arrival this same person will accompany you.  After checking in at your hotel, the guide will give a brief introductory talk covering Costa Rican culture and history.  He/she will explain to you in detail the travel arrangements programmed for your visit.  Additional if you wish, you may take advantage of the presence of the guide to accompany you to attend to any needs such as exchanging money, visiting an ATM machine, visiting a pharmacy, a supermarket or the like.

Depending upon the hour of your arrival, the guide may be able to take you on a leisurely walk to local sites such as the Central Market, the National Theatre, the Plaza de la Cultura (Cultural Plaza), Morazán Park, and the artisan market.  In the evening you will dine with us in a typical San Jose restaurant.

Stay: 1 night

Day 2:

Breakfast in the hotel

Tour of the Day:  you may choose one between the following two optional tour opportunities.

Tour Option #1:  Nature and Culture – Irazú Volcano and area

Locations Visited:  Irazú Volcano, with an altitude of 3442 meters (11,293 feet) above sea level and 3 inactive craters; Lankester, Botanical Garden; the Virgin of Los Angeles Basilica; the ruins of the church at Ujarrás (now it in ruins, it was the first church founded by the Spanish conquerors in Costa Rica).

Includes: Breakfast in the hotel, transfers, lunch, entrance fees and a local guide.

Tour Option  #2: The Combo Tour.

Locations Visited:  Volcan Póas (Póas Volcano) and its crater (one of the largest in the entire world); explore the Doka coffee plantation to experience how the coffee bean is grown, harvested, and processed; la Paz Waterfalls Gardens, butterfly garden, a hummingbird sanctuary.

Includes:  Breakfast, Lunch and all entrance fees

Day 3:

Tour:  Ecological Excursion to the Tortuguero National Park

Breakfast in route to Tortuguero

Stay: 2 nights

Departure: 6:00am

Note:  Tortuguero National Park is considered the AMAZON of Costa Rica.  There exist no roads to get there; consequently the final part of the journey will be by boat.

Icludes: 3 days and 2 nights stay, expert local guide, transportation to and from the park, complete meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), an excursion throughout the canals, to the Tortuguero National Park (including exploring by boat within the park via the canals and waterways, trail walks, hotel accommodations, and all taxes.

Observation: Entrance to Tortuguero National Park is $10 per person, payable directly in the installations of the Park.  The turtle spawning tour is optional and has a cost of $30 per person, payable directly in Tortuguero.  (only available July through October)

Note: the turtle spawning tour is limited to small groups of no more than 10 people, photography of video is strictly forbidden (the turtle are sensitive to the artificial light), and it is required to wear dark clothing while on this tour.

Your guide will present each participant with the itinerary which will detail the specific times for tours and meals.

Day 4:

Breakfast

Continue Ecological Tours in Tortuguero National Park

Lunch

Dinner

Day 5:

Breakfast

Depart from Tortuguero

Turn in the 4X4 rental vehicle

Return of the rental vehicle will be done in the town of Guapiles

Lunch in route.

Accommodations at the La Selva Biological Outpost in Sarapiquí

Includes:  lodging at the Biological Outpost in the middle of the tropical jungle of Sarapiquí, all meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner), guided walking tour exploring the trails of the Outpost and the wonders of this tropical observatory

At this Biological Outpost belonging to the Organization for Tropical Studies, you will have the opportunity to learn about the marvels of the forest and the tropical fauna.

Stay:  2 nights

Day 6:

Breakfast

Continue exploring the jungle at the Biological Outpost.  This scientific outpost is one of the most important in the country.  You’ll have the opportunity to learn about and explorer the work of visiting biologists from all around the world.

Lunch

Dinner

Day 7:

Breakfast

Departure:  Sarapiquí

Destination:  Arenal

This afternoon will be free to rest in your room, explore the town of Arenal or admire the volcano which, with any luck, will be emitting smoke and possible some small explosions (quite common)

Stay:  2 nights

Day 8:

Breakfast

Exploration Opportunities:  Choose between a variety of suggested activities in the area such as visiting the La Fortuna Waterfall, the Tabacón Resort Spa Hot Springs, the Baldí Hot Springs, Arenal Lake, or just take an exploratory stroll through some of the walking trail of Arenal National Park

Day 9:

Breakfast

Departure Arenal with a destination of the Monteverde Cloud Forest

Stay: 2 nights

Day 10:

Breakfast

Tour:  Adventure Canopy Tour and the Treetops Walkways.

Departure:  7:30am from the hotel.

Duration: 5 hours.

Includes:  Canopy Tour along suspended cable bridges where you will have the opportunity to experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest from a viewpoint in the tops of the trees, all transfers between the hotel, the tour and back to the hotel

Day 11:

Breakfast

Departure Monteverde with a destination of the Manuel Antonio National Park

Stay:  3 nights

Day 12:

Breakfast

Tour:  Excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park

Includes:  a local guide, park entrance fees, all transfers to and from the hotel and park,  during the walk along trails through the jungle and in front of the beaches you will most likely encounter animals such as monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and a variety of birds, at a minimum

Day 13:

Breakfast

Exploration Opportunities:  On this “free day” choose between a variety of suggested activities in the area including exploring the beaches, resting or sunbathing on the beach, swimming, shopping, or just visiting the nearby towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio

Day 14:

Breakfast

Return to San Jose in the afternoon

Duration:  approximately 2 hours driving time

Destination:  the same hotel as the first night in Costa Rica

Return the rental vehicle at the hotel

Stay:  1 night

Day 15:

Breakfast

Transfer to Juan Santa Maria International Airport at the appropriate time



The Typical Tour Package

Stay:  14 nights

Locations Visited:  San José, Tortuguero, Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

Drive yourself in a 4X4 rental vehicle, or we can include inter-hotel transportation

Day 1:

Arrive at Juan Santa Maria International Airport.  You will be picked up and driven to your hotel in the capitol city of San Jose by a 100% Costa Rican professional guide who will be awaiting you at the exit of the airport terminal.  During the entire first day of your arrival this same person will accompany you.  After checking in at your hotel, the guide will give a brief introductory talk covering Costa Rican culture and history.  He/she will explain to you in detail the travel arrangements programmed for your visit.  Additional if you wish, you may take advantage of the presence of the guide to accompany you to attend to any needs such as exchanging money, visiting an ATM machine, visiting a pharmacy, a supermarket or the like.

Depending upon the hour of your arrival, the guide may be able to take you on a leisurely walk to local sites such as the Central Market, the National Theatre, the Plaza de la Cultura (Cultural Plaza), Morazán Park, and the artisan market.  In the evening you will dine with us in a typical San Jose restaurant.

Stay: 1 night

Day 2:

Breakfast served in route to the National Park

Tour:  Ecological Excursion to the Tortuguero National Park

Stay: 2 nights

Departure: 6:00am

Note:  Tortuguero National Park is considered the AMAZON of Costa Rica.  There exist no roads to get there; consequently the final part of the journey will be by boat.

Includes: 3 days and 2 nights stay, expert local guide, transportation to and from the park, complete meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), an excursion throughout the canals, to the Tortuguero National Park (including exploring by boat within the park via the canals and waterways, trail walks, hotel accommodations, and all taxes.

Entrance to Tortuguero National Park is $10 per person, payable directly in the installations of the Park.  The turtle spawning tour is optional and has a cost of $30 per person, payable directly in Tortuguero.  (only available July through October)

Note: the turtle spawning tour is limited to small groups of no more than 10 people, photography of video is strictly forbidden (the turtle are sensitive to the artificial light), and it is required to wear dark clothing while on this tour.

Your guide will present each participant with the itinerary which will detail the specific times for tours and meals.

Day 3:

Breakfast

Ecological tours in Tortuguero National Park

Day 4:

Breakfast

Leave Tortuguero

Turn in the rental vehicle

Destination:  Cahuita and Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean Coast

Stay:  3 nights

Day 5:

Cahuita and Puerto Viejo

Tour:  Rafting on the Pacuare River

Departure:  6:30am from the hotel

Includes:  Transfers, breakfast, lunch, and all rafting equipment

Day 6:

Breakfast

Exploration Opportunities:  On this “free day” choose between a variety of suggested activities in the area including exploring the beaches, resting or sunbathing on the beach, swimming, shopping, or just visiting the nearby towns of Cahuita and Puerto Viejo

Day 7:

Breakfast

Depart:  Puerto Viejo

Destination:  Arenal

This afternoon will be free to rest in your room, explore the town of Arenal or admire the volcano which, with any luck, will be emitting smoke and possible some small explosions (quite common)

Stay:  2 nights

Day 8:

Breakfast

Exploration Opportunities:  Choose between a variety of suggested activities in the area such as visiting the La Fortuna Waterfall, the Tabacón Resort Spa Hot Springs, the Baldí Hot Springs, Arenal Lake, or just take an exploratory stroll through some of the walking trail of Arenal National Park

Day 9:

Breakfast

Destination:  Monteverde National Park

Stay:  2 nights

Day 10:

Breakfast

Tour: Canopy Tour Ecological Adventure; suspended gondola canopy tour and suspended cable bridge tour. 

Departure: 7:45am

Duration: approximately 5 hours.

Day 11:

Breakfast

Destinations:  Manuel Antonio National Park, a Central Pacific nature and beach zone

Stay: 3 nights

Day 12:

Breakfast

Tour:  Manuel Antonio National Park;  this guided tour includes entrance fees and transfers

For the Afternoon:  Enjoy the beach

Day 13:

Breakfast

Exploration Opportunities:  On this “free day” choose between a variety of suggested activities in the area including exploring the beaches, resting or sunbathing on the beach, swimming, shopping, or just visiting the nearby towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio

Day 14:

Breakfast

Return to San Jose

Destination:  the same hotel as the first night in Costa Rica

Duration:  approximately 2 hours driving time

Return the rental vehicle at the hotel

Stay:  1 night

Day15:

Breakfast

Transfer to Juan Santa Maria International Airport at the appropriate time



Wao….Costa Rica! Tour Package.

Duration:  16 nights

Locations Visited:  San José, Tortuguero, La Selva Biological Outpost, Arenal Volcano and National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde National Park, Rincón de la Vieja, Playa Langosta.

Drive yourself in a 4X4 rental vehicle, or we can include inter-hotel transportation

Day 1:

Arrive at Juan Santa Maria International Airport.  You will be picked up and driven to your hotel in the capitol city of San Jose by a 100% Costa Rican professional guide who will be awaiting you at the exit of the airport terminal.  During the entire first day of your arrival this same person will accompany you.  After checking in at your hotel, the guide will give a brief introductory talk covering Costa Rican culture and history.  He/she will explain to you in detail the travel arrangements programmed for your visit.  Additional if you wish, you may take advantage of the presence of the guide to accompany you to attend to any needs such as exchanging money, visiting an ATM machine, visiting a pharmacy, a supermarket or the like.

Depending upon the hour of your arrival, the guide may be able to take you on a leisurely walk to local sites such as the Central Market, the National Theatre, the Plaza de la Cultura (Cultural Plaza), Morazán Park, and the artisan market.  In the evening you will dine with us in a typical San Jose restaurant.

Stay: 1 night

Day 2:

Breakfast served in route to the National Park

Ecological Excursion to the Tortuguero National Park

Stay: 2 nights

Departure: 6:00am

Note:  Tortuguero National Park is considered the Amazon of Costa Rica.  There exist no roads to get there; consequently the final part of the journey will be by boat.

INCLUDES: 3 days and 2 nights stay, expert local guide, transportation to and from the park, complete meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), an excursion throughout the canals, to the Tortuguero National Park (including exploring by boat within the park via the canals and waterways, trail walks, hotel accommodations, and all taxes.

Entrance to Tortuguero National Park is $10 per person, payable directly in the installations of the Park.  The turtle spawning tour is optional and has a cost of $30 per person, payable directly in Tortuguero.  (only available July through October)

Note: the turtle spawning tour is limited to small groups of no more than 10 people, photography of video is strictly forbidden (the turtle are sensitive to the artificial light), and it is required to wear dark clothing while on this tour.

Your guide will present each participant with the itinerary which will detail the specific times for tours and meals.

Day 3:

Breakfast

Ecological tours in Tortuguero National Park

Day 4:

Breakfast

Leave Tortuguero

Transfer to Sarapiquí, lunch in route

Accommodations at the La Selva Biological Outpost in Sarapiquí

Stay:  2 nights

Includes:  lodging at the Biological Outpost in the middle of the tropical jungle of Sarapiquí, all meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner), guided walking tour exploring the trails of the Outpost and the wonders of this tropical observatory

At this Biological Outpost belonging to the Organization for Tropical Studies, you will have the opportunity to learn about the marvels of the forest and the tropical fauna.

Day 5:

Breakfast

Continue exploring the jungle at the Biological Outpost

Lunch

Dinner

Day 6:

Breakfast

Stay:  2 nights

Day 7:

Breakfast

Arenal

Exoploration Opportunities:  Choose between a variety of suggested activities in the area such as visiting the La Fortuna Waterfall, the Tabacón Resort Spa Hot Springs, the Baldí Hot Springs, Arenal Lake, or just take an exploratory stroll through some of the walking trail of Arenal National Park

Day 8:

Breakfast

Depart: Arenal

Destination:  Manuel Antonio National Park

Stay:  2 nights

Day 9:

Breakfast

Tour:  Excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park

Includes:  a local guide, park entrance fees, all transfers to and from the hotel and park,  during the walk along trails through the jungle and in front of the beaches you will most likely encounter animals such as monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and a variety of birds, at a minimum

Day 10:

Breakfast

Depart: Manuel Antonio

Destination:  Monteverde Cloud Forest National Park

Stay:  2 nights

Day 11:

Tour:  Adventure Excursion Canopy Tour through the Treetops

Departure:  7:00am from the hotel

Includes:  Canopy Tour along suspended cable bridges where you will have the opportunity to experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest from a viewpoint in the tops of the trees, all transfers between the hotel, the tour and back to the hotel

Lunch

Dinner

Day 12:

Breakfast

Depart: Monteverde

Destination:  Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Stay:  1 night

Day 13:

Breakfast

Depart: Rincón de la Vieja

Destination:  Playa Langosta – Guanacaste

All Inclusive Hotel. (meals and drinks).

Stay:  3 nights

Day 14:

Playa Langosta

All Inclusive

The area around Playa Langosta has a wide variety of different beaches to visit as well. We suggest Playa Conchal, Playa Tamarindo, the Golfo de Papagayo and Playa Flamingo.

Day 15:

Breakfast

All Inclusive

Day 16:

Breakfast

Return to San Jose in the afternoon

Destination:  the same hotel as the first night in Costa Rica

Return the rental vehicle at the hotel

Stay:  1 night

Day 17:

Breakfast

Transfer to Juan Santa Maria International Airport at the appropriate time



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