Costa Rica tour
8-Day Independent Budget Costa Rica Volcanoes and Beaches |
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Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive San Jose and overnight
Visiting: San Jose, Costa Rica
Upon arrival into San Jose, you will be met by our local representative and offered assistance, including delivery of the "welcome kit" with vouchers and itinerary. You will be transferred to your San Jose hotel where you will overnight on a B&B basis.
Central San Jose Hotels:
- Presidente (***), Fleur De Lys (***), Hotel 1492 Jade & Oro (***), Colonial (***), Sleep Inn (***)
Other San Jose options include:
- Casa Conde (***), Villa Tournón (***), Tennis Club (***), Vesuvio (***)
- Meals: B
- Standard Lodging: Your choice from list above
Day 2 : Shuttle transfer to Arenal Volcano
Visiting: Arenal Volcano
Enjoy breakfast then be ready in the hotel lobby at the pre-scheduled time for your approximately 3-hour shuttle transfer from San José to La Fortuna, your base to explore the Arenal Volcano area. Overnight in La Fortuna, where Arenal looms overhead in dramatic fashion. Generally, most travelers arrive around lunch-time. All of the hotels we have chosen have on-site restaurants.
You can book activities ahead of time or at your hotel: soaking in a local hot spring like Tabacon Hot Springs; a day rafting on the Balsa, Sarapiqui, or Toro Rivers; ziplines; canyoning; guided hikes; and more.
Arenal/La Fortuna hotels:
- Volcano Lodge (***), Arenal Rabfer (***), Arenal Carmela (**), Arenal Paraiso (***), La Pradera (***), San Bosco (***), Las Colinas (***)
- Meals: B
- Standard Lodging: Your choice from list above
Day 3 : Day to discover more of Arenal
Visiting: Arenal Volcano
Enjoy a day explore the Arenal area. This is an ideal day to have your zipline reserved. Because of variable weather throughout the year, we recommend you book a morning zip line experience to avoid disappointment. Overnight at the same hotel of Day 2.
- Meals: B
- Standard Lodging: Your choice from list above
Day 4 : Shuttle to Manuel Antonio Beach or Tamarindo Beach
Visiting: Manuel Antonio or Tamarindo
Following breakfast, be ready in the hotel lobby for your scheduled shuttle and transfer from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio or Tamarindo, your choice of beach areas. Both possess fine beaches. Manuel Antonio is home to a conveniently located (though) small national park well-known for it's excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. Tamarindo is the scene of sea turtle nesting (generally best October - February) and is one of the best places in Costa Rica for surfing and wind-surfing. Horse riding on the beach and rafting in season are also very popular.
Manuel Antonio hotels:
- Hotel California (***), Tres Banderas (***), Pacifica Lunada (***)
Nearby Manuel Antonio (Quepos):
- La Foresta Rain Forest (***)
Tamarindo Beach:
- Best Western Camino a Tamarindo (***)
Near Tamarindo:
- Flamingo Marina (****), Hotel Mangaby in Hermosa Beach
- Meals: B
- Standard Lodging: Your choice from list above
Day 5 : Beach R&R
Visiting: Manuel Antonio or Tamarindo
Enjoy the day as you please. Overnight at the same hotel as the night before.
- Meals: B
- Standard Lodging: Your choice from list above
Day 6 : Beach R&R
Visiting: Manuel Antonio or Tamarindo
Enjoy the day as you please. Overnight at the same hotel as the night before.
For travelers wishing to add more time in Costa Rica (such as an extra night in Arenal), you can for an additional US$85 per person per night.
- Meals: B
- Standard Lodging: Your choice from list above
Day 7 : Shuttle back to San Jose
Visiting: Beach to San Jose
Hop on your scheduled shuttle this morning and transfer back to San José.
Overnight in San José.
- Meals: B
- Standard Lodging: Your choice from list above
Day 8 : Transfer to San Jose airport
Visiting: Depart San Jose
Today transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
- Meals: B
