DAY 1 | ARRIVAL AT SAN JOSE

Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica. We will meet you at the airport, a representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name at the airport exit and will transfer you to your hotel. Once in the capital city, you can visit the theaters, museums, and beautiful parks or simply enjoy a cup of Costa Rican coffee while watching the daily life of the «Ticos».

Overnight in San Jose at selected hotel.

DAY 2 | SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO

Today you will travel from San Jose by ground transfer, crossing the immense Braulio Carrillo National Park, to reach Guapiles. There you will enjoy a delicious typical breakfast. Afterward, you will continue driving past banana and pineapple plantations until you reach the pier where you will board your boat to Tortuguero. The boat ride along rivers and canals takes approximately an hour and a half to arrive at your lodge. You will be just in time for lunch! In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided visit to the picturesque town of Tortuguero. Dinner is included at the lodge.

Overnight at Aninga Lodge.

DAY 3 | TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast in the lodge. This morning you will go on a boat tour through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park. Called Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”, Tortuguero National Park is one of the country’s wilderness areas with the greatest biological biodiversity. The canals are surrounded by lush tropical forest filled with abundant wildlife, and the beaches are famous for being the habitat of seven species of sea turtles. A mid-morning you will walk along the lodge’s private trails with a naturalist guide and then have free time to enjoy the facilities. We highly recommend the nocturnal turtle nesting excursion (extra cost applies). Dinner is included at the lodge.

Overnight at Aninga Lodge.

DAY 4 | GUAPILES – ARENAL VOLCANO

Breakfast in the lodge. Mid-morning you will depart by boat back to the main dock and then travel by ground transportation to Guapiles, where you will have lunch. Afternoon departure to La Fortuna, where the impressive Arenal Volcano awaits, one of the natural wonders of the country for its majesty. Today there aren´t lava eruptions, but you can still observe the smoke, and ash spewing out of the top of the volcano.  The Arenal Volcano region is an exquisite destination for its attractive landscape, its hot springs, and Lake Arenal.  During the transfer, you will see agricultural plantations, ornamental plants and cattle farms.

Overnight at Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa.

DAY 5 | LA FORTUNA WATERFALL – ARENAL NATIONAL PARK

We are going to visit La Fortuna Waterfall; a view of the 70-meter-high waterfall and a 600 meters hike to the natural pool at the base. (Bring swimming clothes, a towel, and special water shoes because of the rocky river bottom). Later, drive to an organic production farm near La Fortuna for lunch. At 3:00 p.m. the tour continues to the Arenal National Park, in here the tour guide will talk about the natural and geological history of the volcano, cross a path of solid lava and enjoy an excellent view over the volcano and Lake Arenal.

Overnight at Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa.

DAY 6 | ARENAL – SAN JOSE  

Transfer to the capital of San Jose, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. The city is located at a strategic point near the main tourist attractions such as historical buildings, museums, theaters, craft markets, beautiful parks, shopping malls, and offers a varied gastronomic offer. Our transportation service and a representative will pick you up to take you from your hotel to the airport.

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INCLUDED

• All lodging according to itinerary.
• Meals according to itinerary.
• Spanish/English speaking professional tour guide during all program days.
• Transportation services during the programmed itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
• Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• International and domestic air tickets.
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.)
• Early check-in, late check-out.
• Tips for guides and drivers.
• Travel Insurance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All rates are per person based on occupancy type and the indicated number of passengers.
• Prices are subject to change without notice and can only be guaranteed after booking.
• All activities included in this program are subject to the minimum operation and may vary depending on this, so they will be confirmed at the time of final confirmation.
• Reservations must include each passenger’s full name, nationality, passport number, age, and date of birth.
• Early arrival on day 1 does not guarantee the availability of hotel rooms. Standard check-in times apply unless additional nights of accommodation are purchased to ensure immediate access to rooms.
• Confirm with your embassy if you need a VISA to enter to Costa Rica. Purposeful Tours is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation to enter the country. The foreigner who travels to Costa Rica must ensure that the validity of his passport is not less than six months to enter the national territory.