9 DAYS FROM $2745* pp dbl
Colorful Costa Rica adventure CUBA - CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

 

HIGHLIGHTS San Jose • Coffee Plantation Visit • Tortuguero National Park • Pineapple Farm Visit • Arenal • Lake Arenal Cruise • Arenal National Park • Monteverde • Monteverde Cloud Forest • Santa Elena Cloud Forest & Hanging Bridges • Sarchi Artisan Village INCLUDES 8 Nights Hotel / Lodge Accommodations, 18 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 6 Dinners, Admissions per Itinerary, Baggage Handling at Hotel, Motorcoach Transportation, Airport Transfers, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Professional Naturalist Tour Director TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY 1 2 3 4 ACTIVE
Day 5 - ARENAL - FAMILY FARM VISIT Today, explore a family-owned farm, getting a peek into the daily lives of the locals. During a tour of the gardens, learn how the plants are organically grown through the concept of sustainability. The farm considers itself a “classroom without borders.” Taste the exotic fruit harvest and experience the traditional way to process sugar cane before engaging in a culinary demonstration and a farm-to-table lunch. (B,L) 
Day 6 - LAKE ARENAL CRUISE - MONTEVERDE Enjoy a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest and most important lake. Then, it’s off to the secluded Monteverde Cloud Forest, a place you have to see to believe, where trees grow to heights of 100 feet. Set off on a nature walk through this spectacular ecosystem, where you’re sure to encounter many incredible species of flora and fauna. (B,D) Day 7 - MONTEVERDE This morning, visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest for a leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour. Over 600 species of butterflies and 400 species of birds have been recorded inside this private reserve, along with 100 reptile and 120 mammal species that hide within the dense vegetation. Later, visit the family-owned Ecological Sanctuary, where you will explore the trails through coffee and banana plantations filled with endemic wildlife and beautiful scenery. (B,D) Day 8 - MONTEVERDE - SAN JOSE Following breakfast this morning, travel to visit Sarchi Village, known as the center of Costa Rican handcrafts and where you will see the artists in their workshops making the famous oxcarts. Next stop is Grecia Village to see the metal church that was imported from Belgium to Puerto Limon in 1897. The church was transported by oxcarts to its present-day location but sat in the plaza for 10 years before being reconstructed. This evening toast to the pura Vida of Costa Rica over a farewell dinner. (B,D) Day 9 - SAN JOSE – RETURN FLIGHT TO USA Transfer to the airport in San Jose and fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Colorful Costa Rica tour and adventure. (B) Land only rates do not include hotel transfers. Roundtrip air package includes hotel transfers. Day 1 - DEPART USA - ARRIVE SAN JOSE Arrive in San Jose, meet your Professional Naturalist Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. On the 4th voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1502, the explorer and his crew discovered the Caribbean side of a beautiful territory he called, “Costa Rica” or “Rich Coast”. Costa Rica is Central America’s greatest hidden gem, a haven for eco-tourism featuring lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and diverse ecosystems. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 2 - SAN JOSE - TORTUGUERO National PARK After breakfast journey east to the Caribbean shore and Tortuguero National Park. On the way, stop and enjoy a coffee plantation visit and tour. Next, pass by several banana plantations and see one of Costa Rica’s main exports being harvested. Later, board a motor launch for your cruise along the Tortuguero Canals, waterways crisscrossing a national park dedicated to the protection of endangered turtles. The trained eyes of your guide and boatman help you spot freshwater turtles, caimans, herons, toucans, egrets, and monkeys. An afternoon at leisure lets you explore your jungle lodge until you meet for an informative slideshow presentation on the area. Arrive at your lodge and enjoy an included lunch and check-in for a two night stay. (B,L,D) Day 3 - TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK This morning enjoy a guided walking tour through the local trails with some free time before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Tortuguero Nat’l Park and experience the “Amazon of Costa Rica” aboard small open boats with an opportunity to see macaws, sloths, monkeys and other native species. While on this spectacular boat cruise through the various canals be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, crocodiles, caimans and exotic flora. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals as well. Free time before dinner. (B,L,D) Day 4 - TORTUGUERO - SARAPIQUI - ARENAL A morning boat transfer begins your journey to the Sarapiqui area. Tour a pineapple farm owned by a local family, and learn about the history, cultivation, and industry of pineapples and other indigenous crops. Continue to your hotel in the lush town of Arenal, located in the shadow of Arenal Volcano. After settling in, enjoy some free time before dinner. (B,L,D) colorful Costa Rica Adventure Booking Discount Savings* up to $200 per couple/ $100 per person
2024 Departure Dates* pp double**
January 24 $2425
February 7
March 6
November 6
October 16, 30 $2475
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October 15, 29 $2745
November 5
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Accommodations 1 Night: Wyndham Herradura Hotel, Hotel Crowne Plaza Corobici or Similar, San Jose 2 Nights: Evergreen Lodge, Pachira Lodge, Mawamba Lodge or Similar, Tortuguero Nat’l Park 2 Nights: Arenal Paraiso, Mountain Paradise Hotel, Montana de Fuego or Similar, Arenal Area 2 Nights: Hotel El Establo, Montana Monteverde, Hotel Heliconia or Similar, Monteverde 1 Night: Wyndham Herradura Hotel, Hotel Crowne Plaza Corobici or similar, San Jose
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