Costa Rica Explorer

Arrival to the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be received by one of our representatives that will explain your itinerary, answer any questions and provide you with a package of vouchers and information about your trip. Transfer to Hotel and free time at leisure.

This is a great tour that you can take from our capital City San Jose. Come with us and enjoy our exclusive and unique tour with a professional naturalist tour guide. Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or Van.

On the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside with multiple coffee plantations, dairy farms, tropical flowers nurseries, strawberries plantations, cheese factories, picturesque souvenir stores and small local vendors.

Once at the Poas Volcano National Park, we will walk to reach the main crater. Poas is an active volcano, that has erupted 40 times since 1828. It has an elevation of 2.708 meter above sea level (8.885 feet). There are two crater lakes near the summit. The northern lake is known as the Laguna Caliente ("hot lagoon") and is located at a height of 2,300 m in a crater approximately 1.7 km wide and 290–300 m deep. It is one of the world's most acidic lakes and one of the largest crater in the world. Lake Botos, the southern lake, fills an inactive crater, which last erupted in 7500 BC. It is cold and clear, and is surrounded by a cloud forest within the National Park boundaries.

Following the visit to the volcano we will continue to La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the number 1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife refuge center with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program.

With the fine attention and explanations of our naturalist tour guide, enjoy: five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, safe hiking trails, aviary with numerous species of birds, insect exhibit, butterfly observatory, capuchin (white-faced) monkeys, black-handed spider monkeys, hummingbird garden with 26 documented species, serpentarium (snake exhibit), jaguars, pumas, ocelots, margays, traditional typical house and ox cart, ranarium (frog exhibit), orchid exhibit, heliconia exhibit.

Our tour includes a delicious buffet lunch that includes multiple selections of traditional Costa Rican dishes.

After finishing all these unique Eco Attractions, and by the middle of the afternoon, return to your hotel in San Jose.

It is an amazing Costa Rica Day trip. You will raft through incredible rainforest

on 19 miles of Class III-IV whitewater, waterfalls, lush forest, exotic plants, birds and

other animals, and exciting rapids make this a tropical adventure packed with rich experiences

that you’ll remember forever.

This trip gives you the ultimate blend of wilderness exposure and excitement. Pacuare River a is

world famous for its pristine beauty. Being a true river gorge it is flanked by step green walls.

Waterfall’s cascade into the river from both sides as colorful, tropical birds fly over your head.

The wildlife is abundant, with sloths, toucans, parrots, coatis, butterflies, and colorful frogs

being common sights.

The white water is equally exciting; the number of rapids covered on this outstanding descend makes it a most memorable river trip. During the descent we will stop to enjoy a buffet style lunch at the most beautiful beach on the river. We finish in Siquirres at our own private Exploration Center, where you can take a shower, change, have a cold beverage, enjoy pictures of your trip, and reflect with your new friends about the great adventure you just shared.

After the tour, transfer to Arenal Volcano area and Fortuna Town. Upon arrival, hotel check in

and free time to enjoy the beautiful nightlife of La Fortuna.

Located in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a National Park that is visited by thousands and thousands of tourists due to its beauty and recent past volcanic activity. Back in The 80´s the volcano was very active, but now has reduced its activity and we could say that it has entered a period of calm. However, the beauty of the Volcano and surroundings are just spectacular.

At Mistiko Park and Hanging Bridges, enjoy traveling the forest comfortably in our revitalizing paths full of nature and wildlife. In front of the majestic Arenal Volcano you can admire its beauty and the wonderful forest that surrounds it, as well as a populated reserve with wildlife in their natural habitat that will allow you an encounter with the roots of the human species. Walk across 10 regular bridges and 6 hanging bridges and gaze at 18 meters (60 feet) waterfall within a comfortable non-slippery trail without steps and acquire a once in a lifetime bracing adventure.

After the nature walk tour, we will drop you off at Baldi Hot Springs, where you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream come true.

The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools,, luxury pool bars, giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more. Buffet lunch included at the hot springs. At Baldi, you can stay till 10:00 pm if you want.

After the rainforest tour, will drop you off at this place and you will be on your own including your return to the hotel that is only 5 minutes away.

Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary. Note: Some options are half day, others full day with lunch included.

- Nature History Rainforest Walk at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

- Nature History Rainforest Walk Night Walk at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

- Nature Walk to La Fortuna Waterfall at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

- Horseback Ring to La Fortuna Waterfall at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

- Zipline Canopy Tour (12 cables) at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

- Day Pass with Lunch or Dinner at Baldi Hot Springs HD

- Arenal Volcano & Lake Mountain Bike Tour HD

- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. FD

- Chocolate & Coffee Tour. Cultural experience HD

- Arenal River Tubing HD

- Arenal Volcano Hike Expedition HD

- Arenal Hanging Bridges Nature History Walk HD

- Lake Arenal kayaking. HD

- ATV Discovery Adventure. 2 hours ATV drive. HD

- Sky Tram & Sky Walk in the Hanging Bridges at Sky Adventure Park. HD

- Sky Tram & Sky Trek Zipline Canopy Tour at Sky Adventure Park. HD

- Safari Adventure Raft at Peñas Blancas River. HD

- Sarapiqui White Water Rafting Class II-III HD

- Lake Arenal Pedal Board. HD

- Arenal National Park Nature Walk HD

By mid-morning, land transfer to Potrero Beach in Golfo de Papagayo, one of the most beautiful places of Costa Rica. Check in at Hotel with afternoon at leisure

Free time for enjoy the hotel facilities, relax or explore the surroundings with a tour. There are options we can provide if you would like to get one of the following:

- Marlin del Rey Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling HD

- Tamarindo Horseback Riding Experience HD

- Tamarindo ATV Expedition HD

- Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour HD

- Surfing Lessons at Tamarindo Beach HD

- Ocean Kayaking HD

- Estuary Kayaking HD

- Tamarindo Mangrove Boat Safari

- Snorkeling Boat Tour HD

- Floating raft tour at Corobici River. HD

Free time for enjoy the hotel facilities, relax or explore the surroundings with a tour. There are options we can provide if you would like to get one of the following:

- Marlin del Rey Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling HD

- Tamarindo Horseback Riding Experience HD

- Tamarindo ATV Expedition HD

- Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour HD

- Surfing Lessons at Tamarindo Beach HD

- Ocean Kayaking HD

- Estuary Kayaking HD

- Tamarindo Mangrove Boat Safari

- Snorkeling Boat Tour HD

- Floating raft tour at Corobici River. HD

During the morning, land transfer to San Jose. Upon arrival check in at Hotel and free time.

On this day, we will transfer you to the International Airport according to you flight schedule.