Best of Costa Rica

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Tour Code: ODY-CRI-013

Destination: Costa Rica

Duration6 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

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About This Trip

This week-long itinerary combines a volcano excursion, rainforest adventure and a bit of a beach holiday. Starting in the nation's capital, you'll make your way to visit two of Costa Rica's most famous areas: Arenal and Manuel Antonio. Arenal area features one of the most famous volcanos in the country, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, while Manuel Antonio National Park is known for its white sandy beaches and vast diversity of tropical plants and wildlife.

Itinerary Summary

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PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

San José - Arenal

Arrive in San José, Transfer to Arenal
2 - 3

Arenal

Arenal Volcano Walking Tour, La Fortuna Waterfall
4 - 5

Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio National Park, Pristine Beaches
6

San José

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1:San José - Arenal

Right after you go through immigration and customs at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, our representative will welcome you and help you load your luggage into a private vehicle. The hotel for tonight is close to the Arenal Volcano area and it will take about three hours on the way, during which you will receive a brief introduction to Costa Rica. The guide will explain your itinerary in detail once you are in the hotel.

Arenal Volcano

Day 2:Arenal, La Fortuna Waterfall Hike & Swim

Though a little arduous, with 500 steps getting down and 500 steps getting back, the hike to La Fortuna Waterfall is always what you don't want to miss. The reasons are: during the hiking, you can take in all of the natural beauty of the rainforest and observe the birds and other wildlife living there; at the bottom of the waterfall, you have a lot of opportunities to take amazing photos and refresh in its clear water pools. After it, you can have a shower, change into dry clothes and then enjoy a delicious tropical fruit snack with your guide.

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Arenal Volcano

Day 3:Arenal, Arenal Volcano Walking Tour

The trails edging the base of the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal are generally flat and ideal for an easy hike. Today, accompanied by a professional nature guide, you will explore the Arenal National Park to enjoy the fabulous views of the impressive volcanos and pristine lake, to spot the birds, monkeys, and other animals, and to get good opportunities for photographs. In the tour, you will also pass through some areas with very little vegetation due to the devastation caused by the lava flow of 1968.

In the evening, have dinner at the luxury Tabacon Resort.

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Arenal Volcano

Day 4:Arenal - Manuel Antonio, Private Transportation

Today, take about a 4.5-hour drive from Arenal to the amazing Manuel Antonio.

Home to the namesake national park abundant with unspoiled beaches, diverse flora and fauna, and colorful adventures such as snorkeling and hikes, Manuel Antonio is a great destination for families with young children, couples, eco-tourists, or any others.

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Manuel Antonio

Day 5:Manuel Antonio, National Park Guided Walk

The pace of this adventure is determined by the consensus of your group's abilities and interests. There is an abundance of wildlife, such as sloths, monkeys, anteaters, various birds, and some non-poisonous snakes in their natural habitats, that await you to observe. At your convenience and leisure, you can stop and enjoy some local fruits and refreshments as you pause to soak in the natural beauties.

What's more, you will also have some leisure time to swim in the pristine water of the virgin beaches inside of the national park.

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Manuel Antonio

Day 6:Manuel Antonio - San José

Time to say goodbye to beautiful Costa Rica and its people!

Your driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the international airport of San Jose. It will take about 2.5 hours on the way and you must be at the airport at least 3 hours before the departure time.