Day 1: La Fortuna

Sat. 7 Dec 2024

Transfer to Arenal Volcano Appx 3 h

Sarchí Paint Workshop

Sarchí, a town which is home to the largest oxcart in the world! During a workshop, get inspired as you paint a small wheel of a carreta!

Highlights: Vibrant colors painted onto a variety of wood and stone, 

Lunch included

Continue the ride to Arenal fo 2 hours

Baldi Hot Springs Pass Late afternoon, you will visit the Hot Springs and enjoy attractive tropical gardens,   you will relax at the natural hot springs thermal with mineral waters.  This evening enjoy the dinner at hot springs. 

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Baldi Hot Springs Pass (Dinner included)

Included

Meet and greet with Costa Rica Sun Tours Team

Private Transport  Private Bilingual Guide 6 Days expenses incl, Snacks and Refreshments Students

Transfer to Arenal volcano 

Sarchi Paint Workshop

Lunch included

Baldi Hot Springs Pass (D)

2 Nights’ accommodations at Lavas Tacotal Hotel

Bungalow Two Queen Beds Room(s). Breakfast Included

Day 2: La Fortuna

Sun. 8 Dec 2024

After breakfast enjoy La Fortuna Waterfalls Hike

La Fortuna Waterfall Hike

Today, Explore the 70-meter-high La Catarata La Fortuna on a half day walk. The walk descends to the base via 480 steps along a forested trail – offering beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. End the walk at a “natural pool” where you can swim.

Highlights:  Beautiful scenery and a majestic waterfall. A local community project. Proximity to La Fortuna. And a swimming opportunity!  

Shared Arenal Vida Campesina Organic Farm Tour Lunch includes a hands-on demonstration on tortilla making! Opportunity to share time with a farmer and taste locally grown products!

Find, learn about, and taste some of the more than 70 seasonal products growing in the healthy and fertile lands near the Arenal Volcano!

Shared Rainforest Chocolate Tour

Today enjoy a 2-hour chocolate tour! Designed as a fun and educational activity – you’ll learn about the full bean to bar experience, tasting it at each stage.

Highlights: Great for families! Expansive views of Arenal Volcano. Enjoy the sweetest rainforest experience, discovering the ancient secrets of chocolate!

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Expert tips

Bring: Swimming suit, towel, Change of clothes, walking shoes or all terrain sandals, bottle of water, insect repellent, sun block, raincoat, hat, and camera.  

 

Bring: Comfortable clothes & shoes, hat, insect repellent, rain coat and camera

Bring: Walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and camera

La Fortuna Waterfall Hike

Arenal Vida Campesina Farm Tour

Rainforest Chocolate Tour Arenal

Included

La Fortuna Waterfalls Hike w/ CRST Guide

Shared Arenal Vida Campesina Organic Farm Tour (L)

Shared Rainforest Chocolate Tour.

Dinner included en Route

Day 3: Quepos

Mon. 9 Dec 2024

Arenal Volcano. El Silencio Lookout & Trails w CRST guide 

We begin the tour by heading to the El Silencio Private Reserve,  a nature walk explores one of the most famous lookouts to the Arenal Volcano, and the lava flows of 1968.  Join your expert guide along rainforest paths bound by rainforest plants to look for the troops of monkeys, sloths, motmots, toucans, and other creatures of the verdant forest.

Highlights: Private trails and lookouts. Great wildlife. Unique vistas of the volcano and lake Arenal. 

 Transfer to the beach 4 hours,   Lunch included en Route 

Private Jungle River and Crocodile Adventure  

Enroute to the next hotel you will enjoy a river boat tour to look for crocodiles, macaws, and waterbirds in the famous Tarcoles River. After a short tractor ride to the river edge, hop on the boat to explore this diverse habitat  Enjoy boating and a tractor-cart ride in the hacienda.

Highlights:  Best destination for macaw and crocodile watching, the size  five meters long in this wild habitat.

Dinner included en Route.

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Expert tips

Bring: Binoculars, walking shoes or all terrain sandals, water, insect repellent, hat, sun block and camera

Hacienda Nosavar & Tarcoles River Boat Tour

Activities and Services

Tarcoles Bridge Stop

Included

Arenal Volcano. El Silencio Lookout & Trails w/ CRST Guide

Transfer to the beach

Lunch included en Route

Private Jungle River and Crocodile Adventure

Dinner included en Route

2 Nights’ accommodations at Tabulia Tree Hotel

Deluxe Room . Breakfast Included

Day 4: Quepos

Tue. 10 Dec 2024

After breakfast you will visit  Nauyaca Waterfall hike  

 Today you enjoy a hike through primary rainforest to a spectacular waterfall. After a 45-minute walk (or take the optional horseback riding option), you have time to enjoy the waterfall, take photos, and even take a swim. Following the walk, you are treated to a delicious Costa Rican lunch.

Highlights: Some of the most magnificent waterfalls in Costa Rica. A perfect spot for pictures and a refreshing dip!

Stop for lunch 

Return to Manuel Antonio free afternoon 

 

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Nauyaca Waterfall Walk

Activities and Services

Included

 Nauyaca Waterfall  

Lunch included en Route

Dinner included en Route

Day 5: San Jose

Wed. 11 Dec 2024

Shared Manuel Antonio National Park Walk

Today includes a half day guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the natural jewels of Costa Rica. Look for the abundant wildlife including monkeys and sloths and take in the views from scenic overlooks. Cap it off with time to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and warm pacific waters.

Highlights: Learn about the park’s distinctive rainforest flora and wildlife with a naturalist. Amazing lookouts!

Transfer to San Jose 4 hours driving time 

San Jose National Theater

End of Service Driver and Guide

Dinner included at hotel 

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Expert tips

Bring: Walking shoes or all terrain sandals, swimwear, water, insect repellent, raincoat, hat, binoculars, camera, towel, and sunscreen.

Manuel Antonio National Park Walk

Activities and Services

Included

Shared Manuel Antonio National Park Walk - local guided.

Transfer to San Jose 4 hours driving time 

San Jose National Theater

End of Service Driver and Guide

Dinner included at hotel 

1 Night’s accommodations at Wyndham Garden Escazú

 Standard Room(s). Breakfast Included

Day 6: End of Itinerary

Thu. 12 Dec 2024

Private Departure Transfer

Included

Private Departure Transfer

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