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Get ready to discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica's Central Valley highlands! Relax in the middle of the coffee-growing areas of Llano Bonito de Naranjo, where Chayote Lodge is located with great views of the volcanoes, the Central Valley, and the Gulf of Nicoya, where the sunsets will make you feel like you’re in a true paradise. Learn about coffee a...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!

What's this trip about?

    Get ready to discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica's Central Valley highlands! Relax in the middle of the coffee-growing areas of Llano Bonito de Naranjo, where Chayote Lodge is located with great views of the volcanoes, the Central Valley, and the Gulf of Nicoya, where the sunsets will make you feel like you’re in a true paradise. Learn about coffee and its importance in the culture of Costa Rica, enjoy a walk to a refreshing waterfall, and visit the impressive crater of Poás Volcano. Escape to nature and enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySan Jose
End CitySan Jose

Destinations

Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to San Jose (SJO)
    • Meet & greet at Juan Santamaria International Airport, including assistance with rental car
    • Rental of an automatic SUV Compact 2WD
    • 4 nights in Naranjo, at Chayote Lodge
    • Don Carlos Coffee Tour, with guide
    • Bajos del Toro Waterfall Tour, with guide and lunch
    • Breakfast daily * Please Note: Rental car includes unlimited mileage, does not include: daily insurance, GPS, WiFi, additional driver, child seats, fuel, tolls or other expenses. Travelers must pay daily insurance and guaranteed deposit directly to the car rental company, upon check-in. Minimum age for car rental is 21 years old.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to San Jose!

After arriving at SJO, a representative of Swiss Travel will welcome you and provide you with your travel itinerary. You’ll pick up your rental car (SUV Compact 2WD AT), and can start this wonderful adventure! Your trip through the Cordillera Central will offer...

Day 2 Naranjo

Today you will embark on your included Don Carlos Coffee Tour. You’ll drive yourself to the meeting point, and as you arrive you’ll notice the dramatic landscape in soothing shades of green with magnificent mountain vistas and coffee fields that overflow with u...

Day 3 Naranjo

After breakfast, you’ll set off on a 1-hour scenic drive through the mountains, small villages with plantations of potatoes, cabbages and pastures, until you reach Catarata del Toro, nestled in a private 250 acre rainforest. Upon arrival to the Visitor Center, ...

Day 4 Naranjo

After days of exploring the great outdoors of Naranjo, take a day of rest. Luckily, the Chayote Lodge has plenty of amenities and features that'll help you unwind and rejuvenate. Start off your morning by sleeping in, then enjoying a delicious included breakfas...

Day 5 Depart San Jose

As your vacation comes to an end, you’ll drive back to SJO International Airport. The one-hour drive will include many more beautiful landscapes to enjoy along the way.

Please take into consideration that for international departure flights, passengers ar...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,084
Price per day$217
Last Updated: 4/19/2024

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