San Jose Trip Overview
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica
This vacation package includes 10 days and 9 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San José, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs, Monteverde and Tamarindo Beach.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica
This vacation package includes 10 days and 9 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San José, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs, Monteverde and Tamarindo Beach.
Itinerary
Day 1: WELCOME TO COSTA RICA
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Upon arrival at the San Jose airport, you will be met by one of our representatives how will explain your itinerary, answer any questions and provide you with a packet of vouchers and information about your trip. Transfer to Hotel Radisson and Check In.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Radisson, 5 stars hotel
Day 2: PRIVATE TOUR ARENAL VOLCANO, FORTUNA WATERFALL & BALDI HOT SPRINGS
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
Located in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a National Park that attracts thousands and thousands of tourists due to its beauty and recent past volcanic activity. The beauty of the Volcano and surroundings are just spectacular. Once in La Fortuna Town, a sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the area and its rich diversity of tourist attractions, ecosystems, the lake, culture, customs & traditions of this emblematic town of Costa Rica.
The La Fortuna Waterfall is one of the best things to see when you come to the Arenal Area.Once you arrive to the La Fortuna Waterfall, prepare to be blown away by the beauty of this impressive waterfall near the Arenal Volcano. You will also be able to swim and take amazing photos.
Later, you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs, In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant stem room, luxury pool bars, Giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraiso or similar
Day 3: A FREESTYLE DAY IN ARENAL
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary. Note: Some options are half day, others full day with lunch included.
– Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge.
– Safari Adventure Boat.
– Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano.
-Arenal Mundo Aventura Canopy Tour.
– Arenal Mountain Biking.
– La Fortuna Waterfall on Horseback.
– Arenal Volcano Hike.
– Arenal Hanging Bridges.
-Lake Arenal kayaking.
-Venado Caves.
– Safari Kayaking.
Afternoon: Free time. Lunch and dinner not included unless a meal is included in your tour selection.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraiso or similar
Day 4: MONTEVERDE BY VAN – BOAT – VAN
Stop At: Monteverde, Monteverde, Province of Puntarenas
After breakfast, you will start the trip to the next destination: Monteverde. The van and boat trip is not a usual tour but feels like one. It is actually an alternative transportation method if you want to quickly travel from Arenal to Monteverde or backwards. This trip starts in La Fortuna and after a short jeep trajectory you will get to the Arenal Lake where a boat will take you to Chiquito River. From the boat you will be able to admire beautiful scenarios including the impressive view of the Arenal Volcano. In Chiquito River a jeep will take you to Monteverde. This transportation service saves time and it is very pleasant. Once at Monteverde, drop off at Hotel Fonda Vela. Free time at leisure.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Fonda Vela Hotel
Day 5: FREESTYLE DAY IN MONTEVERDE
Stop At: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde, Province of Puntarenas
Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary. Note: Some options are half day, others full day with lunch included.
-Rainforest Train.
-SkyTram & SkyTrek .
-Sky Walk & Sky Tram.
– Horseback Riding Cloud Forest & Farms
– Horseback Riding to San Luis Waterfall.
– Monteverde Coffee Tour.
– Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Nature Walk.
– Sugar Mill & Typical Farm Tour .
-Monteverde Night Walk
Afternoon: free time. Lunch and dinner not included unless a meal is included in your tour selection.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Fonda Vela Hotel
Day 6: MONTEVERDE- TAMARINDO
Stop At: Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste
You will be transferred to the beautiful Beach of Tamarindo in Guanacaste province. Tamarindo 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 saltwater 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 more can be seen.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Pasatiempo
Day 7: FREESTAYLE DAY IN TAMARINDO BEACH
Stop At: Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Costa Rica
Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary. Note:
-Zip Line Canopy Tour.
-Kayak Tour to the Tamarindo estuary
-Kayak and Snorkeling Tour
-Surfing Lesson
-Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour.
-Horseback Riding Tour.
-ATV Sunset Tour. One Hour.
Afternoon: free time. Lunch and dinner not included.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Pasatiempo
Day 8: TAMARINDO BEACH
Stop At: Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Costa Rica
Free time to discover the city and enjoy the beach.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Pasatiempo
Day 9: TAMARINDO – SAN JOSE
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Morning: free time for enjoy the beach and hotel. Afternoon, Land transfer to San Jose. Upon arrival, check In at hotel Hotel Aurola Holiday Inn.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Radisson
Day 10: TRANSFER OUT
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Transfer to the International Airport concerning your airline/flight details and Good Bye.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
