Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up
The driver will greet you warmly at Juan Santamaria International Airport when you reach the arrival hall and then transfer you to the hotel. For the rest free time of the day, you can stroll around in the downtown area at your own pace. Accommodation: Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton, San Jose (4 stars) - Standard Room
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Day 2: Transfer to La Fortuna, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall tour
After picking you up at the hotel on time by driver guide, we will set out to the first destination of our Costa Rica tour packages, La Fortuna. This city is 147 kilometers (91 miles) away and we will get there in about 3 hours. On the way, follow the driver guide to take a Coffee tour at Doka Coffee Plantation to learn about the working process, picking, cleaning, baking, grinding. You will also visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Finally the driver guide will transfer you to La Fortuna and check in at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
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Day 3: Day trip to Arenal Volcano National Park & Tabacon Hot Spring
After breakfast, we will first head to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park to watch the rainforests in a different perspective. In addition, you can observe the various birds and plants. Then visit La Fortuna Waterfall. After lunch, we will go to visit Costa Rican most famed and active volcano Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. Explore Arenal 1968 Trail and then enjoy a relaxing bath at Tabacon Hot Spring formed due to the volcano. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
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Day 4: Transfer from La Fortuna to Tortuguero, Tortuguero town tour
Please get up early this morning, as we will leave for Tortuguero on Caribbean coast 210 kilometers (130 miles) away with driver at 5:00-5:30 am. First, take the car for 2.5 hours to Guapiles. Upon arrival, a breakfast will be arranged for you. After breakfast, the Lodge will arrange a shared bus to pick up you there to drive around 1.5 hours, and then take a boat for 1.5 hours to arrive at the hotel. In the afternoon, the guide will lead you to visit the Botanical Garden in group. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero (3 stars) - Standard Room
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Day 5: Group tour to Tortuguero Canals & the town
In the morning, we will enjoy a boat tour through Tortuguero canals to search for the varieties of wildlife and appreciate the luxuriant vegetation. After lunch, you will be guided to take a 2-hour tour to explore the town of Tortuguero. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero (3 stars) - Standard Room
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Day 6: Transfer from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Today's destination is Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. We will go back to Guapiles by boat and bus, and then the private driver will pick up and drive around 3.5 hours to the city. After dealing with the check-in, you can enjoy the rest free time. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel, Talamanca (4 stars) - Superior Room
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Day 7: Cahuita National Park Tour
Today, under the companion of the captain and driver guide, you will explore the coast of Cahuita National Park. Then enjoy a snorkeling for 2 hours in the most important coral reefs of Costa Rica if weather permits. The equipment offered covers mask, flippers and snorkel. Afterwards, the driver guide will accompany you to experience an unforgettable hiking tour in Cahuita National Park where you may see various sloths, white-faced or howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos and so on. After lunch, we will return to the hotel. You can enjoy a completely relaxing time on the beach. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel, Talamanca (4 stars) - Superior Room
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Day 8: Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca back to San Jose
You can arrange the morning time as you like. In the afternoon, the driver will transfer you back to San Jose 215 kilometers (134 miles) away in about 5.5 hours. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose (4 stars) - Standard Room
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Day 9: Leaving from San Jose
The hotel free shuttle will escort you to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Wish you a pleasant journey home! Meals: Breakfast
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