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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
fromCAD 3,814
Next: 28 JunThe adventure
Head for the hills! Costa Rica's backbone of mountains and volcanoes hold some of its greatest treasures. The area around Arenal Volcano has adrenaline sports galore; enjoy the luxury of volcano-heated hot springs once the day's over. Join a guided tour of the Caño Negro wetlands, heading the next day for the cool hills of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Explore this unique ecosystem, famous for its biodiversity, and spot hummingbirds in a thick forest studded with tiny orchids.
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Costa Rica
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalYou 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.
You 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 2Enjoy a tour of a coffee farm
Enjoy a tour of a coffee farm, visit Poas Volcano and the La Paz Waterfall gardens on your way to the Arenal area. Chill out and relax in the evening with a visit to nearby hot springs.
Day 3Charge up your camera
Charge up your camera, bring your binoculars, and set off to spot a variety of birds, reptiles, insects and other animals on a guided tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Day 4Transfer to the mountain community of Monteverde…
Transfer to the mountain community of Monteverde and the cloud forest. Opt to visit the cheese factory or butterfly gardens.
Day 5Head off to the biological reserve…
Head off to the biological reserve for a guided trek through the lush, thriving cloud forest. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for you to enjoy.
Day 6Transfer to San José airport or hotelThis trip ends on arrival to San Jose. If you've booked additional post-trip accommodation, you'll be dropped off at the hotel. If you're flying out this afternoon, you'll be dropped off at the airport.
San JoséThis trip ends on arrival to San Jose. If you've booked additional post-trip accommodation, you'll be dropped off at the hotel. If you're flying out this afternoon, you'll be dropped off at the airport.
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