Natural Splendours of Costa Rica
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in San José and check in to Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola (or similar) for 2 nights, arriving in time for your welcome dinner.
In the morning, visit either Poás or Irazú volcano for impressive views of the crater and surrounds.
Shared overland transfer to the Caribbean coast. Cruise through the canals and backwaters that lead to Tortuguero, looking for birdlife, monkeys, sloths and other wildlife. Stay for 2 nights at Mawamba or Pachira Lodge.
Today, you will take shared local excursions including a guided walking tour of the hotel gardens and a boat through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park, where you may observe the virgin forest's many species of birds, mammals and reptiles.
Return to Caño Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal, visiting La Selva Biological Station en route. Learn about the scientific and conservation work of the researchers and take a short walk in the protected rainforest surroundings. Stay 2 nights at Magic Mountain / Arenal Paraíso, with views of the Arenal Volcano.
Full-day tour of Caño Negro, an important wetland habitat for a range of bird species.
Shared boat across Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue to Monteverde for 2 nights at the Monteverde Country Lodge / Sibu Lodge (or similar). Afternoon visit to the Selvatura Butterfly Garden & Walkways and to explore the treetop canopy from its hanging bridges.
Morning tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, a habitat for rare flora and fauna such as the colourful quetzal bird. Afternoon visit to a typical family-run farm to learn about coffee and sugar cane production, followed by a farewell drink back at your hotel.
Return to San José via the town of Sarchi´, home to traditional handicrafts and colourfully painted oxcarts, for your final night.
Tour ends in San José.
Trip Inclusions
- View the conical Arenal Volcano from your hotel
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero and cross Lake Arenal by boat
- Explore forest canopies from the hanging bridges at Monteverde
- Take a boat trip through the Caño Negro wetlands
- Porterage at hotels
- Welcome dinner & farewell drink
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)
- 3- & 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions available
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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