Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up
Welcome to the capital of Costa Rica - San Jose. The driver will pick you up on time when your flight lands in Juan Santamaria International Airport. Then he will transfer you to the hotel. In the rest time of the day, you can wander along the streets in the city center or go to visit tourist attractions like Museo Nacional and Central Park on your own. Accommodation: Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton, San Jose (4 stars) - Standard Room
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Day 2: Transfer from San Jose to Tortuguero, Enjoy Tortuguero town tour
Your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby at the appointed time in the early morning. Then drive 1.5 hours by car to arrive at Guapiles Region through Braulio Carrillo National Park. You will be picked up by shared bus after breakfast and then take boat arranged by the lodge to arrive at your hotel, it takes another 3 hours. After lunch, we are going to visit the Botanical Garden in group to experience the cozy life there. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero (3 stars) - Standard Room
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Day 3: Group Boat tour at Tortuguero National Park & Guided Tortuguero town trip
After a breakfast in the hotel, the guide will accompany you to take a boat tour through Tortuguero Canal in Tortuguero National Park. It is very likely to meet monkeys, herons, toucans and even sloths or anteaters. In the afternoon, a guided trip to the Tortuguero town is arranged for you. In the evening, if you are interested in watching the green sea turtles nesting and laying eggs during July to October, you can arrange that with your lodge and pay on the spot. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero (3 stars) - Standard Room
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Day 4: Transfer from Tortuguero to La Fortuna
Today, the boat and bus will take you back to Guapiles, your private driver will pick up you there and transfer around 3.5 hours to La Fortuna for check in. The whole journey is 210km. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
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Day 5: Day trip to explore Hanging Bridge, Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Spring
Today we will enjoy hanging bridge, volcano and hot spring. In the morning, you will be led to experience a hiking tour in Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park. When walking on the suspension bridges, we will see different kinds of animals and feel the magnificence of the forests. Afterwards, we will drive to admire the La Fortuna Waterfall. In the afternoon, we will take a hiking tour to Arenal Volcano, Arenal 1968 Trail, as well as Arenal Lake. Arenal Volcanoes is renowned as the most active and famous volcano in the country. You will also enjoy a relaxing bathing in Tabacon Hot Spring. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
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Day 6: Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Transfer to Monteverde
In the morning, you will follow the driver guide to take a Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour to learn how to pick, clean, bake, grind the beans and you will have a taste. Then you will head to Monteverde with driver, the whole journey is 60 kilometers (37 miles) and we will get there in 3 hours. First, take the jeep to the port by Arenal Lake. Then take boat to the opposite port. After getting off, transfer to another jeep to Monteverde and check in. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco, Monteverde (4 stars) - Quetzal Room
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Day 7: Morning Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Exploration & Night tour
You will take a morning hiking tour in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Here, you can find many kinds of animals and enjoy the dense rainforest vegetation. There will be no activities arranged in the afternoon, so you can enjoy your own time in the town. In the night tour, follow the private driver guide to listen carefully to the wonderful calls of the wildlife. If luckily, we can also observe wild animals like two-toed sloth and kinkajou. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco, Monteverde (4 stars) - Quetzal Room
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Day 8: Transfer to Guanacaste
In the morning, the driver will transfer you to Tamarindo in Guanacaste Reserve. The journey is 162 kilometers (101 miles) and takes us about 4 hours. The rest of the day is your own free time. Tamarindo is the most famed and best beach for surfing beginners and also the great place to go swimming and diving. In addition, there are a large number of bars and restaurants. So this town is also famous for its wonderful nightlife. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wyndham Tamarindo (4 stars) - Standard Ocean View Room
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Day 9: Shared Catamaran sailing trip
After breakfast, you will start a shared sailing tour by boarding the catamaran at the Flamingo Marina. After sailing for about 5 miles, you can see the beautiful beaches and snorkel with the experienced guide. The guide will be happy to show you the starfish, sea turtles, dolphins and other marine animals during your snorkeling. You can also try other activities, such as kayaking and fishing. Finishing your morning activities, a hearty buffet lunch will be prepared for you. After lunch, you can enjoy a leisure beach time with cold tropical drinks provided and watch the splendid sunset on the catamaran. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Wyndham Tamarindo (4 stars) - Standard Ocean View Room
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Day 10: Free day in Tamarindo
You can still spend the whole day as you like today. Enjoying some relaxing activities at the beach is a nice choice, such as sunbathing. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wyndham Tamarindo (4 stars) - Standard Ocean View Room
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Day 11: Transfer from Tamarindo to Liberia, Airport see-off
Our private tour of Costa Rica comes to an end today. The driver will pick you up at the hotel at the scheduled time and escort you to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia. Wish you a smooth journey home! Meals: Breakfast
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