Tropical Costa Rica

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.

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$ 1,999 LAND ONLY

9 Days • GUIDED • 14 Meals

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The Details

8 nights accommodation
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportations 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

Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.

Day 1 - San Jose, Costa Rica - Tour Begins

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari, San Jose

Day 2 - San Jose - Coffee Plantation - Arenal

Tour a local coffee plantation highlighting the history and cultivation of this driver of the Costa Rican economy.

Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa, Arenal or Hotel Lomas del Volcan, Arenal or Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 3 - Arenal - Cano Negro - Arenal

Embark on a Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in a covered canoe known as a panga.

Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa, Arenal or Hotel Lomas del Volcan, Arenal or Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal

Breakfast Included

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 at your resort.

Day 4 - Arenal

During a tour of the gardens, learn how the plants are organically grown through the concept of sustainability.

Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa, Arenal or Hotel Lomas del Volcan, Arenal or Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Today, explore a family-owned farm, getting a peek into the daily lives of the locals. 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.

Day 5 - Arenal - Lake Arenal Cruise - Monteverde

Enjoy a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest and most important lake.

El Establo Hotel, Monteverde Cloud Forest

Breakfast, Dinner Included

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.

Day 6 - Monteverde

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.

El Establo Hotel, Monteverde Cloud Forest

Breakfast, Dinner Included

It’s your choice! This morning, take an exhilarating ride on one of the longest canopy zip line tours in Costa Rica. No matter what you choose, we all come together to explore one of the world's largest butterfly gardens before lunch. Your afternoon is at leisure, or, 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. This evening, take part in an expert-led discussion about the migratory birds that flock to Costa Rica.

Day 7 - Monteverde - Guanacaste

Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 8 - Guanacaste

Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste

Breakfast, Dinner 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 for some local culture. Return to your hotel in time to catch a Costa Rican sunset and soak in the spectacular colors as the sun illuminates the natural landscape before your final dinner.

Day 9 - Guanacaste - Tour Ends

Breakfast Included

On some dates, alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on December 22, 2024 travel date. Single supplement from $500. Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability.

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