Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San José
San José- Start point
- San José, San José, Costa Rica (Arrival: Juan Santamaría International Airport SJO)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton 4* or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby attractions in San José
- Day 2
San José - Cartago - Irazú Volcano
San José - Cartago - Irazú Volcano- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Approximately one-hour visit to Irazú Volcano National Park, including a nature walk to the main crater
- Cartago city tour, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels and the Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins
- Visit to Orosi Valley and its historic church
- Visit to the Orosi Church Museum
- Visit to Ujarrás Ruins
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in San José and surrounding areas
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
- Professional, certified naturalist guide
- Sightseeing stops along the route
- Bottled water
Landmarks Irazú Volcano National Park Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins Orosi Valley Orosi Church Orosi Church Museum Ujarrás Ruins Cachí Lake - Day 3
San José - Tortuga Island
San José - Tortuga Island- Meals
- Breakfast (Snack-style breakfast served on the bus), Lunch (Island lunch including salads, grilled fish and chicken, rice with vegetables, sautéed vegetables, a glass of house white wine, dessert, and coffee)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and return transportation from San José
- Bus transportation between San José and Puntarenas
- Catamaran cruise to and from Tortuga Island
- Beach chair and umbrella on Tortuga Island
- DJ music and onboard entertainment
- Approximately five hours relaxing on Tortuga Island's beaches
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
- Banana boat rides
- Nature trails
Landmarks Tortuga Island - Day 4
San José - Bijagual Waterfall - Tarcoles River
San José - Bijagual Waterfall - Tarcoles River- Meals
- Lunch (Artisanal lunch at a selected countryside restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation from your hotel in San José
- Professional bilingual local guide
- Shared binoculars or spotting scopes for wildlife observation
- Guided hike along approximately 7 kilometres of private rainforest trails
- River crossings and access to natural swimming pools, subject to conditions
- Artisanal lunch at a selected countryside restaurant
- Adventure insurance for the included activities
Landmarks Bijagual Waterfall Carara National Park Tarcoles River The Crocs Skywalk - Day 5
San José - Lake Arenal - Baldi Hot Springs
San José - Lake Arenal - Baldi Hot Springs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet meal featuring Costa Rican and international dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Private round-trip transportation from your hotel in San José, Alajuela, or Heredia
- Guided stand-up paddleboarding tour on Lake Arenal, approximately 2 hours
- Paddleboard, paddle, leash, and life jacket
- Professional bilingual naturalist and safety guide
- Admission to Baldi Hot Springs Resort
- Buffet meal at Baldi Hot Springs
- One complimentary bottle of water
Landmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano Baldi Hot Springs Resort - Day 6
San José
San José- End point
- San José, San José, Costa Rica (Departure: Juan Santamaría International Airport SJO)
- Meals
- Breakfast
