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All Around Costa Rica
11 Days/10 Nights

San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal,
Monteverde Cloud Forest & Pacific Beaches

(Pacuare Lodge may be substituted for Tortuguero)

From $2039*

Here is a suggested itinerary to Costa Rica,
which is designed to start on any day of the week.
This itinerary may be modified to suit the individual traveler.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica Transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 2: San Jose/Tortuguero Morning departure via motorcoach to the Caribbean coast, with a stop en route for breakfast. Then take a boat trip along the Tortuguero canals (left) through densely vegetated areas in search of alligators, monkeys and birds. Arenal Volcano, Costa RicaArrival at Mawamba Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch visit the village of Tortuguero and the Turtle Research & Conservation Center. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Tortuguero All day at Tortuguero, including nature tours or optional fishing expeditions. During nesting season (JUL-OCT), you can go to observe the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach by night or see newly-hatched baby turtles scrambling toward the sea. (B, L, D)
Visit the Hummingbird Gallery and see numerous varieties of "hummers".Day 4: Tortuguero/Arenal Transfer by boat back to Matina Pier, where you board the Mawamba bus to San Jose. Before arriving in San Jose you will be dropped off at the town of Guapiles, where your van and driver will be waiting to transfer you to Arenal. The two-hour transfer takes you through the beautiful San Carlos Valley. Overnight at your selected hotel. (B, L)
Day 5: Arenal Leisure day for optional tours. (B)
Day 6: Arenal/Monteverde After breakfast depart for a two-hour transfer to Monteverde via boat crossing Lake Arenal and then taxi to Monteverde. Accommodations in selected hotel. (B)
Day 7: Monteverde Morning hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, viewing the misty forest with its dense vegetation. Visit the Hummingbird Gallery and Cheese Factory. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours. (B)
Day 8: Monteverde/Tamarindo Morning departure via shuttle service for a six-hour transfer to Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste Province on the Pacific. Accommodations in selected hotel. (B)
Days 9 & 10: Tamarindo Leisure days for optional tours. (B Daily)
Tortuguero Canals, Costa RicaDay 11: Depart Tamarindo Transfer to the Liberia Airport, or extend your stay in Costa Rica with additional destinations. (B)
Note: You can substitute mid-Pacific or Manuel Antonio hotels for Tamarindo and rates are quoted below.

Rates for all of the packages include:

Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica• Airport/hotel/airport transfers via private shuttle vans
• Hotel accommodations as specified, including tax & service charge
• Breakfast throughout (B)
• Sightseeing, additional meals as indicated (L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Transportation via Shuttle Vans/Buses. See below for upgrades to Private Transfer Service.
• Child rates are for children 11 years or under sharing a room with two adults with existing beds; a maximum of two children per room
High Season = NOV-APR & JUL-AUG. Christmas, New Years & Easter Week not included
Low Season = MAY-JUN & SEP-OCT
*Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates with Tamarindo Beach Hotels (Guanacaste)
Rates Per Person*
Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Standard
2023
$2039
820
799
$2159
949
825
First Class
2023
$2279
1060
899
$2535
1320
925
Deluxe
2023
$2630
1260
n/a
$2980
1665
n/a
Deluxe Plus
2023
$3335*
1810*
n/a
$4050*
2410*
n/a
*Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal)
Rates subject to change without notice.

NOTE: You can substitute Pacuare Lodge for Mawamba Lodge or Manatus VIP Lodge.  (See rates below for detailed Pacuare Lodge Itinerary)
Upgrades
All Year
Rates Per Person
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Guanacaste (Tamarindo) only.
2023
$110
220
110
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to Guanacaste (Tamarindo).
2023
$170
340
170
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to Guanacaste (Tamarindo).
2023
$290
580
290
*Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates for Substituting Mid-Pacific Hotels
Rates Per Person*
Low Season
High Season
EcoAdventures' Tour: All Around Costa Rica for 14 Days/13 Nights, visiting San Jose, Turrialba & Reventazon River Rafting, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio
Hotel Category
Year
Dbl
Sgl
Supplement
Child
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Standard
2023
$2049
760
1230
$2095
810
1255
First Class
2023
$2285
985
1220
$2335
1190
1200
Deluxe
2023
$2780
1335
n/a
$2875
1445
n/a
Deluxe Plus
2023
$4100*
1899
n/a
$3699*
2025*
n/a
*Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal)
Upgrades
All Year
Rates Per Person*
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Jaco (Mid-Pacific) only.
2023
$72
144
72
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to Jaco (Mid-Pacific).
2023
$199
398
199
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Guapiles to Arenal, Arenal to Monteverde and Monteverde to Jaco (Mid-Pacific).
2023
$315
630
315
*Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates for Substituting Manuel Antonio (Quepos) Hotels
Rates Per Person
Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Standard
2023
$2310
955
1115
$2350
1010
1140
First Class
2023
$2550
1145
1175
$2580
1235
1195
Deluxe
2023
$2955
1475
n/a
$3195
1715
n/a
Deluxe Plus
2023
$3690*
2095*
n/a
$4160*
2430*
n/a
*Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal)
Rates subject to change without notice.
NOTE: You can substitute Pacuare Lodge for Mawamba Lodge or Manatus VIP Lodge  (See rates below Pacuare Lodge Itinerary)
Upgrades
All Year
Rates Per Person*
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Quepos (Manuel Antonio) only.
2023
$117
234
117
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to Quepos (Manuel Antonio).
2023
$244
488
244
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, Arenal to Monteverde and Monteverde to Quepos (Manuel Antonio).
2023
$360
720
360
*Rates subject to change without notice.

Hotels in Category
Region
Standard
First Class
Deluxe
Deluxe Plus
San Jose
Quality Hotel Real
Doubletree Cariari
Westin Intercontinental Hotel
Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge
(All Inclusive)
Mawamba Lodge
(All Inclusive)
Mawamba Lodge
(Superior Room)
Manatus VIP Hotel & Spa
(All Inclusive)
Arenal
Mountain Paradise
Arenal Springs Hotel
or Volcano Lodge or
Arenal Manoa
Hot Springs Resort
Arenal Kioro (Jr. Suite)
The Springs Resort & Spa*
(Vista Guest) or
Nayara Hotel & Gardens
(Deluxe Casita)
Monteverde
Trapp Family Lodge
Trapp Family Lodge
(Mountain Suite) or
El Establo (Deluxe)
El Establo (Suite) or
Belmar
(Peninsula View)
Belmar
(Superior Peninsula View)
Tamarindo or
Papagayo
(Guanacaste)
Tamarindo Diria
(Classic)
Tamarindo Diria
(Premium Sunset
Oceanfront)
Capitan Suizo
(Superior Terrace)
JW Marriott
(Oceanfront Room)
Mid-Pacific
Alma del Pacifico (Garden)
or Doubletree Resort
Alma del Pacifico
(Beachfront Bungalow)
Alma del Pacifico
(Beachfront Villa)
Manuel Antonio
El Parador
(Garden View) or
La Mansion Inn
El Parador
(Tropical)
El Parador (Premium)
or Villas Si Como No
(Deluxe)
Gaia Hotel & Reserve (Studio)
or Arenas del Mar Resort
(Superior Oceanbreeze)
*Rates do NOT include breakfast


Pacuare Lodge Itinerary
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Pacuare Lodge, Pacuare River, Costa RicaDay 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica Transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 2: San Jose/Pacuare Lodge Early morning pick up in San Jose by a Costa Rica Nature Adventures representative and transfer (approximately 2½ hours) to the Pacuare River put-in including a typical Costa Rican breakfast in route. Honeymoon Suite, Pacuare Lodge, Pacuare River, Costa RicaExciting 1-1½ hour river rafting tour to the Pacuare Lodge (Class II-III rapids) where you will enjoy your stay at Costa Rica's premier eco-lodge. Arrival at the Pacuare Lodge 12:00-1:00 p.m. After lunch participate in an optional canopy tour (not included in package price) or waterfall hike, or simply relax in your private bungalow or suite. Dine on gourmet delicacies by candlelight and then visit the upstairs lounge for a cocktail or refreshment before retiring to a restful night's sleep. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Pacuare Lodge You'll wake up to bird song and the soothing sound of the river nearby. The spacious River View Suite includes a private terrace, Pacuare Lodge, Pacuare River, Costa Rica.Then head over to the main lodge for a delicious breakfast of homemade bread, tropical fruits, yogurt, eggs, pancakes, cereal, juice and coffee. The lodge employs a resident naturalist guide who will provide unique insights into the plant and animal world. Choose from exciting optional tours (NOT included) that include guided hikes through an emerald rainforest, the Cabecar Indian tour - where visitors may participate in a cultural exchange with a shaman and the  Adventure Canopy Tour - where visitors glide amid a tropical rainforest canopy. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Pacuare Lodge/Arenal Departure between 9:00-10:00 a.m., and transfer to Rancho Robeto's Restaurant in Guapiles, where your driver will be waiting for you. After lunch your private vehicle and driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to Arenal. (B,L)

Supplement Rates Per Person
Year
Low Season
High Season
Standard*
2023
$795
910
First Class*
2023
$795
910
Deluxe**
2023
$650
760
Deluxe Plus**
2023
$505
495
*Supplement Rates for Standard and First Class are the same.
**Supplement Rates for Deluxe and Deluxe Plus Class are lower than for Standard and First Class.

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