10 Days / 9 Nights Costa Rica Tropical Paradise

CORCOVADO

ITINERARY

Day 1: SAN JOSE
Arrive in San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport, where our driver will meet you to transfer you to Hotel Presidente, located in the heart of downtown San Jose within walking distance to major attractions such as; National Theater, Gold and Jade Museums, Central Market and more

Day 2: CORCOVADO
Pick up at your hotel for transfer to airport for 9:00am flight, ground, and boat transportation to Casa Corcovado Lodge in Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula to visit Corcovado National Park. Corcovado National Park is an undeniably beautiful place, considered to be one of the most important natural preserves in the Americas, this virgin rain forest park invites superlatives from all who visit. At least thirteen distinct vegetation types in close proximity, including mangroves, palm swamps and bloodweed forest make Corcovado a botanist’s dream. Jaguars, giant anteaters, hundreds of white-lipped peccaries, tapers, and a host of rare rain forest animals inhabit the vast reaches surrounding the crocodile-filled lagoon at the park’s center. The captivating visual beauty of its forest and of its coastline, with miles of uninhabited beaches and roaring cascades, draws visitors from all over the world. Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge is a 170 acre private reserve, adjoining Corcovado National Park, providing the ideal base for exploring the rain forest, waterfalls, and miles of uninhabited beaches of the Osa Peninsula. The Lodge supplied with mountain spring water is surrounded by virgin rain forest and fruit trees which draws birds, monkeys and other wildlife. Enjoy beach combing on the Lodge’s own half kilometer long sand beach and then refresh yourself under a waterfall or bathe in a shaded pool. Casa Corcovado offers individual deluxe thatched roof bungalows with private baths, and delicious home-cooked meals, allowing guests to enjoy the jungle in comfort. Activities offered include: Scuba diving (both resort courses and regular trips), sea kayaking, horseback riding, and sport fishing.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 3-4: CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK / CANO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL RESERVE
Full day guided tours to Corcovado National Park, recognized as one of the most “biological intense” places on earth and Caño Island Biological Reserve, only 10 miles from Drake but a world apart from the mainland. Indians once used the island as a burial ground, however little is known about the pre-Columbian artifacts found there. Take advantage of the Reserve’s clear blue waters and snorkel the coral reefs.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: CORCOVADO / SAN JOSE / ARENAL
Transfer to Drake Bay airport for return flight to San Jose where your personal driver will pick you up to begin 4 hour journey to the ARENAL VOLCANO area. Stop for lunch and tour at LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS. When you think about Costa Rica, you probably imagine lush tropical Rain Forests, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies and flowers. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens, you will see all that and more. Overnite at Arenal Volcano Inn
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 6: ARENAL
After an early morning breakfast, tour to the Rio Fortuna waterfall and hike down a steep trail to the base of the waterfall, where you can enjoy a cool swim in the river’s crystal clear waters or just enjoy the exuberant vegetation surrounding the canyon. In the afternoon, begin 2 1/2 hour hike wading a beautiful stream and then a nice trail to the extinct lava fields. Walking over the lava rocks, one has a fantastic view of the mighty Arenal Volcano on one side and Lake Arenal on the other. You might even be able to observe some of the wildlife of the area. Late afternoon / early evening scheduled visit for a relaxing soak and dinner at the thermal pools of Ecotermales whose warm, mineral-rich waters are heated within the volcano.
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7: ARENAL / MONTEVERDE
After breakfast and an optional morning hike or ride, there will be a transfer via Jeep / Boat / Jeep to MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST RESERVE and Hotel Koora. Monteverde is one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics. There are at least 400 bird species in this high elevation rain forest, including the Resplendent Quetzal, ancient holy bird of the Mayans, over 100 species of mammals, and an estimated 2,500 species of plants making Monteverde a true “nature lover’s paradise”. The reserve has a definite wet and dry season, though the upper levels have fog and rain much of the year.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: MONTEVERDE
Morning “Zip line tour” or “SKY WALK Hanging Bridges” – The Zip line tour offers the adventurous tourist the opportunity to ascend into the forest canopy and see jungle life from a different perspective. This is accomplished by modifying techniques used by spelunkers (cavers) and canyon rappelers to provide a safe and enjoyable passage above the forest floor. SKYWALK is a complex of suspended bridges, platforms and paths, built within the Cloud Forest of Monteverde. These allow the observation of flora and fauna from ground level all the way to the top of the trees. 3,280′ of paths have been designed and built, five suspended bridges, with a total of more than 1,640′ in length and with heights of over 130′. This system offers the best opportunity, in a safe, comfortable and relaxed manner, to get to know and learn about the complexity and beauty of the tropical forest. Overnight at Hotel Koora
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: MONTEVERDE / SAN JOSÉ
Morning guided hike to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, then afternoon transfer back to San Jose. Overnite at Hotel Presidente
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: RETURN HOME
Transfer to airport for return flight home and the end to an unforgettable adventure!!
Meals included: Breakfast

USD $3,400.00 per person based on double occupancy.
(“Green” Season May 16 – Dec 10, 2023)

USD $3,750.00 per person based on double occupancy
(High Season Dec 11, 2023 - April 15, 2024)

Please inquire about pricing during Special Seasons
(Dec. 22, 2023 – January 3, 2024), (March 24 - April 1, 2024)

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