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ARRIVAL IN SAN JOSÉ Welcome at the International Airport. Transfer to the hotel of your choice. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
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No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Private |
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| Day 2 |
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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. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
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No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 3 |
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CENTRAL VALLEY TOUR Poás and Sarchí Tour. You will visit Poás Volcano National Park, which is one of the largest geysers in the world, and an active volcano. Sarchí is a picturesque town where skilled craftsman make the famous Costa Rican oxcarts. Overnight in San José. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Shuttle |
Observations: Breakfast/Lunch |
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| Day 4 |
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TORTUGUERO AREA Transfer with a guide to the Tortuguero Area. This area is one of the highlights of our country due to its diverse flora and fauna. Many species abound in its numerous waterways that are surrounded by primary and secondary tropical rainforests. Overnight in Tortuguero. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 5 |
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Tortuguero Area
Your tour guide will take you by boat to one of the most enchanting sites in the region: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK, where you will explore the lagoons and hidden canals. There trees tower nearly 50 meters tall, covered with bromeliads, vines and orchids and an array of wildlife can be spotted in the foliage. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 6 |
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ARENAL VOLCANO AREA Shuttle transfer to the Arenal Volcano area. Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas and almost every day lava erupts from its perfectly shaped cone. Overnight in the Arenal Volcano area. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 7 |
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ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & TABACÓN HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA At Tabacón Hot Springs Resort you can relax in the soothing waters overlooking magnificent Arenal Volcano. Overnight in the Arenal Volcano Area. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 8 |
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MONTEVERDE Shuttle transfer to the Monteverde area. Monteverde is considered a wildlife sanctuary famous for the extinct golden toad, resplendent quetzals and community efforts to preserve the tropical cloud forest. Overnight in the Monteverde area. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
Observations: Snacks = box lunch |
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| Day 9 |
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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. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 10 |
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MANUEL ANTONIO Shuttle transfer to Manuel Antonio. This is one of our country's highlights and should not be missed. This area has one of the most beautiful seascapes in Costa Rica and one of the most widely visited national parks, which is a tropical rainforest. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 11 |
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MANUEL ANTONIO Tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Rest of the day at leisure, Overnight in Manuel Antonio. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 12 |
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MANUEL ANTONIO Day at leisure. Optional tours available in the area. Overnight in Manuel Antonio. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 13 |
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DAY IN SAN JOSÉ Transfer to San Jose,accomodation included. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Shuttle |
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| Day 14 |
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DEPARTURE Transfer from your hotel to the International Airport for departure. Includes:
| Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Snacks |
Guide |
Spanish |
English |
French |
Hotel |
Transportation |
| Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Private |
Observations: Breakfast |
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