PURA VIDA! PURE LIFE! Explore Costa Rica on this small group tour to lovely Costa Rica, famous for stunning scenery and friendly people. Dip your toes in two oceans as we travel from the Caribbean to the Pacific. We will start in the bustling city of San Jose, spend a day exploring the Irazu volcano and beautiful Orozi Valley, then off to Tortuguero—a real jungle adventure. Enjoy the naturally heated hot springs pools at a resort at the base of the Arenal Volcano, the most famous sight in Costa Rica. Zip-line your way through the rainforest! We end on the Pacific Coast with a cruise to Isla Tortuga and two nights at Playa Hermosa Guanacaste, known for calm waters and gorgeous sunsets.
Day 1: Arrive San Jose and be transferred to historic hotel in the city. Dinner at local typical restaurant. D
Day 2: Tour to Irazu volcano and Cartago, the colonial capital and the beautiful Orosi Valley, one of the many coffee growing areas of Costa Rica. B/L
Day 3: Transfer by bus and boat to Tortuguero, driving through the Braulio Carrillo National Park and experiencing the Tortuguero canals. Stay overnight at the jungle Laguna Lodge or similar. B-L-D
Day 4: Boat tour of the canals, observing the native wildlife, flora and fauna. Short jungle hike on the Caribbean. Transfer to Los Lagos resort at the foot of the Arenal volcano in time to relax in the hot springs pool before retiring for the night. B-L-D
Day 5: Experience an adventure that Costa Rica is famous for--the canopy zip line. Ascend the mountain through the rainforest in a tram and return by 'zipping' harnessed to a series of cables high above the forest with views of the volcano. If you do not care to zip-line, return in the tram. Then we travel a short distance to have a delightful tour of an organic farm and lunch. Stop in La Fortuna to shop if the group desires. B-L
Day 6: We have been busy! Today is free for you to relax and enjoy the resort, or find your own adventure such as horseback riding, ATVing, birding--whatever pleases you. B
Day 7: Early morning departure for the Pacific coast and a boat ride through the Gulf of Nicoya to idyllic Isla Tortuga with it's palm tree lined white sand beach. Enjoy an afternoon of pure relaxation. Transfer to Hotel Playa Hermosa on Playa Hermosa Guanacaste. B-L
Day 8: Free to relax by the pool, walk the beach and pack for the return home. Farewell dinner. B/D
Day 9: Transfer to Liberia Airport for your flight home. B
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