Arrival to Juan Santamaría International / San Jose Airport. Meet and greet by Martour Costa Rica Representative (CRT), assistance with entry procedures and luggage. Once clients individually clear official entry procedures they exit the terminal building, CRT guide will assist participants with the transfer to hotel and luggage handling. Clients will also receive travel documents and a complete explanation on the following day’s activities.
Accommodation at Best Western Irazú Hotel or similar

Breakfast at hotel.
Shuttle transfer from San Jose to Arenal Volcano Area; check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities.

Accommodation at Arenal Paraíso Hotel or similar

At the centre of a national park in the northwest of the country, the perfectly conical, 1633m (5356ft) Arenal Volcano is everyone's image of a typical volcano. The volcano has been exceptionally active since 1968. The degree of activity varies from week to week; sometimes there is a spectacular display of flowing red-hot lava and incandescent rocks flying through the air; at other times, the volcano is more placid and gently glows in the dark. Accommodations are mainly rustic. To observe the volcano is a once in a lifetime experience.

Located on the northern region of Costa Rica the Arenal Paraíso is a place where you can enjoy a peacefully and quiet atmosphere with a great view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Surrounded by exuberant gardens, green areas, different bird species and a great view of the Volcano the hotel offers spa services, 14 natural hot springs pools, horseback riding, canopy tour, nature trails and much more.

Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure to enjoy optional activities.
Accommodation at Arenal Paraíso Hotel or similar

Optional Tours (Not included on the cost of the package)

Hiking Tour to Arenal Volcano: Get pleasure from the most extraordinary view of the Arenal volcano; all the participants will enjoy a soft hike crossing the border of this amazing attraction. We will start the hiking at volcano’s slopes from a very safe distance for the participants, through the forest in regeneration, that has grow up over an old lava flow. The experience is plenty of natural resources and history about the volcano’s activity.

Arenal Hanging Bridges: Arenal Hanging Bridges is a new tourism attraction in La Fortuna, within a 250-hectare (618 acre) reserve of primary forest. Visitors who love nature can enjoy 15 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long, friendly design along 3 km rain forest circuit of interpretive paved trails to prevent slipping. The bridges are building of aluminum, galvanized steel and concrete, to ensure maximum security for their visitors. Structural engineers designed them with the most demanding safety margins in the world. Guided by a naturalist, who through the natural history will open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful Tropical Rain Forest world. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience.

Arenal Reserve Sky Tram: Come and visit the Arenal Rainforest Reserve, where you will be able to appreciate a natural environment and view waterfalls from the Sky Tram. You also enjoy the adrenaline and security offer by rivers and trails trough the Rainforest, and enjoy an Aerial Tram with the best technology available. There is also an exhibition area housing photographs and video of the forest. Sky Tram is an ideal tour for people of all ages and suitable for those with disabilities since it has wheelchair access. The tour includes the ascent and return by cable car to the top of the Arenal Reserve, where you can see beautiful landscapes of the forest, lake and the volcano)

7:30 am Pick up at the hotel for the ground & boat transfer to Monteverde by Arenal Lake.

Lake crossing to Monteverde: This service, half tour – half transfer is an scenic, fast and the newest way to go or come from La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano Area), to the Monteverde area. Around 7:30 a.m. we start picking everybody from the hotels in La Fortuna for a 30 minutes microbus drive to the Arenal Lake Dam. There we will aboard into a very comfortable and safe pontoon boat for a 30 to 40 minutes (aprox.) ride to Río Chiquito, a little town at the other side of the lake. Once at Río Chiquito, you leave the boat and make a short break to strength the legs, after, another 1 ½ hour microbus ride to get to the hotels in the Monteverde area

11:00 am Estimate arrival to Monteverde. It is important to consider that the check in at the hotel is at 2:00 pm. Room will be provided at guest’s arrival time subject to availability.

Upon arrival to the hotel we recommend the following optional activity (Cost not included):

Selvatura is a conservation project in Monteverde, with an area of more than 1200 acres of protected land, Selvatura’s Canopy Walkways are the best way to enjoy peacefully and safely of the virgin cloud forest tree tops. Through the bridge system and over 1.6 miles of easy walking trails the visitors can enjoy the marvels of the cloud forest and get the chance to see some of the world’s most amazing and beautiful flora and fauna. Selvatura’s canopy walkways feature eight bridges with different lengths, making up to 2400 feet total of bridge length with altitudes of up to 240 feet.

Accommodation at Montaña Monteverde Hotel or similar

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: Located high in the Tilarán Mountain Range, at an altitude of about 4300 feet above sea level, Monteverde is one of the Costa Rica's most scenic spots. Founded by Quakers who emigrated from the United States, and started the country's most successful cheese factory. Monteverde is now best known for its biological reserve, which is a paradise for researchers and nature lovers alike. That misty, magical private cloud forest preserve protects a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, including the three-wattle bellbird and legendary resplendent quetzal -- one of the most beautiful birds in the world. This is the perfect place for the family to experience, or for anyone who wants close contact with nature.

Located in the Pacific Province of Puntarenas at 4.500 feet above the sea level, Hotel de Montaña Monteverde offers 42 comfortable rooms as well as a Jacuzzi, Sauna, Conference Room, Bar and Restaurant which offers the special flavor and charm of home cooked Costa Rican cuisine. Adjacent to the hotel is a 15-hacres private forest, offering excellent view and trails, including a small pond for the guests’ enjoyment.

Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure to enjoy optional activities.

Accommodation at Montaña Monteverde Hotel or similar

Optional Tours (Not included on the cost of the package)

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: This is a cloud forest with a quite different environment from the rainforests of the rest of the country. The cooler temperatures and high rainfall create an eco-system, which supports a plentiful and diverse variety of species. The Monteverde Cloud forest Reserve covers 10,500 hectares and is a private reserve set up by the Quakers who settled in the area. The reserve is home to over 400 species of birds, 100 species of mammals plus many reptiles, amphibians and over 6,000 types of insects. The most famous bird is the legendary quetzal. There are many well-prepared trails, which mean that visitors can take interesting short walks as well as longer hikes

Coffee Tour: Learn about Monteverde’s coffee in this unique coffee tour which gives you the opportunity to see the whole process, from the farm to the cup. Coffee sold under the Monteverde is produced on small farms in the Monteverde area, averaging of 1 hectare of coffee production per farm. During the visit to the coffee plantation you will learn how coffee grows and is harvested. While walking in a field of shade grown coffee learn about the history of the area and the role agriculture has played in the development of Monteverde.

Breakfast at hotel.
Shuttle transfer from Monteverde to Quepos Area; check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities.
Accommodation at Rancho Casa Grande or similar

Manuel Antonio National Park Area: The central Pacific coast starts at Uvita and heads north to the Gulf of Nicoya and the city of Puntarenas. The Pacific coast has a pleasing mixture of luxury resorts & deserted beaches. Most hotels in the Manuel Antonio area are located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Because of its tropical ambiance and easygoing way of life has become a mayor destination for travelers.

Rancho Casa Grande Hotel is located in the lowlands of the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The hotel is nestled in the rainforest, 5 minutes from the Manuel Antonio National Reserve and the port town of Quepos. In a class by itself, this charming hotel is in the heart of 180 acres of private virgin rainforest. The tropical forest is rich with life and is filled with endangered species. The hotel offers free shuttle to Manuel Antonio beach.

Breakfast at hotel
Days at leisure at the hotel to explore the area on your own, visit the National Park or enjoy the hotel facilities or additional activities.
Accommodation at Rancho Casa Grande or similar

Optional Tours (Not included on the cost of the package)

Manuel Antonio National Park: (Closed on Mondays) Let an experienced naturalist guide take you on an informative hike through beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park. Though the main attractions of this park are its two white sand beaches - Espadilla Sur and Manuel Antonio - it also protects coastal rain forest, a mangrove swamp, coral formations and 12 islands that serve as seabird sanctuaries. Your guide will teach you about the park's distinctive plant life and point out some of the resident fauna, which include 109 mammal species -- such as 3 species of monkeys, agouti, three-toed sloth -- and 184 species of birds.

Canopy Tour: Fly through our jungle canopy for both trill and adventure of visiting a great variety of animals in their natural habitat. In our primary forest – untouched virgin land – you can see Congo Monkeys, Coatis, sloth’s, anteaters and more. In our Secondary forest – land returned to nature- there are Titi Monkeys, Iguanas, and large variety of beautiful tropical birds. Our expert guides will take you to both and help you to identify the animals. When you arrive at Canopy Tour you will be fitted with a lightweight, high tech harness that will keep you feeling comfortable and safe as you soar way above the forest floor, and you will be safe. Each of our 16 platforms is build to hold more than one ton. Our harnesses, cables and attachments are tested to hold more than three tons.

Breakfast at hotel.

According to the flight information departure on private transfer to the International Airport (4 hour driving transfer)