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Discover Costa Rica tour
13 nights
Holiday idea
| Day 1 | Upon arrival in San José, you will be met and transferred to the Grano de Oro Hotel for one night. |
| Day 2 | You will be transferred in the morning to the airport for your flight to Palmar Sur in southern Costa Rica. Please limit your luggage to 25 lbs (12 kg) per person. On arrival you will be met and taken to Sierpe River where a boat will take you to Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, where you will stay for three nights. |
| Day 3 | Take a full day hiking in the Corcovado National Park. |
| Day 4 | Today you can take a tour to Cano Island and there will be time to hike the Casa Corcovado Trails. |
| Day 5 | You will be transferred by boat in the morning to Sierpe River and then taken to Palmar Sur for your flight back to San José. On arrival, you will either pick up your car or meet your driver and go to Arenal and the Arenal Paraíso Hotel for three nights. Arenal Paraíso is a three hour drive from San José. |
| Day 6 | Today, a half day's fishing on Arenal Lake has been arranged. The remainder of the day can be spent at your leisure. |
| Day 7 | The morning can be spent at your leisure. In the afternoon, your local guide will meet you for a tour to the Arenal Volcano National Park, where you will observe the impact of recent volcanic eruptions. After visiting the volcano, you will have the chance to take a relaxing dip at Tabacón Hot Springs. |
| Day 8 |
Today, either drive or take a private transfer to Monteverde. You will travel around Lake Arenal, through picturesque small towns and villages and then on to Monteverde, a rural community nestled in the highlands of the Tilaran mountain range. You will arrive around noon and stay at the Hotel Fonda Vela for two nights' bed and breakfast. The remainder of the day can be spent visiting the butterfly garden or the local art galleries. The hotel is in a beautiful location in the Monteverde Mountains. All rooms have private bathrooms and there is a restaurant, bar, TV room, laundry service, private trails and horse riding. |
| Day 9 | A tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest has been arranged for the morning and a Selvatura Walkways tour for the afternoon. |
| Day 10 | Drive or take a private ground transfer to Manuel Antonio. The drive will take you from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean – allow time to enjoy the beautiful tropical forest and its abundant wildlife. Continue down the coast to Quepos, where you will stay for the next three nights at the La Mariposa Hotel. |
| Day 11 | Today is free to explore the Manuel Antonio National Park. The park is a combination of rainforests which lead down to spectacular beaches and coral reefs in the ocean. Snorkelling is excellent and the forest is home to sloths, iguanas and the rare squirrel monkey. There are also over 270 species of birds here, including parakeets, parrots and at least 15 different types of hummingbirds. |
| Day 12 | Day spent at your leisure. |
| Day 13 | Morning spent at your leisure. In the afternoon, drive or be transferred from Manuel Antonio to San José and the Grano de Oro Hotel for one night. If you have a car, you can drop it off at the hotel. |
| Day 14 | You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. |
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Recommended stays
Grano de Oro Hotel, San José
This hotel is an oasis in the heart of the city. Formerly a Victorian mansion, it maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. Among its hidden gems are period photographs and artwork that line the corridors, and the tiled courtyards. The restaurant at the hotel is one of San José's finest.
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Situated on the edge of the Corcovado National Park, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge offers first-class service and food, as well as exciting activities such as jungle walks to view wildlife and visits to nearby islands. This unique lodge, built with the utmost concern for conservation, consists of Spanish colonial-style bungalows (all with private bathrooms) spread around a garden.
Hotel Arenal Paraíso Resort & Spa
Only two and a half hours from San José, and located just in front of the Arenal Volcano, the resort has 124 rooms, all with terraces and views of the volcano.
La Mariposa Hotel
Located close to the Manuel Antonio National Park, this hotel has lovely views, comfortable rooms (all with private bathrooms), a bar, restaurant and swimming pool. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis only.
