10 Day Classic Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio - Thursday Departure
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Tour Code:
CR-10DCLACRC
Start City:
San Jose
End City:
San Jose
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
10 days
Dates & Prices
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Brochure Land & Air Price | Quote |
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| Thursday, Sep 14, 2023 | Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Sep 28, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 07, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Oct 05, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Nov 02, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Nov 09, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 | Saturday, Dec 02, 2023 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 | Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Thursday - 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, Friday - 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 3, Saturday - 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 dinner
Optional: EcoTermales Hot Springs with Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4, Sunday - 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 5, Monday - 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 6, Tuesday - Travel to Manuel Antonio
Drive along the shores of the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park. Arrive in the town of Jaco for free time to stroll and perhaps sample some of the local cuisine for lunch. Afterwards, continue to Manuel Antonio. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Manuel Antonio
Relax at the beach while savoring the tropical surroundings. Consider joining the optional Catamaran Cruise that sails along the coast with picturesque views of the wildlife and vegetation. Time at Biesanz Beach for snorkeling while you have up-close sightings of colorful tropical fish
Optional: Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise (AM)
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Thursday - Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
Today, tour Manuel Antonio National Park. Your Tour Manager will lead you through the paths of this tropical paradise with opportunity to discover the mangrove swamps. Observe several species of monkeys, iguanas, and birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before dinner tonight
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday - Travel to San Jose
Travel back to San Jose today stopping in Maravillas de Costa Rica to shop for local crafts and souvenirs. Take a city tour of San Jose before dinner
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Depart Costa Rica
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Escorted Package Includes
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Other departure cities available.
Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
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Great itinerary we enjoyed the visit to the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio National Park. We also enjoyed much the optional activities of zip line and walking on hanging bridges in Monteverde and the catamaran cruise in Manuel Antonio National Park.