Costa Rica Nature Escape Vacation Package 5D/4N

COSTA RICA NATURE ESCAPE
5 Days / 4 Nights

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VISITING: San José, Tortuguero Park & Arenal Volcano.

LETTER CODES: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

Day by Day Itinerary.

Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA.  Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Upon arrival at the San Jose airport, you will be met by one of our representatives who will explain your itinerary, answer any questions, and provide you with a package of vouchers and information about your trip. Transfer to hotel Radisson and free time at leisure.

Day 2. PRIVATE DAY TOUR TO TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (B, L) Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tortuguero National Park.

Enjoy a true ecological adventure in one of the most beautiful National Parks in Costa Rica. Leaving early from San Jose, enjoy the journey through the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park in route to Guápiles and later to La Pavona, a beautiful dock located right next to the La Suerte River that communicates with the Tortuguero Canals.

Board our covered and comfortable boat for a 60-minute tour along the Tortuguero Canals. Your guide will explain the rainforest ecosystem and point out the places of greatest interest. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, waterfowl, bats, and crocodiles, as well as abundant vegetation.

Upon arrival in the town of Tortuguero, we will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful Caribbean region. As a first activity we will visit Cerro Tortuguero.

Cerro Tortuguero has an area of ​​approximately 25 hectares and is the highest point on the entire Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, offering spectacular panoramic views of the forest and the dynamics of canals. In addition, it becomes a micro habitat and refuge for many animal and plant species.

The Cerro Tortuguero sector is located on the border with the Tortuguero National Park and just 10 minutes from the community of Barra de Tortuguero, so the visitation is directly related to that of this famous ecological destination in Costa Rica, despite the fact that It should be clear that it belongs to the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge.

This characteristic means that Cerro Tortuguero can offer, in addition to its spectacular views and impressive nature, an experience of Caribbean coexistence in the community of San Francisco, which is located at the foot of Cerro Tortuguero.

After visiting this impressive place, we will visit the lush tropical jungle and visit Caño Palma, where you can enjoy the dense vegetation of this wonderful national park and if nature allows us, observe its rich wildlife.

Once these activities are carried out, our next stop will be the Town of Tortuguero, with its picturesque Caribbean atmosphere and beautiful colorful houses and shops that invite the visitor to spend a pleasant moment in their community. Here you will find many and different gastronomic options that we will leave to your total discretion so that you can choose the place of your preference. After lunch we will visit the new and modern facilities of the National Park, which have a beautiful viewpoint of the lagoon and the forest.

Also, if time permits, we will visit the Turtle Museum, which is an ideal place for lovers of turtles and those who wish to learn more about this animal so popular in Costa Rica. It is located at the John H. Pipps Biological Station of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) in Tortuguero.

The Turtle Museum aims to educate the population on all aspects related to the different species of turtles that come to our country and as an endangered species, in addition to the flora and fauna of Tortuguero. The museum also has information on the turtle spawning cycle.

It is a natural museum to be able to know first-hand different species of turtles that inhabit different parts of Costa Rica and that arrive throughout the year. It is a place where it is remembered that we are facing an endangered species and as such it must be taken care of in a remarkable way.

In the middle of the afternoon, we will board our boat again that will transfer us back to La Pavona and where the bus awaits us to return to San Jose.

Day 3. LA FORTUNA WATERFALL (B, L). Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including coffee plantations, sugar cane and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will be heading Fortuna Town, about 2 hours’ drive from San Jose. Once in Fortuna you will visit Fortuna Waterfall.

Located in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a National Park that attracts thousands and thousands of tourists due to its beauty and recent past volcanic activity. Back in the 80´s the volcano was very active, but now has reduced its activity and we could say that it has entered a period of calm. However, the beauty of the Volcano and surroundings are just spectacular. Once in La Fortuna Town, a sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the area and its rich diversity of tourist attractions, ecosystems, the lake, culture, customs & traditions of this emblematic town of Costa Rica.

The La Fortuna Waterfall is one of the best things to see when you come to the Arenal Area! You will love the hike down to this waterfall near the town of La Fortuna because you can see all the natural beauty of the rainforest as well as the birds and wildlife that live there. Once you arrive to the La Fortuna Waterfall, prepare to be blown away by the beauty of this impressive waterfall near the Arenal Volcano! You will also be able to swim and take amazing photos! This popular attraction on TripAdvisor’s “Top Things to do in La Fortuna” is great for the whole family.

After the visit to La Fortuna Waterfall, transfer to Fortuna Town for enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, transfer to Hotel La Pradera and check in.

Day 4. A FREESTYLE DAY IN ARENAL. (B). Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary.

– Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. A Boat tour in the wetlands for enjoy the wildlife.
– Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano
– Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline Canopy Tour.
– Arenal Mountain Biking. Explore the area in a biking tour
– La Fortuna Waterfall on Horseback.
– Arenal Volcano Hike. Explore the former lava formations at 1968 trail and private reserve
– Arenal Hanging Bridges. Enjoy a rainforest nature walk walking along trails and suspension bridges
– Lake Arenal kayaking. An adventure experience in the calm waters of Lake Arenal by kayak
– Lake Arenal Paddleboard. An adventure experience in the calm waters of Lake Arenal by Paddle board
– Venado Caves. Explore the underground and caverns during this amazing tour
– Sky Tram & Sky walk in the rainforest and hanging bridges.

-Don Juan Coffee Tour.
– Rainforest Chocolate Tour. Learn all about chocolate and this amazing plant and its processing

Overnight in Fortuna Town.

Day 5. HOTEL CHECK OUT (B). Transfer to the International Airport accordingly with your scheduled flight and Goodbye. OR transfer to your next place in Costa Rica.

WHATS TO BRING: Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Camera, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent.

INCLUDE: 4 nights lodging in high quality Hotels, all land transportation within Costa Rica, all airport/ hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/ departures dates only, specified meals, specified tours and taxes.

NOT INCLUDED: International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, and room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control.

DEPARTURE DATES: All our options are available all year around and we just need your travel dates in order to check the hotel’s availability and arrange it.

HOW BIG THE GROUPS ARE: Our vacations are operated in an independent basis and you will not travel as part of a group unless you are part of a group. However, during the transfers and Daily Tours you will travel with other tourist we might have for that particular activity or service.

HOW TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE: Please send an email to info@greenwaytours.com with as much as information you can about your desired vacation, number of participants, arrival dates, name of the package you are interested on and any other special requirements. Once you receive our confirmation form, a 20% deposit is due. Full payment due 45 days prior to departure.

CAN I CUSTOMIZE A PACKAGE: Yes, you can use our packages as a base and make any change on it. We are very flexible. If these packages do not fit on your desired vacation, just send an email to us and we can prepare a new option for you.

AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED: All our options includes the Land Portion only. Airfare must be on your own and indicate your arrival and departure dates to us in order to arrange the hotel’s bookings.

HOTEL CATEGORIES: All the hotels used by Greenway Tours had been selected considering the best standards of quality and service. Our Hotels are between 3 and 5 stars. All inspected by our company’s owners and managers in order to guarantee an excellent service. At least 50% of our lodging contractors had been certified as Green Companies by the Costa Rican Tourist Board (Certification in Sustainable Tourism CST).

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: All our packages include Airport – Hotel – Airport Transfers with a professional bilingual tour guide upon your flight arrival.

VOUCHERS & WECOME KIT: During the transfer service to your hotel, our tour guide will provide general information about your tour and give you a welcome kit with all the vouchers and documents you will need for your trip.

Short Description: Enjoy the best of Costa Rica with this special multiday vacation package. This includes a great mix of nature and adventure tours, high quality hotels, deluxe transportation services and professional tours guides.

Day by Day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival to Costa Rica Airport. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2. Private day tour to Tortuguero National Park
Day 3. Private Tour to La Fortuna Waterfall. Overnight in La Fortuna Town.
Day 4. Free style day in Arenal. You select the tour of your preference
Day 5. Transfer to the international Airport and goodbye.

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 100

Days of the week this activity operates: Every day / all year

Private or public: Private & public

Pickup Location: San Jose International Airport or San Jose Hotels.

Cancellation Policy: If cancellation is made 30 days or more prior to the scheduled trip, the deposit will be refunded. If cancellation is made 30-16 days, the entire 50% deposit is forfeited. If cancellation is made 14-1 days before scheduled trip, total deposit is forfeited.

Greenway Nature Tours is a Certified Travel Agency and Tour Operator by the Costa Rican Tourist Board with special certification in Sustainable Travel (CST).

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