Ultimate Escape

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duration 11 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 30
guiding method Partially guided
Tour Code BM-31059
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English, Spanish

Starts Liberia City, Costa Rica
Ends Liberia City, Costa Rica

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Rincon de la Vieja: Enjoy the volcanic views this spectacular national park has to offer. But watch your step as you wander around the fascinating steaming mud pots and boiling water.
Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country and its mesmerising park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife.
Sarapiqui: Neighbouring the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a great area for animal spotting, this magnificent region is known for its kayaking and white-water rafting.
Tortuguero: This park is home to the nesting grounds of the green sea turtles, offering spectacular beaches and fantastic opportunities to spot wild animals and birds.
Vara Blanca: This hilly, verdant area is located just north of San Jose, next to the hypnotizing active Poas Volcano.
Jaco:Set on the spellbinding Pacific coast, the area of Jaco boasts beautiful beaches and calm surroundings.
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Starting and ending in Liberia City, the "Ultimate Escape" trip is a self-guided active and outdoor trip that takes 11 days. You will travel through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, San Jose, Arenal and 8 other destinations in Costa Rica. "Ultimate Escape" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Uncover the natural beauty of Costa Rica during this 11-day tour around the country. From coast to coast, discover the complexity of the different regions, including the bustling capital city of San Jose and both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Give yourself the opportunity to see a variety of active and dormant volcanoes, rainforests, as well as a plethora of animals and plant life. Enjoy all of Costa Rica wrapped up into one trip!

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Liberia – Rincon De La Vieja (35km – 1 Hr)
Day 2: Rincon De La Vieja – Arenal (150km – 3.5 Hrs)
Day 3: Arenal
Day 4: Arenal – Sarapiqui (130km – 2.5 Hrs)
Day 5: Sarapiqui – Tortuguero (85km – 3 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)
Day 6: Tortuguero National Park
Day 7: Tortuguero – San Jose (135km – 4 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)
Day 8: San Jose – La Paz Waterfall – Vara Blanca (55km – 1.5 Hrs)
Day 9: Vara Blanca – Herradura Beach (120km – 2.5 Hrs)
Day 10: Herradura Beach
Day 11: Herradura Beach – Depart Liberia (200km – 3.5 Hrs)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

10 nights' accommodation
Hotel taxes
Standard Hotel Category = Canon de la Vieja or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hacienda Guachipelin or similar 5*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Hacienda Guachipelin or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Arenal Montechiari or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Springs or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Arenal Kioro Hotel or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = El Bambu or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = La Quinta Lodge or similar ( Lodge Standard)
Deluxe Hotel Category = Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge or similar ( Lodge Standard)
Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
Superior Hotel Category = Evergreen Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aninga Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Sleep Inn or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Park Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Hotel Hilton Sabana or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Buena Vista Lodge or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Poas Volcano Lodge or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Peace Lodge or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Balcon del Mar or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Amapola or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Crocs Resort or similar 5*

Meals

10 breakfasts,
2 lunches on days 5, 6
2 dinners on days 5, 6

Transport

Private transfer from/ to the airport
Air-conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary on a shared basis
Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport

Guide

Operated with Bilingual Spanish and English-speaking licensed local guides on a shared basis Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.

Others

All monuments and visits as indicated: Guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, guided hike to Tortuguero village, guided boat tour through the Tortuguero Canals
Meet and greet on Day 1
Day 1 Rincon de la Vieja

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Airport taxes
Airport porterage
Optional tours
International and domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
Gratuities for drivers and guides
Tortuguero National Park entrance fee
Any extras at the hotels

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Anonymous
On May 06 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

We recently went on a 4 night tour with the tour operator starting on Monday 6th May. We flew into Liberia.Our guide was named Pablo and our bus driver named Mr Campbell. Both of them were absolutely fantastic. Pablo immediately... Read more

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