San Jose, Arenal, Cano Negro, Lake Arenal Cruise, Monteverde, Guanacaste
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines… Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Enjoy the tranquil views of Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Spend two nights in Monteverde's lush cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights at Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. You will find a slice of paradise and so much more.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
8 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 5 dinners
Itinerary
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari, San Jose
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.
Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation. Enjoy soaking in geothermal pools at your hotel during your 3-night stay in Arenal.
Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa, Arenal
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
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. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.
Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa, Arenal
Breakfast
Included
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. Today breakfast will be included.
During a tour of the gardens, learn how the plants are organically grown through the concept of sustainability.
Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa, Arenal
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
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. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
El Establo Hotel, Monteverde Cloud Forest
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
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. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Explore one of the world's largest butterfly gardens
El Establo Hotel, Monteverde Cloud Forest
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
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. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country's most beautiful beaches.
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. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of your Costa Rican adventure. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for May 2024 - April 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on May 13, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $500.
International airfare is additional.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable, are included..
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AAA Complimentary Inclusion: Up to $75 per person credit toward a pre-paid optional excursion
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Costa Rica: A World Of Nature
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23 Meals
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