Luxury Tour in Costa Rica – Private Transfer

DAY 1: SAN JOSE

Welcome to San José, Costa Rica.

Reception at the Juan Santamaría airport and transfer to the hotel in Alajuela.

Very close to the capital, but in the province of Alajuela, your hotel is right on the slopes of the Poás Volcano. From here you can enjoy beautiful views of the central valley that will welcome you to our beautiful land.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)

DAY 2: POÁS VOLCANO - ARENAL VOLCANO (4.5 HRS. APPROX.)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Morning transfer to visit another of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica. The Poás Volcano has one of the largest craters in the world, rising above the mountainous forests of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range. You will visit the Poás Volcano National Park, along the route you will be able to appreciate magnificent landscapes of cloud forest, coffee plantations and cultural manifestations of communities surrounding the park.

Then you continue your route to La Fortuna, where the impressive Arenal Volcano awaits you, one of the natural wonders of the country due to its majesty. Today there are no lava eruptions, but you can still see the smoke and ash that spews out of the top of the volcano. The Arenal Volcano region is an exquisite destination for its attractive landscape, its hot springs and Lake Arenal. During the tour you will be able to see agricultural plantations, ornamental plants and livestock farms.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 3: ARENAL VOLCANO

Breakfast in the hotel.

In the morning, this excursion will simply surprise you, Hike through the Arenal Volcano National Park - Trail 1968, begins with a short boat ride from the Arenal Lake dam to the entrance of “La Península”, this path will take us through the forest along barely opened trails within the national park, and we will walk enjoying incredible views of Lake Arenal in addition to the park's fantastic viewpoints; This trail is special for bird watching and nature photography.

We will then visit areas that were once destroyed by volcanic activity and are now in the process of regeneration, a walk through the “Coladas” trail will take us to experience what not long ago were lava flows. The nature, geology and history of volcanoes are in the hands of our professional guides.

The Arenal Volcano before the active period that began in 1968 was covered by a lush canopy of vegetation. The people who climbed the summit of Arenal said that inside the crater there were large trees and they slept in places where there was some heat due to the small exits of the volcano steam.

Currently, green areas are located on the east side of the mountain, and other small green parts can be seen on the north and south of the volcano. Enjoy the Arenal Volcano National Park to the fullest by joining this exclusive tour.

In the afternoon, enjoy the natural hot spring pools surrounded by lush gardens at your hotel, with spectacular views of the volcano. Temperatures in the thermal pools range from 83° to 104° F, and some have beautiful waterfalls.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Estimated duration: 4 Hours
Physical Difficulty Level: Moderate

DAY 4: ARENAL VOLCANO - MANUEL ANTONIO (4.5 HRS.APPROX.)

Breakfast in the hotel.

This morning, you will travel to the warm Central Pacific coast, to Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio National Park is often called a natural gem for its picturesque beauty and abundant wildlife diversity. It is one of the smallest parks, but at the same time it is the most visited for its beautiful beaches. There are several walking trails with many viewpoints, and there is a high chance of seeing animals in their natural habitat. At several points, the trails branch off and lead to four separate beaches: Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondida and Playita, where you can swim in clear, warm waters.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 5: MANUEL ANTONIO

Breakfast in the hotel.

Today you will enjoy a catamaran ride, leaving in the afternoon during the summer season, or leaving in the morning during the winter season. Your tour consists of a 4-hour journey along the coast of Manuel Antonio. You'll look for dolphins and whales (during migration season), along with seabirds. Please note that wildlife sightings cannot be 100% guaranteed as they depend on weather and ocean conditions, as well as Mother Nature. Throughout the tour we offer a personalized service with an all-inclusive party on board. The crew will serve a delicious lunch on board and you will have the opportunity to swim.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch
Estimated duration: 4 Hours
Physical Difficulty Level: Easy

DAY 6: MANUEL ANTONIO - SIERPE - CORCOVADO (3 HRS. APPROX.)

Breakfast in the hotel.

You will depart in the morning to the Sierpe River.

Your adventure begins at the La Hacienda dock, in the quiet town of Sierpe, where you will be transferred by boat for 90 minutes. The trip will take you through the most extensive mangrove wetland system on Central America's Pacific coast. You will have an excellent chance to see monkeys, crocodiles, and many birds. After you pass through the river's mouth into the ocean, you will follow the coast south. Depending on weather conditions, you have a chance to see dolphins and even whales.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 7: CORCOVADO

Breakfast in the lodge.

Today you will hike in the Corcovado National Park. Corcovado is the last sustainably-sized Pacific lowland rainforest in Central America, and it has been called "the most biologically intense place on Earth." The morning hours offer the best opportunity to observe wildlife and the incredible variety of birds that abound in the park. A river with a stunning waterfall is one of your destinations, where you can cool off in one of the pools. You will have a picnic lunch during the tour.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 8: CORCOVADO

Breakfast in the lodge.

Today’s adventure is a boat tour to the spectacular Caño Island Biological Reserve, which was once an important ceremonial site and cemetery for pre-Columbian indigenous people. The island has one of the most extensive coral formations and the best snorkeling conditions on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. The place where you will snorkel offers the chance to see a variety of fish and marine mammals. After your return, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at the lodge's beach rancho.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 9: CORCOVADO - SAN JOSE

Breakfast in the lodge.

This morning you will return by boat to the "La Hacienda" dock in the town of Sierpe. Then you will transfer to the Palmar Sur landing strip for your domestic flight to the San José airport and transfer to the main terminal to take your flight back to your country.

Meals Included: Breakfast