COSTA RICA RAINFOREST LOVERS TOUR | 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS VACATION PACKAGE

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Costa Rica Rainforest Lovers Tour with a rainforest specialist. Greenway Nature Tours offers the best Costa Rica Tours for a perfect family vacation package experience

VISITING: Our Costa Rica Rainforest Tour includes: San José, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, River Swimming, Bird Watching, Boat Trip, Whitewater Rafting.

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

Day by Day Itinerary.

Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA.  Our Costa Rica Rainforest Tour start with your Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Upon arrival at the San Jose airport, you will be met by one of our representatives how 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. TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D) Our exclusive Costa Rica Rainforest Tour beging with a pleasant journey to Tortuguero from San Jose. This will be an amazing experience where you will enjoy a pleasant bus transfer to Guapiles Town. Along the way, admire the pristine rainforest of the Braulio Carrillo National Park and Biosphere Reserve declared by UNESCO in 1988. Crystal clear rivers and beautiful waterfalls will be part of the landscape that you can enjoy during this short transfer. Once in Guapiles Town, a stop will be made to enjoy a delicious typical breakfast. Continuing the journey through the lower parts of the Costa Rican Caribbean, crossing extensive plantations of bananas, pineapple, cocoa and other agricultural products common in the area, we will reach Caño Blanco, an area of rivers and lagoons where a boat awaits us and will take us to deeper in the jungle and our final destination Tortuguero.

The boat trip will take about 90 minutes and it will be a one-in-a lifetime experience surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna. Upon arrival to Pachira Lodge, enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch. After you get your room, get comfortable for explore the area and visit the museum, the beach area and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero. A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge.

Day 3. TORTUGUERO (B, L, D). Discover Costa Rican flavors as you enjoy breakfast at PACHIRA LODGE.  Get ready to hike Tortuguero Hill or travel along the well-known Tortuguero Canals and have the experience of your life in this unique paradise of magnificent flora and fauna. After the tour, Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge. During the afternoon, take your time to enjoy our private trails, ride a boat through the canals or just relax. Dinner at the hotel. OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: Walk on the beach and admire the green turtles nesting (July through September).

Day 4. TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (B, L, D).  After breakfast, hotel check out and transfer to our next destination. On the middle of the way and after lunch, you will meet your private transport or shuttle bus and proceed overland to Arenal, arriving at our accommodation for the next two nights. Our comfortable Hotel Arenal Paraiso included in our Costa Rica Rainforest Tour offers panoramic views of Arenal Volcano.

Afternoon visit to Baldi Hot Springs with buffet dinner included. Baldi is an amazing complex with multiple thermal pools, a giant steam room, water slides, wet bars, restaurants, Spa, souvenirs store and many other special attractions for your enjoyment. You can visit Baldi at any time during this day and stay till 10:00 PM. Buffet dinner is served from 6:00 PM till 8:30 PM. Note: Transportation service is not included to Baldi, but is located only 5 minutes by cab from your hotel.

Day 5. 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

Day 6.  MONTEVERDE BY VAN – BOAT – VAN (B). After breakfast, you will start the trip to the next destination: Monteverde. The van and boat trip is not a usual tour but feels like one. It is actually an alternative transportation method if you want to quickly travel from Arenal to Monteverde or backwards. This trip starts in La Fortuna and after a short jeep trajectory you will get to the Arenal Lake where a boat will take you to Chiquito River. From the boat you will be able to admire beautiful scenarios including the impressive view of the Arenal Volcano. In Chiquito River a jeep will take you to Monteverde. This transportation service saves time and it is very pleasant. Once at Monteverde, drop off at Hotel Fonda Vela. Free time at leisure.

Day 7.  FREESTAYLE DAY IN MONTEVERDE. (B). Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary.

– Sky Tram and Zipline Canopy Tour
– Sky Walk Hanging Bridges & Sky Tram ride.
– Horseback Riding Cloud Forest & Farms
– Don Juan coffee, chocolate and sugar cane tour
– Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Nature Walk.
– Sugar Mill & Typical Farm Tour.
– Monteverde Night Walk
– Selvatura Rainforest and Hanging Bridges Nature Tour
– Selvatura Park Zipline Canopy Tour

Afternoon: free time. Lunch and dinner not included.

Day 8.  MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSE (B). During the morning, a great opportunity for explore the surroundings on your own and enjoy the hotel. After lunch, land transfer to San Jose. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel Radisson. Free time.

Day 9.  TRANSFER OUT. (B)  Transfer to the International Airport accordingly with your scheduled flight and Good bye. End of our services for this Costa Rica Rainforest Tour

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

INCLUDE: 8 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.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE: The shuttle bus is a service where a maximum of 6-7 passengers travel in the same vehicle and to the same destination. By this way, we reduce the price of the transfer service and can arrange more economical packages. The service is very good, door to door, with recent model vehicles, full insured and A/C.

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 visiting San José, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 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. Departure to Tortuguero National Park
Day 3. Full day at Tortuguero with tour to the National Park
Day 4. Transfer from Tortuguero to Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Town
Day 5. Free style day in Arenal. You select the tour of your preference
Day 6. Transfer by boat and bus to Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 7. Free style day in Monteverde. You select the tour of your preference
Day 8. Transfer from Monteverde to San Jose
Day 9. 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). We offer about 30 different Costa Rica Vacations packages.

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