Costa Rica Eco Adventure With Guanacaste

ARRIVE SAN JOSE Destination Title

San Jose/Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Learn the secrets of Pura Vida - Costa Rica's inimitable zest for life that will linger throughout your effortlessly delivered encounter with a land that boasts no artificial ingredients. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for a Welcome Reception.

Dinner

Sheraton San Jose

SAN JOSE - BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK - TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Destination Title

San Jose/Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Journey to San Isidro de Heredia, where you'll 'Dive into Culture' with master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.

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Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica

Then, it's on to Siquirres where we'll embark on a river journey through protected wetlands to secluded Tortuguero. Immerse yourself in its vibrant Afro-Caribbean atmosphere as you stroll through the village streets.

Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Destination Title

Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica

Cruise the canals and streams of the park today with a Local Specialist as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. Visit the Village of Tortuguero. If you are here between July and September, take an optional tour to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

TORTUGUERO - SARAPIQUI Destination Title

Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Bid adiós to Tortuguero and head back to the mainland where you'll enjoy lunch before meeting the Tico family for a 'Dive into Culture' experience at their palm plantation. There you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm.

Tonight you'll enjoy a 'Be My Guest' with the owners of your hotel, providing a 'Connect with Locals' experience, as they prepare a special BBQ meal just for you.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel La Quinta Sarapiquí Lodge

SARAPIQUI - ARENAL Destination Title

Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Rise with the sun to get up close and personal with Costa Rica's exquisite nature during a leisurely hike. Keep a look out for the endangered great green macaw and connect with your beautiful natural surroundings.

'Connect with Locals' this afternoon, enjoying a 'Be My Guest' lunch at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family as a retirement project. Today, it is home to an organic farm and related eco-adventures. 'Make a Difference' and learn how your visit contributes to the local community.

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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Your journey continues to Arenal Volcano, on whose slopes you'll spend the afternoon relaxing in your resort's beautifully landscaped thermal pools. Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa

Breakfast, Lunch

Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa

ARENAL – MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST Destination Title

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Your soul-stirring encounter with Costa Rica's natural wonders continues after a morning at leisure. Straddle the Continental Divide and touch the sky in Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you'll have an opportunity to explore this biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species - more than in any other single place.

Tonight, you'll meet a native Quaker, and Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town Monteverde and delve into the history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s. This evening, relish some of the best views as you enjoy dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

El Establo Mountain Hotel

MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST SIGHTSEEING Destination Title

Monteverde, Costa Rica

This morning, join your guide for an excursion through the lush rainforests of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk^ suspension bridges among the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy.

As your epic eco-adventure nears its end, you'll share stories with newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

El Establo Mountain Hotel

MONTEVERDE - LIBERIA - GUANACASTE Destination Title

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Check in to your seaside resort and relax. With just a short stroll along the shore, you can spot a variety of wildlife.

Breakfast

Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort

GUANACASTE FREE TIME Destination Title

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

The day is yours to further relax at the beach, head into nearby Tamarindo village or choose from numerous options to continue your Costa Rica adventure as you please.

Breakfast

Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort

GUANACASTE - DEPART LIBERIA Destination Title

GUANACASTE, Costa Rica

A transfer is provided to Liberia International Airport for your flight. Or perhaps extend your stay.

Breakfast

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