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8 Day itinerary in Costa Rica, Central America & Caribbean

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

San José

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Snorkeling/Diving

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Hike in the heart of the Tenorio Volcano National Park

2

Paddle through the famous Guanacaste mangroves and discover an exceptional ecosystem

3

Snorkeling in one of the best spot of Costa Rica!

4

Enjoy a gyrocopter flight to experience this beautiful region from the skies.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Costa Rica !

Your driver will be waiting for you at Juan Santamaria International Airport, near San Jose, at an altitude of 1,150 meters in the heart of the Central Valley, to take you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Alta Hotel
Day 2

place San José & Tamarindo Free Day

Transfer by shuttle-bus from San José to Tamarindo. Approximate driving time : 5.5 hours, departure around 2pm. Free day to discover the beaches of the region. Please contact us for the various water activities not to be missed on site.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Day 3

place Tenorio Volcano - Tamarindo

One-day hike to Tenorio National Park In the morning, departure from your hotel with a local guide for a hike in the heart of the Tenorio Volcano National Park on one of the most beautiful trails in the country between jungle, waterfalls and natural hot springs. You will have the opportunity to discover the Rio Celeste, famous for its incredible turquoise blue color (which intensifies with the reflection of light rays) due to the minerals in its waters: a perfect spot to take pictures! The Rio Celeste is about 36 km long and crosses hot volcanic springs, sulfur springs, before forming a magnificent waterfall. Approximate duration : 7 hours, however the hike in the National Park lasts approximately 2 hours, easy hike.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Day 4

place Tamarindo mangrove and estuary tour on kayaks

You will paddle through the famous Guanacaste mangroves and discover an exceptional ecosystem. This protected site is considered as one of the most important reserves in the country. You will be able to observe many birds, as well as an abundant fauna and flora. After about an hour of kayaking, you will take a short break and set off again on the way back. Approximate duration : 3 hours.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Day 5

place Tamarindo Free Day

Free day to discover the beaches of the region. Please contact us for the various water activities not to be missed on site.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Day 6

place Playa Potrero- Tamarindo

Snorkeling in one of the best spot of Costa Rica! Half day snorkeling to discover the seabed of Las Catalinas Islands, one of the most famous dive spots in Costa Rica. Departure early in the morning for two tanks on different sites depending on visibility conditions. Approximate duration : 3 hours and a half. Info : Marine Conservation program in partnership with local and international entities, highly qualified guides in marine biology ($40 per person donated to the marine conservation program).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Day 7

place Birds eye view of Tamarindo

Enjoy a gyrocopter flight to experience this beautiful region from the skies. After circling south of Flamingo you cruise along the coastline passing the beautiful and famous beaches Brasilito, Conchal, Bahia de Pirata. On the way to the huge untouched mangrove of Long Beach (Playa Grande) where you can see crocodiles in the wild. On your south way back to Tamarindo, you'll fly just over the waves and experience a sensation of “areal surfing” as our Gyrocopter skims just over the waves on the beach of Playa Grande and continuing to Tamarindo. On the coastline and in the estuary just before the airport, you may see turtles, sharks and mantas. Between December and March, you may even see some whales ! Approximate duration : 30 extraordinary minutes.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Day 8

place Tamarindo- San José

Transfer by shuttle-bus from Tamarindo to San José. Approximate driving time : 5.5 hours, departure around 8:00am or 2:00pm.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Alta Hotel
  • Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (8)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Transportation is provided on the days mentioned.

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Entrance Fees as mentioned

Not Included expand_less

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drink or meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses

About Laura

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