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9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste
- Duration216 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
Experience Costa Rica’s northwestern highlights on this 9-day tour, including Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Super Combo in Guanacaste. Explore the natural wonders of land and water, where approximately six percent of the world’s most bio-diverse species reside. Relax in a thermal hot spring. Explore the forest on a Sky Walk and ride on horseback along mountain trails – with an extra day to relax at your leisure or continue your adventure with multiple options.
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What's included
Arenal Volcano Hot Springs at Baldi
Lunch
Dinner
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Breakfast
3 nights accommodation in Guanacaste
2 nights accommodation in Arenal
1 nights accommodation in San Jose
2 nights accommodation in Monteverde
Sky Walk Tour
Transfers between San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde and Guanacaste
What's Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Itinerary
After your arrival at the San Josu00e9 airport, youu2019ll be greeted by your driver and transferred to your selected hotel.
Head north to explore the impressive Arenal Volcano, stopping first in the town of Sarchu00ed, known for its family-operated woodworking factories and artisan craftsmanship. Choose from more than 200 stores to see the wooden bowls, rocking chairs and traditional carretas u2013 elaborately painted oxcarts that once carried coffee from the highlands to the coastal port.nnNext, travel past cattle ranches and diverse plantations growing agricultural products and ornamental plants. When you arrive in La Fortuna, enjoy lunch in a cozy restaurant.nAfter lunch, enjoy a short nature hike.nIn the afternoon, unwind in one of the best thermal baths in the area at the Hot Springs. Later, savor dinner while admiring another magnificent view.nPlease wear: comfortable clothes, tennis or hiking shoes.nPlease bring: bathing suit, extra clothes, sunscreen, camera.nOvernight at Arenal HotelnServices: ground transportation, tour guide, entrance to Hot Springs.
Get ready for your adventure at Cau00f1o Negro Wildlife Refuge, considered one of the most biologically diverse in Costa Rica! Begin your journey in the village of Los Chiles, a border town just two miles (4 km) from Nicaragua.nnFrom here, embark on a 2-hour floating safari along the Rio Fru00edo through tropical rain forest and pastures until you arrive at the marsh, Lago Cau00f1o Negro. Within the refuge, view a variety of resident and migratory birds plus iguanas, sloths, turtles, caimans and three different species of monkeys. nPlease wear: comfortable clothes, tennis shoes. nPlease bring: sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, camera, binoculars and valid passport. nOvernight at Arenal Hotel nServices: ground transportation, tour guide for the activity.
Transfer to Monteverde, including a 45-minute boat tour across Arenal Lake. Along the way, spot several small islands and enjoy panoramic views of the natural surroundings. Once youu2019ve arrived on the other side, ride in a comfortable van directly to your hotel.
2-hour Sky Walk tour u2013 a series of suspension bridges and well-maintained walking trails built 984 feet (300 meters) above the tropical forest canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest.nnExplore the forest safely and easily as you admire the areau2019s flora and fauna with commentary by an expert guide.
Start your day with breakfast, and then take a 3-hour trip to Guanacaste, a province known for its beaches and its dry tropical forest.
Vida Aventura Ranch is the perfect mix of adventure and pleasure in one day. nYou will experience zip lining, horseback riding and thermal pools, all in one day in our exclusive Ranch. Adventure seekers will enjoy this full-day tour at Vida Aventura Ranch and Nature Park, nestled in the scenic mountains of Guanacaste. Fly through the treetops on a series of zip lines, and then return to solid ground for a horseback ride complete with stunning vistas of two active volcanoes. Unwind after your adventure at the thermal pools.nMinimum 5 yrs old u2013 canopy (zip line) u2013 maximum 250-275 pounds.nMaximum 250 pounds u2013 horsebacknPlease wear: Comfortable clothing, t-shirt, long pants for the horseback ride, tennis shoes.nPlease bring: bathing suit, extra clothes, towel, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat and a camera.nOvernight at Guanacaste HotelnServices: ground transportation and driver, staff at the tour destination.
Enjoy a day off to explore the wonders of the area, relax at the hotel or take an optional activity.
You'll be picked up at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Liberia International Airport (LIR) for your departing flight.nnNote: If you would like to end your tour in San Jose, a private transfer can be arranged and be paid on the day of travel (approx. USD $205)
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: you can book optional tours while in destination for this multi-day trip
Note: single rooms are only available for 1 person, double rooms for 2 and triple rooms for 3. If you book additional passengers in the rooms, your booking will be rejected and a full refund will be processed
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.