Costa Rica Coast to Coast - 10 Days

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10 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

San Jose, Costa Rica

Ends

San Jose, Costa Rica

Highlights

San Jose - Independently explore Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital

Tortuguero National Park - Head to the Caribbean Coast to explore Costa Rica's 'little Amazon'! Take a boat tour along the canals and spot wildlife in the lush rainforest

Arenal Volcano National Park - hike along a volcanic stone path to Arenal's best viewpoint and see a wide variety of flora and fauna trekking through primary rainforest

Lake Arenal - Travel across this picturesque highland lake

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Take in the natural wonders of Monteverde on a guided hike. Shrouded in a canopy of cloud, the park is home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna

Manuel Antonio National Park - Enjoy free time to bask on beautiful Pacific coast beaches and explore the lush rainforest, which is teeming with wildlife

Itinerary

For those who dream of a coast-to-coast Costa Rican escape, this 10-day self-guided trip delivers. Start in San Jose, cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park, and marvel at Arenal Volcano. Wander through Monteverde’s mystical Cloud Forest and unwind on Manuel Antonio’s idyllic beaches. The tour’s appeal lies in its seamless combination of rainforest exploration and beach relaxation, offering experienced travelers and seniors a perfect balance of adventure and leisure in Costa Rica’s most scenic locales.

day 1 - San Jose

At San Jose international airport you will be met by our tour director, transferred to your hotel and given information about your tour. The rest of the day is free to explore San Jose or just to relax in the hotel. If you'd like a guided tour of the capital, this can be arranged upon request.

OverNight:San Jose

days 2-3 - Tortuguero

San Jose - Tortuguero. After breakfast travel to Tortuguero on Costa Rica's beautiful Caribbean coast. During the journey you will cross the majestic Braulio Carrillo National Park and enjoy amazing rainforest views until you reach the Caribbean. Tortuguero is only accessible by air or by water. Drive to La Pavona dock where a boat will be waiting to take you through the amazing canals to your lodge in Tortuguero.

After lunch at the lodge, take a guided nature walk along the trails around the property, looking out for wildlife and learning more about the environment that surrounds the lodge. Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.

The next morning, enjoy a guided tour of Tortuguero town. It's a 5 minute boat ride from the lodge to town, where a small community of 1300 people live surrounded by water. On the tour, learn about the lifestyle of the inhabitants of Tortuguero, take a stroll down the main road and shops for souvenirs made by the local artisans.

In the afternoon explore Tortuguero National Park on a two-hour guided boat tour along the canals. Known as the Costa Rican “Little Amazon”, Tortuguero is a real paradise for nature lovers, with incredible wildlife including 186 species of birds, three of the four species of monkeys in Costa Rica, crocodiles, caimans, toucans, sloths and much more!

Note: Tortuguero is well known for attracting hordes of sea turtles which come to nest on the beaches. Turtle season typically occurs from July through to October and this is the best time to hopefully spot turtle hatchlings emerge from their nest and scamper across the beach and into the ocean! If you visit during the turtle season, there are turtle nesting tours in the evening, which can be booked locally.

Meals:2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner

OverNight:Tortuguero (2)

days 4-5 - Arenal Volcano National Park

Tortuguero - La Fortuna. After breakfast it's time to bid farewell to Tortuguero and travel on to La Fortuna in Costa Rica’s fertile northern lowlands. Travel by boat to La Pavona dock, from there the hotel transportation will take you to Guapiles city to enjoy lunch. After lunch, continue to La Fortuna, home of the majestic Arenal Volcano. On a clear day, the majestic Arenal Volcano can be seen looming over this picturesque little town.

The following morning embark on a guided Arenal excursion. Begin the tour by heading to the El Silencio Private Reserve, to get as close to the base of the Arenal volcano as possible by vehicle. Then enjoy a scenic walk for 1km along a volcanic stone path to reach the best volcano view point. Learn all about this remarkable volcano and also enjoy wonderful views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. The walk back will take you through lush rainforest located along the edge of the Arenal Volcano. With a little luck you'll spot some of the wide variety of plants and animals that inhabit the rainforest, such as toucans, turkeys, orioles, peccaries, snakes, and monkeys. At the end of the morning tour enjoy a delicious snack of tropical fruit before returning to your hotel.

The afternoon is free to spend at leisure or perhaps enjoy some of the optional activities available on the area. We recommend an evening visit to Eco Termales hot springs which can be booked on request.

Meals:2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:La Fortuna (2)

days 6-7 - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Arenal - Monteverde. After breakfast on day 6 transfer to Arenal Lake and take a scenic boat ride across the lake, enjoying panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano, Chato Hill, Arenal Lake and the Tilaran mountain range en route. When you reach the other side, another vehicle will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Monteverde.

The following day discover the natural wonders of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve on a two-hour guided walk. Walk along the reserve trails with your guide and learn all about one the most researched and protected private reserves in the world. This spectacular reserve cannot fail to impress with its beauty and incredible biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests where tall trees, festooned with orchids, bromeliads, ferns and vines, rise high into the sky. Also look out for wonderful birdlife, including the Resplendent Quetzal, Emerald Toucanet, Costa Rican Warbler and Black Faced Solitaire. After the walk return back to your hotel to enjoy leisure the rest of the day.

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Monteverde (2)

days 8-9 - Manuel Antonio

Monteverde - Manuel Antonio. On day 8 transfer to Manuel Antonio where you’ll enjoy two days at leisure to relax on the pristine Pacific coast beaches and enjoy scenic hikes along the trails in the national park, looking out for rainforest animals. There's plenty to see and do in this popular park so if you'd like to extend your stay we can book additional nights on request.

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Manuel Antonio (2)

day 10 - San Jose

Manuel Antonio - San Jose. Today a private transfer takes you to San Jose airport for your flight home. Please consider a late departure flight, as the transfer time is approx. 3.5 hours.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

7 nights 4 star hotels and 2 nights 3 star lodge in Tortuguero

Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

Transport

Private airport arrival and departure transferTourist shuttle transfers: San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio (shared transportation, with other travellers)

Others

Tortuguero nature walk, visit to Tortuguero town and boat tour of Tortuguero NP (shared excursions, with other travellers)Arenal Volcano National Park tour (shared excursion, with other travellers)Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve nature walk (shared excursion, with other travellers)Services of English speaking guides for all included excursions

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