10 Days Costa Rica Latin Flavor


DAY 1

San José

Arrival and a representative from MTA Travel Solutions will assist you and take you to your hotel in San José. Overnight in San José.


DAY 2

DAY 2

San Jose| Irazu Volcano | Orosi Valley

Breakfast and then to enjoy a tour to the Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens. The trip begins ascending to the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a sunny day you can see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! After an exciting tour of the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ruins of the old Parish and view the beautiful Basilica of our "Virgen de los Angeles" with rich displays of carvings, statues, and art. After our visit to the Basilica de Los Angeles we will drive to Lankester Gardens. The Lankester Gardens are a Tropical Paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids, various tropical flowers, and plant life. This tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazon River. The area is noted for its rich soil, abundant plant life and the outstanding coffee plantations. We will have a stop for lunch in a restaurant surrounded by beautiful coffee plantations and an excellent view of Cachi Lake. Along the way, we will visit one of the oldest colonial churches and see the enchanting "Dreamers House". Overnight in San José. (B, L)


DAY 3

DAY 3

San Jose | Arenal

Breakfast and departure to Arenal Volcano. You will find in this area an amazing active volcano, a beautiful lake, and a great diversity of wildlife. Arenal is most impressive at night, in the dark, bursts of fire and red-hot rocks are sometimes shot hundreds of feet into the sky. Incandescent material cascades down the slopes, especially on the northwestern side. In the afternoon take an adventurous hiking tour around the Arenal Volcano and afterwards have a great relaxing time at the natural hot spring waters with buffet dinner included. Overnight in Arenal. (B, D)


DAY 4

Arenal

Breakfast and departure to a Safari floating tour in the Peñas Blancas River. Experience the peacefulness of the forest traveling on the Peñas Blancas River with the opportunity to observe many different animals such as monkeys, sloth, iguanas, tortoises, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Our boat does not use a motor so that you can enjoy the sounds of nature as we paddle down the river offering you the best opportunity to take photos. You will be accompanied by an experienced naturalist guide who will explain many fascinating details about the trees, plants, birds, and animals. Rest of the day at leisure to get to know the area and La Fortuna town Overnight in Arenal. (B, L)


DAY 5

DAY 5

Arenal | Monteverde

Breakfast and departure to Monteverde going through beautiful scenery of the Arenal Volcano and the Lake. The Monteverde Reserve is one of the most diverse and richest cloud forests in the new world and it has extensive trails which allow visitors to enjoy a rich diversity of flora and wildlife. Afternoon at leisure to visit Monteverde town on your own. Overnight in Monteverde. (B)


DAY 6

DAY 6

Monteverde

Breakfast and then enjoy our famous Combo Tour which is a combination of suspension bridges, cables and platforms built in the cloud forest that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner. Lunch included. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the area or to visit on your own the art galleries, cheese & coffee factories, and hummingbird garden, among others. Overnight in Monteverde. (B, L)


DAY 7

DAY 7

Monteverde | Guanacaste

Breakfast and departure to the beautiful beaches of Guanacaste. Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s northwestern province, is best known for its number of every type, texture and color beautiful beaches and huge cattle reaches surrounded by a rich diversity of natural habitats, estuaries, posture land, dry tropical forest, marshes, rivers folklore, music, color, and traditional food. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Guanacaste. (B, L, D)


DAY 8

Guanacaste

Breakfast and a day at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Guanacaste. (B, L, D)


DAY 9

DAY 9

Guanacaste | San Jose

Breakfast and morning at leisure. In the afternoon departure to San José. Overnight in San José. (B, L)


DAY 10

San Jose

Breakfast and transfer to the International Airport to take your flight back home after an amazing vacation in Costa Rica. (B)


INCLUDED

‣ Meeting at the airport.
‣ Private transfer in from the airport
‣ Daily breakfast
‣ Meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
‣ 3 nights at San Jose
‣ Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens tour with lunch included
‣ 2 nights at Arenal
‣ Arenal hiking tour
‣ Entrance fee in the natural hot spring waters with dinner included
‣ Safari Floating in the Peñas Blancas River with snack included
‣ 2 nights at Monteverde
‣ Combo tour with canopy, hanging bridges and lunch included
‣ 2 nights at Guanacaste
‣ Private transfer out to the airport
‣ All hotel taxes

NOT INCLUDED

‣ Tips, meals, transfers, or tours not mentioned above
‣ Private tours
‣ Personal expenses
‣ Alcoholic or soft drinks in the meals
‣ International air fare from or to Costa Rica
‣ Security deposit for the rental car (if this option it’s chosen)
‣ Fuel expenses for the rental car (if this option it’s chosen)
‣ Any service not mentioned

 

HOTELS

SAN JOSE
Standard   Superior   Luxury
   
1 Aloft San Jose   1 Hotel Park Inn San Jose   1 Real Intercontinental
2 Wyndham Escazú   2 Hotel Aurola San Jose   2 Costa Rica Marriott
3 Wyndaham Herradura   3 Hotel Radisson Sa Jose   3 Sheraton Hotel

 

ARENAL
Standard   Superior   Luxury
   
1 Lomas del Volcan   1 Hotel Mountain Paradise   1 Hotel Royal Corin
2 Hotel Volcano Inn   2 Hotel Arenal Manoa   2 Hotel Arenal Kioro
3 Hotel Los Lagos   3 Hotel Arenal Springs   3 Hotel Tabacon Resort

 

MONTEVERDE
Standard Superior Luxury
Heliconia Lodge Hotel Poco a Poco Hotel El Establo
Hotel Fondavela Hotel Ficus 
Trapp Family Lodge Sibu Lodge

 

GUANACASTE
Standard Superior Luxury
All inclusive All inclusive All inclusive
Casa Conde del Mar Planet Hollywood Westin Playa Conchal
Grand Papagayo Secrets Papagayo Mangroove