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Costa Rica Wonders

Costa Rica Manuel Antonio7
Location
  • Start: La Fortuna
  • Arrival: Manuel Antonio/ Quepos
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Category
Nature
Starting from
$603 Per person

Itinerary

Considered by many as one of the most beautiful in the world, this country has delightful beaches, spectacular natural surroundings and a variety of outdoor activities.

One week in Costa Rica visiting the Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park you will discover many of those wonders it offers us.


Day 1 Arrive to Costa Rica - Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna

Arrive to Costa Rica - Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna

After arriving in La Fortuna and checking in, you can take advantage of the hotel's amenities - relax by the pool or Jacuzzi or, for an additional fee, indulge in the hotel's spa. Tomorrow a day full of discoveries awaits you!
Optionally, we can also organize your transfer to La Fortuna.

Day 2 Ziplines, Arenal Volcano and Hotsprings

Ziplines, Arenal Volcano and Hotsprings

Today you won't be able to stop marveling, because your day is packed with discoveries. Shortly before 8 a.m. you will set off with other international travelers in the direction of la Fortuna waterfall. You will receive the necessary equipment and after the first view of the Pino Blanco waterfall you will rush along seven steel cables of different lengths through the rainforest, over canyons and also past the La Fortuna waterfall. To the starting point of the tour it goes by the way also still about 3km in the tractor trailer. After the canopy tour you will get an introduction to the indigenous culture of the Maleku. A member of the tribe welcomes you in traditional clothing and tells you more about culture, language and traditions. With stories about animals and the environment, they express their gratitude for nature. Before going back to the hotel, we will make a small detour to see the butterflies to the frogs.

After the lunch break we continue actively and go to the Arenal Volcano. At the foot of the cone-shaped giant we walk over cooled lava rocks and look for iridescent birds, roaring monkeys and lazing sloths that we might encounter here. After about two hours and a visit to the lookout, we'll head to Paradise Hot Springs for the culmination of the evening. Dinner is already included for you! Here you can relax and unwind before you are brought back to the hotel in the late evening. What a day!

Day 3 Day off for optional activities

Day off for optional activities

Today is a day off to relax at your hotel or to do optional Arenal activities with extra cost, some of the top tours are recommended are:

-    Tenorio National Park Day Tour

-    Venado Caves, Arenal

-    Hanging Bridges,

-    Safari Float in Peñas Blancas River

-    La Fortuna Waterfall

Or if you are interesting in another experience let to know to your travel planner that will recommend you the best suits that your requirement.

Day 4 La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio

La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio

After the delicious breakfast it goes on for you today in the shuttle. The ride is a little longer with about five hours, but of course there will be a small break. On the way you will also cross the 

Tarcoles River, famous for one of the largest populations of American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) in America.

Your destination today is the lively beach town of Manuel Antonio, located at the national park of the same name. After check in you can refresh yourself in the pool or sea - how about a delicious coconut?

Hotel Costa Verde (Efficiency Room)
Breakfast

Day 5 Ocean Kayaking

Ocean Kayaking

This morning you will go out to sea. You will be picked up at the hotel and together with other travelers and the tour guide you will paddle in a kayak for a little more than an hour around the small islands off Manuel Antonio. In the Biesanz Bay, a hidden, beautiful bay, you will have a short rest and a tropical snack. Here you can also snorkel - the visibility of the water varies depending on the season, and there is a chance to spot parrotfish, starfish, angelfish and maybe even a sea turtle. You will then return to the pier by kayak. Even while paddling, eyes will be kept open for animal inhabitants in the air and in the water. Following the delicious lunch, it's back to the hotel where the afternoon can be filled with optional activities.

Pick up time: Hotel or place in Manuel Antonio.

Departure time: 8:00 am

Duration: Approximately 4 hours.

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, beach towel, bathing suit, sun hat - camera if desired.

Included: Transfer, bilingual guide, kayak, snack and lunch.

Kayaks are available for 1 or 2 passengers

Hotel Costa Verde (Efficiency Room)
Breakfast

Day 6 Departure day

Departure day

Your Costa Rica Wonders package ends today with breakfast followed by late morning check-out. You want to stay longer in Manuel Antonio or extend your package in another way? We are happy to help you.

Breakfast

Map

6 days / 5 nights
Departure: La Fortuna
Arrival: Manuel Antonio/ Quepos
Additional info
Notes:
  • - Price is per person with a minimum of 2 adult participants
  • - In peak season higher prices may apply
  • - The package is also available for single travellers (please ask for the rate)
  • - Child rate (from $260) is for children 5-11 years old (in same room with adults)

Policies:
  • - All cancellations must be submitted in writing via e-mail and have received a confirmation by the same means in order to be accepted.
  • - Cancellations of confirmed services may generate automatic charges stipulated as a percentage of the total value for each time period in the booking confirmation.
  • - Charges for cancellations are subject to the policies of each supplier and to the expenses incurred in the preparation of the program, attributable to the prepayments received and which are summarized as follows:
  • • Cancellations received twenty-one (21) days prior to the program start date will incur minimum charges of 25% of the total.
  • • Cancellations received between twenty (20) and eleven (11) days prior to the program start date will incur a minimum charge of 50% of the total.
  • • Cancellations received ten (10) days or less prior to the start of the program will be charged 100% of the total.
  • • No refunds will be made if all or part of the program is cancelled after the start date.
  • - All reserved services are subject to the impossibility of offering as a consequence of natural disasters as well as governmental acts, strikes, delays or any other cause beyond the control of Costa Rica Insider.
  • - Costa Rica Insider will not be responsible for, nor will it bear any additional expenses for impediments of any kind that make it impossible for a tourist to continue or finish the program according to the planned itinerary.

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