Costa Rica: See & Do it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Traveling
Costa Rica: See & Do it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Traveling
Costa Rica: See & Do it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Traveling
11 Days Starting in Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica and ending in Quebrada Gonzalez, Carr. San Jose Limon KM 2, Heredia, Costa Rica
Visiting: Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, San José, Poás Volcano, Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
175425
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 6
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
18-60
Special diets catered:
Dietary Options Available
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Expeditions, Safari Tours, Special Events, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: ? Canyoning in the “Lost Canyon” ? Zip-Lining with Tropical Plants & Exotic Animals Below You ? Crawling Inside Creepy-Looking Caves ? Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Appetizers & an Open Bar ? Guided Walking Tour Along Hanging Bridges Deep in the Jungle ? Hiking Around Massive Volcanoes ? Swimming Below Tall Waterfalls ? Coffee Plantation Tour ? Surf Class ? Snorkelling ? Seeing Leatherback Turtles, Monkeys & Other Wildlife ? Visiting the Country’s Best Beaches ? Partying on Tamarindo Beach ? Staying in a Hot Springs Village ? Horseback Riding And Much, Much More…
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: A Social Gathering On The Sand & Horseback Riding
Location: Tamarindo
Our tour to Costa Rica starts in Tamarindo. This beach village is a popular destination for couples and families looking for a good time. Tamarindo is the epitome of everything Costa Rica prides itself on. Let's head to the beach, where there is likely to be a gathering/party of some sort. On a side note, Tamarindo is also home to leatherback turtles. The day ends with horseback riding on the beach and in a nearby valley.
Day 2: Sunset Catamaran Cruise With An Open Bar & Appetizers & Going Snorkeling
Location: Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo
We go on an excursion today. Passing by the beaches in Brasilito and then Potrero, we stop at Flamingo beach so we can go swimming. Afterwards, we do a cruise into the bay. We are provided with snorkeling gear, local appetizers and access to an open bar. Enjoy the sunset while “sipping on some bubbly.”
Day 3: Zip-Lining & A Night Expedition In A Cloud Forest Reserve
Location: Monteverde
We relocate from Tamarindo near to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. There we go on a zip-lining tour. We return in the evening for a night tour.
This reserve draws roughly 70,000 visitors a year. It consists of over 10,500 hectares of cloud forest and 6 ecological zones, 90 percent of which are virgin forest. A high biodiversity-consisting of over 2,500 plant species, 100 species of mammals, 400 bird species, 120 reptilian and amphibian species and thousands of insects-has drawn scientists and tourists alike.
Day 4: Rappelling, Climbing & Hiking & Bathing In Natural Hot Springs
Location: La Fortuna
We relocate from Monteverde to the town of La Fortuna. Shortly thereafter, we are taken on an adrenaline-pumping adventure to the Lost Canyon. There we climb and hike and otherwise go waterfall rappelling. Lunch is included on today’s tour.
After the Lost Canyon, we are taken to one of the many natural hot springs in La Fortuna. More specifically, we are taken to a resort called Ecotermales Fortuna. There we bathe as well as eat. Dinner is included this evening.
Day 5: Walking Over Hanging Bridges & Swimming Under A Waterfall
Location: Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
Today we are taken on a tour to the nearby surroundings. First is Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, which features cool-looking bridges hanging in the tropical rain forest. Next is La Fortuna Waterfall, where we can go swimming. Following the waterfall is lunch, which is included on today’s tour. Lastly for today is Arenal Volcano National Park. It offers a nice hike amid tropical scenery. The volcano measures at least 1,633 meters (5,358 feet) high and is estimated to be less than 7,500 years old.
Day 6: An Intimidating Volcano
Location: Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio, La Fortuna
We go on a daytrip today. We are taken to Tenorio Volcano National Park. The jewel of this national park is its volcano, from which it receives its name. Tenorio Volcano consists of 4 volcanic peaks and 2 craters. Thermal springs and small geysers dot the area, as do rivers, waterfalls and lagoons. The upper area of the park is dominated by primary cloud forest, while the lower regions are carpeted with rain forest. The summit can be reached via the Lago Las Dantas Trail, which winds up the volcano and passes through forested terrain before eventually reaching the peak. From the park’s entrance, it takes about an hour to hike up to the peak/main viewpoint. Lunch is included on today’s tour.
Day 7: The Country's Most Famous Beach
Location: La Fortuna
We relocate from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio. We see why this town is so popular with tourists. Its national park receives almost 150,000 visitors annually. Manuel Antonio is Costa Rica at its most tropical. Let's head to the beach.
Day 8: White Sand & Taking A Surf Class
Location: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
The day starts with a guided tour inside Manuel Antonio National Park. Extra time is given so we can go swimming. This park has impressive landscapes and several coves with many white sand beaches and lush foliage amidst great mountains and forests. The second half of the day is spent taking a surfing class.
Day 9: Discovering Wildlife Inside An Animal Kingdom
Location: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, San José
Before relocating to the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, we are provided with a guided tour inside Manuel Antonio National Park. Extra time is given so we can go swimming. This park has impressive landscapes and several coves with many white sand beaches and lush foliage amidst great mountains and forests.
Day 10: The Most Stunning Volcano In Costa Rica & A Coffee Plantation Visit
Location: Poás Volcano, Braulio Carrillo National Park
We go on a daytrip today. We are first taken to Doka Estate. There we are provided with breakfast followed by a guided tour of a coffee plantation. Next, we visit Poás Volcano National Park. There we are provided with a guided tour. Please note that Poás Volcano National Park is often closed due to eruptions. If this is the case during your visit, then this park would need to be removed from today’s itinerary. Lastly, we visit La Paz Waterfall. There we are provided with lunch as well as a guided tour.
Day 11: Our Tour Ends This Morning
Location: San José
San Jose is the final destination on our tour around Costa Rica. Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the international airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our customers stay. Note this is subject to availability. Nights 1-2: Tamarindo, Preferred Accommodation: Tamarindo Beach Bungalows Night 3: Monteverde, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel Poco A Poco Nights 4-6: La Fortuna, Preferred Accommodation: Arenal Springs Resort Nights 7-8: Manuel Antonio National Park, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel San Bada or La Vela Boutique Hotel Nights 9-10: San Jose, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel President This tour includes lodging for 1 night. However, upon request, we can book accommodation for you for all nights at establishments which meet your needs. For years, we automatically included 5-star hotels in our travel packages. In the interest of our customers, we ultimately decided to reduce the price of our tours and encourage specifically those with higher expectations to simply request room upgrades. Why? Some of our customers want simple and clean but ultimately cheap rooms. Some of our customers want 4-star hotels and are willing to pay more. Others want nothing short of 5-star extravagance. There isn’t a way to uphold ONE standard for hotels in our travel packages considering everyone has a different budget. What we CAN uphold are the standard and quality of our tours, all of which offer nothing short of a first-class experience. Again, upon request, we can upgrade your room type for the night included as well as book lodging for all nights on this tour. Let us know and we will provide you with pricing options.
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Fully Guided
Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. It's a perfect balance.
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Meals – Half Board
1 breakfast, 5 lunches and 1 light dinner are included on this tour. We are very picky about food and refuse to accept anything short of quality. We do our best to ensure you are being offered healthy and tasty local cuisine.
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Transport
We take care of almost all of your transportation needs once you are on the tour.
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Optional
Although virtually all activities on this multi-day tour are shared with other travelers, we can make the trip almost completely private, per your request.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights are not included in the price.
However, we would be happy to assist you in finding airfare upon request. -
Insurance
Please get your own travel insurance.
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Travel Visa
(only applicable to citizens of certain countries)
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