Costa Rica op zijn Best is de perfecte rondreis met gids voor iedereen die graag nieuwe en spannende avonturen beleeft. Tijdens deze 11-daagse rondreis ervaar je Tortuguero, een uniek natuurgebied, en zul je versteld staan van de Arenal Vulkaan. Ervaar de natuur op zijn best in het nevelwoud in Monteverde en eindig je vakantie in Manuel Antonio waar het regenwoud en het strand elkaar ontmoeten.
Upon arrival at San José (SJO) International Airport, our staff will meet and greet you after you collect your luggage and clear customs. You will then be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at San José Hotel
Services: ground transportation, airport meet and greet.
Meals: N/A
Hotel: Country Inn & Suites or similar
Early departure from your hotel in San José, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the largest national parks in Costa Rica. From there, we’ll continue to Tortuguero National Park, located on the Caribbean northeast coast and famous for its canals that weave through the park. A stop for breakfast is included in the town of Guápiles. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the pier for a one-hour boat ride to the town of Tortuguero. During the boat trip, keep an eye out for a variety of birds and wildlife. After checking in at your Tortuguero hotel, a delicious lunch will be served.
In the afternoon, join the guide for a visit to the local town to experience the culture and traditions of the Tortuguero community.
Overnight at Tortuguero Hotel
Services: ground and boat transportation, tour guide.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hotel: Laguna Lodge or similar
Today, you will explore Tortuguero National Park by boat. This tropical sanctuary is home to over 300 species of birds and a wide variety of wildlife, including monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and more. Discover the lush rainforest vegetation as you cruise through the park’s canals. You can also enjoy the hotel’s pool area, souvenir shop, hammocks, and walking trails during your free time. *National Park entrance ticket is not included*.
Overnight at Tortuguero Hotel
Services: boat tour and tour guide.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hotel: Laguna Lodge or similar
After breakfast, you will return to the canals for your transfer to Arenal. Along the way, we’ll stop in the town of Guápiles for a delicious lunch. Then, you’ll be transferred to the Arenal rainforest area, home to the impressive Arenal Volcano.
Overnight at Arenal Hotel
Services: boat and ground transportation.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Hotel: Arenal Paraiso or similar
You will hike along a scenic trail at the base of the Arenal Volcano, leading you through lush rainforest. The eruption of the Arenal Volcano in 1968 completely devastated the surrounding area, which is now undergoing a remarkable process of natural regeneration. Before the 1968 eruption, a splendid canopy of vegetation covered the Arenal Volcano. On this 2-hour guided hike, you will learn about the history of the majestic Arenal Volcano and its impact on our local area and community throughout the years. Marvel at the breathtaking views before continuing to the second highlight of the day! Ecotermales Hot Springs offers a more intimate and tranquil hot spring experience, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. The naturally heated mineral waters flow through a series of beautifully designed pools with varying temperatures, creating the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while soaking in the therapeutic waters and immersing yourself in the beauty of Arenal’s natural surroundings.
Recommendations:comfortable clothing, tennis-hiking shoes, bathing suit, extra clothes, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, raincoat.
Overnight at Arenal Hotel
Services: ground transportation, entrance fee and tour guide for the activity.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner on tour.
Hotel: Arenal Paraiso or similar
This transfer from Arenal to Monteverde offers a unique and scenic route. Instead of the usual 4-hour drive around the lake, the journey takes about 3.5 hours, including a lake crossing. We’ll depart in a comfortable van with plenty of space for your luggage. Upon reaching Lake Arenal, you’ll board a boat for a 30–40 minute ride across the lake. During the crossing, you’ll enjoy views of several small islands and beautiful panoramic scenery. On the other side of the lake, another van will be waiting to take you directly to your hotel in Monteverde.
Overnight at Monteverde Hotel
Services: ground and boat transportation.
Meals included: breakfast.
Hotel: Monteverde Country Lodge or similar
The Sky Walk Tour is a spectacular combination of suspension bridges and forest trails built within the Monteverde Cloud Forest. This peaceful and immersive experience takes you along a 1.7-mile (2.8 km) circuit trail that winds through different layers of the forest's incredibly diverse ecosystem. You’ll hike deep into the magical tropical forest, gaining a unique perspective of nature from both the forest floor and high above the canopy. The trail includes well-maintained paths as well as some uneven terrain, with moderate ascents and descents throughout the route. Along the way, you’ll encounter six impressive hanging bridges, ranging from 157 feet (48 meters) to 774 feet (236 meters) in length, and soaring up to 164 feet (50 meters) above the ground. These bridges offer breathtaking panoramic views and unforgettable encounters with the cloud forest’s flora and fauna.
Recommendations: comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera, binoculars and raincoat or waterproof jacket.
Overnight at Monteverde Hotel
Services: ground transportation and tour guide for the activity.
Meals included: breakfast.
Hotel: Monteverde Country Lodge or similar
After breakfast, you will be transferred to your last—but certainly not least—destination: Manuel Antonio, Quepos. Located on the central Pacific coast, this is one of the most visited beach areas in Costa Rica, famous for its National Park. The great thing about this area is that you can relax on the beach while enjoying the nearby tropical forest. The transfer will take approximately 4 hours.
Overnight at Manuel Antonio Hotel
Services: ground transportation.
Meals included: breakfast.
Hotel: Tabulia Tree Hotel or similar
We will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most renowned natural treasures. Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll explore a protected area famous for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking natural beauty. Manuel Antonio attracts thousands of visitors each year with its peaceful atmosphere and incredible variety of flora and fauna. Venture into this unique ecosystem and discover a world filled with tropical butterflies, exotic birds, monkeys, snakes, orchids, and much more. The park features three main trails, ranging from flat to steep terrain. For this tour, you’ll take the easiest, most scenic trail, a flat loop approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) long that allows for a relaxed and enjoyable walk through the lush forest. The guide will share fascinating insights into the life cycles, behaviors, and special abilities of the park’s wildlife. A highlight of the experience is the chance to observe three of the four species of tropical monkeys found in Costa Rica—all residing within the park. Midway through the hike, you’ll take a leisurely break at the world-famous Third Beach. Here, you can relax on the sand or enjoy the warm Pacific waters. This stop lasts approximately 20 minutes. Come and experience the wonders that await in one of the most spectacular national parks in the world. Manuel Antonio is more than just a destination—it’s an unforgettable adventure. The park is closed on Tuesdays. Passport number and full name is required for this tour.
Please wear: comfortable clothes, tennis shoes.
Please bring: insect repellent, sunscreen, bathing suit, towel, hat, camera and binoculars.
Overnight at Manuel Antonio Hotel
Services: ground transportation, entrance fee and tour guide for the activity.
Meals included: breakfast.
Hotel: Tabulia Tree Hotel or similar
After many adventures and experiences, it’s time to head back to San José. The drive will take approximately 3 hours.
Overnight at San José Hotel
Services: hotel accommodation.
Meals included: breakfast.
Hotel: Country Inn & Suites or similar
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby and take you to SJO International Airport for your departure flight. Please ensure you have all your personal belongings with you before leaving.
Services: ground transportation.
Policies and Payments
ONE DAY TOURS CANCELATION POLICY: No refund on cancellations less than 48 hours prior to departure.
PACKAGES CANCELATION POLICIES: If your reservation is canceled 30 days before the arrival,100% will be refunded. No refunds after 29 days prior arrival.
INSURANCE: Our passengers, while transported in vehicles owned by CENTRAL AMERICAN TOURS, are covered by insurance from the Instituto Nacional de Seguros.
RESPONSIBILITY: CENTRAL AMERICAN TOURS as a recognized tour company, acts only as an agent for the passenger in regard to travel, whether by car, motor coach, railroad, boat or plane and assumes no liability during such travel for injury damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned whether by reason or defect in any vehicle or for any reason whatsoever, or through the acts of default of any company or person engaged in covering the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. CENTRAL AMERICAN TOURS cannot be held responsible for losses or additional expenses due to delay, hotel or airline irregularities, sickness, weather or any other causes. CENTRAL AMERICAN TOURS assumes no liability for the loss of personal effects or baggage. The right is reserved to cancel or change any tours, schedules and rates and to cancel or substitute stops on any tour without notice, and to use the services of affiliated companies as deemed necessary.
NOTE: When other individuals or companies are used to provide services, their insurance payment and cancellations policies will apply.
1 nacht San José - Country Inn & Suites of vergelijkbaar
2 nachten in Tortuguero - Laguna Lodge of vergelijkbaar
2 nachten in Arenal - Arenal Paraiso Hotel of vergelijkbaar
2 nachten in Monteverde - Monteverde Country Lodge of vergelijkbaar
2 nachten in Manuel Antonio - Tabulia Tree Hotel of vergelijkbaar
1 nacht San José - Country Inn & Suites of vergelijkbaar
Aankomst- en vertrektransfers zijn inbegrepen. Alle transfers tussen bestemmingen zijn ook inbegrepen.
Toegangsprijs voor Tortuguero National is niet inbegrepen.
Fooien voor de gids en chauffeur zijn niet inbegrepen.
Ontbijt is dagelijks inbegrepen. Andere maaltijden zijn inbegrepen zoals aangegeven in het reisschema.
Een tweetalige gids (Spaans/Engels) zal bij je zijn tijdens de tours die in het reisschema staan.
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