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Costa Rica and Nicaragua - Natural Treasures and Cultural Heritage

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Start and end in San Jose
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
Group Size 4 - 50

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
  3. Day 2

    San José to Monteverde

    San José to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to a family farm with farmer Don Gilbert
    • Farm tour including coffee, sugarcane, and banana cultivation
    • Evening nocturnal wildlife walk in Monteverde
  4. Day 3

    Monteverde to Rincón de la Vieja

    Monteverde to Rincón de la Vieja
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Suspension bridges tour through cloud forest canopy
    • Cloud forest ecosystem tour with guide
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
  5. Day 4

    Rincón de la Vieja to Ometepe Island

    Rincón de la Vieja to Ometepe Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Ometepe Island
    • Visit to Finca Magdalena
    • Petroglyphinterpretation tour at Finca Magdalena
    • UNESCO biosphere reserve Ometepe experience
    Landmarks
    Lake Nicaragua
    Ometepe Island
  6. Day 5

    Ometepe Island to León

    Ometepe Island to León
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • El Ceibo Museum visit
    • Ferry crossing from Ometepe Island to mainland

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll to León main square
    Landmarks
    Lake Nicaragua
  7. Day 6

    León

    León

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of León historic old town
    • León Cathedral visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Revolutionary monuments tour

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to Juan Venado Nature Reserve on Pacific coast
    • Sunset experience on Las Peñitas beach
    • Self-guided afternoon city exploration
    Landmarks
    León Cathedral
    Juan Venado Nature Reserve
  8. Day 7

    León to Granada

    León to Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Managua
    • Plaza de la Revolución visit
    • Masaya Volcano National Park visit
    • Active crater observation at Masaya

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Catarina village with Laguna Apoyo views
    Landmarks
    Masaya Volcano National Park
    Laguna Apoyo
  9. Day 8

    Granada

    Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional dish cooked and enjoyed with chef)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Granada
    • Convento and Church of La Merced visit
    • Vibrant market exploration
    • Cooking class with regional products
    • Traditional dish preparation and meal with chef
    • Boat tour through Las Isletas
    Landmarks
    Convento Granada
    Church of La Merced
    Las Isletas
  10. Day 9

    Granada to Solentiname

    Granada to Solentiname
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat transfer to Solentiname archipelago
    • Stay on Mancarrón Island
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Solentiname Archipelago
    Lake Nicaragua
  11. Day 10

    Solentiname to La Fortuna

    Solentiname to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing platform experience over Lake Nicaragua
    • Return boat transfer to mainland
    • Thermal springs experience in La Fortuna
    Landmarks
    Lake Nicaragua
  12. Day 11

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking in Arenal National Park
    • Lava field exploration
    • Arenal Volcano viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of La Fortuna town center
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal National Park
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  13. Day 12

    La Fortuna to Tortuguero

    La Fortuna to Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Journey through banana plantations
    • Boat transfer to Tortuguero National Park with wildlife spotting
    • Wildlife observation during boat transfer
    • Unique wildlife of Tortuguero experience

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by pool
    • Visit to turtle museum in Tortuguero village
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Two guided boat trips through Tortuguero National Park
    • Wildlife observation including monkeys, caimans, turtles, and lizards
    • Birdwatching experience

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through verdant gardens
    • Relax by pool
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  15. Day 14

    Tortuguero to San José

    Tortuguero to San José
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a small restaurant in Guapiles)

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer from Tortuguero to La Pavona
    • Bus transfer through banana plantations to San José
  16. Day 15

    San José

    San José

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through San José
    • National Theater architecture viewing
    • Central Market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Optional extension: Book connecting Panama vacation (trip 2145001) for Panama City with partial Panama Canal transit
    Landmarks
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    Central Market, San José
  17. Day 16

    Arrival at home airport

    Arrival at home airport

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