Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up
After landing at Juan Santamaria International Airport, you will meet our driver at the exit. Then he will escort you to the hotel. After finishing the check-in, you can explore the city on your own to Museo Nacional, San Jose Central Market, etc. Accommodation: Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola (4 stars)
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Day 2: Transfer from San Jose to Tortuguero & Tortuguero town tour
In the morning, the driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby. We will drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park to Guapiles District in 1.5 hours to join in a group tour in Tortuguero. The shared bus arranged by the Lodge will pick up you and continue to drive along the roads between the banana plantation and a picturesque town and get to a wharf in 1.5 hours. Afterwards, we will travel through the magic forests in 1.5 hour by boat and reach Tortuguero by the Caribbean Sea. The whole journey is 135 kilometers (84 miles). After lunch, we will join in a group tour to Tortuguero village and Sea Turtle Museum. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Pachira Lodge (4 stars)
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Day 3: Group Boat tour in Tortuguero National Park & Hiking tour inside jungle
Today, we will take boat to sail across Tortuguero Canal to search for birds, monkeys, crocodiles and sloths meanwhile appreciate the lush vegetations. In the afternoon, we will go to a private nature trail and hike into the jungle to watch the charming scenery and animals of rainforests. At night, if you like, you can go to observe the green sea turtle nesting and laying eggs (The seasons of nesting is from July to October and the charge is arranged on your own). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Pachira Lodge (4 stars)
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Day 4: Transfer from Tortuguero to La Fortuna
We will set out to the next destination - La Fortuna. The well-known active Arenal Volcano is located there. First, we need to take a boat and then transfer to a shared bus to Guapiles. Your private driver will pick up you and transfer around 2 hours to La Fortuna. The whole journey is 210 kilometers (130 miles). After reaching there, check in the hotel for rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)
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Day 5: Day tour to Arenal Volcanoes National Park & Tabacon Hot Spring
After breakfast, we will head to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park. With high vegetation coverage, humidity and oxygen content, it is suitable for animals to live and plants to grow. During the sky walk over the forests, you will see various birds, orchids, and even sloths or howler monkeys. After lunch, visit the Arenal Volcano, it is one of the most active volcanos in the world and the most popular and active volcano in the country. Then follow the guide to Arenal Lake and La Fortuna Waterfall. In the evening, enjoy a leisure time to bath in the Tabacon Hot Spring. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)
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Day 6: Don Juan Coffee & Chocolate Tour, Drive to Manuel Antonio & Shared Crocodile Boat Tour
In the morning, we will take a Don Juan Coffee & Chocolate Tour and you will learn how to pick, clean, bake and grind the beans. Then we will drive 4.5 hours to Manuel Antonio in Quepos which is 230 kilometers (143 miles) away with driver. On the way, you can watch the coastal scenery and the small villages along the Pacific Ocean. And you will be able to watch the small crocodiles in the Crocodile Shared Boat Tour Adventure Connection at Tarcoles River. After reaching Manuel Antonio and finishing the check-in procedures, you can enjoy the rest time as you like. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge (4 stars)
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Day 7: Half day tour to Manuel Antonio National Park & Free time on the beach
Manuel Antonio National Park is regarded as one of the most beautiful gardens in Costa Rica. We are going to hike in the park to explore the abundant floras and faunas and natural wonders of tropical rainforests in the morning. The afternoon is your own free time, and you can spend a relaxing time to enjoy a sun bath or appreciate the sunset on the beach. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge (4 stars)
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Day 8: Morning free, Transfer back to San Jose
This morning is arranged on your own. In the late afternoon, the driver will drive back to San Jose which is 160 kilometers (100 miles) away and takes about 3 hours. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose (4 stars)
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Day 9: Departure from San Jose, Airport see-off
Today, the driver will escort you to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your flight. Our Costa Rica honeymoon package ends here. Wish you a smooth trip home! Meals: Breakfast
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