8-Day Arenal Volcano and Cloud Forest Tour in Costa Rica
Overview
Inclusions
- Lodging
- Transport
- 7x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- 1x Lunch
What to expect
Day 1: SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA (20 MINUTES APPROX.) 16.9 KMS
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Welcome to San José, Costa Rica.
Reception at Juan Santamaría airport and transfer to hotel in San José.
The capital of San José is located in the middle of the Central Valley and in the center of the country, considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. The city is located in a strategic point near the main tourist attractions such as: historical buildings, museums, theaters, craft markets, beautiful parks, shopping centers and offers a varied gastronomic offer.
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Gran Hotel Costa Rica / Superior Category: Crowne Plaza Corobicí / Tourist Category: Park Inn
Day 2: SAN JOSÉ - ARENAL VOLCANO (3 HOURS APPROX.) 135 KMS
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
In the morning transfer or delivery of a 4x4 rental car at the hotel, towards the North Plains. There, the impressive Arenal Volcano awaits you, one of the natural wonders of the country for its majesty. Today there are no lava eruptions, but you can see the smoke or ash that is thrown off the top of the volcano and you can enjoy the hot springs in the area. Along the way and until you reach La Fortuna town, you will be able to appreciate agricultural plantations, ornamental plants and cattle farms.
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Arenal Kioro / Superior Category: Arenal Manoa / Tourist Category: Fire Mountain
Day 3: ARENAL VOLCANO
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
Depart in the morning for the walk inside the Arenal Volcano National Park, where it will take you through vegetation and changing terrain of the ancient lava rivers called las coladas.
Later, hike to Río Fortuna Waterfall, located in a biological reserve of pre-montane transitional humid tropical forest that is part of the Arenal Volcano National Park. The path has 530 steps, with comfortable rest areas. Finally you can take a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the Fortuna River followed by lunch.
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Luxury Category: Arenal Kioro / Superior Category: Arenal Manoa / Tourist Category: Fire Mountain
Day 4: VOLCANO ARENAL - MONTEVERDE (3.5 HOURS APPROX.) 120KMS
Stop At: Monteverde, Monteverde, Province of Puntarenas
Transfer to Monteverde, with an extension of rainy and cloud forests and a spectacular biodiversity. Monteverde is home to one of the rarest and most unique habitats on the planet and an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. With its unique position on the continental divide between the Caribbean and the Pacific coasts, cloud forests offer a very particular microclimate for the many species that inhabit this area. During the journey, you will observe really beautiful landscapes and will cross some typical localities of the country.
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Luxury Category: El Establo / Superior Category: Ficus Sunset Suites / Tourist Category: Monteverde Country Lodge
Day 5: GREEN MOUNT
Stop At: Monteverde, Monteverde, Province of Puntarenas
Depart in the morning to explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest as you traverse various trails and a series of suspension bridges at different levels of a wonderfully diverse ecosystem, with full views of the forest canopy.
Complement your day with a visit to the Monteverde Butterfly Garden and also learn about the insects and arachnids of Costa Rica that will make you change the way you think about these little and misunderstood creatures. This garden offers you up to 30 species of butterflies in 4 different habitats and more than 20 species of insects and arachnids
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Luxury Category: El Establo / Superior Category: Ficus Sunset Suites / Tourist Category: Monteverde Country Lodge
Day 6: MONTEVERDE - MANUEL ANTONIO / PUNTA LEONA (4.5 HOURS APPROX. / 3.5 HOURS APPROX.) 185KMS / 112KMS
Stop At: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Province of Puntarenas
This morning you will begin your journey descending from the mountains towards the warm coast of the Central Pacific.
If your choice is Manuel Antonio, this park is the smallest of the national parks in Costa Rica but also one of the most visited for its beautiful beaches between mountains, forests and the wildlife in its natural habitat that it offers.
If Punta Leona is your choice, this is a fascinating place for nature and bird watching lovers who are exposed to Costa Rica's rich biological diversity.
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Luxury Category: El Parador / Superior Category: Shana by the Beach / Tourist Category: San Bada / Punta Leona
Day 7: MANUEL ANTONIO / PUNTA LEONA
Stop At: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Province of Puntarenas
Departure in the morning for the walk in the Manuel Antonio Park, which is considered one of natural jewels for its abundant diversity of wildlife. It is the smallest of the national parks in Costa Rica but also one of the most visited for its beautiful beaches. It has several trails for walking, viewpoints and the probability of crossing with animals in their natural habitat. At various points in the park, the trails branch off and lead to four separate beaches: Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondida, and Playita.
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Luxury Category: El Parador / Superior Category: Shana by the Beach / Tourist Category: San Bada / Punta Leona
Day 8: MANUEL ANTONIO / PUNTA LEONA - SAN JOSÉ (3.5 HOURS APPROX./1.5 HOUR APPROX.) 155KMS / 85.7KMS
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Departure transfer to Juan Santamaría Airport in San José. If your flight leaves before 16:00 and your transportation is regular shared, you will require a private transfer for an additional amount.
Happy return trip, we hope to have you visit again.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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