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10 Day itinerary in Costa Rica, Central America & Caribbean

Sabor Latino

Enjoy a wonderful journey though the classic destinations of Costa Rica.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

San José

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Classic Sights

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Trip to Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens

2

Relax in the hot springs with buffet dinner included

3

Enjoy a Safari excursion by boat on the Peñas Blancas River

4

Enjoy Monteverde's cloud forest

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to San José

Upon arrival our representative will assist you and take you to your hotel in San José. Overnight at your accommodation

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 2

place San Jose - Irazu Volcano - Orosi Valley

Breakfast and then to enjoy a tour to the Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens. The trip begins ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! After an exciting tour at the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ruins of the old Parish and view the beautiful Basilica of our "Virgen de los Angeles" with rich displays of carvings, statues and art. After our visit to the Basilica de Los Angeles we will drive to the Lankester Gardens. The Lankester Gardens are a Tropical Paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids, various tropical flowers and plant life. This tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazon River. The area is noted for its rich soil, abundant plant life and the outstanding coffee plantations. We will have a stop for lunch in a restaurant surrounded by beautiful coffee plantations and an excellent view to the Cachi Lake. Along the way, we will visit one of the oldest colonial churches and see the enchanting "Dreamers House". Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 3

place San Jose to Arenal

Breakfast and departure to Arenal Volcano. You will find in this area an amazing active volcano, a beautiful lake and a great diversity of wildlife. Arenal is most impressive at night, in the dark, a burst of fire and red-hot rocks are sometimes shoot hundreds of feet into the sky. Incandescent material cascades down the slopes, especially on the northwestern side. In the afternoon take an adventurous hiking tour around the Arenal Volcano and afterwards have a great relaxing time at the natural hot spring waters with buffet dinner included. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 4

place Arenal

Breakfast and departure to a Safari floating tour in the Peñas Blancas River. Experience the peacefulness of the forest traveling on the Peñas Blancas River with the opportunity to observe many animals such as monkeys, sloth, iguanas, tortoises, crocodiles and numerous bird species. Our boat doesn’t use a motor so that you can enjoy the sounds of nature as we paddle down the river offering you the best opportunity to take photos. You will be accompanied by an experienced naturalist guide who will explain many fascinating details about the trees, plants, birds and animals. Rest of the day at leisure to get to know the area and La Fortuna town. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 5

place Arenal to Monteverder

Breakfast and departure to Monteverde going through beautiful sceneries of the Arenal Volcano and the Lake. The Monteverde Reserve is one of the most diverse and richest cloud forest in the new world and it has extensive trails which allow visitors to enjoy a rich diversity of flora and wildlife. Afternoon at leisure to visit the Monteverde town on your own. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Monteverde

Breakfast and then enjoy our famous Combo Tour which is a combination of suspension bridges, cables and platforms built in the cloud forest that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner. Lunch included. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the area or to visit on your own the art galleries, cheese & coffee factories and hummingbird garden among others. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 7

place Monteverde to Guanacaste

Breakfast and departure to the beautiful beaches of Guanacaste. Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s northwestern province, is best known for its number of every type, texture and color beautiful beaches and huge cattle reaches surrounded by a rich diversity of natural habitats, estuaries, posture land, dry tropical forest, marshes, rivers folklore, music, color and traditional food. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 8

place Free day at Guanacaste.

Breakfast and day at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 9

place Guanacaste to San Jose

Breakfast and morning at leisure. In the afternoon departure to San José. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Pending: * hotel
Day 10

place San Jose departure

Breakfast and transfer to the International Airport to take your flight back home after an amazing vacation in Costa Rica.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • * hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Private transfer in from the airport
  • Private transfer out to the airport

Activities expand_less

  • Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens tour
  • Arenal hiking tour
  • Combo tour with canopy, hanging bridges
  • Safari Floating in the Peñas Blancas River with snack included

Extras expand_less

  • Meeting at the airport
  • Entrance fee in the natural hot spring waters
  • All hotel taxes

Not Included expand_less

  • Departure tax from Costa Rica
  • Tips, meals, transfers or tours not mentioned above
  • Private tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic or soft drinks in the meals
  • International air fare from or to Costa Rica
  • Any service not mentioned

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