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Costa Rica Rainforest Vacation Tour

CR02: 7 Days San Jose - La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde - San Jose

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 4 to 5-star well selected hotels, also be open to your own choice

Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up
The driver will wait for you at the Juan Santamaria International Airport on time according to your flight schedule and lead you to the hotel for check in. Then you can spend the rest time of the day as you like.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola (4 stars)

Day 2: Transfer to La Fortuna, with Poas Volcano on the way
The driver guide will greet you warmly at the hotel lobby after breakfast. Then we will start with La Fortuna 147 kilometer (91 miles) away by 3 hours' drive. Arenal Volcano, the most active and famous volcano in Costa Rica, is situated there. On the way, you will visit the Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with driver guide. Finally the driver guide will transfer you to La Fortuna and check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)

Day 3: Day tour at Arenal Volcanoes National Park & Tabacon Hot Spring
In the morning, we will spend time at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park, we will enjoy a sky walk to cross the forests. In the 6 bridges, you can also appreciate a variety of rainforest vegetation and observe the various birds. In the afternoon, we will visit the Arenal Volcanoes National Park including Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake and La Fortuna Waterfall. Arenal Volcano erupts every 5 - 10 minutes on average. And during that time, large area of volcanic cloud will cover the sky and the roar is quite loud. When night falls, enjoy a leisure time in Tabacon Hot Spring.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)

Day 4: Don Juan Coffee & Chocolate Tour, Transfer to Monteverde
In the morning, we will take a Don Juan Coffee & Chocolate tour to learn the working process of making coffee and chocolate. To get to Monteverde, we will take the jeep with driver to the port in Arenal Lake first and go to the opposite port by boat. Finally, drive 60 kilometers (37 miles) to the city in 2.5 hours. We will pass by pasture and coffee plantation on the way. After checking in the hotel, the rest time of the day is free time for you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Belmar (4 stars)

Day 5: Group Hanging Bridges tour & Group Zipline tour at Monteverde Sky Adventures Park, Night tour
Today the group Hanging Bridges tour, group Zipline tour and night tour will be arranged. After breakfast, we will take a group Hanging Bridge Tour and group Zipline tour in Monteverde Sky Adventures Park to appreciate the plants and animals in the tropical rainforests. You will fly over the rainforests quickly which is very exciting. In the evening, a night tour is prepared for you. We can hear a fantastic concert co-performed by several kinds of frogs and hundred kinds of insects. If luckily, we can also observe other wild animals like two-toed sloth and kinkajou.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Belmar (4 stars)

Day 6: Drive from Monteverde back to San Jose
In the morning, you can spend the time as you like. In the afternoon, the driver will transfer you back to San Jose which is 140 kilometers away and will take about 2.5 hours to reach. After arrival, check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose (4 stars)

Day 7: Departure from San Jose
Today, our Costa Rica vacation package comes to an end. The hotel free shuttles will transfer you to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose. Wish you a pleasant trip home!

Meals: Breakfast

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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
Tour Prices

2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024

2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
USD3649 USD3284USD3209 USD2888
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
What's Included
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • All meal arrangements are served as the itinerary specifies.
  • English speaking local guides for the tours mentioned.
  • Entrances fees for scenic spots as per the itinerary.
  • Airport pick-up service at San Jose Airport.
  • Transfers in private AC vehicle with driver as per itinerary.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out of Costa Rica.
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses (insurance, tips, drinks, etc).
  • Costa Rica visa fee.
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