8-Nights Rainforest, Volcano, and Beach: San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, and Guanacaste — CALL

Itinerary Details

Avanti Destinations: Rainforest, Volcano, and Beach

Day 1 San Jose
After you collect your luggage and clear customs you will be met outside the terminal by our local representative, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. Our representative will collect your vouchers and present you with an itinerary with scheduled times of pick-up. You will be transferred by van to your selected hotel in San Jose.

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Day 2 San Jose, Tortuguero
Early departure (between 6-7am) by motorcoach from San Jose, passing through misty Braulio Carillo National Park. Depending upon visibility you may be able to see Barva and Cacho Negro Volcanoes, within the park. This wet forested area is filled with ferns, orchids, and bromeliads. From Braulio Carillo you will be dropping down into the tropical lowlands of the Caribbean side of the country. The scenery changes drastically as the road winds through banana plantations, and you notice a different style of local architecture. After a stop at one of the local Tico restaurants for breakfast, continue to the Tortuguero Canal where you will board a boat for a 1.5 hour fascinating trip through the meandering waterway to your selected lodge. The Canal, which runs parallel to the ocean, is the water highway from the city of Limon to the northern coastal region. As you motor up the canal it is possible to see monkeys, tree sloths, and a variety of birds in the dense jungle. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Park Museum and hike the nearby nature trails. Tortuguero National Park is an important breeding ground for the green sea turtles. Their nesting season is from July to early October. End the afternoon with a visit to the small village of Tortuguero. Return to your lodge for dinner.

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Day 3 Tortuguero
After breakfast, depending upon which lodge you are staying in, you will enjoy a morning hike with a naturalist guide in the rainforest. After lunch, there will be an opportunity for further exploration of the Tortuguero channels by boat. Before dinner, enjoy a dip in the pool.

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Day 4 Tortuguero, Arenal
After breakfast, board the boat for the return trip through the Canal. At the dock you will board a motorcoach that will take you to the town of Guapiles. After lunch, continue by van to Arenal. You will arrive at your selected Arenal hotel in the late afternoon, just in time to see Costa Rica's most famous active volcano before sunset.

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Day 5 Arenal
After breakfast, experience the tropical forest on your Hanging Bridges Tour. Learn about the natural environment walking through natural trails and hanging bridges that offer impressive views of the volcano and offer the opportunity to observe a great variety of birds, flora and fauna. Return to your selected hotel.

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Day 6 Arenal, Guanacaste
After breakfast, (between 8:30 -9am) transfer by van approximately 4.5 hours to the beaches of the Guanacaste Province. From Arenal you will travel from the highlands to the lowlands of the North Pacific, the driest region of the country. Here you will see cattle ranches. Continue to the coast to your selected Guanacaste beach resort.

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Day 7 Guanacaste
Day at leisure to relax by one of the pools, walk along the beach, or arrange one of our optional tours. Overnight. Optional Tours: Palo Verde National Park Tour: Palo Verde National Park is a wildlife refuge, one of Costa Rica's largest wetland areas, located between the Tempisque and Bebedero Rivers. The Park provides refuge for thousands of migrant and resident water birds, and numerous land birds. You may see crocodiles basking in the sun and monkeys swinging through the trees, as our jungle boat cruises along the river. Scientists from all over the world come to study this rich ecosystem that combines rivers, marshland, mangroves and dry forest. Artola Canopy Tour: Fantastic! Located on the small village of Artola, approximately one hour ride from the main hotels is a beautiful Tropical Dry Forest surrounded by huge trees, where you will be able to experience the different levels of the canopy on a zip line through different platforms. Expert guides and strict safety measures will allow you to fully enjoy this fascinating adventure. Artola has 13 platforms and 12 cables.

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Day 8 Guanacaste
Day at leisure to relax by one of the pools, walk along the beach, or arrange one of our optional tours. Overnight. Optional Tours: Palo Verde National Park Tour: Palo Verde National Park is a wildlife refuge, one of Costa Rica's largest wetland areas, located between the Tempisque and Bebedero Rivers. The Park provides refuge for thousands of migrant and resident water birds, and numerous land birds. You may see crocodiles basking in the sun and monkeys swinging through the trees, as our jungle boat cruises along the river. Scientists from all over the world come to study this rich ecosystem that combines rivers, marshland, mangroves and dry forest. Artola Canopy Tour: Fantastic! Located on the small village of Artola, approximately one hour ride from the main hotels is a beautiful Tropical Dry Forest surrounded by huge trees, where you will be able to experience the different levels of the canopy on a zip line through different platforms. Expert guides and strict safety measures will allow you to fully enjoy this fascinating adventure. Artola has 13 platforms and 12 cables.

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Day 9 Guanacaste
Transfer to the Liberia Airport for your return flight. (Or board your return flight to San Jose to connect to an international flight, or to spend the night.)

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