Wonders of Costa Rica – A Green Season Special (2017)
Join us this summer or fall for a wonderful exploration of beautiful Costa Rica, sampling three of the country’s most prized natural treasures along the way, all while staying in comfortable mid-range hotels and lodges. This is a wonderful trip for couples, friends and families looking to see some of the highlights of this storied eco-destination and saving some money while doing it by traveling in the “green season.” While rain can happen almost every day, typically mornings are fresh and clear, with only a brief thunderstorm in the afternoons and a steady, relaxing drizzle at night while you sleep. It’s a great time to visit and experience some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer!
Starting at $995/person!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy Cloud Forest, Dry Tropical Forest, and Pacific Beaches
- Comfortable, mid-range hotels
- San Jose to Liberia
- 8 days – makes an ideal Saturday to Saturday trip, so you just use 1 week of vacation
- Start any day of the Green Season (May 1-November 30)
*** Remember all of our trips can be customized for you! If you have questions or want to check availability, contact Dan at dan@adventureswithinreach.com.
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- Costa Rica Adventure & Wildlife Special — Rafting, Ziplines, Manuel Antonio (7 Days May-November)
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DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive Costa Rica
Welcome to friendly Costa Rica! Today arrive at San Jose International Airport (anytime is OK). Our arrivals representative will meet after you clear immigration and transfer you to your central downtown San José hotel. The balance of this afternoon or evening is free at your leisure.
Overnight in San José, Presidente Hotel or similar, standard room
DAY 2: San José – Monteverde
This morning, transfer to Monteverde. Cool, misty cloudforest and deep green foliage is what has made mountainous Monteverde a hot spot for eco-tourism in the central highlands region of Costa Rica. This area is home to a string of volcanoes, both active and dormant, with beautiful national parks and diverse habitats. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax at the lodge or venture into town for a stroll. In town, you’ll find a number of interesting natural history exhibits, plus good cafes and outstanding local ice cream and cheeses.
Overnight in Monteverde, Trapp Family Lodge or similar (B)
DAY 3: Monteverde
Following breakfast, enjoy an awesome guided Monteverde cloudforest hike.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve continues to astound visitors with its beauty, bounty and great amount biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests where tall trees – festooned with orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and mosses – rise high into the sky. On clear days, see the Pacific Ocean from the continental divide. Return to the hotel in time for lunch with the afternoon free for an optional activity or rest and relaxation.
Overnight at Monteverde, Trapp Family Lodge or similar (B)
DAY 4 : Monteverde – Rincon de la Vieja
Breakfast at hotel. At morning, transfer to the greater Rincon de la Vieja area, a region famed for its unique dry tropical forest. Check in at hotel and rest of day free to enjoy facilities of hotel and the area.
Overnight at Buena Vista Lodge, standard room (B)
DAY 5: Rincon de la Vieja
This morning, enjoy the fun full day Buena Vista Mega Combo tour. This tour includes a great zipline adventure with 7 ziplines averaging over 300 feet high, a 1,300-foot waterslide, a sweet waterfall, horseback riding and hot springs all in one adventure! A delicious lunch is included. A minimum of 2 travelers is required to run the megatour, which operates only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If your stay here coincides with a different day, we’ll book and include a different day tour for you.
Overnight at Buena Vista Lodge, standard room (BL)
DAY 6: Rincon de la Vieja – Tamarindo (Pacific beach)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, transfer to the North Pacific and Tamarindo. Once a quiet surfing and fishing hamlet, Tamarindo has evolved to be the area’s most accessible tourist town. Located on the central west coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, Tamarindo offers unspoiled beaches and incredible biodiversity. Despite the town’s recent development, it retains the laidback vibe that is so characteristic of the region.
Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy of facilities of hotel or the beach.
Overnight at the Pasatiempo Hotel in Tamarindo, standard room (B)
DAY 7: Tamarindo
Breakfast at hotel. Today is free at your leisure.
Overnight Pasatiempo Hotel in Tamarindo, standard room (B)
DAY 8: Tamarindo – Liberia Airport
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, transfer to the International Airport in Liberia for your flight out. You can schedule your departure anytime, but a late morning-afternoon departure is going to be the most comfortable. An alternative is flying out of San Jose International, however you’ll need to fly from Tamarindo in the morning to San Jose by scheduled light air (flights are not included), so you would want an international departure, typically, for some time after 12 noon. Adios Costa Rica! (B)
PRICES
2017 Green Season Rates
- $995/adult
- $545/child (sharing with 2 adults)
Prices are based on double occupancy. Single rooms and triple rooms are also available.
Rate Includes:
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All ground transportation per itinerary
- All activities per itinerary
- Services of local, professional English-speaking naturalist guides
- Round trip transportation for all activities included
- Any meals per itinerary, including breakfast daily
- Taxes
Does not include:
- Flights
- Meals not listed
- Beverages
- Items of a personal nature (laundry, gifts, etc.)
- International departure tax (US$29/person)
- Late check-in or check-outs at hotels
- Optional tours
- Tips
*** Remember all of our trips can be customized for you! If you have questions or want to check availability, contact Dan at dan@adventureswithinreach.com.
ALL SPECIAL COSTA RICA TRIPS:
- Pacific Costa Rica Special — Whales, Beaches, & Rainforest (8 Days May-November)
- Costa Rica Family Trip Special — Adventure, Wildlife, & Rainforest (9 Days May-November)
- Costa Rica Adventure & Wildlife Special — Rafting, Ziplines, Manuel Antonio (7 Days May-November)
- Wonders of Costa Rica Special – Cloud Forest, Adventure, & Beach (8 Days May-November)
- See all Costa Rica Trips >>
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