9 Days Costa Rica - Marvels of Costa Rica

9 Days to - San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde & Guanacaste areas


Day 1 - Saturday

Day 1 - Saturday

Arrival and transfer to hotel

Today our staff will meet and greet the group at the Juan Santamaria International Airport. After clear customs the clients will be transferred to the hotel in San Jose, only 15 minutes from our international airport.
Overnight at:
Superior - San Jose: Country Inn & Suites - Standard
Deluxe - San Jose: Real Intercontinental- Standard


Day 2 - Sunday

Day 2 - Sunday

Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Springs Tour

Today you will travel to Arenal area, home of the amazing Arenal volcano. We will continue on our trip until we get to this wonder from nature in the north of our country. We will make a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, with international fame; it has earned the name of the Birthplace of Costa Ria’s artisans. As we continue our trip we will go through diverse plantations with agricultural products, ornamental plants and cattle ranches until we arrive to La Fortuna for lunch in a local restaurant . Enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano on a hike along the base of this marvelous volcano. The hike begins in one the trails close to the volcano. We are going to be on this trail for about 1 ½ hours. Later we will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Overnight at:
Superior - Arenal: Arenal Paraiso or similar - Standard
Deluxe - Arenal: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa- Suite


Day 3 - Monday

Day 3 - Monday

CaƱo Negro wildlife Refuge Tour

The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío are biological humid areas considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, also iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans. You will begin your adventure at Los Chiles village only 4 kms from the Nicaraguan border, there you will begin a two hour floating safari through the Tropical Rain Forest and pastures until we arrive at the marsh.(Breakfast & Lunch).
Overnight at: 
Superior - Arenal: Arenal Paraiso or similar - Standard
Deluxe - Arenal: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa- Suite


Day 4 - Tuesday

Day 4 - Tuesday

Transfer to Monteverde area

After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the Monteverde area, known for its Reserve and perfectfor nature lovers. On a beautiful ride of approximately 3 hours you will enjoy breathtaking views of the northern plains of Costa Rica. Our guide will be teaching you the importance of each habitat and the history of each town passing by.(Breakfast).
Overnight at:
Superior - Monteverde: Cloud Forest Logde or similar - Standard
Deluxe - El Establo Mountain Hotel- Deluxe Room

Optional tours:
1. BUTTERFLY FARM TOUR MONTEVERDE
2. SKY WALK TOUR MONTEVERDE
3. SKY TRAM & SKY TREK & SKY WALK TOUR MONTEVERDE
4. ORIGINAL CANOPY TOUR MONTEVERDE


Day 5 - Wednesday

Day 5 - Wednesday

Monteverde Reserve Tour

Our expert guide will take you to visit The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the largest of these private protected areas with over 25.730 acres (10.415 hectares) of land. More than 500 species of orchids cling to the limbs of enormous trees, while vines, ferns, mosses and lichens fill every other available space. The Cloud Forest of Monteverde houses more than 130 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, including the beautiful quetzal, 30 species of hummingbirds, 5000 species of months and 3000 species of plants. It is a nature’s lover’s paradise. After visiting the Monteverde Reserve, you will enjoy lunch and the rest of the afternoon at leisure to relax and experience nature at its best or take an Optional activity.(Breakfast & Lunch).
Overnight at:
Superior - Monteverde: Cloud Forest Logde or similar - Standard
Deluxe - El Establo Mountain Hotel- Deluxe Room

Optional tours:
1. FROG POND TOUR MONTEVERDE
2. NIGHT WALK TOUR MONTEVERDE

 


Day 6 - Thursday

Day 6 - Thursday

Guanacaste area

After enjoying two of the best destinations in Costa Rica for nature lovers it is time to visit beautiful beaches of Guanacaste located in the north pacific side of the country.(Breakfast).
Overnight at:
Superior - Villas Sol, Playa Hermosa – Standard (all inclusive)
Deluxe - The Westin Golf Resort & Spa –Deluxe Junior Suite (all inclusive)


Day 7 - Friday

Day 7 - Friday

Vida Aventura Nature Park tour

Vida Aventura is the bestselling tour in Guanacaste. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and pleasure in one day. Friends, couples or families, the tour is made for everyone. This tour will give you the best value. Zip Lining, Horseback Riding, 2 volcano views, thermal pools, Spa, Mud bath, all in one day. Vida Aventura is located in the Guanacaste Mountain Range so you can enjoy all these exiting activities without the high temperatures and the hot and humid clime of the low lands.(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Overnight at:
Superior - Villas Sol, Playa Hermosa – Standard (all inclusive)
Deluxe - The Westin Golf Resort & Spa –Deluxe Junior Suite (all inclusive)


Day 8 - Saturday

Day 8 - Saturday

At leisure

Optional tours available.(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Superior - Villas Sol, Playa Hermosa – Standard (all inclusive)
Deluxe - The Westin Golf Resort & Spa –Deluxe Junior Suite (all inclusive)

Optional tours:
1. JUNGLE RIVER CRUISE @ PALO VERDE NATIONAL PARK GUANACASTE(half day tour)
2. ATV TOUR GUANACASTE (half day tour)
3. CATAMARAN TOUR GUANACASTE (half day tour, available only in the afternoons)
4. WILDLIFE EXPLORATION TOUR GUANACASTE (full day tour)
5. JUNGLE RIVER CRUISE WITH COFFEE TOUR GUANACASTE (full day tour)
6. WHITE WATER RAFTING TENORIO RIVER TOUR GUANACASTE (full day tour)
7. COOL BREEZE WATERFALLS TOUR GUANACASTE (full day tour)
8. WILDLIFE NIGHT TOUR GUANACASTE (3/4-day tour)
9. VIP CITY BUS TOUR GUANACASTE (3/4-day tour)


Day 9 - Sunday

Day 9 - Sunday

Departure transfer to Liberia airport

Today our staff will meet the clients at the lobby and transferred them to Liberia airport. Hope you have a safe flight back home.(Breakfast).


Included Services:

  • A/C deluxe transfers on arrival & departure (from/to Airport)
  • 8 Nights accommodation
  • Meals: Daily Breakfast, 5 lunches, 3 Dinners
  • English speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary

Not Included Services:

  • Airfare & Departure taxes
  • Tips to guide/driver & hotel staff
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal extras and meals not mentioned above

NOTE: Activity on Day 7 could be changed to Day 6 between transportation. This is subject to number of participants.

HOTELS

Superior Package:
San Jose: Country Inn & Suites - Standard
Arenal: Arenal Paraiso or similar - Standard
Monteverde: Cloud Forest Logde or similar - Standard
Guanacaste: Villas Sol, Playa Hermosa – Standard (all inclusive)

Deluxe Package:
San Jose: Real Intercontinental- Standard
Arenal: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa- Suite
Monteverde: El Establo Mountain Hotel- Deluxe Room
Guanacaste: The Westin Golf Resort & Spa –Deluxe Junior Suite (all inclusive)