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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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Travel from coast to coast, from the Caribbean-flavoured beaches of Costa Rica's Atlantic coast to the Latin rhythms of Guanacaste, known for its miles of beaches, killer surf and consistently sunny weather. In between, make a stop on the country's volcanic backbone at the Arenal Volcano, a wonderland of rafting, hiking, waterfalls and hot springs.
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Costa Rica
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 2Transfer east out of the central highlands…
Transfer east out of the central highlands to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on the Caribbean Coast.
Day 3Relax with a cool cocktail or cervezaThe picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s 14km (8.7 mi) of white and black sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Rent a boogie board if the waves are calling, dance the night away to reggae and calypso, taste flavourful Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and succumb to the natural beauty of this tropical paradise. This area of Costa Rica was quite isolated until a road was built a only a couple of decades ago, and it still hasn’t lost its charm.
The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s 14km (8.7 mi) of white and black sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Rent a boogie board if the waves are calling, dance the night away to reggae and calypso, taste flavourful Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and succumb to the natural beauty of this tropical paradise. This area of Costa Rica was quite isolated until a road was built a only a couple of decades ago, and it still hasn’t lost its charm.
Day 4Relax with a cool cocktail or cervezaThe picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s 14km (8.7 mi) of white and black sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Rent a boogie board if the waves are calling, dance the night away to reggae and calypso, taste flavourful Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and succumb to the natural beauty of this tropical paradise. This area of Costa Rica was quite isolated until a road was built a only a couple of decades ago, and it still hasn’t lost its charm.
The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s 14km (8.7 mi) of white and black sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Rent a boogie board if the waves are calling, dance the night away to reggae and calypso, taste flavourful Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and succumb to the natural beauty of this tropical paradise. This area of Costa Rica was quite isolated until a road was built a only a couple of decades ago, and it still hasn’t lost its charm.
Day 5Transfer to the Arenal region
Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and opt to soak in the hot springs.
Day 6Today is a free day and there is…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 bike, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, fed directly by a volcano.
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 bike, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, fed directly by a volcano.
Day 7Transfer to the coast
Transfer to the coast. Opt to surf or swim the waves, practice yoga on the beach, or chill out by the water.
Day 8Soak up the sun while sipping…Spend your days taking in the sun and sea, and participating in optional activities such as surfing, fishing, golf, horseback riding, cycling, boating, or snorkeling.
Spend your days taking in the sun and sea, and participating in optional activities such as surfing, fishing, golf, horseback riding, cycling, boating, or snorkeling.
Day 9Soak up the sun while sipping…Spend your days taking in the sun and sea, and participating in optional activities such as surfing, fishing, golf, horseback riding, cycling, boating, or snorkeling.
Spend your days taking in the sun and sea, and participating in optional activities such as surfing, fishing, golf, horseback riding, cycling, boating, or snorkeling.
Day 10Transfer back to the capital
Transfer back to the capital.
Day 11Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time. Departure transfer included.
Depart at any time. Departure transfer included.
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