This trip begins with our
9-day
Nature Explorer and then adds three nights at Marenco Biological
Reserve, including Caño Island and Corcovado National
Park, and a day of whitewater rafting on the Reventazón
River.
1st Day: Arrive in Costa Rica and spend the night at a turn-of-the-century
coffee plantation home, converted into a charming bed and breakfast
hotel.
2nd & 3rd Day: Travel through banana plantations to
the Reventazón River, then journey on a river boat up the
system of rivers and canals to Tortuguero National Park, where
you’ll stay at a jungle lodge, hike in the rain forest, walk
along the Caribbean beaches, and explore the jungle waterways by
boat.
4th & 5th Day: Travel by launch along the Nicaraguan
border and down the Rio Sarapiqui, then by van to the Tilajari
Resort. You’ll go on an evening tour to the Arenal Volcano,
visit the Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve, swim in hot mineral
springs, horseback ride and more.
6th & 7th Day: Travel to Monteverde for a two-night
stay. Tour the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Butterfly farm and
the arts and crafts galleries. You may choose to add a canopy walk
or zip line tour (optional).
8th Day: Visit the Poás volcano and the crafts town
of Sarchi, then return for a night in San José.
9th thru 11th Days: Travel by plane and boat to Punto Marenco
Lodge, where you’ll spend the next three nights and four
days. You’ll visit Caño Island, where you can hike,
swim, and snorkel (scuba is available by special arrangement),
and travel by boat to Corcovado National Park, to hike through
its rainforest and explore its secluded beaches.
12th Day: After breakfast, return to San Jose.
13th Day: Spend the day whitewater rafting down the Reventazón
River—the water is warm, the rapids are thrilling and the
lush tropical scenery is magnificent. Return in the late afternoon
to San José for a final night in Costa Rica.
14th Day: Enjoy a last tropical breakfast at the hotel before
departing this beautiful little country at the center of the Americas.
What's included: All lodging, meals (except in San José),
transportation and tours. Minimum: 2 persons.
| Price: |
Per person, double occupancy: |
$3290* |
|
Single room supplement: |
$ 780* |
Departures: Daily
Best Time: All year
Minimum Number of Persons: Two
*Note: Prices subject to change without notice.