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- Reward for your hard work
- Reliable quality programs with many great experiences included
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- Save 40% on cost over 'do-it-yourself packages'
- Perfect balance between arranged itinerary and free time
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- Once-in-a lifetime experience!
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Day 1: Travel to San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Meet for a welcome cocktail and orientation with your tour host tonight.
Meals: In-flight
Day 2: Poás Volcano & Las Paz Waterfall Gardens
Enjoy a relaxing drive through the beautiful coffee plantations and mountains of the Alajuela Province to the Poás Volcano. One of the most spectacular volcanoes in Costa Rica, it is also one of the biggest geysers in the world. Take in more scenery en route to the most beautiful waterfall in Costa Rica, La Paz Waterfall. Join a guided tour of the park’s butterfly garden, the largest butterfly observatory in the world! Take time to observe the amazing hummingbird garden, before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: San José – Arenal
This morning, travel to the Arenal region. We check into our hotel which offers a breathtaking view of the majestic volcano, which erupts rocks, fire and lava over it’s upper slopes. Observe the sunset over Arenal Lake before surrendering to an evening at the hot springs of Tabacon with its soothing bath of waterfalls and natural pools. Lookout for the possibility of exploding, sparkling, red, yellow and orange lava flowing from the volcano.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions: Whitwater Rafting, Canopy Tour (Zip Line)
Day 4: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Today, drive through beautiful landscape and reach the river “Rio Frio.” After a welcome drink, board the motorboat for a slow ride to the National Wildlife refuge of Caño Negro, located in Los Chiles. The fauna and flora of this tropical forest refuge attracts scientists, students, birdwatchers, and nature lovers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Arenal - Tamarindo Beach on the Pacific Ocean
After breakfast, depart the Arenal lake area to Cañas and continue north to Tamarindo Beach. After check-in at our hotel, relax and enjoy the hotel facilities, explore Tamarindo town, or watch the magnificent sunset while dipping your toes in the surf.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6-7: Tamarindo Beach
Spend these leisure days playing in the sand or join an optional Carobici River Float tour. This trip is an all-day adventure floating down the beautiful Corobici River leading into the Tempisque River Basin. We leave early in the morning and travel through the Guanacaste countryside to the town of Cañas. Board a raft floating down the gentle Corobici River and float for two hours, seeing a variety of exotic birds and tropical wildlife. After lunch, we stop to see wild cats on a private reserve. On the way back, we pass through the “White City” of Liberia and view the unique adobe construction of the capital city of Guanacaste. Consider taking an optional snorkeling tour or join a one-day surf camp. Your host will also be able to arrange a deep-sea fishing trip.
Meals: Breakfast daily
Optional Excursions: Horseback Riding, Surf Camp, Snorkeling, Fishing
Day 8: Travel Home
Our land tour ends with breakfast this morning. Leaving sunny Costa Rica behind, we bid farewell filled with memories of fun we had exploring new lands with new friends.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight
