WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 8 nights accommodations
- 2 nights San Jose
- 2 nights Arenal
- 2 nights Monteverde
- 2 nights Guanacaste
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 12 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager
- Entrance fees per itinerary
9 Day Kaleidoscope of Costa Rica w/Guanacaste
Explore Costa Rica and Guanacaste on this fantastic vacation!
After one night in San Jose, depart for Arenal. While here enjoy time at leisure to explore the area, famous for the Arenal Volcano, before embarking on a brisk 2 mile walking tour of the Las Coladas trail in Arenal National Park, to learn about the flora and fauna, while enjoying scenic views of the volcano.
In Monteverde, explore the stunning Cloud Forest Reserve on your own and enjoy the lush forests and verdant pastures, excellent for bird watching and hiking along the winding paths. Or, perhaps participate in one of our optional tours to see the rainforest by zipline or hanging bridges. Afterwards, tour a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm to learn how one of Costa Rica’s top exports is grown.
Depart for tropical paradise of Guanacaste and enjoy the beaches, surfing, sunning, hiking or take the optional Panache Sailing tour, gliding along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast in a Catamaran, passing exotic bays, exquisite beaches and admire the most beautiful natural scenery. End your journey in San Jose at leisure or opt to join the optional panoramic city tour, with sights including historical & government buildings.
DAY 1, Sunday – Depart for Costa Rica Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 pm on the day of arrival. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 5 pm on Day 1 of the itinerary or earlier, if possible Overnight: San Jose DAY 2, Monday – Travel to Arenal Morning departure for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. If time permits, there may be a visit to a local school on the way to Arenal. Later this evening, a Welcome Dinner celebrates your arrival Overnight: Arenal Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 3, Tuesday – Full Day in Arenal Enjoy a full day at leisure in Arenal, famous for the Arenal Volcano. As Costa Rica’s youngest volcano, it gained international notoriety in 1968 for its sudden eruption. Perhaps, spend the day on the optional full day Cano Negro Boat Tour to learn more about the flora and fauna that inhabit the area. Tonight, enjoy an optional evening at the renowned Eco Termales Hot Springs that includes a dinner Optional: Full Day Cano Negro Boat Tour Optional: EcoTermales Hot Springs with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Arenal Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Wednesday – Arenal National Park, Travel to Monteverde In the morning, embark on a brisk 2 mile walking tour of the Las Coladas trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna while enjoying scenic views of the volcano. At the end of the trail, you may choose to participate in a rugged hike over the ancient lava rocks before continuing to Monteverde. Stop for lunch on your own en route to Monteverde Overnight: Monteverde Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Thursday – Full Day in Monteverde Enjoy this morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the optional tours including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This stunning Cloud Forest boasts an extraordinarily diverse ecosystem, being home to 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, 130 species of mammals, and an astounding 500 species of birds, not to mention more than 3,000 species of plants. This afternoon enjoy lunch and a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn about how one of Costa Rica’s top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country Tonight, dine at a local Monteverde restaurant Optional: Selvatura Canopy Tour (AM)* Optional: Selvatura Hanging Bridges (AM)* Overnight: Monteverde Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner *Passengers can participate in both optional tours if desired DAY 6, Friday – Travel to Guanacaste Today, depart Monteverde for Guanacaste. See a huge contrast in scenery as you arrive in the tropical paradise of Guanacaste, located in the northwestern part of the country along the Pacific Coast with its sun-splashed beaches. The rest of the day is yours to discover the many options in this coastal paradise. Enjoy an evening at leisure Overnight: Guanacaste Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Saturday – Full Day in Guanacaste A day at leisure in picturesque Guanacaste, strikingly beautiful with its exotic bays, exquisite beaches and admire the most beautiful natural scenery. Don’t miss the optional Panache Sailing Tour. Spend a relaxing afternoon sailing along Costa Rica’s coast in a Catamaran, passing beautiful offshore islands and isolated beaches. Return to land after watching the magnificent sunset Optional: Panache Sailing Tour (PM) Overnight: Guanacaste Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 8, Sunday – Travel to San Jose Travel back to San Jose today stopping to shop for local crafts and souvenirs to bring back home. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city independently, revisit some of the galleries and museums or linger at a lovely restaurant for dinner tonight. Perhaps, join the optional San Jose City Tour with dinner. Take a panoramic city tour of San Jose including visits to the Gold museum, where more than 1600 pre-Columbian artifacts are displayed and the National Theater, the principal jewel of San Jose. Conclude the tour with an authentic Costa Rican dinner at a popular restaurant in the city Optional: San Jose City Tour with dinner (PM) Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Monday – Depart Costa Rica Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast VIEW ITINERARY
Pricing & Departures
2020 departures
| Apr 18 | $1349 |
| May 02 | $1199 |
| May 16 | $1199 |
| May 30 | $1099 |
| Jun 06 | $1099 |
| Jun 20 | $1049 |
| Jun 27 | $1099 |
| Jul 18 | $1099 |
| Aug 08 | $1099 |
| Aug 29 | $1099 |
| Sep 12 | $1099 |
| Sep 26 | $1099 |
| Oct 10 | $1049 |
| Oct 24 | $1049 |
| Nov 07 | $1099 |
| Nov 21 | $1099 |
| Dec 05 | $1099 |
2021 Departures
| Jan 09 | $1149 |
| Jan 23 | $1149 |
| Feb 06 | $1149 |
| Feb 20 | $1149 |
| Mar 06 | $1149 |
| Mar 20 | $1149 |
| Apr 24 | $1099 |
| May 08 | $1099 |
| May 29 | $1099 |
| Jun 19 | $1099 |
| Jul 10 | $1099 |
| Jul 31 | $1099 |
| Aug 21 | $1099 |
| Sep 04 | $1049 |
| Sep 18 | $1049 |
| Oct 02 | $1099 |
| Oct 16 | $1099 |
| Oct 30 | $1099 |
| Nov 13 | $1099 |
| Nov 27 | $1099 |
| Dec 11 | $1149 |
Additional departure dates & cites are available; contact a Travel Team Agent for details
Or, call 1.800.788.0829 to speak with one of our travel experts.
Notes:
- Land only package
- Based on double occupancy
- Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted
- We have limited space on this package and it is subject to availability and prior sale
- All package prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted
- Prices reflect cash discount
- Due to constantly changing policies to baggage restrictions, please check with your airline directly for latest updates and restrictions
- Information, including prices are subject to change without notice
- Restrictions and change and/or cancel penalties apply
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