HEART OF COSTA RICA

Your travel can be customized according to your wishes.

Description

Meet nature, paradisiac beaches and pass by the heart of Costa Rica.

The offer includes a personalized AZORA GUIDE with our best tricks & tips for every step of your travel.

Specifications

Duration

11 days


People

From 1 person


Price

Standard: From 1365$/pers*

Superior: From 1505$/pers*

Itinerary

Details

Day 1:

Upon arrival at SJO International Airport, you will be met by our partner to take you to your hotel in the heart of San José. Discover the capital of Costa Rica and get over the jetlag.

Day 2:

Departure from the hotel at a previously indicated time to the area of Guapiles where you will have a typical Costa Rican breakfast. We will continue our trip through banana plantations and small towns of the area before arriving at the dock where you will board the boats to navigate the Tortuguero canalsto the lodge. In the afternoon you can visit the small turtle museum, the beach and the village of Tortuguero.

Day 3:

During this day you will take a boat tour through the Tortuguero canals where you will have the chance to admire the wide biodiversity of the area. Then, enjoy your free time to relax at the hotel, visit the town on your own or take an optional activity. In the evening you can take a visit to see the nesting of leatherback turtles, which occurs between July and October. This excursion has an additional cost and can be booked once you are in the area.

Day 4:

After the breakfast, it’s time to leave the hotel in Tortuguero at mid-morning. We will stop for lunch in the area of Guapiles and then you will get your rental car and drive to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. The road will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes before arriving in the city of the Pura Vida. Settle in your hotel and enjoy its facilities.

Day 5:

Discover the multitudes of landscapes Puerto Viejo has to offer. Between paradisiac beaches, luxurious nature, and cute little village, we invite you to dive into this beautiful atmosphere during the day and the night. Find all our recommendations in your AZORA GUIDE.

Day 6:

Change of setting! After the breakfast, take the road to La Fortuna. You will have about 4 and a half hour to get there. Once arrived, get settle in you hotel and enjoy its facilities with a beautiful view on the Arenal Volcan.

Day 7:

After the breakfast, we suggest that you take advantage of the activities that La Fortuna offers. You can go for a walk/hike and do activities in the Arenal Volcano National Park, go to the famous waterfall and take a swim, walk through the streets of the city center or go to the Paso Salto river… La Fortuna is also well-known for its natural hot springs, feel free to try it!

Day 8:

Take the road to Monteverde, it will take around 3 and a half hours to arrive in the region of the rainbows. Take time to enjoy the facilities of your hotel and discover this new area. Discover the great landscapes Monteverde can offer. At the menu: National Parks, Cloud Forest, suspended bridges, walk in the nature… Find all our recommendations in your AZORA GUIDE.

Day 9:

New change of setting! Take the road after the breakfast for Manuel Antonio. You will have for about 4h30 of road, following the Pacific coast… Splendid landscapes will highlight the road. Settle in in your private Suite and discover the other part of Costa Rica.

Day 10:

Ready to discover the Manuel Antonio National Park and its surroundings? Manuel Antonio National Park combines rainforest, coral reef and white sand beach. Known for its incredible biodiversity, it is one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica.

Day 11:

Time to go back… Enjoy your breakfast and take time before heading back to SJO International Airport depending on your return flight schedule. You will meet our partner directly at the airport to drop-off the rental car. Have a safe flight back!

Included in the price

Included in the price

  • Accomodations
  • Breakfasts
  • Full pension in Tortuguero National Park
  • Tortuguero National Park entrance ticket
  • Transfer from SJO Airport to your hotel in La Fortuna the day of arrival
  • Transfer from San José to Tortuguero and Tortuguero to Guapiles
  • 4×4 rental car with full insurance and GPS
  • AZORA GUIDE
  • Follow-up & assistance

Not included in the price

Not included
Our tips

Traveling tips

  • Best prices for your flights
  • Our travel insurance partners
  • International SIM for 4G

*The standard price is calculated for double occupation (2 persons). The price may evolve depending on the number of people, the season, the availabilities at the selected hotels and the duration of the stay: contact us to have your quotation

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