11 Days/10 Nights
(Pacuare Lodge may be substituted for Tortuguero)
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.  Arrival 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)
 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)
 Day 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:
 • 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.
For Rates call EcoAdventures 1-800-326-5025
or email:
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*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) |
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Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Guanacaste (Tamarindo) only. |
For Rates call EcoAdventures 1-800-326-5025
or email:
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Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to Guanacaste (Tamarindo). |
Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to Guanacaste (Tamarindo). |
*Rates subject to change without notice.
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For Rates call EcoAdventures 1-800-326-5025
or email:
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| *Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal)
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Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde
to Jaco (Mid-Pacific) only.
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For Rates call EcoAdventures 1-800-326-5025
or email:
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Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde
to Jaco (Mid-Pacific).
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Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Guapiles to Arenal, Arenal to Monteverde
and Monteverde to Jaco (Mid-Pacific).
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| *Rates subject to change without notice. |
For Rates call EcoAdventures 1-800-326-5025
or email:
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*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) |
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Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Quepos (Manuel Antonio) only.
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For Rates call EcoAdventures
1-800-326-5025
or email:
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Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, and Monteverde to Quepos (Manuel Antonio). |
Upgrade to Private
Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal, Arenal to Monteverde and Monteverde to Quepos (Manuel Antonio). |
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Hotels in Category
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 Day 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.  Exciting 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.  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)
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For Rates call EcoAdventures
1-800-326-5025
or email:
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| First Class*
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| Deluxe**
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| Deluxe Plus**
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*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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