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Costa Rica Tree Top Tour: Wildlife Viewing and Picture Perfect Beaches- Que Rico! |
Adventures in nature meet relaxing beach time in this overview of Costa Rica's natural wonders. Begin by exploring an active volcano, and then head to
the magical Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve for wildlife, hiking and
tree-top adventures. End your trip in style by relaxing on the perfect
beaches of Tamarindo.Day 1 – San José to Arenal Volcano National Park
We'll meet you at the airport in San José and begin the two-hour drive to Arenal Volcano National Park. Once we arrive, you'll have the afternoon free to look around and to plan your activities for tomorrow. You can choose from wildlife hikes, either to creeks or caves, horseback riding to the volcano or nearby waterfalls, mountain biking, rafting and much more. Stay at Arenal Paraiso Hotel. B
Day 2 – Arenal Volcano National Park
A must-see for any tourist in Costa Rica, Arenal is one of the world's most active volcanoes. With its classic conical shape and crater, it can be seen for miles in the surrounding area, including from the sidewalk cafés of the nearby town of La Fortuna.
The Park has many wonderful hiking trails with fantastic views of the summit. The volcano has minor eruptions daily, making for a great show of ash and lava. And at night, Arenal puts on its very own fireworks display!
You have the full day on your own to enjoy your choice of the many activities offered here. Stay at Arenal Paraiso Hotel. B
Days 3, 4 and 5 – MonteverdeAfter breakfast, we'll take a boat ride across Lake Arenal, where your driver will meet you for a two-hour Jeep ride to the forests and mountains of the Monteverde Cloud-Forest Reserve. (There is also an option to horseback ride to Monteverde).
Once in the cloud forest, the primary activities are the hikes and walks on the trails that traverse the reserve. You can also explore the tree-tops in the Canopy Tour, strapped into a harness and gliding from tree to tree via a cable pulley system. For the less adventurous of spirit, the canopy can be explored along the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges among the trees.
The town of Monteverde is filled with interesting things to do. Artisans galleries show off photography, painting and sculpture. A local women's cooperative sells arts and crafts, including hand-embroidered clothing. A butterfly garden, hummingbird gallery and serpentarium are also worthy of exploration. Stay at El Establo Hotel. B
Days 6, 7 and 8 – TamarindoWe'll head to the popular beach town of Tamarindo on Costa Rica's northwest coast for surf, sand and lots of sun. In fact, the sun shines almost every day of the year here! It's the perfect place for beach time, as well as activities like fishing, sailing, surfing and diving. You can also take jungle boat rides, tree-canopy tours, or go turtle-watching-Leatherback turtles lay eggs here. With all these activities, plus perfect weather and beautiful sunsets, Tamarindo is a great place to relax and enjoy life. Stay at Captain Suizo. B
Day 9 – Tamarindo to San José
Say goodbye to Tamarindo! Return to San José by plane and catch your international flight home. B
| Exploring Costa Rica: Rainforest Hikes, Steaming Volcanoes and Sunset Sails |
| Trip length | 9 days/8 nights |
| Departs | Daily |
| Per person cost | $1160.00 |
| Single supplement | On request |
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| Prices based on two people sharing in 3-star accommodations. Four and 5-star accommodations available on request. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed. Unless specified, price does NOT include international flights. Price is lower between May 01 and August 31. | |
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