Tropical Costa Rica Trip with Garden America

HIGHLIGHTS

San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Lake Arenal Cruise, Farm Tour and Lunch, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour, Guanacaste

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
Days 2 – 4 Arenal Springs Resort & Spa, Arenal
Days 5, 6 El Establo, Monteverde
Days 7, 8 Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Guanacaste
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Day 1: Sunday, April 21, 2024 San Jose, Costa Rica – Tour Begins
Your trip to Costa Rica opens in the colorful capital city of San Jose,
the perfect place to relax and soak up the sights as your adventure
begins.

Day 2: Monday, April 22, 2024 San Jose – Coffee Plantation –
Arenal Welcome to the Central Valley. Begin with a tour of a local
coffee plantation highlighting the history and cultivation of this driver
of the Costa Rican economy. This afternoon, check in for a leisurely
3-night stay at a lodge overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano. Get
to know the Costa Rican culture this evening.

Day 3: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Arenal – Cano Negro – Arenal
Embark on a Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in a covered canoe
known as a panga. These 20,000 acres are home to the largest
viewable collection of indigenous wildlife in all of Costa Rica. Go in
search of caimans, river otters, sloths, monkeys, river turtles, exotic
birds and rare butterflies. Later, return to Arenal for the chance to
relax during an optional spa visit.

Day 4: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Arenal Today, explore a family-
owned farm, getting a peek into the daily lives of the locals. During a
tour of the gardens, learn how the plants are organically grown
through the concept of sustainability. The farm considers itself a
“classroom without borders.” Taste the exotic fruit harvest and
experience the traditional way to process sugar cane. Enjoy a sip of
cane liquor before engaging in a culinary demonstration and a farm-
to-table lunch.

Day 5: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Arenal – Lake Arenal Cruise –
Monteverde Enjoy a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s
largest and most important lake. Then, it’s off to the secluded
Monteverde Cloud Forest, a place you have to see to believe, where
trees grow to heights of 100 feet! Set off on a nature walk through
this spectacular ecosystem, where you’re sure to encounter many
incredible species of flora and fauna.

Day 6: Friday, April 26, 2024 Monteverde It’s your choice!
Explore one of the world’s largest butterfly gardens. Then, join an
expert for a leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour to gain a
different perspective of the cloud forest’s lush ecosystem -OR- take
an exhilarating ride on one of the longest canopy zip line tours in
Costa Rica. If you would like to do both the hanging bridges and the
zip line tour, you may purchase the second as an option on tour.

Day 7: Saturday, April 27, 2024 Monteverde – Guanacaste Today
we make our way to breathtaking Guanacaste, known for its fine
sandy beaches. Settle in for a relaxing 2-night stay at your resort and
take in the mesmerizing ocean views.

Day 8: Sunday, April 28, 2024 Guanacaste Fun in the sun is in
store today as you explore the nearby beaches, or simply relax by the
pool and take advantage of your resort’s lovely amenities. This
afternoon, visit the delightful beach town of Samara, one of the top
sunset spots in Costa Rica. Soak in the spectacular colors as the sun
illuminates the natural landscape.

Day 9: Monday, April 29, 2024 Guanacaste – Tour Ends Today
you depart for home with fabulous memories of your Costa Rican
adventure.

Double $2,999 $2,899
Single $3,599 $3,499
Triple $2,869 $2,869

For bookings made after Oct 21, 2023 call for rates.

Included in Price: Round Trip Air from San Diego Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers

EXTEND YOUR VACATION WITH: Optional 4 Days 3-Night Jungle Adventure Pre Tour Extension

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