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The Best of Costa Rica

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If you were wondering where to vacation in Costa Rica, the answer is everywhere. Navigate through the canals of the Caribbean side jungle, have fun with the smiling faces of Puerto Viejo, go for a quick swim in the rivers doing rafting or relax in thermal waters, watch a volcano erupt while having dinner or doing canopy, and then get to know two of the most beautiful national parks in the pacific side.

All of this seems like a one year journey of adventure throughout the world, but it’s actually the one week dreamed vacation Book Costa Rica has to offer with The Best of Costa Rica package, letting you know some of the most beautiful and biologically diverse places in the world while experiencing great adventures and getting to know the relaxed Pura Vida lifestyle, if you like exploring and having fun this package is the right one for you.

Itinerary

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Upon arrival in Costa Rica, a representative of Book Costa Rica will meet you at the airport and transfer you from the Juan Santamaría International Airport to San José. Overnight accommodations at Wyndham Garden Escazú Hotel.

At approximately 6:00 a.m., departure from the Hotel to Tortuguero National Park. After crossing the Braulio Carrillo National Park, we will arrive at El Ceibo Restaurant, located in the town of Guápiles, where an excellent breakfast awaits you. After breakfast, we continue our way to either the dock at La Pavona or Caño Blanco to take the boat to Tortuguero. After check-in at the lodge, lunch will be served. Afternoon tours to the Museum and Village of Tortuguero. Dinner and overnight at Pachira Lodge.

After breakfast guided morning tour around the Lodge’s trails. Rest of the morning free to enjoy the Lodge’s facilities or take any of the optional tours offered around the area. After lunch departure on the boat for your tour to the Tortuguero National Park, explore the canals and enjoy the nature that surrounds them. Dinner and lunch in the hotel. Lodging at Pachira Lodge.

After breakfast, get ready to leave Tortuguero. The boat will lead you to the bus, that will take you in a private transfer to the Caribbean Coast, to the area of Puerto Viejo of Limón. Overnight accommodation at Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort.

Breakfast included at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the nearby beaches and all the fun activities that Puerto Viejo offers. Overnight accommodation at Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort.

After breakfast, get ready to leave the coast, our next destination the Arenal Volcano area…  On our way to Arenal, we will make a stop for an adrenaline dose with the Pacuare River White-Water Rafting Tour. After a light lunch and rest, we will continue our road trip to Arenal. Overnight accommodation at Arenal Paraíso Hotel.

Located in La Fortuna de San Carlos is the majestic Arenal Volcano active since 1968. Cloud forests, a world-famous lake for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife are part of what you will find in this amazing area of Costa Rica.

Breakfast included at the hotel. Morning tour to the Sky Tram & Sky Trek.
Sky Tram & Sky Trek Tour: Experience the most spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano & Lake from the Sky Tram or the Sky Trek. Sky Tram is a 15-minute aerial tram tour through the rain forest to the “Miguel Angel” observatory, where you will have spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano & Lake, and the Tilarán mountain range.
Sky Trek is a 3280 feet long zip line system that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the rain forest and its beautiful views in a fun, easy and safe ride.
In the afternoon we get ready to visit Tabacón Grand Spa and Thermal Resort, where you will bathe in the natural pools and hot springs fed by the Tabacón River. Dinner included at the Ave del Paraíso Restaurant inside Tabacón Resort. Overnight accommodation at Arenal Paraiso Hotel.

After breakfast, private ground transfer to the Central Pacific Coast of the country.
Overnight at the Parador Hotel in the Garden Room.

Breakfast included in Parador Hotel. Entrance fees to Manuel Antonio National Park are included.
The Manuel Antonio National Park is the most visited place by tourists in Costa Rica. Choose either a leisurely stroll or an intense hike with a highly qualified naturalist guide. Admire the tropical rain forest full of biodiversity, a National park and national treasure for the last 34 years.
Overnight at the Parador Hotel in the Garden Room

Breakfast included in the hotel. Private transfer further south towards Playa Dominical. The approximate travel time will be 2 hours. Lodging and overnight at the cozy Cuna del Ángel Hotel in Standard Room.

Breakfast in Cuna del Ángel Hotel. Departure to the Corcovado National Park tour. This National Park holds about 70% of the Costa Rican flora and fauna. After the tour in the park, you will enjoy an excellent lunch and will be back at your hotel when the afternoon falls.
Overnight at the Cuna del Ángel Hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. Private ground transfer back to San José. We will be arriving early afternoon. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Wyndham Garden Escazú Hotel.

Breakfast included at the hotel. A representative of Book Costa Rica will provide the transfer from the Hotel to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

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  • 3 Days / 2 Nights in Tortuguero Hotel (full board included, tours with bilingual guide)
  • 2 Night lodging in Arenal. Breakfast included
  • Tours: Tortuguero, Pacuare Rafting, Tabacón Hot Springs, Sky Tram & Sky Trek, Corcovado National Park.
  • Entrance fees to the National Parks
  • Hotel Taxes

  • Meals not in program.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, tips).
  • Airport taxes.
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)

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