12 Day Kaleidoscope of Costa Rica with Tortuguero - Sunday Departure
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Tour Code:
CR-12DCLACRT
Start City:
San Jose
End City:
San Jose
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Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
12 days
Dates & Prices
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| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Brochure Land & Air Price | Quote |
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| Sunday, May 07, 2023 | Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, Sep 17, 2023 | Thursday, Sep 28, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, Oct 15, 2023 | Thursday, Oct 26, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 | Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Arenal , Guanacaste , Monteverde , San Jose , Tortuguero
DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for Costa Rica
Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Rest, relax and get ready for your adventure in eco-rich Costa Rica, often called "Pura Vida" - the country with a relaxing and happy lifestyle
Overnight: San Jose
DAY 2, Monday - Travel to Tortuguero
Depart San Jose this morning traveling east to the shores of the Caribbean coast. See the lush vegetation along with acres of banana plantations. At a nearby port, board a motor launch that takes you to the canals in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle. Arrive at the lodge in Tortuguero in time for lunch. Afterwards, drive to the village for a walking tour. Here, you learn about the significant conservation efforts developed to protect sea turtles that come to nest here each year. Tonight, meet with your Tour Manager before dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3, Tuesday - Full Day in Tortuguero
Awaken this morning to the sounds of the jungle. Acquaint yourself with the many tree and insect species of Costa Rica on an easy guided hike through trails in the nearby rainforest. After lunch, a boat takes you through remote unspoiled sections of the park's waterways on the winding canals where you're likely to see turtles, caimans, monkeys, and many colorful tropical birds. Dinner together at the lodge
Overnight: Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Wednesday - Travel to San Jose
Travel by motor launch and motor coach this morning back to San Jose. Along the way, stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Take the afternoon to independently explore the city
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5, Thursday - Travel to Arenal
Morning departure for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by dinner
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Friday - Cano Negro
Spend the day on a boat tour down the Rio Frio, and learn about the flora and fauna endemic to the area. Tonight, enjoy an optional evening at the renowned Eco Termales Hot Springs that includes a dinner
Optional: Eco Termales Hot Springs with Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7, Saturday - Arenal National Park, Travel to Monteverde
In the morning, embark on a brisk two mile hike on a paved trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area. At the end of the trail, admire panoramic views of the volcano from a lookout tower before continuing to Monteverde. Tonight, go behind-the-scenes on the optional Brewery Tour to discover the hidden world of Monteverde's craft beer, followed by dinner in the brewpub
Optional: Monteverde Brewery Tour with Dinner
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Sunday - Full Day in Monteverde
Spend the morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the optional tours* including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This afternoon enjoy lunch and a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn about how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country Tonight, savor dinner in Monteverde*Passengers can participate in both optional tours if desired
Optional: Selvatura Canopy Tour (AM)
Optional: Selvatura Hanging Bridges (AM)
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Monday - Travel to Guanacaste
Today, depart Monteverde for Guanacaste. See a huge contrast in scenery as you arrive in tropical Guanacaste, located in the northwestern part of the country. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Guanacaste
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Tuesday - Full Day in Guanacaste
A day at leisure in picturesque Guanacaste. Don't miss the optional Panache Sailing Tour. Glide along Costa Rica's Gold Coast in a Catamaran. Stop in a tranquil bay with time to snorkel or frolic in the sea before returning to the hotel
Optional: Panache Sailing Tour (AM)
Overnight: Guanacaste
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Wednesday - Travel to San Jose
Travel back to San Jose today stopping to shop for local crafts and souvenirs. Take a city tour of San Jose before dinner
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Thursday - Depart Costa Rica
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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Optional tours and gratuities.
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Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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Park Inn by Radisson San Jose
This first class hotel is a ten minute walk from La Sabana Park.
Aninga Boutique Hotel
This superior tourist class hotel is located a short distance away from the main entrance of Tortuguero National Park.
Park Inn by Radisson San Jose
This first class hotel is a ten minute walk from La Sabana Park.
Arenal Paraiso
This tourist class hotel is located just in front of the Arenal volcano.
El Establo Hotel
This first class hotel is famous around the world for its rich flora and fauna, where six different ecological systems converge. El Establo is a Quaker / Costa Rican family owned lodge, situated on 150 acres of tropical forest.
El Establo Hotel
This first class hotel is famous around the world for its rich flora and fauna, where six different ecological systems converge. El Establo is a Quaker / Costa Rican family owned lodge, situated on 150 acres of tropical forest.
El Establo Hotel
This first class hotel is famous around the world for its rich flora and fauna, where six different ecological systems converge. El Establo is a Quaker / Costa Rican family owned lodge, situated on 150 acres of tropical forest.
Monteverde Country Lodge
This tourist class hotel is located near the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
Monteverde Country Lodge
This tourist class hotel is located near the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
This first class resort is located on the Northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Park Inn by Radisson San Jose
This first class hotel is a ten minute walk from La Sabana Park.
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