San Jose Trip Overview
Exclusive trip where you stay in luxury hotels that offer spectacular views. Relax in the hot springs and visit a secluded place with dense forest offering 5% of biodiversity worldwide
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
Exclusive trip where you stay in luxury hotels that offer spectacular views. Relax in the hot springs and visit a secluded place with dense forest offering 5% of biodiversity worldwide
Itinerary
Day 1: SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA (20 MINUTES APPROX.) 16.9 KMS
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Welcome to San José, Costa Rica.
Reception at Juan Santamaría airport and transfer to hotel in San José.
The capital of San José is located in the middle of the Central Valley and in the center of the country, considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. The city is located in a strategic point near the main tourist attractions such as: historical buildings, museums, theaters, artisan markets, beautiful parks, shopping centers and offers a varied gastronomic offer.
Accommodation at the hotel in San José.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Hilton San José
Day 2: SAN JOSÉ – ARENAL VOLCANO (3.5 HOURS APPROX.) 135 KMS
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
In the morning, transfer to the North Plains where the impressive and conical Arenal Volcano awaits you, one of the natural wonders of the country for its majesty. Today there are no lava eruptions, but you can still observe the smoke and ash that spews off the top of the volcano. This region is an exquisite destination for its attractive landscape, its hot springs and Lake Arenal. Along the way you will be able to appreciate agricultural plantations, ornamental plants and cattle farms.
Accommodation at the hotel in Arenal.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Tabacón Resort & Spa
Day 3: ARENAL VOLCANO
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
In the morning walk inside the Arenal Volcano National Park, where it will take you through the changing terrain of the ancient lava rivers called las coladas and there is a great possibility to observe a variety of flora and fauna typical of the area. In the afternoon, enjoy the pools surrounded by lush gardens that the hotel offers with views of the volcano. Temperatures range from 83 ° to 104 ° Fahrenheit and environments with beautiful waterfalls.
Accommodation at the hotel in Arenal.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Tabacón Resort & Spa
Day 4: ARENAL VOLCANO – MANUEL ANTONIO (4.5 HOURS APPROX.) 227 KMS
Stop At: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Province of Puntarenas
This morning your journey continues to the warm Central Pacific coast. Manuel Antonio Park is considered one of natural jewels for its abundant diversity of wildlife. It is the smallest of the national parks in Costa Rica but also one of the most visited for its beautiful beaches. It has several trails for walking, viewpoints and the probability of crossing with animals in their natural habitat. At various points in the park, the trails branch off and lead to four separate beaches: Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondida, and Playita.
Overnight at the hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Pardor Resort & Spa
Day 5: MANUEL ANTONIO
Stop At: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Province of Puntarenas
This day you will enjoy a catamaran tour. Departure in the afternoon for the summer season and departure in the morning for the winter season.
The tour consists of a 4-hour drive along the entire coast of Manuel Antonio. They go in search of dolphins and whales (in season), this cannot be guaranteed 100%, since it depends on the conditions of the climate and the ocean, as well as Mother Nature.
Overnight at the hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Parador Resort & Spa
Day 6: MANUEL ANTONIO – SIERPE – CORCOVADO (1.5 HOURS APPROX.) 121 KMS
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
Departure in the morning towards Río Sierpe.
Your adventure begins at the ‘La Hacienda’ dock, in the quiet town of Sierpe where you will be transferred by boat for 90 minutes. The trip will take you through the largest mangrove wetland system on the Pacific coast of Central America, where you will have a good chance to observe monkeys, crocodiles and many birds. As you pass through the mouth of the river you will follow the coast where there is a chance to see dolphins and even whales.
Accommodation at the Corcovado lodge.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Corcovado House
Day 7: HUNCHBACK
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
Departure from the lodge for a walk in Corcovado National Park. Corcovado is the last sustainable-sized Pacific lowland rainforest in Central America and has been called “the most biologically intense place on earth.” The morning hours offer a good opportunity to observe wildlife and observe the incredible variety of birds that abound in the park. You will find a river and then you will discover an incredible waterfall. Now is the chance to cool off in one of the river’s shady pools.
Accommodation at the Corcovado lodge.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Corcovado House
Day 8: HUNCHBACK
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
Boat tour to the spectacular Isla el Caño marine biological reserve, which was once an important ceremonial site and cemetery for pre-Columbian Indians. It has one of the most extensive coral formations and the best condition on the Pacific Coast of the country. A snorkeling tour will take place in a good place where you can observe a great variety of fish and marine mammals. Upon return, a picnic lunch is prepared and served at the lodge’s long beach ranch.
Accommodation at the Corovocado lodge.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Corcovado House
Day 9: CORCOVADO – SAN JOSÉ
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Return by boat to the pier “La Hacienda” in the town of Sierpe. Transfer to the Palmar Sur airstrip. Arrival at the domestic flight terminal at San José Airport and transfer to the hotel in San José.
Accommodation at the hotel in San José.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Gran Hotel Costa Rica by Curio
Day 10: SAINT JOSEPH. (20 MINUTES APPROX.) 16.9 KMS
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Transfer to Juan Santamaría Airport, remember to be at the air terminal at least 3 hours before your departure flight, your rental car can be returned at the office near the airport.
Happy return trip, we hope to have you visit again.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
