ARRIVAL IN SAN JOSÉ
Welcome at the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Transfer to the hotel of your choice.

DAY IN SAN JOSÉ
San José City Tour. You will experience the rich Costa Rican culture and history by visiting beautiful museums and historical sites in San José. Overnight in San José.

Irazu, Orosi and Lankaster Gardens

We take the Pan-American Highway South, to start ascending the large “Irazu”. The winding road travels through fertile lands cultivated with all kinds of vegetables as we observe a lovely panoramic view. On the top of the volcano you can observe the main craters and on a clear day both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans can be seen.

As we descend to the city of Cartago we will stop at the Virgin of the Angels church that according to religious custom is a peregrination site for many believers. After visiting the Church we will stop at Lankester Gardens, a University of Costa Rica Institute for investigation. This place protects more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads and countless species of other plants.

We will continue on to Orosi Valley where the creation overflows in an unparallel beauty. We will be able to visit one of the few remaining colonial churches and stop for lunch in one of the local restaurants.

During our tour we will be able to observe “La Casa del Soñador” an example of Costa Rican primitive art.

ARENAL VOLCANO AREA
Transfer to the Arenal area. This area is one of the highlights of our country. Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas and almost every day lava erupts from its perfectly shaped cone.Entrance fee to Tabacon Hot Springs and Overnight in the Arenal Volcano area.

MONTEVERDE
Transfer Jeep-Boat-Jeep to Monteverde area and tour to Monteverde Butterfly farm, Bridges and Hummingbird Garden and box lunch taked at Selvatura Area (where the bridges are), this area is considered a wildlife sanctuary famous for the extinct golden toad,  resplendent quetzals and community efforts to preserve the tropical cloud forest. Overnight in Monteverde area.

Observations:

Snacks = Box Lunch

MONTEVERDE
After breakfast we will take a tour of the Monteverde Private Reserve departing at 8am (departure can change). The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a private non-profit reserve administered by the Tropical Science Center, and contains 6 distinct ecological zones. Called a cloud forest rather than a rain forest: because of it's altitude, the clouds go through the forest. The canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterflies, and thousands of plants. Great bird watching, Resplendent Quetzal is usually seen in the March-April nesting season.Overnight in Monteverde Area.

DAY IN SAN JOSÉ 

Morning at Leisure, afternoon Shuttle transfer to San José. Overnight in San José.

DEPARTURE
Transfer from your hotel to the International Airport Juan Santamaria for your return flight.