9 Days
Duration
Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja, Tamarindo
Destination
Get off the beaten track while still seeing all the gems of Costa Rica. Discover an array of wildlife inside world-renowned biological reserves of Monteverde. Sleep at the foot of an active volcano and wake up to explore wild rivers, beautiful waterfalls, hiking and riding trails and of course natural hot spring spas, all before finishing up your trip on the superb beaches in Guanacaste.
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| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | San Jose – San Jose | |||||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Arrive at anytime on Day 1 | |||||||||
| TOUR TYPE | Private (min. 2 people, double occupancy) Contact us for group rates. |
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| INCLUDED ACTIVITIES | Guided Nocturnal Walk in Monteverde Entrance to Hot Springs at Rio Negro and Mud Bath Additional activities available separately |
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Additional information
| Location | Costa Rica |
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| Physicality | 2/5 |
| Dates | Year-round |
Day 1
San Jose: Arrive
Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will be waiting to take you to your centrally located hotel.
Day 2
Monteverde: Cloud-Forest
Head away from the hussle and bussle of the city and make your way up the green mountain to Monteverde. Arrive in time for lunch in the clouds, roughly 1400 m above sea level. After a relaxing afternoon, an exciting expedition through the nocturnal forest awaits you. Listen to the sounds of the cloud-forest come to live at night as your guide spots interesting creatures who only come out at night.
Day 3
Monteverde: Cloud-Forest
Monteverde is a beautiful chilled mountain town right in the centre of the continental divide, making it a nature-lover’s haven with over 400 bird species, 100 mammals and over 2,500 plant species. Enjoy a free day on hiking trails inside protected nature reserves, or on Costa Rica’s best quad-biking and horseback riding trails just outside of town, and let’s not forget Monteverde is also home to Latin America’s longest zipline and biggest bungee jump.
Day 4
Rincon de la Vieja: Volcano and National Park
Descend from the mountains of the continental divide before crossing flat plains on your way to Cordillera de Guanacaste (Guanacaste mountains), home to Rincon de la Vieja National Park made up of pristine tropical forests among an impressive collection of volcanic geological wonders. Enjoy a relaxing stay at your eco-hotel located at the foot of the National Park.
Day 5
Rincon de la Vieja: Volcano and National Park
Opt for a light stroll to nearby waterfalls or more extreme volcano hike around the national park or take an adrenaline filled ride down the Rio Negro in a white-water tubing adventure before relaxing in secluded mud baths and hot springs exclusive to hotel guests.
Day 6
Tamarindo:Guancaste
A gorgeous scenic drive will take you over to the Northern Pacific province of Guanacaste, home to some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches, best surf spots, and unique dry-tropical forest, home to over 250 bird species.
Day 7
Tamarindo:Guanacaste
Tamarindo is a friendly international beach town with lots of great shops and restaurants to explore in your down time, or chose to stay busy with water sports like surfing, kayaking and SUP. Prefer to spot wildlife? Enjoy a cruise through nearby canals with a local guide who is guaranteed to have the eagle eye!
Day 8
San Jose:Return
After a relaxing morning head back to San Jose to your centrally-located hotel for one last holiday meal before departure tomorrow.
Day 9
San Jose: Depart
Time to start planning your next trip back to Costa Rica. Departure transfer is included.
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