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Costa Rica Eco Tour
13 Days / 12 Nights
Itinerary Overview
1 night - San Jose
2 nights – Tortuguero National Park
3 nights – Arenal Volcano
2 nights – Monteverde Cloud Forest
4 nights – Manuel Antonio/Beach
Itineraries can be modified to suite individual needs.
DAY 1 Arrival in Costa Rica and transferred
from the San Jose International Airport to your hotel.
Your overnight accommodation at either the deluxe category - Hotel Grano de
Oro or similar or for moderate category - Hotel Fleur d' Lys or similar
DAYS 2 and 3 Tortuguero National Park - Costa Rica Eco Tour
An early morning pick-up from your hotel for the Land & Boat transfer to
Tortuguero National Park for 2 nights accommodations at Pachira Lodge
including all meals; that is situated along the canals. Enjoy two 2-hour
boating trips (included) through the canals with a local guide to observe
the flora and fauna. Expect to see beautiful shorebirds, monkeys and sloths
on this Costa Rica Eco Tour.
On your own you may wish to hire a boat for additional exploration, or just
hike along the beach & visit the village of Tortuguero. The lodge is
strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero
National Park, and right across the main "canal" facing the town of
Tortuguero. Surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, this is
considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its
richness in flora and fauna.
Day 4 Transfer from Tortuguero Costa Rica Eco Tour to Arenal Volcano
After breakfast return by plane to San Josι to meet the driver for a private
transfer to your hotel in Arenal for 3 nights accommodations with daily
breakfast at: Hotel Lost Iguana or similar (deluxe category) or Hotel Arenal
Paraiso or similar (moderate category)
Just beneath the Volcano at the Hotel Lost Iguana, your view of this
mountain of fire is supreme from every corner of the hotel property.
While staying in the Arenal Volcano area there are many optional activities to
explore such as:
Rio Frio/Caρo Negro Wildlife Refuge
Venado Caves
La Fortuna Waterfall
Hike to Cerro Chato
Horseback riding
Mountain biking
River rafting
Paddling safari float trip
Arenal Hanging Bridges Sky Tram/Sky Trek - with zip lining
Tabacon Hot Springs (a must for a relaxing night under the volcano in the
rivers of hot mineral water).
DAY 5 Arenal Morning Waterfall Rappel Tour
Trek Waterfall Rappel & Canyoning Tour (morning tour - lunch included)
Join Trek Canyoning as we explore the secrets that lie hidden in the depths
of a Rainforest canyon. Since 2002 Trek has been leading the new multi-sport
adventure Canyoning by rappelling and hiking in the spectacular canyon.
You will rappel down some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica!
You will be moving through a slot canyon in a rainforest jungle hidden in
the mountains above the small town of La Fortuna below the famous Arenal
Volcano.
a big rush
this tour is wet and adventurous! Frommers Costa Rica 2005
DAY 6 Arenal Volcano Day at Leisure
Enjoy optional activities of your choice (view our Day Treks section for
Arenal - La Fortuna) or just relax.
DAY 7 Transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest for
a Jeep-Boat-Jeep transfer crossing Lake Arenal from your hotel in Arenal
Volcano area to your hotel in Monteverde Cloud Forest on your Costa Rica Eco
Tour
2 nights accommodations with breakfast at: Hotel El Establo or similar
(deluxe category) or Hotel El Sapo Dorado or similar (moderate category) El
Establo is situated in the heart of the touristic zone of Monteverde 5 miles
from the Santa Elena Rain Forest and 3 miles from the Monteverde Cloud
Forest. Quaker friendship awaits you in this hotel, set in a private 150
acres farm (50% protected primary forest) adjacent to the Monteverde
Reserve.
DAY 8 Monteverde Day at Leisure
Hiking in the Monteverde Reserve
Night tours of Monteverde Reserve
Private reserve of Sendero Tranquilo
Finca Ecologica
Skywalk
Skytrek Sky Tram with zip lining
Butterfly Garden
Ranario - a frog exhibit
CASEM-the Women's Co-op
Monteverde Cheese Factory, and
various art galleries and village shops.
DAY 9 Transfer to Manuel Antonio
Private transfer included from your hotel in Monteverde to your hotel in
Manuel Antonio
For 4 nights accommodations at: Hotel Si Como No or similar (deluxe
category) or Hotel Costa Verde or similar (moderate category.) Breakfast not
included. Hotel Si Como No is inspired by the natural beauty of Manuel
Antonio National Park. It's not unlikely to run into a white-faced monkey or
sloth around the hotels here, so keep your eyes peeled.
"Si como no" captures the magical nature of Costa Rica's incredible
ecological diversity, creating a vacation experience deeply rooted in the
culture and pace of this special nation. Even the name "Si como no", which
means "Yes, why not?" reflects the warm and engaging personality of Costa
Ricans, people blessed with easy-going charm and optimism.
Manuel Antonio area:
While staying in Manuel Antonio, you may explore many optional activities
such as:
Whitewater Rafting
Horseback Riding
Sunset Sail w/ snorkeling
Fishing
Surfing
Sea Kayaking and
Visits to The Manuel Antonio Nat'l Park where you will see monkeys, sloths
and iguanas to name a few. This Nat'l Park is home to some of the most
beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.
DAY 10 Manuel Antonio All Day Sailing Tour
Sail and Snorkel Tour
Your adventure aboard our sail-ships begins as you sail down the scenic
coast, past the beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio National
Park. As the boat glides quietly under sail you'll probably see dolphins,
which frequently swim in the boat's bow wake. Occasional whales and giant
sea turtles are a special thrill, and even the most avid wildlife enthusiast
enjoys the ever-present abundance of sea birds.
Your professional crew will guide you through this aquatic paradise while
attending to your safety and comfort. They will personally serve you
plentiful portions of delicious food, in the tradition of the great cruise
ships but with a homemade touch. Good cooled beer, long drinks and soft
drinks are included.
DAY 11 Manuel Antonio Morning Kayak Tour Kayak at Isla Damas Costa Rica
Eco Tour (lunch
included)
Quietly explore the protected estuaries of Damas Island. Easily paddle the
lush mangroves to watch the abundant wildlife which includes hundreds of
birds, coatis, and silky ant eaters. Immerse yourself in indescribable
beauty, where nature reveals its flawlessness. In the mangrove, everything
reflects harmoniously; the blend of fresh and salt water, the diversity of
the most extraordinary plants and the wildlife in all of showcase splendor.
This tour will show you nature's unparalleled wonders, just 10 minutes from
Manuel Antonio.
The canals lead you on a ride through nature and time... let the current
carry your kayak through this miraculous experience! Paddle protected inland
waterways, a perfect place to learn this magical way of exploring coastal
mangrove areas and seeing wildlife. None of this trip is in the open ocean
and the pace of this trip is according to your capabilities.
Day 12 Manuel Antonio Day at Leisure
This day is yours to relax and explore the Manuel Antonio area.
DAY 13 Transfer to San Jose and Departure
Enjoy the views from your Nature Air flight from Quepos/Manuel Antonio to
San Jose.
Moderate
Accommodations from $1,367.00 per person, double occupancy
Deluxe Accommodations from $1,744.00 per person, double occupancy
Costa Rica is a diverse country that it offers
very different highlights and it is able to suite everyone who vacation
here. A Costa Rica eco vacation package to Monteverde Cloud Rainforest
showcases the nature and the forest life in the mountains of Monteverde
National Park. Here at this very unique mountain rainforest destination you
can appreciate the serenity of Monteverde, the nature guided treks for a
chance to learn about Monteverde, adventure at the eco vacation destination
in the mountains of Costa Rica.
At Arenal Volcano you will see this very dominate feature of La Fortuna. The
Arenal Volcano has with what might seem like, a never-ending show of eruptions and
the night lava flow make for a sight. An Arenal Volcano tour package that includes
the best of Arenal Volcano Touring options; such as a Waterfall Rappel/Canyoning
Tour, rainforest canopy tour, or a hike to La Fortuna Waterfall to name a
few. The Arenal accommodations are built such to enjoy Arenal Volcano as it
commands the sky and surrounds. Enjoy after a long day the Tabacon hot
mineral water springs from Arenal Volcano.
At Manuel Antonio Beach it is time to sit back, relax, and contemplate your
Costa Rica Tour Vacation. A guided walk into the Manuel Antonio National
Park, a kayak trip to see monkeys, crocodiles, or birdlife, a chance for
whitewater rafting, browse the street side market or just laze on the beach
and watching the day go by. For Albee Travel can help in planning your
vacation, from relaxation to adventurous.
IMPORTANT:
All prices are a per person, and is based on low season travel which is
subject to change without notice
What is included in this rate quote: Accommodations as indicated based on double occupancy and including all applicable taxes, day treks as indicated, meals as indicated, and all transfers as indicated.
What is not included in the rate quote: Costa Rica airport departure tax ($26.00 USD), meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (i.e. laundry, phone calls, room service), gratuities, and other items not specifically indicated in the itinerary.
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