Costa Rica Tourism

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

LETTER CODES : (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA . Arrivals to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Meet and Great by our tour guide and transfer to Hotel Herradura.

Day 2. SARAPIQUI. SUPER COMBO TOUR (B, L). After a full Costa Rican breakfast, you will experience the best adventure in Costa Rica . At only 90 minutes from the hotel, we will get into Hacienda Pozo Azul where a 100% adrenaline tour starts: The Super Combo . This trip is our best recommendation and during this full day you will experience a great time into a real rain forest doing horseback raiding, canopy tour (zip lines) and Whitewater rafting class III. The Canopy has a total of 12 cables and 17 platforms, 7 of which are build on trees between 60 and 90 feet high. This unique experience will take you through a canyon where you start from the edge at the ground and after several tree and ground platforms you end at a landing platform on the ground crossing the canyon 2 or 3 times. The horseback is a short ride through the Hacienda and along our trails combining pasture, jungle and rivers. The whitewater rafting leaves at the Hacienda's put-in and runs 13 Km . to Chilamate, with an average gradient of 1.2%. It can be run year round and no previous experience is required. After the tour, drive to Centro Neotropico Hotel, one of the pioneer's rain forest lodges in CR that is located just in front the Sarapiqui River . The rooms are rustic but with all the comfort. Wildlife is very abundant and the rooms are immersed into the beauty of the rain forest. Dinner on your own.

Day 3. ARENAL VOLCANO & HOT SPRINGS . ( B, D). Located at 2 hours from Sarapiqui, Arenal is a beautiful cone-shaped volcano rising out of flat, surrounding plains. It is the most active volcano in the country. In the daytime, clouds of ash and smoke frequently billow into the sky. On clear nights, spectators are occasionally treated to eruptions of lava and burning rocks that explode into the air and shower down the cinder cone. Even when it is overcast, the rumblings venting and molten lava glowing through the clouds afford a very special experience. Leaving Centro Neotropico in the morning, we'll be arriving to the Arenal area by noon. There, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the surroundings and its relationship with the volcano. Next, you will visit Baldi Hot Springs of the volcano, where you can relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air while observing the stars and the incredible night sky above the volcano. D inner included. Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraiso or Volcano Lodge. Lunch on your own.

Day 4. A FREESTYLE DAY IN ARENAL (B) . Customize your day with the included adventure of your choice.

- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge : Visit one of the best places for wildlife in Costa Rica . This area is known as a biological corridor between Costa Rica and Nicaragua . See many species of birds, 3 types of monkeys, caiman, iguanas, sloth's, and more.
- Safari Adventure Boat : Enjoy a relaxing 2 hour float with no motor, only the incredible sounds of nature around you. Our expert bilingual naturalist guide will describe the many different flora and fauna of the region.
- Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano : It is the perfect horseback riding tour in this area. As we come closer to the volcano, we ride through rivers and tropical rain forest, and enjoying the magnificent Arenal Volcano.
- Cerro Chato Hike : You'll hike through lush rain forests and pasture lands, and witness spectacular scenic views. The tour begins at the Old Observatory Lodge after passing by the Arenal National Park , Volcano and Lake .
- Arenal Mountain Biking : With a moderate ranking, we offer you a mountain bike tour in one of the best-suited area of Costa Rica : the region of Arenal Volcano with its lush vegetation and excellent views.
- Arenal Buggy Tour : This is a great attraction that offers a combination of nature and adventure in the Arenal Volcano. This is your opportunity to explore and enjoy of the beautiful landscapes riding a funny buggy in the slopes of the volcano.
• La Fortuna on Horseback : A 90-minute horseback ride and short hike through the forest bring you to this spectacular waterfall.
• Hike Arenal Volcano : This hike takes you along the base of the volcano along forested trails and recent lava flows.
• Hanging Bridges : 15 hanging bridges wind their way through the forest, some with views of Arenal. Explore high in the canopy for an up-close observation of the rainforest's flora and fauna.
• Canopy Tour : Adrenaline-rushing adventure awaits – with 12 platforms and over 1,000 feet of cable strung through the tree tops. Gain a new perspective of the rainforest as you “fly” through the trees, safely attached by harness to the steel cables.
• Lake Arenal kayaking : You will embark in first class touring kayaks and spend a day paddling in the lake's calm waters while the beautiful view and energy of the Arenal Volcano penetrates your soul.
• Venado Caves : Be prepared to squeeze through small holes, crawl through tight passages, climb small rock formations, crawl on your stomach with only your head above water in a narrow tunnel as fish swim by, or walk up small waterfalls.
• Safari Kayaking . Relax and enjoy a day of heightened emotions on the quiet waters of the Peñas Blancas River .

Afternoon, free time at leisure. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 5. ARENAL TAMARINDO. (B) During the morning, you will be transferred to the beautiful beaches of Tamarindo in Guanacaste province. Tamarindo Beach is part of a bay formed by a cape, Cabo Velas (velas is Spanish for sails or sailfish). Playa Grande lies to the north of Tamarindo Beach inside the bay. The two beaches are separated by a natural salt water estuary, Estero Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo Bay there is another beautiful estuary and beach , Playa Langosta. Both Playa Grande and Playa Langosta are protected nesting areas for the giant leatherback turtle, and are part of the Costa Rican national park system. These beaches are the major nesting areas worldwide for the turtles, which arrive from October to March to lay their eggs. Tours led by official guides are available to take visitors to see this incredible spectacle. Another very special tour is the jungle boat ride. Small groups are ferried on locally built skiffs deep into the mysterious mangrove forest, where a breathtaking diversity of birds, mammals, and reptiles can be seen. Upon arrival, check in at Barcelo Playa Langosta, one of the best hotels in the area and with All Inclusive Service.

The all inclusive plan offers the following: Unlimited domestic cocktails, beer, and refreshments, three buffet meals daily, a la carte restaurant available by reservation, daily poolside activities (volleyball, aerobics, contests), tennis courts, dance classes, spa and gym facilities, kayaks, boogie boards, beach towels, snack bar open daily until midnight, discotheque. Have a great time and enjoy all this.

Day 6. BARCELO PLAYA LANGOSTA. Free time for enjoy the beach and the hotel

Day 7. BARCELO PLAYA LANGOSTA – SAN JOSE. Morning: free time for enjoy the beach and hotel. Afternoon, domestic flight to San Jose by SANSA Airlines. Upon arrival to the airport in San Jose , transfer to Hotel Herradura and check in. Free evening and dinner on your own.

Day 8. TRANSFER OUT. Transfer to the International Airport and Good Bye.

MINIMUM : 2 PAX.

TIPS & INFORMATION.

WHATS TO BRING : Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent, Camera, Warm Clothes, Long Pants.

INCLUDE : 2 nights lodging at Hotel Herradura, Transfer In & Out, 1 night lodging at Centro Neotropico, 2 nights lodging at Arenal Paraiso Hotel or Volcano Lodge, 2 nights lodging at Barcelo Playa Langosta, Super Combo Tour, Tour to Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges and hot Springs, transportation and naturalist guide.

NOT INCLUDED : International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages not specified, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control.

Costa Rica Tourism