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Save 15%Epic Central America: Seven Countries & the Softest Sand Ever
Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador · 45 days · Easy
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Our most comprehensive Costa Rica Pass adventure! Start with the jungles and canals of Tortuguero, nesting ground for giant sea turtles. Next, try rafting or relax in hot springs around Arenal Volcano before heading into the cool hills of the Monteverde Cloud Forest region. Soak in the dramatic volcanic scenery of remote Rincon de la Vieja before topping it all off with some beach time and monkeys in Manuel Antonio.
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Day 1Arrive in San José at any time, arrival transfer includedYou will be met at San José International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own.
San JoséYou will be met at San José International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own.
Day 2Travel first by bus, then by boat through the Tortuguero canals
Travel first by bus, then by boat through the Tortuguero canals.
Day 3Enjoy your time here
Enjoy your time here, chilling out at the lodge and observing the abundant wildlife in the national park.
Day 4Transfer to the Arenal region
Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and opt to soak in the hot springs.
Day 5Today is free and there is no shortage…There are lots of optional tours available. La Fortuna is one of the centres of adventure travel in Costa Rica. Options include river rafting, mountain biking, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, heated directly by Arenal Volcano's lava.
There are lots of optional tours available. La Fortuna is one of the centres of adventure travel in Costa Rica. Options include river rafting, mountain biking, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, heated directly by Arenal Volcano's lava.
Day 6Transfer to Monteverde and the cloud forestThis mountain community is very different from those on the coast, and has several co-operatives worth visiting, including artist collectives, souvenir shops and the Quaker cheese factory, which is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to try their delicious ice cream.
This mountain community is very different from those on the coast, and has several co-operatives worth visiting, including artist collectives, souvenir shops and the Quaker cheese factory, which is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to try their delicious ice cream.
Day 7Today is free to visit the Cloud Forest…Optional activities include the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges through the jungle canopy, a butterfly garden and a thrilling canopy zip line. Or take a guided walk through the reserve. Local guides are extremely knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation of this precious ecosystem.
Optional activities include the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges through the jungle canopy, a butterfly garden and a thrilling canopy zip line. Or take a guided walk through the reserve. Local guides are extremely knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation of this precious ecosystem.
Day 8Transfer to the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
Transfer to the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
Day 9Free day for optional activitiesRincón de la Vieja NP is a prehistoric type of place, where sulfuric mud ponds bubble and ooze, geysers release jets of steam, and after a bit of a hike, you end up at a gorgeous waterfall.
Rincón de la Vieja NP is a prehistoric type of place, where sulfuric mud ponds bubble and ooze, geysers release jets of steam, and after a bit of a hike, you end up at a gorgeous waterfall.
Day 10Travel south-west to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast
Travel south-west to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast.
Day 11Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the townIf you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cool off in the ocean.
If you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cool off in the ocean.
Day 12Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the townIf you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cool off in the ocean.
If you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cool off in the ocean.
Day 13Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the townIf you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cool off in the ocean.
If you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cool off in the ocean.
Day 14Head back to the capital for one last night on the town
Head back to the capital for one last night on the town.
Day 15Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time. Departure transfer included.
Depart at any time. Departure transfer included.
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“The independant tour in Costa Rica was a rich discovery experience. If offered us the opportunity to truly appreciate the wildlife in its well preserved natural habitat. By moving across the country, we now pretty much understand the country's many ecosystems and we also know…”
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