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San Jose Hightlights & Arenal Volcano Adventure

8 days
From San Jose to Arenal Volcano National Park
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 15
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Your journey starts when you land at San Jose International Airport where someone from the tour meets you. From there, it's a transfer to the Wyndham Herradura Hotel where you'll check in and get settled for the night.

    Start point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Wyndham Herradura hotel or Similar)
  2. Day 2

    San Jose

    After grabbing the breakfast buffet at your hotel, you'll head out on a sightseeing tour around San Jose with lunch included. The rest of your afternoon is open, so you can wander around at your own pace and explore whatever catches your interest.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • San Jose Sightseeing City Tour with lunch included
  3. Day 3

    Basilica de los Angeles - Orosi Valley

    Following breakfast at the hotel, a guide takes you to see Irazú Volcano, then moves on to Cartago City and the Basilica de los Angeles. The tour also includes a stop at Orosi Valley with lunch provided during the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Iraz\u00fa Volcano tour
    • Cartago City visit
    • Basilica de los Angeles visit
    • Orosi Valley tour
    Landmarks
    Iraz\u00fa Volcano
    Basilica de los Angeles
    Orosi Valley
  4. Day 4

    La Paz Waterfall Gardens

    After breakfast at the hotel, you're off to see Poas Volcano and the Doka Estate Coffee Plantations. The tour wraps up at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and lunch is covered.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Poas Volcano tour
    • Doka Estate Coffee Plantations visit
    • La Paz Waterfall Gardens visit
    Landmarks
    Poas Volcano
    La Paz Waterfall Gardens
  5. Day 5

    Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

    Following breakfast, you'll transfer to the Arenal area for a tour that includes checking out Arenal Volcano and soaking in the hot springs at the resort. Both lunch and dinner buffets are provided, and you'll spend the night at Montana de Fuego Hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner buffet)

    Included Activities

    • Arenal Volcano tour
    • Hot Springs Resort visit
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  6. Day 6

    Arenal

    After breakfast at the hotel, you get to pick from three different activities. There's horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, a canopy and zip-lining tour, or a visit to Arenal Hanging Bridges at Mistico Park. The last two options include lunch.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast buffet at the Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback Riding tour to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Canopy Tour (Zip Lining) Arenal with Lunch
    • Arenal Hanging Bridges at Mistico Park with lunch
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Mistico Park - Arenal Hanging Bridges
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  7. Day 7

    Arenal to San Jose

    You'll start with breakfast at the hotel, then select from four optional excursions: an ATV tour, white water rafting, Rio Celeste and Tenorio National Park, or a boat trip to Cano Negro wildlife refuge. Lunch comes with the last three options. Later in the afternoon, you transfer back to San Jose.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast buffet at the Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • ATV Arenal Tour
    • White water rafting in Balsa River Class III with lunch included
    • Rio Celeste / Tenorio National Park with lunch
    • Cano Negro wildlife refuge boat trip with lunch
    Landmarks
    Rio Celeste
    Tenorio National Park
    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
  8. Day 8

    San Jose Departure

    Have a final breakfast buffet at the hotel before your private transfer to San Jose International Airport for your international departure flight.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel)
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  • Beverly
    · January 12th, 2022
    Oldemar was extremely responsive and able to plan our trip for us at the last minute. I highly recommend this tour as it is one of the few that takes you to Corcovado National Park in the south. Our 3 days in that region were our absolute favorite!
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  • Shingo
    · December 16th, 2020
    Overall really good experience in wild nature and efficient support/transportation by staff. Especially Oldemar helped me to resolve problems and questions very quickly and kindly, it was very impressive support. If I have to mention something to improve, since most of daily schedule finished at early time in the afternoon, for active person like me, it was sometimes not enough. Actually, I added 7 local tours during this tour.
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  • Richard
    · January 5th, 2019
    I will be sending a detailed assessment to Destiny Travel in the near future. Overall excellent, with superior interaction with Destiny's staff during the course of our trip. All stays were interesting, we are considering a future variation on this tour, but well worth taking and enjoying this package.
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      The departure flight can be at any time, because your last night would be in San Jose at Hotel near the International Airport.

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