Tourism is one of Costa Rica’s most important businesses, and they are blessed to contain all the key ingredients of the perfect tourist destination. Eco-tourism is Costa Rica’s #1 business and with good reason since Costa Rica is home to several pristine beaches, volcanoes, hot springs, caves, rainforests, mountains, waterfalls and more. Costa Rica’s impressive biodiversity is what makes it a key destination.
Day 01 Arrive San Jose By Flight
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and Transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. The capital city, San José, lies at an altitude of 1,170 meters above sea level and is located in the central valley which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and . San Jose is the business center of the country and has the largest population concentration. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 San Jose – Tortuguero By Road 96 kms / 01 hrs 05min appx.
After Breakfast Proceed to Tortuguero National Park. In one of Nature’s most amazing expressions the Park hosts 11 habitats with 2000 species of plants and 400 species of trees; besides a large diversity of wildlife. Green Turtles, an endangered species of the Western Hemisphere, nest along the beaches from July to October. Other turtle species: Baula and Carey also nest in Tortuguero National Park created in 1970. On the way, in Caño Blanco we transfer into a boat for a 2-hour ride towards Tortuguero. After arrival and check-in, in the afternoon, a walk thru the quaint town of Tortuguero to visit the most important spots and the Turtle Museum Caribbean Conservation Corporation Exhibit, established in 1959 to study and protect the green turtles. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Tortuguero
After Breakfast Proceed to the Tortuguero Canals on an exotic boat ride to experience the spectacular sights and wildlife. Tortuguero is a natural navigable network of lakes and canals that cross the Tortuguero National Park from Southeast to the Northwest, bringing freshwater to the park lands, which are home to 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day 04 Tortuguero – Arenal By Road 133 kms / 02 hrs 33 min appx.
After Breakfast Proceed to Fortuna de San Carlos on board the selected transportation. Just for you: the magnificent rural landscape and the simplicity and kindness of our people. Fortuna is literally the entrance to the Arenal Volcano and offers great views of the impressive giant. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Arenal
After Breakfast Proceed full day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Arenal – Monteverde By Road 104 kms / 02 hrs 09 min appx.
After Breakfast Proceed to Monteverde bordering the Arenal Lake on board the selected transportation. Monteverde Cloud Forest reserve has earned its fame as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries near Santa Elena Cloud Forest reserve. It extends down both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes with temperature and humidity gradients that change dramatically over relatively short distances. The people enjoy the fresh air, the sounds of the jungle and the life it gives. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Monteverde
After Breakfast Proceed full day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Monteverde – Northern Pacific By Road 172 kms / 03 hrs 17min appx.
After Breakfast Proceed to the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation. The Northern Pacific zone covers an extension of Costa Rica’s sunniest and more popular beaches. Guanacaste is a vacation and adventure destination complete with lowlands full of adventure, mountains, national parks, and volcanoes, picturesque towns and villages with an important historical and cultural heritage, and very appealing and diversified resorts, boutique hotels and luxury villas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to full days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to full days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Northern Pacific
After Breakfast Proceed to full days at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Northern Pacific – San Jose By Road 212 kms / 03 hrs 48min appx.
After Breakfast Proceed to We leave the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation towards the Central Valley, where you will have enough time to buy some souvenirs or visit the capital city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 Depart San Jose By Flight
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| San Jose | 02 | Radisson Hotel San Jose |
| Tortuguero | 02 | Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort |
| Arenal | 02 | Baldi Hot Springs |
| Monteverde | 02 | Poco a Poco |
| Northern Pacific | 04 | Flamingo Beach Resort |
- Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
- 12 nights accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
- Tortuguero National Park.
- large diversity of Wildlife.
- The Turtle Museum.
- The park lands.
- The most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries.
- National parks.
- Cultural heritage.
- The Central Valley.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
- All taxes.
Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.