Costa Rica Vacation

Costa Rica Travel Classic

Opportunities for wildlife observation, volcano viewing, cloud forest and beach are the components of a

Classic (9 days/8 nights)

Start out heading towards Poas Volcano National Park, walk to the rim of the crater at 9000ft. After lunch continue towards the area of Fortuna to enjoy soothing hotsprings. Next day big opportunity for wildlife spotting at Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour. These two nights at Arenal Paraiso. continue for a two night stay at Monteverde. Including a guided tour at the tree-top walkways of Selvatura and the thrilling canopy ride. Get prepared for a relaxing two night stay at the beach on the Pacific, where a full day at your leisure awaits. Meals included are specified as follows: B, breakfast; L, lunch; D, dinner.

Day 1. Arrival in Costa Rica. Upon your arrival you will be greeted by a Travel in Paradise representative that will assist you with your transfer to your hotel.

Day 2. Set out today for Poas Volcano National Park**(5), part of the chain of volcanic mountains that cuts the country in half north to south. Walk to the rim of the active crater at 9000ft and take pictures from a safe viewpoint at the edge of the 984-foot-deep, mile-wide crater. Lunch will be enroute to Fortuna. Overnight at the base of Arenal Volcano National Park**(3). (B,L,D)

Day 3. After breakfast depart for a safari tour to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge **(6). At this waterway surrounded by tropical rain forest you glide beneath overhanging bromeliads, listen for the cry of howler monkeys, the soothing vibration of hovering hummingbirds, and the occasional splashes of caimans slithering into the river. Be on the lookout for slaty-tailed trogon and blue morpho butterflies. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the end of your boat ride before returning to your hotel in time for taking a dip in soothing hot springs.(B,L,D)

Day 4. Leave early towards Monteverde. Driving along Arenal Lake**(4) on a scenic road learn about why and how some Quaker families decided to settle in Costa Rica fifty years ago. Once having gotten acquainted with Santa Elena and the area of Monteverde**(7) enjoy the beautiful sunset on a nice horse back ride. (B, D).

Day 5. Great opportunity today to spend the whole day in the cloud forest. In the morning enjoy a guided walk at treetop walkways along eight suspension bridges. In the afternoon get thrilled swinging down the cables in the canopy ride. (B,L,D)

Day 6. Time to go to the beach. But before arriving take a boat ride on the Tarcoles River, learn about the mangroves and the abundant american crocodile. (B,D)

Day 7. Enjoy the whole day at the beautiful clear waters of the beach as you please. Your guide will advise on optional activities at additional cost and suggest options for lunch and dinner. (B)

Day 8. On the way to San Jose today you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes contrasting from the beach to the mountains into central valley. You might want to take advantage of last shopping chances. Lunch is on your own but for dinner farewell your trip companions at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 9. Departure day. A Travel in Paradise representative will assist you to the airport for your flight back home. (B)

Includes:

Transportation: Airport/hotel transfers, land transportation. Accomodations: for 8 nights at Superior Tourist-class hotels, in comfortable rooms with private bath.Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners. Taxes of services given.

Sightseeing tours: Entrance fee to Poas Volcano National Park, boat tour of Caño Negro wildlife refuge, Hot springs facilities, Selvatura's treetop walkways and canopy ride, boat tour on the Tarcoles River. Services of a bilingual naturalist guide.

Not included: airport taxes, sightseeing or meals not specified in the itinerary, personal equipment, hotel extras (laundry, phone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages), gratuities to guide, driver or boat driver, personal insurance coverage (recommended).

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