Tourist Costa Rica 2 – Shared Transfer

DAY 1: SAN JOSE

Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica!

Reception at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Jose.

The capital city of San Jose, considered to be one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America, is located in the middle of the Central Valley in the center of the country. The city features popular tourist attractions, such as historical buildings, museums, theaters, artisan markets, beautiful parks, shopping centers, and a varied gastronomic scene.

Accommodation: Chosen hotel (or similar)

DAY 2: SAN JOSE - ARENAL VOLCANO (3 HRS. APPROX.)

Breakfast in the hotel.  

In the morning,  you will transfer by shared transport to the Arenal Volcano in the Northern Plains region. Majestic in its grand stature, the volcano is one of the country’s natural wonders. While the volcano is quiet these days and there are no lava eruptions, you can still see clouds of smoke or ash emanating from the top of the cinder cone. As well, you can enjoy the plentiful hot springs in the area. Along your journey to the town of La Fortuna located at the base of the volcano, you will see agricultural plantations, large ornamental plant nurseries, and cattle farms.

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

DAY 3: ARENAL VOLCANO

Breakfast in the hotel. 

This morning, you’ll hike trails in the Arenal Volcano National Park. You’ll see how the forest vegetation and terrain have been affected by volcanic activity, including old lava flows. Afterward, you’ll visit the Río Fortuna Waterfall, located in a biological reserve of transitional humid tropical forest that is part of the Arenal Volcano National Park. The path to the waterfall’s base winds down 530 steps, and there are several areas along the way where you can stop and rest. At the bottom, you can take a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the Fortuna River. Lunch will follow the tour.  

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

DAY 4: ARENAL VOLCANO - MONTEVERDE (3.5 HRS. APPROX.)

Breakfast in the hotel. 

Transfer to Monteverde. Encompassing rainforest, cloud forest, and spectacular biodiversity, Monteverde has one of the rarest and most unique habitats on the planet, not to mention an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. Its strategic position straddling the Continental Divide between the Caribbean and the Pacific coasts creates the rare cloud forest, a distinctive microclimate for the many extraordinary species that inhabit this area. You will experience beautiful landscapes during your journey and will see how locals live when passing typical small villages.

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

DAY 5: MONTEVERDE

Breakfast in the hotel.

Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest while you traverse various trails and a series of suspension bridges at different levels of a wonderfully diverse ecosystem. You'll cross suspension bridges with full views of the forest canopy, and from the forest floor along well-maintained nature trails, a naturalist guide will point out intriguing plant and animal life.

Complement your day with a visit to the Monteverde Butterfly Garden and also learn about the insects and arachnids of Costa Rica that will make you change the way people think about these little and misunderstood creatures. This garden offers you up to 30 species of butterflies in 4 different habitats and more than 20 species of insects and arachnids alive in our natural center.

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

DAY 6: MONTEVERDE - PUNTA LEONA ( 3.5 HRS. APPROX.)

Breakfast in the hotel.

This morning, you will descend from the mountains to the warm coast of the Central Pacific. In Punta Leona you will enjoy a fascinating place for nature and bird-watching, with beautiful beaches and calm coves perfect for swimming.

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

DAY 7: PUNTA LEONA

Breakfast in the hotel.

Today you will have a free day, you can enjoy the activities of the hotel, nature, the sun and the beautiful beaches of the central Pacific coast in Punta Leona.

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

DAY 8: PUNTA LEONA - SAN JOSE (1.5 HRS. APPROX.)

Breakfast in the hotel. 

Today you depart to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. You will return in a shared transfer, if your flight leaves before 16:00, you will require a private transfer for an additional amount.

Happy return trip! We hope to have you visit us again.

Meals Included: Breakfast