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Costa Rica
Volcanoes, Cloud Forests
& Pacific Beaches
9 Days/8 Nights
San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde
& Tamarindo Beach
From $1355*
 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
EcoAdventures Costa Rica Volancoes, Cloud Forests & Pacific Beaches Tour Map
See dozens of hummingbirds up close at the Hummingbird Gallery, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
Hummingbird Gallery,
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica Transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 2: San Jose/Arenal Mid-morning motorcoach departure for a tour of Arenal National Park, followed by a visit to Tabacon Resort, where you can enjoy the many different natural hot springs and pools. A delicious dinner and snacks included. (B, D)
Day 3: Arenal Leisure day for optional tours. (B)
Day 4: Arenal/Monteverde Morning departure for a two-hour transfer to Monteverde via boat crossing Lake Arenal and then taxi to Monteverde. Accommodations in selected hotel. (B)
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Day 5: 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 6: 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 7 & 8: Tamarindo Leisure days for optional tours. (B Daily)
Day 9: 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:
• 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 Semi-Private Transfer Service or 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
*Rates subject to change without notice.
High Season = NOV-APR & JUL-AUG. Christmas, New Years & Easter Week not included
Low Season = MAY-JUN & SEP-OCT

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
$1425
770
570
$1560
899
570
First Class
2023
$1670
1010
670
$1930
1275
670
Deluxe
2023
$1869
1210
835
$2270
1610
835
Deluxe Plus
2023
$2435*
2079*
850*
$2035*
2335*
850*
*Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal)
Rates subject to change without notice.
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 transfer from Arenal to Monteverde, and Monteverde to Guanacaste (Tamarindo).
2023
$230
430
230

Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates for Substituting Mid-Pacific Hotels
Rates Per Person Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Standard
2023
$1439
710
1000
$1495
765
1000
First Class
2023
$1675
935
990
$1945
1145
950
Deluxe
2023
$2020
1285
1277
$2125
1395
1300
Deluxe Plus
2023
$3199*
1740*
1695*
$2680*
1955*
1695*
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
$75
150
75
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
(Rates apply to transfer from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to San Jose).
2023
$190
380
190

Rates subject to change without notice.
*Breakfast is not included at The Springs (Arenal)

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
1690
900
880
1750
965
880
First Class
2023
1940
1095
940
1980
1195
940
Deluxe
2023
2210
1425
1080
2450
1665
1080
Deluxe Plus
2023
2810*
2025*
1150*
3145*
2360*
1150*
Upgrades
All Year
Rates Per Person
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Upgrade to Semi-Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Quepos only
2023
$120
240
120
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Arenal to Monteverde, and Monteverde to Tamarindo
2023
$235
470
235
*Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal)
Rates subject to change without notice.

Hotels in Category
Region
Standard
First Class
Deluxe
Deluxe Plus
San Jose
Quality Hotel Real
Studio Hotel
Doubletree Cariari
Westin Intercontinental Hotel
Arenal
Arenal Kioro (Jr. Suite)
The Springs Resort & Spa*
(Alta Vista Guest) or
Nayara Hotel & Gardens
(Deluxe Casita)
Monteverde
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

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