This trip is the same as our
7-day
Independent Nature Explorer with two additional days to experience
even more of the beauty of Costa Rica.
1st Day: Arrive in Costa Rica and spend the night at a turn-of-the-century
coffee plantation home, converted into a charming bed and breakfast hotel.
2nd & 3rd Day: Travel through banana plantations to the Reventazón
River, then journey on a river boat up the system of rivers and canals
to Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll stay at a jungle lodge,
hike in the rain forest, walk along the Caribbean beaches, and explore
the jungle waterways by boat.
4th & 5th Day: Travel by launch along the Nicaraguan border
and down the Rio Sarapiqui, and then by van to the Tilajari Resort. You’ll
go on an evening tour to the Arenal Volcano, visit the Caño Negro
Wildlife Reserve, swim in hot mineral springs, horseback ride and more.
6th & 7th Day: Travel to Monteverde for a two-night stay.
Tour the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Butterfly farm and the arts and
crafts galleries.
8th Day: Visit the Poás volcano and the crafts town of
Sarchi, then return for a final night in San José.
9th Day: Enjoy a last tropical breakfast at the hotel before departing
this beautiful little country at the center of the Americas.
What's included: All lodging, meals (except in San José),
transportation and tours. Minimum: 2 persons.
| 2010 Price: |
Per person, double occupancy: |
$2120* |
|
Single room supplement: |
$ 490* |
Departures: Daily
Best Time: All year
Minimum Number of Persons: Two
*Note: Prices subject to change without notice.