Itinerary
NATURALLY COSTA RICA 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS:
Daily Departure and Shared Service
Ask for prices for special Seasons (Christmas, New Year and Holydays)
Day 1 - SAN JOSE:
Transfer from the International Airport to a hotel in San Jose. Accommodation in Best Western
Irazu Hotel
Day 2 - SAN JOSE / TORTUGUERO:
Early morning departure from San Jose to Tortuguero. Today we will pass through the majestic
Braulio Carrillo National Park (sharing a wide variety of flora and fauna) until we get to the
plains on the Caribbean. On our tour to Tortuguero National Park, you will have the opportunity
to be familiarized with the whole process of one of our main export products: bananas;r we will
stop by briefly so you can take pictures and learn about banana plantation and collection.
While you are there, enjoy a delicious and typical Costa Rican breakfast.
Upon arrival to Caño Blanco dock, take a comfortable riverboat and enjoy an extraordinary and
exotic paradise while sailing through the Tortuguero Canals and admiring a countless and rich
variety of flora and fauna along the way.
Upon return to the hotel, enjoy a welcome cocktail and a delicious lunch in Grupo Pachira.
After lunch, we will go to the beach, to a local museum and to the little and picturesque town of
Tortuguero. At night, you will have dinner at the restaurant of the hotel. Accommodation in
Grupo Pachira
Day 3 - TORTUGUERO:
In the early morning, you can enjoy a tour through the canals so you can admire nature to its
fullest. This tour is ideal for birdwatching. At the end of the tour, you will have a healthy
breakfast.
Be ready to climb Tortuguero Hill or sail through famous Tortuguero canals and have the best
experience of your life in this paradise of flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the hotel
and relax in the facilities in the afternoon.
Day 4 - TORTUGUERO / SAN JOSE:
Breakfast at the hotel. On the way back to San Jose, you will be admiring the variety of flora
and fauna along the canals and rivers. Have lunch while in route. Accommodation in Best
Western Irazu Hotel
Day 5 - SAN JOSE / CARTAGO / OROSI / SAN JOSE:
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning tour to Iraº Volcano, Orose Volcano and Lankester
Gardens. This tour will give you the opportunity to visit Cartago -old capital city of Costa Rica,
the Basilica of our Lady of the Angels, and discover the largest volcano in Costa Rica at
11,000 feet above sea level. On a clear and cloudless day, we will be able to see both the
Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean from the top of the volcano. Later, we will descend to
historical and picturesque Orosi Valley, where you can visit the oldest church in Costa Rica -
the colonial church of Orosi along with its town. Thanks to this combination of attractions, you
will learn about the colonial and historical tradition of Costa Rica as well as its luxuriant
vegetation. Accommodation in Best Western Irazu Hotel
Recommendation: Bring a pair of pants, a light jacket, comfortable shoes, and a camera.
Day 6 - SAN JOSE / ARENAL / SAN JOSE:
Breakfast at the hotel. Visiting the most active volcano is one of the most popular tours in
Costa Rica. You will have the opportunity to relax in Tabacón Hot Springs. This will be an
unforgettable experience. We will head directly to the volcano in order to enjoy one of the most
famous tourist attractions in the country, engaged in agriculture and livestock. Later, you will
arrive at La Fortuna, the closest town to the volcano, where, on a clear day, you will have the
opportunity to admire the majestic colossus. The Arenal Volcano earns admiration for its
explosion of lava and ash -illuminating the sky at night like fireworks.
Just before heading to the volcano and close enough to feel it rumbling, we will stop by at the
hot springs, where you can take a bath in rejuvenating and healing waters. At night, we will
enjoy dinner at the foot of the volcano. Accommodation in Best Western Irazu Hotel
Recommendation: Bring light clothing, a jacket, a bathing suit, a towel, comfortable shoes,
sandals, and a camera.
Day 7 - SAN JOSE / MANUEL ANTONIO / SAN JOSE:
This National Park is considered one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. It is a
combination of paradisiacal beaches, crystal clear waters and coral reefs surrounded by
exuberant vegetation and natural treasures of a tropical rainforest.
On our way to the park, we will take the Southern coastal highway (Costanera Extension). We
will see beautiful beaches and pass by African palm plantations and picturesque towns along
the Pacific coast until you reach Port of Quepos and from there, we will head to the National
Park. Upon arrival, we will hike to the park, crossing a creek to access the park, for this park is
closed to vehicles. Once at the park, you can simply enjoy the beaches, take a sunbath, or
take a walk through the park trails, allowing you to explore the abundant flora and fauna of the
park, especially several species of monkeys, iguanas, birds, and perhaps, three-toed sloths.
On one of the trails bordering Punta Catedral (Cathedral Point), you can have spectacular
views of the park and the sea. Accommodation in Best Western Irazu Hotel
Recommendation: Bring light clothing, a bathing suit, sandals, a towel, sunblock, a hat, and a
camera.
Day 8 - SAN JOSE / INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the International Airport at the agreed time.
End of the Services.
NOTE: Tour schedule may vary depending on our packages.
Included
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
All scheduled transfers
All scheduled guided tours (English and Spanish Speaking Guide)
Meals as specified in the Itinerary
Accommodations specified in the Itinerary
Entrance fee of the National Parks
Including: Airport - Hotel - Airport transfer, 5 nights at Hotel Best Western Irazu Hotel,
breakfast included, 2 night / 3 day package tour to Tortuguero National Park, stay at Grupo
Pachira, boat tour through Tortuguero Canals, guided visit to Tortuga Verde Museum and to
the town of Tortuguero, a short walk to the beach, guided visit to Tortuguero Hill or walk
through local trails, naturalist guide, excursion to Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester
Gardens, transportation, tour guide, lunch and entrance fee included, excursion to Arenal
Volcano & Hot Springs, transportation, tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and dinner included,
Manuel Antonio National Park tour, transportation, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch
and taxes included.
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
Airfares (domestic and international)
Airport taxes (domestic and international)
All services, meals or items not mentioned
Personal expenses such as: phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.
Tips to bellboys and room-maid at hotels.
Tips to drivers and guides.
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