Costa Rica -From Coast to Coast 10 days Vacation Package

Costa Rica Coast to Coast ( 10 day/9 Nights)

This is the perfect combination package for those seeking nature, wildlife, and white sandy beaches. With this package, you will have to opportunity to explore the Caribbean including its tropical forest, its wildlife and its coastline. You will also explore the Arenal Volcano area, Costa Rica’s most active volcano. Then, you will experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Finally, you will finish your vacation relaxing at a white sandy beach or enjoying beach activities or water sports at a white sandy beach Resort in the Central Pacific Coast.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at the San Jose International Airport, a representative will welcome you and drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax or enjoy San Jose. Overnight at Balmoral Hotel

Day 2

In the morning, we will pick you up in San Jose and take you to Sarapiqui. At Sarapiqui you will board the Tico River Boat. The boat will take you via the Sarapiqui River to the Refugio National of Barra del Colorado and Tortuguero. The tour passes through beautiful Southern Nicaragua. (You will need your passport and US$ 5 for the visa (Don't worry, border guards here are both friendly and courteous.). The boat continues down the Rio San Juan, to the Rio Colorado and then to your final destination on the Samay Lagoon Lodge. (B,L,D).

Day 3

At the Samay Lagoon, you can select from a Boat Jungle Tours, Canoeing, or a Lagoon Tour. (B,L,D)

Day 4

After a hearty breakfast, you will board the Tico River Boat, and return to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. A representative will pick you up and drive you to Arenal Volcano. On the way, you will have to opportunity to experience the Caribbean plains and its warm tropical vegetation, its farming and its colorful small towns. You will be able to enjoy miles of pineapple, banana, and palm hearts fields, as well as cattle ranching. The ride will take approximately 3 hours. Rest of the day of leisure to explore the area by yourself Overnight at Arenal Country Inn. (B)

Day 5
12 Noon, we will drive you to Monteverde. The rest of the day is for you to explore the area by yourself. Overnight, Los Establos Hotel.(B)

Day 6
Day of leisure to explore the area by yourself. Additional tour can be added upon request at an additional fee. Alternative tours includes Monteverde Cloud forest, Sky Walk or the Sky Trek, the cheese factory, the butterfly gardens etc. Read more about these additional tours

Day 7
12 Noon, we will pick you up, and drive you to the Central Pacific Coast. We will also stop along the way at Tarcoles River where you can safely observe wild crocodiles sun bathing on the river banks only a few feet away. Rest of the day is for you to explore the area. Overnight at Punta Leona Beach Resort

Day 8

Day of leisure to explore the area by yourself. Punta Leona has many activities for all ages. You could visit to the Punta Leona Private Reserve, where you can hike and enjoy the scarlet macaws and wildlife of the area, or just enjoy a relaxing day at the any of the resort beaches or swimming pools. At night, you could have nightlife adventure at any of the hotel restaurants, bars or dance club.

Day 9

Day of leisure to explore the area by yourself.

Day 10

We will drive you to San Jose International Airport via the old Spaniard's Route, an uphill amazingly scenic route. If weather conditions are good, you can view both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans from the same spot.