Meals

9 Breakfasts 4 Lunches (Day 2-4, 9) 2 Dinners (Day 2-3)

Guide

Operated with English and Spanish-speaking guides only during included activities (Day 2, 3, 9). Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.

Accommodation

9 nights’ accommodation Day 1, 8-9 San Jose: Standard Hotel Category = Sleep Inn Hotel or similar 3* Day 2-3 Tortuguero: Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3* Day 4-5 Arenal: Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna Hotel & Spa or similar 3* Day 6-7 Monteverde: Standard Hotel Category = Country Lodge or similar 3*

Transport

Arrival and departure shared transfers from/ to Juan Santamaria Airport Shared transfers between areas throughout the itinerary (land and boat) Lake Crossing Arenal – Monteverde

Others

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided visit to Tortuguero National Park (Day 2); guided Morning Walk in Tortuguero and guided visit to Tortuguero Village (Day 3); One Day Tour to Tortuga Island in Catamaran (Day 9) Meet & Greet Hotel Taxes

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Services not mentioned in the itinerary International and Domestic flights Departure taxes Visa fees Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) Optional tours and activities Porterage and gratuities Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Tortuga Island tour (on Day 9) operates only on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The order of activities in Tortuguero may vary according to the season and the disposition of the hotel The start times and durations of excursions as well as transfers are approximate In many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival San Jose (18Km – 30Min)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival San Jose (18Km – 30Min)

Welcome to Costa Rica. A local representative will greet you and assist you at the airport. Shared transfer from airport to the hotel in San Jose. Check-in at the hotel and then enjoy leisure time to refresh, relax and get comfortable at your hotel room. Explore by your own the city and its surroundings. Overnight at San Jose.
Day 2 Day 2: San José – Tortuguero (117Km – 3.5Hrs By Land / 1.5Hr By Boat)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: San José – Tortuguero (117Km – 3.5Hrs By Land / 1.5Hr By Boat)

Early check-out from the hotel. Around 6:00 am a local representative will pick you up at the hotel lobby and take you on a shared transfer to your next destination: Tortuguero National Park, located in the North Caribbean Coast. On the way, around 8:30 am there will be a stop for breakfast in Guápiles city and then continue to La Pavona dock, where you will board a boat shared with others guests, that will take you to the lodge where you will immerse yourself in a perfectly quiet, laid back and tranquil stay. Around 1:00 pm, check-in and enjoy a delightful lunch (included). Afterwards, around 2:30 pm, meet your guide for an expedition through the Tortuguero Canals, a must activity while you are in Costa Rica. Explore the lagoons and hidden canals; as you go deeper into the forest the canals become smaller and the surrounding wildlife gets closer. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Tortuguero.
Day 3 Day 3: Tortuguero
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Tortuguero

Breakfast at the hotel. Around 9:00 am meet your guide to discovering nature by taking a walk through the Lodge’s private trails. Enjoy free time in the morning to cool off in the pool and simply relax. Later this day, around 2:30 pm join to the guide and visit the small and picturesque village of Tortuguero. Afterwards, return to the Lodge to relax. Lunch and dinner included at the Lodge. Overnight in Tortuguero.
Day 4 Day 4: Tortuguero – Arenal (174Km – 3.5Hrs / 1.5Hr By Boat)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tortuguero – Arenal (174Km – 3.5Hrs / 1.5Hr By Boat)

Breakfast at the lodge and check-out. Around 9:30 am be ready to depart on a shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to the Restaurant located in Guápiles city, where you will enjoy the lunch (included). After lunch, around 1:30 pm, meet a local representative that will take you on a shared transfer to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the wonderful Arenal Volcano. Upon arrival, around 4:00 pm, check-in at the hotel in La Fortuna and free time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight in Arenal.
Day 5 Day 5: Arenal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Arenal

Breakfast included at the hotel. Enjoy leisure time to simply relax or explore the Arenal region on your own. Overnight in Arenal.
Day 6 Day 6: Arenal – Monteverde (80Km – 1.5 By Land / 1.5Hr By Boat)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Arenal – Monteverde (80Km – 1.5 By Land / 1.5Hr By Boat)

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Around 7:30 am a local representative will meet you up at the hotel lobby and take you to your next destination: Monteverde Cloudforest Region. This transfer will be by boat crossing the Lake Arenal until reaching Rio Chiquito and then continue by land to the hotel in Monteverde area. Upon arrival, around noon, check-in at the hotel in Monteverde, enjoy free time to relax and discover the natural beauty of this destination on your own. Overnight in Monteverde.
Day 7 Day 7: Monteverde
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Monteverde

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore the wonders of Monteverde, such as its biological reserves, experience a Zipline adventure flying over the treetop forest canopy, walk through the suspension bridges or enjoy some cultural experience like a coffee tour or a Costa Rican cooking class. Overnight in Monteverde.
Day 8 Day 8: Monteverde – San Jose (145Km – 3.5Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Monteverde – San Jose (145Km – 3.5Hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Around 8:00 am meet a local representative at the hotel lobby for the shared transfer to San Jose. Upon arrival, around noon, check-in at the hotel in San Jose and enjoy free time to relax or go to explore the capital city on your own. Overnight in San Jose.
Day 9 Day 9: San Jose – Tortuga Island – San Jose (98Km – 2Hrs / 2 Hours – 1.5Hr By Catamaran)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: San Jose – Tortuga Island – San Jose (98Km – 2Hrs / 2 Hours – 1.5Hr By Catamaran)

Around 6:00 am meet a local representative at the hotel lobby for a one day experience to Tortuga Island, located in the Nicoya Peninsula in Puntarenas Province (available only on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Breakfast on the way. You will arrive at Puntarenas city where you will board a catamaran that will take you through the ocean admiring incredible landscapes while enjoying music and some tropical snacks on board. Arrive at the charming Tortuga Island. Once there, enjoy the beach, its turquoise waters, sunbathe and relax! Lunch is served on the beach. Around 3:00 pm, get ready to return to San Jose enjoying the sunset aboard the catamaran and then continue by land. Overnight in San Jose.
Day 10 Day 10: Departure San Jose (18Km – 30Min)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Departure San Jose (18Km – 30Min)

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. At the agreed time, a local representative will pick you up at the lobby and take you on shared transportation to Juan Santamaria International Airport to take your flight back home.

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Itinerary of your trip The Best Of Costa Rica

Day 1: Arrival San Jose (18Km – 30Min)

Day 2: San José – Tortuguero (117Km – 3.5Hrs By Land / 1.5Hr By Boat)

Day 3: Tortuguero

Day 4: Tortuguero – Arenal (174Km – 3.5Hrs / 1.5Hr By Boat)

Day 5: Arenal

Day 6: Arenal – Monteverde (80Km – 1.5 By Land / 1.5Hr By Boat)

Day 7: Monteverde

Day 8: Monteverde – San Jose (145Km – 3.5Hrs)

Day 9: San Jose – Tortuga Island – San Jose (98Km – 2Hrs / 2 Hours – 1.5Hr By Catamaran)

Day 10: Departure San Jose (18Km – 30Min)

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