Details : 13 days - 12 nights. San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde and Northern Pacific
The province of Limon on the Caribbean Coast is the capital of the Afro- Caribbean culture in Costa Rica. It possesses dialects based on the English that have survived thanks to the natural barriers between the Central Valley and the Caribbean Coast. If a stop in Limon produces a little culture shock, it is a good equalizer for the journey ahead.
The first destination for this journey is the enchanting Caribbean Coast. Wonderful tropical rainforest, overflowing vegetation, diversity of wildlife, excellent eco-tourism opportunities, world-class fishing, and miles of breath taking beaches, where endangered sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, combine with the rich character of the region’s people. There is plenty of time for added gratification going to Arenal to delight with the beauty of the area and the Arenal Volcano. More gratification in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, that is considered as the most well- known cloud forest in the world for its wide variety of biodiversity, important conservation contributions and scientific researches. Traveling to the North Pacific is almost a surreal experience. As the steep and winding roads gradually become flatter and straighter, the lush humid plant life becomes sparser and drier and the mountains, that before hemmed you on both sides, become relegated to the distant horizon, replaced by vast open flatlands.
DAY 1 : No meals included Assistance at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and immigration procedures. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Time at leisure. The capital city, San José, lies at an altitude of 1,170 meters above sea level and is located in the central valley which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and majestic volcanoes. San Jose is the business center of the country and has the largest population concentration. Overnight at selected hotel
DAY 2 : Breakfast, lunch and dinner early departure from San Jose to Tortuguero National Park. In one of Nature’s most amazing expressions the Park hosts 11 habitats with 2000 species of plants and 400 species of trees; besides a large diversity of wildlife. Green Turtles, an endangered species of the western hemisphere, nest along the beaches from July to October. Other turtle species: Baula and Carey also nest in Tortuguero National Park created in 1970. On the way, in Caño Blanco we transfer into a boat for a 2-hour ride towards Tortuguero. After arrival and check-in, in the afternoon, a walk thru the quaint town of Tortuguero to visit the most important spots and the Turtle Museum (Caribbean Conservation Corporation exhibit), established in 1959 to study and protect the green turtles. Overnight at selected hotel
DAY 3 : Breakfast, lunch and dinner early morning, we depart on to the Tortuguero Canals on an exotic boat ride to experience the spectacular sights and wildlife. Tortuguero is a natural navigable network of lakes and canals that cross the Tortuguero National Park from Southeast to the Northwest, bringing freshwater to the park lands, which are home to 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 4 : Breakfast and lunch included Transfer from Tortuguero to fortuna de San Carlos on board the selected transportation. Just for you: the magnificent rural landscape and the simplicity and kindness of our people. fortuna is literally the entrance to the Arenal volcano and offers great views of the impressive giant. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 5 : Breakfast included Day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 6: Breakfast included. we leave fortuna de San Carlos on to Monteverde bordering the Arenal Lake on board the selected transportation. Monteverde Cloud forest reserve has earned its fame as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries near Santa elena Cloud forest reserve. It extends down both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes with temperature and humidity gradients that change dramatically over relatively short distances. The people enjoy the fresh air, the sounds of the jungle and the life it gives. Overnight at selected hotel
Costa Rica Classic: Between Nature and Adventure 13d/12n
DAY 7 : Breakfast included. Day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 8 : Breakfast included. Depart from Monteverde on to the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation. The Northern Pacific zone covers an extension of approximately 100 km with some of Costa Rica’s sunniest and more popular beaches. Guanacaste is a vacation and adventure destination complete with lowlands full of adventure, mountains, national parks, and volcanoes, picturesque towns and villages with an important historical and cultural heritage, and very appealing and diversified resorts, boutique hotels and luxury villas. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAYS 9, 10 and 11 Meals according to the hotel chosen by guest. Days at leisure. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 12 : Breakfast included. we leave the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation towards the Central valley, where you will have enough time to buy some souvenirs or visit the capital city. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 13 : Breakfast included. Transfer towards Juan Santamaria International Airport on board the selected transportation.