Tour Packages
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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