The Best of Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio (scheduled transfers option) (no flights)

Arrival in the tumultuous and bustling capital of Costa Rica, assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

At dawn, departure to the Tortuguero National Park, passing through the Braulio Carrillo National Park, considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Stop en route for breakfast. Continuation to the pier and boarding point to begin a journey through the Tortuguero canals of approximately two hours by boat. Arrival at the lodge in time to have lunch. In the afternoon, visit the town of Tortuguero. Dinner and accommodation.

Full board at the lodge. In the morning, there will be a walk along the natural trails of the park, and then enjoy an extraordinary tour aboard a boat through the smaller and secondary canals of Tortuguero, where you will be able to appreciate the diversity of flora and fauna in a closer way. local fauna. Lodging.

About Tortuguero National Park:

Created to protect the most important nesting site An important area for green turtles in the Western Hemisphere, Tortuguero National Park extends along 14 miles (22 km) of coastline and 19 miles (30 km) offshore. The Tortuguero Canal runs through the park, connecting a maze of deltas, canals, and lagoons.

With 11 distinct life zones ranging from raffia palm forests to herbaceous swamps, the park offers one of the most rewarding natural experiences in the country. This aquatic world is best viewed by boat, the wide canals allow wildlife viewing from the grandstands and the silent approaches in the water allow for unusually close contact with wildlife. River otters, alligators, and howler monkeys are easily seen, as are orioles, toucans, jacamars, and other waterfowl.

For most visitors, the star attraction is the green turtle, which nests between June and November. Three other species of sea turtles also come ashore throughout the year, although in smaller numbers.

Breakfast. Departure by boat to the pier to continue by road to Guapiles. Arrival and change of vehicle for transfer to the Arenal area, characterized by its mountains, plains, rivers, lakes and its impressive rainforest, although what really attracts visitors is the famous Arenal Volcano. San Carlos offers a landscape of exceptional beauty with its forests, lagoons, cultivated fields, rivers with hot springs and the most active volcano in Costa Rica. In other words, sanctuaries where you can breathe peace, purity and the majestic power of nature. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy this wonderful environment. We recommend you take a walk near the Arenal Volcano that will allow you to witness the magnificence of the almost perfect cone with its 1,670 meters high. Another of the activities that we recommend for your free time is to visit one of the natural hot springs. In Costa Rica there are hot springs of different temperatures, flow volumes and mineral content, where the water flows by gravity through the property forming natural pools, waterfalls and cascades. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to Monteverde, a community founded by Quakers in the forties and where one of the largest and richest Private Reserves in the country is located. This wilderness area has been created to protect flora and fauna, as well as to carry out scientific studies and environmental educational programs. Within its borders 400 species of birds, including the Quetzal, 490 species of butterflies, 100 mammals, 2,500 plants and 200 ferns have been identified. Monteverde is known as one of the most important cloud forests in the world. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy nature and have fun with the variety of activities that this area offers. We recommend you visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Private Reserve, which has a diversity of fauna and flora that is unique in the world. Other activities that we recommend are the practice of canopy or exploring the jungle from the hanging bridges that will bring you closer to the treetops. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to Rincón de la Vieja. Arrival at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy this natural wonder. The Rincón de la Vieja area is a fertile volcanic region, where the lands feature a variety of vegetation depending on the distance from the volcanic cone. Its main attraction is the volcano that bears its name, which in turn gives rise to multiple tourist attractions, including its hot springs, animals, rivers, and the surrounding population. Its natural and cultural splendor brings this area to life, making it worthy of a visit and one of the most scenic destinations. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to the Pacific coast. Arrival at your hotel in Manuel Antonio and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Breakfast. Free day. We recommend visiting Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can take a leisurely hike through the tropical rainforest, which will take you to the heart of one of Costa Rica's natural treasures. Overnight.

Breakfast. Free day to continue enjoying this gem of the Pacific coast. Overnight stay.

Breakfast and transfer to the international airport of San José.