Welcome! Upon your
arrival at San José International Airport our driver
will be waiting to escort you to your hotel and to hand out
your travel information. Economy: ON Don Carlos / Deluxe:
ON Grano de Oro
DAY
2: Tortuguero National Park
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner Off to an early start from your hotel in San José, you drive along a scenic route of lush pasturelands and banana plantations, through the Braulio Carillo National Park. You’ll stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast before arriving at the village of Caño Blanco or Matina. From there you navigate by boat up the Tortuguero River, alongshore a small peninsula bordered on the other side by the Caribbean Sea. Upon arrival it’s time to check into our overnight accommodations at the lodge. Economy: Enjoy a hearty lunch before taking off with your local naturalist guide for a walk exploring the surroundings of the lodge, visiting the aquarium, frog garden, butterfly garden and biodigestor. Then relax by the pool, take a walk on the beach or explore the trails around the lodge on your own, you decide. Dinner is served. Deluxe:Enjoy a hearty lunch before taking off with your local naturalist guide on a walking tour of the bustling village of Tortuguero and its immediate surroundings. After visiting the turtle museum and the beach, return to the lodge for dinner. Economy: ON Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
/ Deluxe: ON Pachira Lodge
DAY
3: Tortuguero National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner A full day of activities begins with the unforgettable sights and sounds of an optional early morning tour to experience the awakening of Tortuguero wildlife. Economy: After a well-deserved breakfast depart by boat to the jungle trails of Tortuguero, where you will enjoy a hiking trip together with your guide. Head back for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour through the quiet backwater canals of the national park, for up-close observation of the flora and fauna so unique to this special part of the world. During the months of and July-September/October, an optional guided night hike along the beach is offered, to observe the nesting of the sea turtles. Deluxe: Follow up a well-deserved breakfast, get ready to hike the trails of Tortuguero National Park or travel along the well known Tortuguero Canals and have the experience of your life in this unique paradise of magnificent flora and fauna. Head back for lunch and an afternoon of free time; have a “siesta”, relax by the pool, or take another boat tour, explore the trails around the Lodge on your own; you decide. Dinner is served. During the months of and July-September/October, an optional guided night hike along the beach is offered, to observe the nesting of the sea turtles. Economy: ON Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
/ Deluxe: ON Pachira Lodge
DAY
4: Tortuguero - Arenal Volcano
Breakfast After breakfast, you will embark the boat around 9 a.m. leaving for Caño Blanco or Matina. From there, the bus takes you to a typical Costa Rican restaurant near Siquirres. Right here, you will be picked up by a shuttle bus to continue your journey to Arenal Volcano.
Optional: In the late afternoon you may surrender – if you wish - to an evening at the hot springs of Tabacón, Ecotermales or Baldi (optional), to enjoy a soothing bath of waterfalls and natural pools against the backdrop of fresh nighttime air and a starry sky, all within beautiful, tropical gardens. Keep a lookout in case that sky explodes with hot showers of red, yellow and orange, the sparkling lava flows of Arenal Volcano.
A visit of the thermal hot springs can be pre-booked if desired:
- Ecotermales (no meals included): US$ 34 per person
- Baldi Hot Springs incl. dinner: US$ 48 per person
- Tabacón Hot Springs incl. dinner: US$ 70 per person (18:30 pm – 22:00 pm)
- Tabacón Hot Springs incl. dinner: US$ 85 per person (10:00 am – 22:00 pm)
Economy:
ON Arenal Volcano Inn / Deluxe: Arenal Springs Resort
DAY
5: Arenal Volcano - Monteverde
Breakfast Pick up by a Shuttle Bus to enjoy a drive around Arenal Lake before taking on 35 km’s of adventurous gravel road, winding your way to Sta. Elena in the Monteverde Cloud Forest region, where the afternoon is at your disposal. Economy: ON Claro de Luna
/ Deluxe: Fonda Vela
DAY
6: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Breakfast Day at your disposal for optional activities (not included):
Your first adventure might be an early morning walk through the Sta. Elena Nature Reserve, the best time to immerse in the sights and sounds of the jungle’s inhabitants greeting the new day. At the entrance of the reserve you will be surrounded by hummingbirds, their wings fluttering, bodies darting and seemingly suspended in midair, luminous and all sizes.
In the afternoon, you may want to go for a "walk in the clouds" (optional). Start with your feet on the ground, hiking through lush forest toward the “Walkways" of Selvatura - suspended bridges, platforms and trails elevated deep within the canopy of the cloud forest. From here you are allowed a gentle, rare glimpse through the tops of giant trees into the nether regions of this hidden world that would otherwise remain a mystery to most of us. There are numerous other optional activities that you might want to enjoy during the remainder of your afternoon, including a visit to the Frog Pond, the Snake Farm, or the Orchid Garden. Economy: ON Claro de Luna
/ Deluxe: Fonda Vela
DAY
7: Monteverde - Tamarindo Beach
Breakfast
After breakfast, a Shuttle Bus takes you back to the Interamericana, from where you continue onto the Nicoya Peninsula and to beautiful Tamarindo Beach. Afternoon arrival at your hotel; the rest of the day is at your disposal. Make yourself comfortable and check out the several miles of beach and the lively town. Economy: ON Hotel Pasatiempo / Deluxe: Tamarindo Diria
DAY
8: Tamarindo Beach
Breakfast Day at our disposal in Tamarindo. Just relax on the beach or go for an optional tour or activity offered in and around Tamarindo, such as snorkeling, dolphin watching, horseback riding or canopy. Economy: ON Hotel Pasatiempo / Deluxe: Tamarindo Diria
DAY
9: Tamarindo Beach - San José
Breakfast Shuttle Bus Transfer back to San José. Once in San José, the remainder of the day is yours to do as you wish. You might visit one of the various galleries or museums (optional - entrance fees not included) or just go shopping for some souvenirs. Economy: ON Don Carlos / Deluxe:
ON Grano de Oro
DAY
10: Departure
Breakfast Transfer to the International Airport
for your flight back home.
RATES & SERVICES
INCLUDED:
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Offer:
valid for travel 01 May - 31 October 2012
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Rica Highlights - Budget+ SPECIAL #2 - 10 days
as
from 2 Participants
ECONOMY
DELUXE
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ECONOMY
DELUXE
Accommodation & Meals:
2x ON/breakfast
Don Carlos
2x ON/breakfast, lunch, dinner Mawamba Lodge
1x ON/breakfast Arenal Volcano Inn
2x ON/breakfast Claro de Luna
2x ON/breakfast Hotel
Pasatiempo
Accommodation & Meals:
2x ON/breakfast
Grano de Oro
2x ON/breakfast, lunch, dinner Pachira Lodge
1x ON/breakfast
Arenal Springs Resort
2x ON/breakfast Fonda Vela
2x ON/breakfast
Tamarindo Diria
Transfers:
Airport Transfers on arrival and
departure day
Transfers by bus & boat from San Jose to Laguna
Lodge and back to Siquirres (joining international
travelers; transfers provided by the lodge)
Shuttle Transfers from Hotel
to Hotel:
Siquirres – La Fortuna
La Fortuna – Monteverde
Monteverde – Tamarindo
Tamarindo – San José
Tours:
All tours in Tortuguero as described
above, with bilingual (English-Spanish speaking),
local guide; joining international travelers
Transfers:
Airport Transfers on arrival and
departure day
Transfers by bus & boat from San Jose to Pachira
Lodge and back to Siquirres (joining international
travelers; transfers provided by the lodge)
Shuttle Transfers from Hotel
to Hotel:
Siquirres – La Fortuna
La Fortuna – Monteverde
Monteverde – Tamarindo
Tamarindo – San José
Tours:
All tours in Tortuguero as described
above, with bilingual (English-Spanish speaking),
local guide; joining international travelers
Our
"Budget+" Itineraries are organized
with shuttle bus services connecting the chosen destinations.
This service is especially convenient because it is safe,
efficient and takes you directly from one hotel to another.
All shuttle buses are air-conditioned and non-smoking. Upgrade
to Private transfers upon request:
travelplanner@tierra-verde.com
NOT
INCLUDED: International airfare,
excursions mentioned as optional, entrance fees for National
Parks, tips and personal expenses, airport departure tax Attention:
Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park has to be paid
on spot and is not included in package rate!! (approx.
US$ 10 p.p.)
Our
"Budget+" Itineraries are organized
with shuttle bus services connecting the chosen destinations.
This service is especially convenient because it is safe,
efficient and takes you directly from one hotel to another.
All shuttle buses are air-conditioned and non-smoking. Upgrade
to Private transfers upon request:
