Costa Rica Highlights 8D/7N Vacation Package

Day 1 · WELCOME TO COSTA RICA

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   San Jose

   12 hours

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

Overnight at Aurola Holiday Inn Hotel, 5 stars hotel

Day 2 · TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

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   Tortuguero National Park

   9 hours Admission included

   Our exclusive journey to Tortuguero from San Jose is an amazing experience where you will enjoy.

   Crystal clear rivers and beautiful waterfalls will be part of the landscape that you can enjoy during this short transfer. Continuing the journey through the lower parts of the Costa Rican Caribbean, crossing extensive plantations of bananas, pineapple, cocoa and other agricultural products common in the area, we will reach Caño Blanco, an area of rivers and lagoons where a boat awaits us and will take us to deeper in the jungle and our final destination Tortuguero.

   The boat trip will take about 90 minutes and it will be a one-in-a lifetime experience surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna. Upon arrival to Pachira Lodge, enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch. After you get your room, get comfortable for explore the area and visit the museum, the beach area and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero. A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge.

Overnight at Pachira Lodge, 3 stars Lodge

Day 3 · TORTUGUERO

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   Tortuguero National Park

   5 hours Admission not included

   Discover Costa Rican flavors as you enjoy breakfast at PACHIRA LODGE. Get ready to hike Tortuguero Hill or travel along the well-known Tortuguero Canals and have the experience of your life in this unique paradise of magnificent flora and fauna. After the tour, Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge. During the afternoon, take your time to enjoy our private trails, ride a boat through the canals or just relax. Dinner at the hotel. OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: Walk on the beach and admire the green turtles nesting (July through September). Note: Entrance fee to the National Park not included and it is $15 that must be paid directly to the park's administration.

Overnight at Pachira Lodge, 3 stars Lodge

Day 4 · TORTUGUERO & TRANFER TO ARENAL VOLCANO

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   Arenal Volcano National Park

   10 hours

   Breakfast at the lodge. Departure to Arenal Volcano by boat and bus. On the middle of the way and after lunch, you will meet your private transport or shuttle bus and proceed overland to Arenal. Check In at Hotel Arenal Paraiso and free time at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraiso

Day 5 · ARENAL VOLCANO –SAN JOSE

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   San Jose

   10 hours

   Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary.

   • Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano.

   -Arenal Mundo Aventura Canopy Tour.

   • La Fortuna Waterfall on Horseback.
   • Arenal Volcano Hike.

   • Arenal Hanging Bridges.

   -Lake Arenal kayaking.

   During the afternoon, land transfer to San Jose. Upon arrival, check In at Hotel Aurola.

Overnight at Aurola Holiday Inn Hotel, 5 stars hotel

Day 6 · TORTUGA ISLAND CRUISE

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   Tortuga Island

   12 hours Admission included

   This one-day voyage into the exotic Gulf of Nicoya is perhaps the most enchanting experience to be enjoined in this charming and beautiful country. From our cast-off to the open sea, history, legend and breath-taking views are yours to experience and treasure. We will go sailing past San Lucas, the famous former jail island, then on to Gypsy and Sugar Loaf islands and we make landfall at midday. In a magic cove, we pause a few hours to indulge in swimming, shell collecting, snorkelling or just plain relaxing in the sun or at the bar. Our delicious lunch features fresh sea foods with lunch fruits and vegetables from the area.

   From our 6:00am pick up at your hotel to an approximate 7:00pm return, a festive party atmosphere, with excitement and sport, will make for a marvellous one-day journey into the myriad hideaway ports of the pirates of yesterday. Overnight in San Jose. Dinner on your own.

Overnight at Aurola Holiday Inn Hotel, 5 stars hotel

Day 7 · PRIVATE TOUR TO LA PAZ WATERFALLS GARDENS

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   La Paz Waterfall Gardens

   8 hours Admission included

   La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #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 preserve 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, toucan feeding, insect exhibit, butterfly observatory, capuchin (white-faced) monkeys, black-handed spider monkeys, hummingbird garden with 26 documented species, hummingbird hand feeding in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium (snake exhibit), jaguars, pumas, ocelots, margays, traditional typical house with petting zoo and ox cart, ranarium (frog exhibit), orchid exhibit, heliconia exhibit. All these offered at one place, makes us the best eco park in Costa Rica.

Overnight at Aurola Holiday Inn Hotel, 5 stars hotel

Day 8 · TRANSFER OUT

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   San Jose

   8 hours

   Transfer to the International Airport and Goodbye