Costa Rica Tour & Beach

Costa Rica Tour Itinerary:

Day 1

Arrival to San Jose in Costa Rica - Private transportation to the hotel

Upon your arrival to the San Jose International Airport, our representative will meet and greet you at the main entrance of the airport, he will give you all information about your trip in Costa Rica. Private transportation to your hotel in San Jose: Park Inn Hotel. Dinner on your own. Accommodation: Park Inn By Radisson Hotel bed and breakfast.

Day 2

Shared transportation to Tortuguero - Shared visit to Tortuguero Village

Start early on your second day in Costa Rica and depart in a shared transfer provide by the hotel to Tortuguero, with a stop in Guapiles, to enjoy a traditional Costa Rican breakfast in Rio Danta Restaurant, then continue on your way in the North Caribbean coast of Costa Rica; a place where time seems to have stood still, whether it’s the Caribbean ocean or the Tortuguero canals and rivers. No roads, no cars, no horns. “The Little Amazon of Costa Rica”, reachable only by boat or by air, a tropical haven for a great amount of wildlife, peaceful scenery to rejoice the soul, homeland to nesting sea turtle species and an opportunity to discover the heartland of the Rainforest.

After lunch you will visit Tortuguero Town a small community of 1300 people who live surrounded by water, depart from Mawamba Lodge by boat and arrive 5 minutes later to the little village of Tortuguero. This tour will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the ways of life of the inhabitants of Tortuguero. Tour around the main road, and take a look at some of the souvenirs made by the local artisans, you might find something very interesting for you. Return to Mawamba with your tour guide walking by the beach. Accommodation: Mawamba Lodge (B,L,D) 3 meals per day

Day 3

Shared guided hike to Mawamba Park and Boat tour into the canals

On day 3, you will visit the “Mawamba Park”, a private facility in Mawamba Lodge’s gardens that features two butterfly farms, a frog garden, and the biodigester and river turtles area. The biodigester is a very important effort in conservation, through which the sewage waters of the Lodge are treated to convert them into a natural source of methane gas to heat up the stoves; approximately 30% of the gas we use at the Lodge comes from the bio digester. This is a great effort in helping to promote eco tourism in Costa Rica! This visit is combined with a walk in the trails at the Lodge. Lunch is included at the Lodge. At the afternoon, meet for the afternoon canal tour in the Tortuguero National Park! Visit one of the park’s canals by boat and discover with 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 at 7:30 p.m at the restaurant by the pool. Accommodation: Mawamba Lodge (B,L,D) 3 meals per day

Day 4

Shared transportation to Guapiles - Shared transportation to Arenal

After breakfast, you will depart by boat to La Pavona dock where the bus will be waiting for you to continue to Guapiles at Rio Danta restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, continue in a shared transportation to the beautiful area of Arenal (3 hours), home of the majestic Arenal Volcano, a popular area for bird watchers, nature lovers and anyone who wants to relax in the hot waters. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time; we recommend visiting the hot springs or visit La Fortuna town, where you will find restaurants, souvenirs, the beautiful church and the local community. Accommodation at Arenal Manoa Hotel (B,L) bed and breakfast basis

Day 5

Day at leisure

Breakfast will be included at the hotel. Today is at leisure to explore the area with optional activities. We recommend to visit the majestic Arenal Volcano and the stunning Fortuna Waterfall, both are natural jewels in the area. If you are an adrenaline seeker, we recommend to visit Sky Adventure Park, there you will find activities like ziplining, hanging bridges, areal tram, among others. Today you will need to find your own lunch and dinner — perhaps in a local spot. Accommodation at Arenal Manoa Hotel (B) bed and breakfast basis

Day 6

Shared transportation to Monteverde by Arenal Lake

Breakfast is included at the hotel. On Day 6, you will depart in a shared vehicle to Arenal Lake where you will take a boat across the Lake for 45 minutes to arrive to Rio Chiquito dock at the Monteverde mountain range, where a shared vehicle will be waiting for you to continue to your hotel. Once in Monteverde you will have free time to explore the area and find lunch and dinner options. Accommodation at Arenal Manoa Hotel (B) bed and breakfast

Day 7

Day at leisure

Breakfast is included at the hotel. Today you will have a free day to explore the area. Monteverde is a world above the coastal towns that dot the country's famous shoreline. It is a place of cloud forests and coffee plantations, monkeys, mist, and friendly locals. We recommend you visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Among the species that visitors can observe there are birds sleeping, tarantulas, spiders, hopes, crickets, lizards, frogs, porcupines, raccoons, olingos, snakes, insects, armadillos, kinkajous, reptiles and hopefully can find a lazy sleeping, all these species roam freely through the woods so it cannot be assured see them in one place, but it will be amazing to find them in their natural habitat. Accommodation at Heliconia Hotel (B) bed and breakfast

Day 8

Shared transportation to Guanacaste

Breakfast is included at the hotel. Travel in a private transportation to one of the most beautiful areas in the country: Guanacaste Province, in the north western part of the country. Guanacaste is famous for its amazing beaches and cultural traditions. Stay at Dreams Las Mareas hotel, a fully equipped 5* beach front hotel, enjoy the pools and facilities of this amazing resort. Accommodation at Dreams Las Mareas Guanacaste Hotel (All-inclusive)

Day 9 - 13

Days at Leisure

Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica features an expansive palm studded beach and lush tropical jungles. All designed with tasteful authentic décor. Enjoy Unlimited Luxury®, where everything is included like gourmet dining options, limitless top shelf spirits, and a balcony with breath taking views. Surrounding the resort is a fisherman community and the mountain range of Guanacaste, which offers guests with a variety of exciting tours and excursions. Enjoy a romantic beach dinner or unwind at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia®. Accommodation at Dreams Las Mareas (All inclusive)

Day 14

Private transportation to Liberia International Airport Breakfast included at the hotel. Depart from Dreams Las Mareas hotel in a private transportation to Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) to your flight home!