This is the perfect
combination package for those seeking nature, wildlife, and white sandy
beaches. With this package, you will have to opportunity to explore the
Caribbean including its tropical forest, its wildlife and its
coastline. You will also explore the Arenal Volcano area, Costa Rica’s
most active volcano. Then, you will experience the natural beauty and
wildlife of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Finally, you will finish your
vacation relaxing at a white sandy beach or enjoying beach activities or
water sports at a white sandy beach Resort in the Central Pacific Coast.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at the San Jose International Airport, a
representative will welcome you and drive you to your hotel. The rest of
the day is for you to relax or enjoy San Jose. Overnight at
Balmoral Hotel
Day 2
In the morning, we will pick you up in
San Jose and take you to Sarapiqui. At Sarapiqui you will board the
Tico River Boat. The boat will take you via the Sarapiqui River to
the Refugio National of Barra del Colorado and Tortuguero. The tour
passes through beautiful Southern Nicaragua. (You will need your
passport and US$ 5 for the visa (Don't worry, border guards here are
both friendly and courteous.). The boat continues down the Rio San Juan,
to the Rio Colorado and then to your final destination on the
Samay Lagoon Lodge. (B,L,D).
Day 3
At the Samay Lagoon, you can select
from a Boat Jungle Tours, Canoeing, or a Lagoon Tour. (B,L,D)
Day 4
After a hearty breakfast, you will
board the Tico River Boat, and return to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. A
representative will pick you up and drive you to Arenal Volcano. On the
way, you will have to opportunity to experience the Caribbean plains
and its warm tropical vegetation, its farming and its colorful small
towns. You will be able to enjoy miles of pineapple, banana, and palm
hearts fields, as well as cattle ranching. The ride will take
approximately 3 hours. Rest of the day of leisure to explore the area by
yourself Overnight at
Arenal Country
Inn. (B)
Day 5
12 Noon, we will drive you to
Monteverde. The rest of the day is for you to explore the area by
yourself. Overnight,
Los Establos Hotel.(B)
Day 6
Day of leisure to explore the area by yourself. Additional tour can be
added upon request at an additional fee. Alternative tours includes
Monteverde Cloud forest, Sky Walk or the Sky
Trek, the cheese factory, the butterfly gardens etc.
Read more about
these additional tours
Day 7
12 Noon, we will pick you up, and drive you to
the Central Pacific Coast. We will also stop along the way at Tarcoles
River where you can safely observe wild crocodiles sun bathing on the
river banks only a few feet away. Rest of the day is for you to explore
the area. Overnight at
Punta Leona Beach
Resort
Day 8
Day of leisure to explore the area by
yourself. Punta Leona has many activities for all ages.
You could visit to the Punta Leona Private Reserve, where you can hike
and enjoy the scarlet macaws and wildlife of the area, or just enjoy a
relaxing day at the any of the resort beaches or swimming pools. At
night, you could have nightlife adventure at any of the hotel
restaurants, bars or dance club.
Day 9
Day of leisure to explore the area by
yourself.
Day 10
We will drive
you to San Jose International Airport via the old Spaniard's Route, an
uphill amazingly scenic route. If weather conditions are good, you can
view both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans from the same spot.
Packages includes
| Un-escorted Round-trip transportation to all
destination in itinerary |
| Round Trip Boat Tour to/from Samay Laggon |
| 9 nights of lodging as follows: |
1 night in San Jose, Balmoral Hotel,
run of house
2 nights Caribbean, Samay Lagoon Lodge,
standard room
1 night in Arenal, Arenal Country Inn,
Standard bungalow
2 nights Monteverde, Los Establos
Hotel, economy room
3 nights in Central Pacific, Punta
Leona Beach Resort, Selvamar room.
| Meals as per itinerary |
| Tour provided by Samay only |
| Hotel taxes |
Meals: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Diner
Price From: US$665/person
Reserve Now:
reservations@gotcostarica.com
We have special group rates |
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Costa Rica Coast to Coast
Balmoral
Tico
Boat
Tortuguero
Arenal
Volcano
Arenal Lake
Monteverde
Punta Leona
Punta
Leona
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