11 Day Kaleidoscope of Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio
11 days
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2 San Jose, 2 Arenal, 2 Monteverde, 2 Guanacaste, 2 Manuel Antonio
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops In Arenal, view the now dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast Experience Manuel Antonio National Park - filled with wildlife and spectacular scenery Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and beaches in the Central Pacific region †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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2 San Jose, 2 Arenal, 2 Monteverde, 2 Guanacaste, 2 Manuel Antonio
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide
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Trip includes
- Round trip flights Miami-San Jose, San Jose-Miami Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations
- 2 nights San Jose 2 nights Arenal 2 nights Monteverde 2 nights Guanacaste 2 nights Manuel Antonio Hotel taxes, fees & services charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Costa Rica
Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Rest, relax and get ready for your adventure in eco-rich Costa Rica, often called "Pura Vida" - the country with a relaxing and happy lifestyle
Overnight: San Jose
DAY 2, Sunday - Travel to Arenal
Morning departure for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by dinner
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Cano Negro
Spend the day on a boat tour down the Rio Frio, and learn about the flora and fauna endemic to the area. Tonight, enjoy an optional evening at the renowned Eco Termales Hot Springs that includes a dinner
Optional: EcoTermales Hot Springs with Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4, Tuesday - Arenal National Park, Travel to Monteverde
In the morning, embark on a brisk two mile hike on a paved trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area. At the end of the trail, admire panoramic views of the volcano from a lookout tower before continuing to Monteverde. Tonight, go ...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day in Monteverde
Enjoy this morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the optional tours* including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This afternoon enjoy lunch and a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn about how one of Costa Rica's top ex...
DAY 6, Thursday - Travel to Guanacaste
Today, depart Monteverde for Guanacaste. See a huge contrast in scenery as you arrive in tropical Guanacaste, located in the northwestern part of the country. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Guanacaste
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Friday - Full Day in Guanacaste
A day at leisure in picturesque Guanacaste. Don't miss the optional Panache Sailing Tour. Glide along Costa Rica's Gold Coast in a Catamaran. Stop in a tranquil bay with time to snorkel or frolic in the sea before returning to the hotel
Optional: Panache Sailing Tour (AM)
Overnight: Guanacaste
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Travel to Manuel Antonio
Drive along the shores of the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park. Arrive in the town of Jaco for free time to stroll and perhaps sample some of the local cuisine for lunch. Afterwards, continue to Manuel Antonio. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Sunday - Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
This afternoon, tour Manuel Antonio National Park. Your Tour Manager will lead you through the paths of this tropical paradise with opportunity to discover the mangrove swamps. Observe several species of monkeys, iguanas, and birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Monday - Travel to San Jose
Travel back to San Jose today stopping to shop for local crafts and souvenirs. Take a city tour of San Jose, including visits to the Gold Museum* and the National Theater, before dinner
*In the event of local holidays and unexpected closures, the visit to the Gold Museum will be substituted by an in-depth tour of the National Theater
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Tuesday - Depart Costa Rica
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 5/15/2023
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