San Jose Trip Overview
For a small country of just 51,100 square kilometers, it has much to offer. There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica. View towards different exotic birds as the walk through green tropical forests, fascinating to obtain a surprising amount of wildlife and marine species, relax in the spectacular beaches of surround sound with adventure. If you are a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker, there is so much to do!
Program includes:
Accommodation for 12 nights
1 Night in San Jose
2 Nights in Tortugurero National Park
2 Nights in Cahuita Beach (Limon)
2 Nights in Arenal Volcan Area (Fortuna)
2 Nights in Monteverde Cloudforest
3 Nights in Manuel Antonio Beach
Meals as per itinerary (12 Breakfast – 6 lunches – 3 dinners)
Professional Bilingual guide
Comfortable air conditioning mini van throughout the itinerary
6 Full day Excursions as detailed on itinerary
All taxes
Additional Info
Duration: 13 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
For a small country of just 51,100 square kilometers, it has much to offer. There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica. View towards different exotic birds as the walk through green tropical forests, fascinating to obtain a surprising amount of wildlife and marine species, relax in the spectacular beaches of surround sound with adventure. If you are a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker, there is so much to do!
Program includes:
Accommodation for 12 nights
1 Night in San Jose
2 Nights in Tortugurero National Park
2 Nights in Cahuita Beach (Limon)
2 Nights in Arenal Volcan Area (Fortuna)
2 Nights in Monteverde Cloudforest
3 Nights in Manuel Antonio Beach
Meals as per itinerary (12 Breakfast – 6 lunches – 3 dinners)
Professional Bilingual guide
Comfortable air conditioning mini van throughout the itinerary
6 Full day Excursions as detailed on itinerary
All taxes
Itinerary
Day 1: San Jose – Costa Rica (Arrival)
Stop At: Kiosco San Jose, Calle 7, Avenida 11, Barrio Amon, San Jose Costa Rica
Arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica – Welcome you at the San Jose International Airport and transfer to your HOtel in San Jose city
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Wydham Escazu Hotel or similar (Superior Hotel)
Day 2: San Jose To Tortuguero National Park
Stop At: Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Costa Rica
6:30 am aprox we will pick you up at the Hotel – and transfer to Guapiles City – Breakfast in route
10:00 am Aprox. Board a comfortable boat upon arrival to the port – transfer to Tortuguero
Cocktail and Lunch included / enjoy nature in all its splendor by touring the canals and taking your best photos.
Dinner / Lodging at Pachira Lodge – Laguna Lodge or similar
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: In route
• Lunch: Included at the Lodge
• Dinner: Included at the Lodge
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Pachira or Laguna Lodge or similar
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Stop At: Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Costa Rica
7:00 a.m Discover the flavors of Costa Rica with breakfast at the Lodge.
9:00 a.m Walking tour the Lodge’s private trail.
1: 00 p.m Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Lodge.
2: 45 p.m After lunch, we will visit the museum, the beach and the small and picturesque city of Tortuguero.
7:00 p.m A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge .
Optional tour in the evening: Evening walk to admire green turtles spawning (July to September)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Lodge
• Lunch: Included at the Lodge
• Dinner: Included at the lodge
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Pachira Lodge / Laguna Lodge or similar
Day 4: Tortuguero to Cahuita Beach
Stop At: Cahuita National Park, Cahuita Costa Rica
7:00 a.m Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Lodge.
9:30 a.m Departure back to Guapiles
1:00 p.m Lunch on the way
4:30 p.m Arrival to Cahuita and Puerto Viejo beach
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Lodge
• Lunch: Included on the way to Puerto Viejo
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Almonds & Corals / Cariblue or similar
Day 5: Cahuita National Park
Stop At: Cahuita National Park, Cahuita Costa Rica
Cahuíta National Park Reserve are worldwide recognized, not only because of their natural beauty but because they are becoming unique conservation places in almost the whole Caribbean. The Cahuita National Park measures 1067 hectares, including 240 hectares of reef that extend outward from Cahuita Point. The tropical forest shelters various animals, among which are the following: pacas, racoons, Northern tamanduas, opposums, porcupines and capuchin monkeys. The marshes in the park contain many other animals, like the green iguanas, basilisks, gigantic blue crabs and many species of birds, like frigatebirds, green ibis, blue herons, gulls and others. In Cahuita you will be able to enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches. There is a camping area that includes toilets, showers and changing rooms for all those how want swim in this little paradise.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
• Lunch: Included in the tour
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Almonds and Corals / Cariblue or similar
Day 6: Cahuita to Arenal Volcano
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park 21007 Costa Rica
Am/This day you will be transferred to Arenal Volcano area
Pm/ Visit a Hot Springs Resort with dinner included
Duration: 13 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
• Dinner: Included at the Hot springs Resort
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Montaña de Fuego Hotel or similar
Day 7: Arenal Volcano (ATV adventure)
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park 21007 Costa Rica
After to pick you up at your hotel near to La Fortuna or the Arenal Volcano area We start this Arenal ATV adventure with a little explanation of how to drive, the security rules and a driving practice, we will go to a private farm, through a beautiful view of nature, trees, birds and animals. We will drive to the Arenal River going through La Guaria town, once at the river you can take a shower, rest for a while and come back to the restaurant to have a delicious lunch
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
• Lunch: Included during the tour
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Montaña de Fuego Hotel or similar
Day 8: Arenal to Monetverde (Lake crossing) car/boat/car
Stop At: Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos Costa Rica
This service, half tour – half transfer is an scenic, fast and the newest way to go or come from La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano Area), to the Monteverde area.
Around 7:30 a.m. we start picking everybody from the hotels in La Fortuna for a 30 minutes microbus drive to the Arenal Lake Dam.
There we will aboard into a very comfortable and safe pontoon boat for a 30 to 40 minutes (aprox.) ride to Río Chiquito, a little town at the other side of the lake.
Arenal Lake is the largest and the most important lake in Costa Rica, it was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. It is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory birds. Sometimes mammals can be seen in the surroundings, also great views of the Arenal Volcano when it’s clear
Rest of the day at leisure
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Helconia / Country Lodge or similar
Day 9: Monteverde (Sky Park Adventure)
Stop At: Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, 22 MI Southeast Of Tilaran 35 km, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 55-5655 Costa Rica
Sky Adventures Monteverde Park is located in one of the world’s most recognized and wonderful cloud forest. Located in the high mountains of the Puntarenas province and due to its high altitude, between 1200m (3940 ft) and 1750m (5740 ft) above sea level, Monteverde has a variable climate which has helped produce an extremely high biodiversity. This by itself is why Monteverde is so widely popular, to the point that is has been acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the world. This diverse life system consists of over 2,500 plant species, over 100 species of mammals, more than 400 bird species, 120 reptilian and amphibian species, and thousands of insects; truly a whole world by itself.Sky Adventures Monteverde Park was the first of our parks to open in Costa Rica on 1997. Precisely the richness of the biodiversity of Monteverde was the reason to exist. Our founders wanted for the visitors of Monteverde to experience the cloud forest at its best, to discover anything they could and wanted to in this magical forest. And since then, that has been our driven force. Visitors of Sky Adventures Monteverde Park can experience the richness of the areas biodiversity, exploring the cloud forest in many different ways; having fun in the heights, exploring tree tops, and ultimately learning about this wonderful destination
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
• Lunch: Inculded during the tour
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Heliconia / Country Lodge or similar
Day 10: Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Stop At: Playa Manuel Antonio, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 6 kms south of Quepos, Manuel Antonio 195-6350 Costa Rica
At the agreed time , you will be transferred from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio is the jewel of the Pacific Coast that is home to one of the top beaches in the world located within Manuel Antonio National Park. It is one of the smallest parks in Costa Rica but it is the most visited due to its varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds.
This park is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast, 132 km from San José. It is so popular because of its expansive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. The town of Manuel Antonio is small but host several hideaway hotels and luxury vacation rentals. In this small town, you can enjoy the fresh fruits and veggies from the “feria” (weekly market), have a five star meal at many of the restaurants, hire a private chef to cook for you or mix in with the locals and join them eating a “casado”(typical Costa Rican meal) at any of the “sodas”(little local restaurants).
Whether you are a wildlife lover, adventure seeker or you just want to be a beach bum, the array of activities is endless and you can book several tours to help you enjoy your tropical paradise vacation
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Karahe / Byblos Hotel or similar
Day 11: Manuel Antonio (free day)
Stop At: Playa Manuel Antonio, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 6 kms south of Quepos, Manuel Antonio 195-6350 Costa Rica
Free day to explore the area by yourself, take an optional tour, relax on the beach or use the facilities of the Hotel
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
Accommodation included: Accommoation at karahe / Byblos Hotel or similar
Day 12: Manuel Antonio (free day)
Stop At: Playa Manuel Antonio, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 6 kms south of Quepos, Manuel Antonio 195-6350 Costa Rica
Free day to explore the area by yourself, take an optional tour, relax on the beach or use the facilities of the Hotel
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Karahe Hotel – Byblos Hotel or similar
Day 13: Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Stop At: Kiosco San Jose, Calle 7, Avenida 11, Barrio Amon, San Jose Costa Rica
Morning free (depending of your flight schedule)
Pm/ Ground transfer from Manuel Antonio Beach back to the San Jose Intl Airport to catch your flight back home
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included at the Hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
