Guide

12 days of English speaking guide

Transport

Private transportation To/from Tortuguero, shared basis transportation (land and boat transfers)

Meals

Daily breakfast 9 lunches 3 dinners

Others

Entrance fees to: Poas Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Ecotermales Hot Springs, Montveerde Cloud Forest Reserve, Marino Ballena National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park. Hotel & VAT taxes

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included, however, we do recommend purchase one

Others

Any additional/extra tours or park fees Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park is not included, you can purchase it here in advance https://serviciosenlinea.sinac.go.cr/ or the staff at the hotel will help you with it. Departure taxes or immigration fees (to be paid at some airports or land borders) Any other service not mentioned in the “included” list or the itinerary Tips & Gratuities (mandatory $10-$20 per traveler, per staff, per day)

Flights

International flights not Included

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Day 1 Welcome To Costa Rica!!! (-/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Costa Rica!!! (-/-/-)

Welcome to Costa Rica!

Upon arrival at the airport, our tour guide will meet you at the arrival’s hall to take you to the hotel in San José.

Once you’re checked in your room, your guide will give you a short brief for next day to be all prepare.
Day 2 Poas Volcano National Park (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Poas Volcano National Park (B/L/-)

Estimated departure time 8:00am. / Your guide will confirm the pick uptime the night before.

The volcano is an active 2,708-metre (8,885 ft) stratovolcano. The crater is over a mile across and 1050 feet deep. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, including April 2017.

Poás volcano is a powerful symbol of the geothermal forces that formed Costa Rica. When the mist and clouds apart you will see the sulfuric, bubbling, green rain fed lake at the bottom, surrounded by smoke and steam rising from fumaroles. Water from the lake is constantly seeping through cracks in the hot rock, evaporating and building pockets of steam (the total stay at the National Park will be 40 minutes: 10 minutes walking on the trek to get to the crater viewpoint, 20 minutes at the crater viewpoint, and 10 minutes walking back).

Lunch and entrance fee are included.
Day 3 From San José To Tortuguero (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From San José To Tortuguero (B/L/D)

Today in the morning at 6:35 a.m. a driver and your guide will pick you up at the reception to drive you to Tortuguero. Exact time will be confirmed by the hotel one day before.

Pick up and breakfast in route after 1.30 hrs. Countinue the journey, one hour later arrival at La Pavona Pier. Board Mawamba’s boat for your one-hour ride to Tortuguero and Mawamba Lodge. For the first part of the journey, you´ll be cruising on “La Suerte” River, and then, as you get closer to Tortuguero you will get into the wider Tortuguero river. At your arrival to Mawamba Lodge, welcome by the manager. Lunch will be served at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the rainforest, walk with your guide around the hotel looking for animals and beautiful vegetation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Beverages are not included.

Entrance fee to National Park is not included, you can purchase it here in advance https://serviciosenlinea.sinac.go.cr/ or the staff at the hotel will help you with it.
Day 4 Tortuguero (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tortuguero (B/L/D)

Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the Village of Tortuguero along with your guide and group. Through this visit, learn about the ways of life of the residents of Tortuguero, a small town of approx. 1500 people. After the visit and some free time, you will return to the Lodge walking by the beach trail leading to the Lodge.

After lunch, meet for the afternoon canal tour in the Tortuguero National Park. Visit one of the park’s canals by boat and discover with your guide the wonderful biodiversity that resides in this area. We recommend you bring your windbreaker and poncho. A shower can always be expected in the rainforest! Return to the Lodge approx. at 4:15 p.m. for some free time to relax before dinner time. Dinner will be served from 7:00 p.m at the restaurant by the pool.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Beverages are not included
Day 5 From Tortuguero To Arenal (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Tortuguero To Arenal (B/L/D)

Breakfast is included in the hotel.

Board the boat in the morning back to dock, here your tour guide will be waiting for you to take you to Rio Danta Restaurant, here you will enjoy lunch, and this is also the meeting point with your tour guide.

La Fortuna (which means The Great Fortune) is home not only to one: of the most exciting volcanoes in Costa Rica (Arenal), but to some of the most beautiful waterfalls, hot springs, indigenous communities, and horseback riding trails in the country.

This land is our very own natural theme park with a wide variety of activities and services to satisfy your cravings for adventure, pampering, fine dining, and in-depth cultural exchange.

At the end of the day visit Ecotermales. Please be ready at 4:45pm to go to the Hot springs.

When you immerse yourself in our thermal pools, the embrace of water offers more than warmth: it is a symphony of well-being for body and mind. Calcium, magnesium and other minerals work together to stimulate circulation, soothe muscles and unlock the body’s innate ability to recover. This is more than a bath, it’s an ancient ritual of rejuvenation!

Dinner is included.
Day 6 Zipline Tour & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Zipline Tour & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike (B/L/-)

The guide will inform you of the departure time.

Zipline tour:

Get your heart pounding by taking a zipline ride through the Costa Rican forest canopy; whizz along cables slung between canyons, admire unique and breathtaking views of the Arenal volcano and lake, fly over and in between trees to feel an adrenaline rush like no other.

Waterfall walking:

This tour begins by descending the 500-meter trail to the magnificent La Fortuna Waterfall, renowned for its 60 meter (197 feet) high falls and its crystal-clear waters. Along the trail, you will observe plants, trees, and animals, which inhabit the area like sloths, toucans, orioles, butterflies, and more. You can choose to swim in it’s refreshing waters, take amazing photographs, or simply relax and take in all of the beauty of the La Fortuna Waterfall.

Lunch is included.

What to bring? Bathing suit, camera, hat, raincoat, binoculars, insect repellent, comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, sunscreen, change of clothes.
Day 7 From Arenal To Bijagua And Arenal Volcano National Park Tour (B/L/-D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Arenal To Bijagua And Arenal Volcano National Park Tour (B/L/-D)

Arenal Volcano National Park Entrace Fee and lunch are included.

What to bring? Binoculars, Insect repellent, Tennis shoes, Camera, Comfortable clothing, Rain coat, Hiking shoes, Sunscreen, hat.

At the end of the tour ypu will continue to Bijagua de Upala.

The scenic Tenorio Volcano, which stands 6,287 feet (1,916 m) tall, is considered dormant, yet it still creates a very life-giving ecosystem. The surrounding terrain is dotted with geothermal activity in the form of thermal hot springs and geysers. This cinder cone volcano boasts a lake-filled crater, and luscious virgin forests.

One of the region’s special treats is the mystical Rio Celeste (translated from spanish as ’Celeste River’). This fascinating river has a unique, strange blue hue — some have described it as turquoise, others sapphire mixed with aquamarine. Whatever specific shade you think the river is, one thing is for sure — it is incomparably blue! Rio celeste gets its unique color from a chemical reaction which is a byproduct of Tenorio Volcano’s sulfur and calcium carbonates. As if this isn’t enough, you can hike to the beautiful Bijagua Waterfall which gracefully flows into the azure pool below.
Day 8 From Bijagua To Monteverde (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Bijagua To Monteverde (B/L/-)

In the morning you will go on a guided tour through Tenorio National Park. Entrance fee and lunch are included.

After lunnch you will continue towards Monteverde, a mysteriously hypnotizing cloud forest.

Monteverde is a breath-taking rainbow –covered valley in the clouds offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Arenal Volcano.

The guide will inform you of the departure time to meet a Ricardo Guindón.

In 1949, after serving time for refusing to fight in the Korean war, four pacifist Quakers from Alabama sought a country where they could embrace their peaceful beliefs and continue to cultivate their dairy farms (Costa Rica had abolished its army in 1948 and had underdeveloped mountainsides that were perfect for their trade.) So, in 1950 several Quaker families packed up their belongings and moved to Monteverde and began to farm and live in peace. These families – along with some of the areaʼs locals – would go along to establish the most eco-minded community in the country. On this exclusive Localista tour, youʼll get to meet the families of the original Quakers who were inspired by Monteverde to make it their home and hear the amazing story behind this cloud-filled canopy first hand.
Day 9 From Monteverde To Manuel Antonio (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Monteverde To Manuel Antonio (B/L/-)

Early in the morning you will be guided by your local guide thought the lush of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to learn about its flora and fauna. Entrance fee and lunch are included.

At the end of the tour you will continue to Manuel Antonio.

You know those places that look like a picture from a post card? Manuel Antonio is one of them. The epitome of Costa Rican paradise, Manuel Antonio offers arguably the most breathtaking view of our Central Pacific coast. Its beautifully lush tropical cliffs and white sand beaches have turned its National Park into one of Costa Ricaʼs main tourist attractions.
Day 10 Marino Ballena National Park And Snorkeling Tour (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marino Ballena National Park And Snorkeling Tour (B/L/-)

The guide will inform you of the departure time.

We will take a short walk from Bahia Ballena to the entrance of the Marino Ballena National Park (Uvita Beach sector), from there we will go to the park’s trail, where we will have the opportunity to observe different species of flora and fauna such as: spiders, insects, macaws, white-faced and congo monkeys, raccoons, porcupines and many more species present in the area.

It should be noted that the starting time of this tour will depend strictly on the tide conditions, the best time to do it is at low tide.

A snorkeling tour is a way to peek beneath the surface of the water and see tropical animals in their natural habitat.
Day 11 Manuel Antonio National Park Tour (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Manuel Antonio National Park Tour (B/L/-)

Manuel Antonio National Park, located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, is renowned for its stunning biodiversity, pristine beaches, and lush tropical forests.

It is home to a wide array of wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and hundreds of bird species. The park also features several hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, and opportunities for activities like snorkeling, swimming, and wildlife watching. Its combination of natural beauty and accessibility makes it one of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist destinations.

Entrance fee and lunch are included.
Day 12 Adios Costa Rica (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Adios Costa Rica (B/-/-)

After checking out at your hotel, your guide will take back to the international airport.

Departure time will be arrange according to your flight information, please keep in mind you must check in your flight, 3 hours prior depature time.

We hope you enjoyed your time in Costa Rica!

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Exploring Costa Rica From The Jungle To The Beach

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Itinerary of your trip Exploring Costa Rica From The Jungle To The Beach

Welcome To Costa Rica!!! (-/-/-)

Poas Volcano National Park (B/L/-)

From San José To Tortuguero (B/L/D)

Tortuguero (B/L/D)

From Tortuguero To Arenal (B/L/D)

Zipline Tour & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike (B/L/-)

From Arenal To Bijagua And Arenal Volcano National Park Tour (B/L/-D)

From Bijagua To Monteverde (B/L/-)

From Monteverde To Manuel Antonio (B/L/-)

Marino Ballena National Park And Snorkeling Tour (B/L/-)

Manuel Antonio National Park Tour (B/L/-)

Adios Costa Rica (B/-/-)

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