ITINERARY
DAY 01 - SAN JOSE
Transfer from San Jose Airport to Hotels in San Jose
Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Once in the capital, you can visit the theaters, museums and beautiful parks or just enjoy a cup of Costa Rican coffee while watching the daily life of the "Ticos".
San Jose City Tour
This tour shows you the culture and history of Costa Rica through visits to museums and historical sites in the city of San Jose. In this tour we will visit sites of historical interest such as the National Theater, a patriotic monument built by Costa Rican hands in 1897 also known as "The Jewel of San Jose", the Costa Rican Gold Museum (site of great archaeological interest), the Central Market, which is a Cultural Heritage for being a place of convergence of the Costa Rican identity and traditions. In addition, you can admire and purchase souvenirs and some local handicrafts and also the Metropolitan Cathedral. In addition to many stops at various points of equal importance in the city, such as: The University of Costa Rica, old train station, the national liquor factory, supreme court of elections, legislative assembly, the metal building, parks, in short, an introduction to our capital city, as well as information on topics of great relevance including economics, culture, politics, religion, and current affairs in general. We will also visit an art gallery, where you can get beautiful souvenirs to take back home.
- Includes: Transportation, Bilingual Guide (Spanish/English), Entrance fees to the Gold Museum, Entrance fees to the National Theater and Snacks.
- Estimated duration: 5 hours.
- Physical difficulty level: Moderate.
- Recommended attire: Camera and Raincoat.
DAY 02 - SAN JOSE / ARENAL
Shared Transfer from San Jose to Arenal
Departure in the morning to La Fortuna, here awaits the impressive Arenal Volcano, one of the natural wonders of the country for its majesty. Today there are no lava eruptions, but you can still observe the smoke and ash spewing out of the top of the volcano. The Arenal Volcano region is an exquisite destination for its attractive landscape, its hot springs and Lake Arenal. During the tour you will see agricultural plantations, ornamental plants and cattle farms.
DAY 03 - ARENAL
Arenal Volcano Hike & Ecothermals - Night Tour
Definitely a tour not to be missed. The beauty and imposing Arenal Volcano will amaze you from the beginning of the tour. We will walk through different scenarios with different types of vegetation in which we will have the opportunity to meet the wildlife of the place. You will also be able to admire the volcano from a short distance from a viewpoint and walk on ancient lava flows now turned into stone. Our guide will give you important information about the place, the fauna and of course the volcano. At the end of the hike, we will take you to the Ecotermales Fortuna hot springs spa, so you can relax in the different mineral water pools and choose among the different temperatures the one that is most pleasant for you.
- Includes: Transportation, Guide, Bottled Water, Park & Hot Springs entrance fee, Dinner.
- Duration: 6.5 hours.
- Difficulty: Easy.
- Recommended attire: Long pants, light jacket, hiking shoes, swimsuit, sun block, insect repellent and raincoat.
DAY 04 - ARENAL / MANUEL ANTONIO
Shared Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Departure in the morning to Manuel Antonio, destination where you will find the Manuel Antonio National Park which is considered one of the natural jewels for its abundant diversity of wildlife. It is the smallest of Costa Rica's national parks but also one of the most visited for its beautiful beaches. It has several hiking trails, viewpoints and the chance to come across animals in their natural habitat. At several points in the park, the trails branch off and lead to four separate beaches: Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondida and Playita.
DAY 05 - MANUEL ANTONIO
Free day in Manuel Antonio.
DAY 06 - MANUEL ANTONIO
Free day in Manuel Antonio.
DAY 07 - MANUEL ANTONIO
Free day in Manuel Antonio.
DAY 08 - MANUEL ANTONIO / SAN JOSE
Private Transfer Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Transfer to the capital of San Jose, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. The city is located in a strategic point near the main tourist attractions such as: historical buildings, museums, theaters, craft markets, beautiful parks, shopping malls and offers a varied gastronomic offer.
What to bring to Costa Rica?
- Passport with at least 6 months validity.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Comfortable t-shirts and pants.
- Footwear: light waterproof hiking boots, river sandals (Teva type sandals), a pair of tennis shoes.
- If traveling to Tortuguero during turtle nesting season (June-September), bring dark pants & shirts and closed-toe shoes.
- Rain gear: poncho, raincoat and umbrella.
- Hat, visor, cap and sunglasses for sun protection.
- Reusable water bottle for hiking.
- Charger for electronic devices and American style adapter.
- Medications.
- Small backpack for hiking.
