Tour Summary
Price: |
from $1,390 |
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8 days |
Difficulty: |
Moderate |
Departs: |
Daily |
Costa Rica Nature Adventure
Imagine feeling, seeing and hearing an active volcano spewing fiery red lava while enjoying natural hot springs; touching the soft velvety paw of the endangered squirrel monkey; riding along jungle rivers or spotting the rare Quetzal bird and hearing its mystical voice. Imagine being able to experience all of this and more in just 8 days.
For a detailed brochure, please call 1-800-667-6134 or send an email to tours@highlandadventures.com.
- Itinerary
- Pricing Detail
- Hotels
Day 1: San Jose
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to your hotel in San Jose.
Day 2: San Jose / Sarapiqui
After breakfast, depart for a tour of Poas Volcano National Park. During the drive, you will notice the changes in temperature and vegetation, signaling the exuberant cloud forest of the Poas Volcano. The volcano's crater is one of the widest in the world. Later we will enjoy a short hike to the Botos Lagoon (an extinct crater) where many species of this cloud forest can be observed.
After leaving the national park we will continue to Sarchi to tour the Else Kienztler Botanical Garden. This botanical garden houses over 2,000 plant varieties spread over seventeen acres. Here you can wander along more than a mile of footpaths. Later we will continue on to Sarapiqui, known for its white water rapids. (B)
Day 3: Sarapiqui
After breakfast, transport to Puerto Viejo River for the start of your rafting tour. The Puerto Viejo River skirts important biological reserves that are home to amazingly diverse wildlife and flora. In the afternoon you can choose from several optional tours such as horseback riding or hiking the trails at the lodges enchanting farm. (B, L)
Day 4: Sarapiqui / Arenal
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the San Carlos Valley to the Arenal Volcano. Relax in the hotels thermal waters and enjoy Arenals dramatic performance or receive an invigorating spa treatment (optional). (B)
Day 5 and Day 6: Arenal / Bosque de Paz
Today we drive to Bosque de Paz ''The Peace Forest''. This 988 acre private biological reserve serves as a corridor between two national parks: Poas and Juan Castro Blanco. This cloud forest is a bird sanctuary where the quetzal, emerald toucanet, and many other species are frequently seen. We'll spend 2 nights in this enchanting preserve. The next morning, meet your local guide and explore the flora and fauna that surrounds the area. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Bosque de Paz / San Jose
Enjoy the morning before your transfer back to San Jose for your last night in Costa Rica.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport or take advantage of one of our exciting extensions. Bon Voyage!! (B)
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(B): Breakfast (L): Lunch (D): Dinner
Important Notice Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.
Price (per person based on double occupancy)
- 8 days from $1,390
- Single Supplement from $350
- Price based on check payment (please add 3% if paying via credit card)
What is Included
- All hotel accommodations
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: breakfast, L: lunch and D: dinner
- All sightseeing as shown as part of an open group (private tours available)
- Services of bilingual professional guides
- Airport transfers
- All gratuities except to guides
Items NOT included in the price
- International or Domestic flights unless stated in 'What is Included' section above. We will be happy to help you with your flight arrangements at your request.
- Personal expenses such as beverages; lunch or dinner (unless in the itinerary)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended - see our Travel Tips section for details)
- Excess baggage fees
- Communication charges
- Airport departure or arrival taxes
- Cost of obtaining passports or visas
- Gratuities to guides
- Any other expense not mentioned on what is included
Please do not hesitate to call 1-800-667-6134 for additional information.
San Jose, Costa Rica 
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| Country Inn & Suites Hotel | Or similar | |
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The Country Inn & Suites San Jose airport hotel is conveniently located to the airport and downtown San Jose. The hotel features cozy, comfortable rooms and suites in a lovely tropical setting. Complete with amenities such as WiFi, restaurant, fitness center and outdoor pool. From here guests can easily access Costa Ricas many attractions, historical sites and premier shopping. Stay in style at the Country Inn & Suites. |
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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui show map
| Sueño Azul Hotel | Or similar | |
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Sueño Azul is a natural paradise in the Low Lands of Costa Rica, just an hour from San José. Its proximity to the National Park Braulio Carrillo and the imposing rivers that surround the property make this an ideal location for those seeking nature, horseback riding and adventure sports. The hotels decor and furnishings reflect a rustic elegance. The restaurant prepares sophisticated local dishes and international cuisine. |
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Arenal, Costa Rica show map
| Arenal Paraiso | Or similar | |
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The Arenal Paraiso Hotel and Spa, is a destination resort near the Arenal Volcano and 2.5 hours from San Jose. Guests may choose from optional excursions such as an exhilarating canopy tour, volcano walk or just relax in one of the hotels 13 thermo-mineral water pools. The spa offers an array of rejuvenating treatments. All rooms have views of the volcano. The restaurants serve delicious Costa Rican fare alongside international dishes. |
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