Rainforest, Volcano and Beach

9 days • Air & land
9 days • San Jose/Liberia
from $1084 land only

Locally hosted
Travel any day!

Your Travel Value Includes Round-trip transfers between the airport and hotel, including Porter at the airport All transfers between hotels Choice of hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower 8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 3 dinners (D) plus all meals in Guanacaste if an all-inclusive resort is chosen Services of an English-speaking local host Air Tortuguero/San Jose Sightseeing with local guides, including admissions charges where applicable Cruise Tortuguero Canals; guided walk through a rainforest; view Arenal Volcano; Tabacon Mineral Hot Springs admission Hotel taxes and service charges TRAVEL 360 flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA.
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 SAN JOSE / TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK.
Head east to the Caribbean coast. Arrive at Matina, where your panga will be waiting to start your expedition through the Canals of Tortuguero. Glide through densely vegetated areas deep in the jungle in search of monkeys, toucans and egrets. Your ride ends at the park lodge where you will spend the next two nights. (B,L,D)

Important Note: For the excursion to Tortuguero National Park, passengers are permitted to bring a maximum of 25 lbs. of luggage. Your main suitcase will be stored in San Jose to be collected upon your return on Day 4.

Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK.
Today explore Tortuguero National Park. This region is mostly made up of wet swamp forest with a system of natural and man-made canals running through it. Sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and hundreds of species of birds make their home here. Boat tours will take you into the small canals of the park and a walk through the rainforest gives you the chance to see some of the flora and fauna closer. (B,L,D)

Day 4 TORTUGUERO / SAN JOSE / ARENAL.
Early this morning, fly back to San Jose, then head to famous Arenal Volcano. Active since 1968 after sitting silently for 400 years, Arenal emits regular eruptions of ash and rocks. This afternoon visit the Tabacon Mineral Hot Springs and relax in a mineral pool or hot springs. (B,D)

Day 5 ARENAL / MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST.
Take your last minute pictures of Arenal this morning before heading to fascinating Monteverde Cloud Forest. Spend the next two in this beautiful and peaceful region, a superb wildlife refuge. (B)

Day 6 MONTEVERDE.
Enjoy a guided walk through the Cloud Forest Reserve this morning. Hundreds of species of
animals, birds, insects and plants make their home here. Besides the unique
flora of the forest, watch for quetzals, hummingbirds, monkeys and more. (B)

Day 7 MONTEVERDE / GUANACASTE.
Enjoy the scenic drive to Guanacaste on the Pacific Coast. (B)

Day 8 GUANACASTE.
A day at leisure to relax and enjoy the beach. There’s also an array of optional activities, including a skywalk in the rainforest, golf and a guided hike through the jungle. (B)

Day 9 GUANACASTE / DEPART LIBERIA.
Transfer to the Liberia Airport for the early afternoon flight home. (B)

 

TRAVEL 360 Hotels
SAN JOSE - Amon Plaza (F); Melia Cariari (SF)
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK - Mawamba Lodge (F); Pachira Lodge (SF)
ARENAL - Montana de Fuego (F); Tabacon Resort (SF)
MONTEVERDE - Trapp Family Lodge (ST); Fonda Vela (F)
GUANACASTE - Tamarindo Diria (ST); Ocotal Beach (F); Flamingo Beach (F); Allegro Papagayo - all inclusive (F); Barcelo Langosta - all inclusive (F); Cala Luna (SF); Paradisus Playa Conchal - all-inclusive (DLX); Four Seasons (DLX)

 

 

 

Tour CRV Land Only Prices Per Person from   Twin Single Triple First Class $959 $1252 $884 Superior First Class $969 $1288 $853 Above prices are based on one night in San Jose, two nights Tortuguero, one night Arenal, two nights Monteverde, all transfers and sightseeing. Please add the following supplements for your two-night Guanacaste hotel stay. Hotel Twin Single Triple Tamarindo Diria (ST) $127 $214 $105 Flamingo Beach (F) $125 $233 $104 Barcelo Langosta (F) all-inclusive $153 $182 $108 Ocotal Beach (F) $172 $253 $140 Allegro Papagayo (F) all-inclusive $205 $280 $183 Cala Luna (SF) $196 $392 $152 Paradisus Playa Conchal (DLX) – all-inclusive $437 $588 $401 Four Seasons (DLX) $599 $1133 $488 Travel most days Prices are based on a minimum of 2 passengers traveling. If traveling alone, a “Travel Alone” supplement will apply. Sample economy airfares are from $533-$745 and are valid from/to Miami. Airfares from other cities and U.S. departure taxes will be advised at the time of booking. Airfares and taxes are subject to change.