Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at San Jose, Costa Rica. Transfer to hotel in San Jose. Hotel Sleep Inn. Transfer to hotel in San Jose. After passing through Immigration you will be met by one of our representatives. He will take you to your hotel and give you your welcome kit. Overnight in San Jose City. The hotel is located in the cultural district of San José, close to numerous restaurants, theaters and shops and within walking distance to the most important cultural sites.
Day 02: Reception rental car and self drive to the Caribean Coast, Puerto Viejo. Azania Bungalows. Just a few steps from the Caribbean sea, with the tropical rainforest in background, the spacious bungalows of Azania Lodge are privately set apart amidst lush gardens full of color and natural beauty. Each bungalow comes equipped with a refrigerator and has its own private deck and hammock out front, inviting to relax and enjoy the colourful tropical gardens of the surroundings. Relax at the laid-back Carib
Day 03: Caribean Coast, Puerto Viejo. Azania Bungalows. bean village of Puerto Viejo. Hike through the rainforest, go diving, or just relax!
Day 04: Self drive to Arenal Volcano. Hotel Arenal Springs. The Arenal Volcano National Park lies within the Arenal Conservation Area, protecting eight of Costa Rica's 12 life zones and 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges, and including Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano has been constantly active since it woke up after 400 years. One of the world's most active volcanos; Arenal produces huge ash columns, explosions and glowing red lava almost every day. Fascinating fauna and flora exist here in amazing quantities making this a prime location for viewing many many different species of both plants and animals.
Day 05: Arenal Volcano. Hotel Arenal Springs. Optional tours: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tour To the Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Resort Hot Springs, Sport Fishing in the Arenal Lake, Arenal Volcano Hike Tour, Mountain Biking, horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano.
Day 06: Self drive from Arenal to Monteverde. Trapp Family Lodge. The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a very important and popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica. With its unique cloud canopy, this biological reserve located in Puntarenas province is 6 km east of the town of Santa Elena. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most stunning and breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world. Unlike rainforests, cloud forests usually receive much less rain in comparison. However, because a cloud forest is situated at a higher altitude, it has more humidity and is therefore cloudier than a rainforest. This biological reserve sits at an elevation of between 1,200 m to 1,600 m, and is surrounded by a misty cover that supports a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Often creating a surreal environment, this reserve is considered to be among the most exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics.
Day 07: Monteverde. Trapp Family Lodge.
Day 08: Self drive to Tamarindo Beach. Hotel Tamarindo Diria. Located on the Northwestern shoreline of Costa Rica, Tamarindo is a charming fishing town of 1,000 inhabitants. The picturesque region opens a doorway to serenity of flat lands, green mountains and rich foliage. Because of the unique climate, the region boasts a tremendous diversity of terrain from dense rain forests to airy deciduous forests, towering active volcanoes to lush sugarcane fields, and thick lagoons to unburdened beaches. Hotel Tamarindo Diriá is set on the beach.
Day 09-10: Tamarindo Beach. Hotel Tamarindo Diria. Oportunity for SCUBA diving, snorkeling trips, beach cruises, water skiing, jet skiing, catamarans, ocean and river kayaking, wind surfing, sailing cruises and horseback riding. Bicycles, beach gear, surfboards, boogie boards and equipment of all types are available for rental from specialty stores.
Day 11: From Tamarindo to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Drop Off car at the airport. Return flight Home, or extension.