Costa Rica -

 The best of Costa Rica -8 Days / 7 Nights

This package includes all the Costa Rican essentials- an impressive volcano,

 tropical jungles and cloud forests boasting exuberant flora and fauna.

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DAY 1:  Welcome to Costa Rica!

 

Arrival to Juan Santamaría International / San Jose Airport. Meet and greet by Martour Costa Rica Representative, assistance with entry procedures and luggage. Once clients individually clear official entry procedures they exit the terminal building, transfer to hotel and luggage handling. Clients will also receive travel documents and a complete explanation on the following day’s activities.
Accommodation at El Rodeo Country Inn Hotel.

Evening freee to relax and enjoy San Jose s active night life.

 

DAY 2:  San Jose  - Tortuguero

 

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, early morning departure for Tortuguero. Enjoy a scenic drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park and then a three-hour boat trip to the canals of Tortuguero.
Upon arrival to Mawamba Lodge enjoy a welcome cocktail and lunch. The lodege will then schedule a visit to the Turtle Museum and town of Tortugueo.

Afternoon free to relax in the pool or  take advantage of the hiking trails.

In the evening, you will relax along the canal s edge with a cocktail and enjoy the night sounds of the jungle.

Overnight at Mawamba Lodge, standard rooms. All "Family style" meals included

 

DAY 3:  Tortuguero Canals

 

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a boat tour of the small canals for wildlife observation. A jungle adventure of a lifetime! Think Amazon, only on a smaller scale. Tortugueo National Park, with 21,000 hectares of preserv ed tropical rain forest and a wide range of tropical wildlife.

Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park included.

Overnight at Mawamba Lodge, standard rooms, Meals included.

 

 


DAY 4:  Arenal 

 

Enjoy a Boat ride to the Cano Blanco Port.

 Shuttle transfer to the Arenal area. the flawless silhouette of the Arenal Volcano.

Afternoon arrival to the Arenal Paraiso Hotel  for the overnight. superior rooms. breakfast included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 5:  Monteverde
 

Breakfast at hotel. Afternoon  pick up at the hotel for the scenic  lake crossing transfer to Monteverde.

Accommodation at Trapp Family Lodge or similar.

 No meals included.

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


DAY 6:  Monteverde Cloud Forest - Sky Trek

Breakfast at hotel.

In the morning you will hike through the well marked trails of the Monteverde Cloud forest Reserve. Then enjoy an afternoon adventure at the Sky Trek Zipline & Tram tour.

This is a system of seven platforms suspended above the ground in the midst of tree boughs. Zip lines attached from one platform to another will allow you to slide with the use of special equipment. In Sky Tram explore the world famous Cloud Forest of Monteverde in a 5,249 feet ride that would lead you up to Costa Rica Continental Divide.

Overnight at the Trapp Family Lodge or similar.

No meals included.

 

DAY 7:  Monteverde - San Jose

Breakfast at hotel.

Return to San Jose on your shuttle transfer. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure to explore San Jose.

Overnight at the  El Rodeo Country Inn Hotel or similar.

 

 

 

 

DAY 8: Back Home

 

Breakfast at hotel.

According to the flight information departure on private transfer to the International Airport .


INCLUDES: EXTRA:
  • Two (2) nights  accommodation  El Rodeo Country Inn Hotel  or similar
  • 3 Days / 2 Nights package at Mawamba Lodge/ FB -3 daily meals and tours.
  • One (1) night accommodation in standard room at Arenal Paraiso  or similar
  • Two  (2) night accommodations  at Trapp Family Lodge or similar, no meals
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest  tour
  • Sky Trek & Tram Adventure
  • Hotel taxes and breakfasts included (13% sales + 4% government) and meal taxes (13% sales + 10% service)
Transportation:
  • Arrival airport transfer, seat in bus basis( shuttle bus)
  •  Meet & greet with luggage assistance
  • Shuttle ground transfers
  • Lake crossings.
  • Shuttle ground transfers back to international airport.
  • Departure airport tax ($26.00 per person as per today) is not included; participants will have to pay for it directly at the international airport.
  • Meals or optional activities not indicated on the itinerary.
  • Gratuities.
  • Rates are conditioned to Government approval of the new tax structure.

 Rates per person in Canadian currency
Minimum 2 participants
Number of participants call or email for rates Double Occ. Triple Occ.  
based on double occupancy

 
     


 
Single supplement  

 
     

   
     
     
 
*special conditions and restrictions may apply during high season peaks: Christmas, New Year and Easter Weeks.

 
     




   
     
 
 
 
Some day tours/transfers may be private or pooled with other travelers. If this is not acceptable please advice your booking agent and we will be able to provide private tours.
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