TROPICAL
FOREST
WILDLIFE
9 DAYS – 8 NIGHTS
“See birds, crocodiles, frogs and butterflies on the boat ride through the Tortuguero tropical rain forest. Watch the monkeys play at Manuel Antonio National Park área. Look for sloths and Iguanas while exploring with your guide.
Day 1
Fly to San José
Upon arrival you will be greeted by a bilingual guide. Your guide will transfer you to the majestic Grano de Oro Hotel, for your first night stay.
Day 4
At Tortuguero
Tortuguero National Park visit, originally protected as a major nesting beach for the Atlantic Green Turtle. This park preserves 21000 hectares of tropical rainforest in its natural state. Silently paddling through the jungle lagoons and waterways, searching for wildlife or listening to “jungle sounds” makes this experience memorable. After the National Park visit, we will return to the hotel for a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, you will have a chance to enjoy the town of Tortuguero and the beach area. In the early evening, enjoy a delicious Afro Caribbean dinner. Before going to bed, look at the stars above your luxury A/C room at Manatus Hotel.
Day 7
At Manuel Antonio
After a delicious breakfast, included in the hotel, you will depart to Manuel Antonio National Park. Free afternoon to explore the hotel, private beach, or enjoy the amazing sunset by the swimming pool. Enjoy your last night at this beautiful place, El Parador Resort.
Day 2
VIP City Bus
Breakfast is included at the hotel, before boarding the VIP City Bus. This is a unique sightseeing double decker bus that will take you to the city´s main historical landmarks for an immersive and panoramic cultural experience. The tour will visit the lobby of our National Theater, Art Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral, the old Central Market, the impressive Gold Museum, the National Monument, and the Democracy Plaza.
Day 5
Tortuguero / San José
After a typical Costa Rican breakfast, departure to San Jose. Enjoy lunch en route. Approximate arrival time in San Jose 4:00 pm- Enjoy your evening in the beautiful room at Hotel Grano de Oro.
Day 8
Return to San José
Free morning to rest. Our transportation will pick you up at 12 noon to take you to back to San José. Enjoy your last evening at Hotel Grano de Oro.
Day 3
San José / Tortuguero
We will be picking you up approximately at 6:00 am to take you to Manatus, the best full board hotel in Tortuguero. For an hour and a half, admire the biodiversity of the 50000 protected hectares of the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Enjoy a delicious typical breakfast en route. Board a comfortable boat and thus the adventure will begin. Enjoy this enchanting paradise, while navigating through beautiful rivers, canals and lagoons. Arrival to Manatus in time for lunch. Free afternoon to relax or explore the area with your guide. Delightful dinner at the Lodge. Spend the night in the luxury rooms designed with an extraordinary sense of peace and comfort.
Day 6
San Jose/Monkey Tour/ Manuel Antonio
This morning, you will be transferred to the Manuel Antonio area, located on the Central Pacific Coast. We will do a mandatory stop at the Tarcoles River. This river is one of the largest natural crocodile habitats in the world. We will make another stop at the monkey boat tour, where you will enjoy the mangrove area and will have the opportunity to see the monkeys playing around the boat. Arrive to El Parador Resort and Spa, where all the rooms provide the comforts of home- with a better view. Free time to explore the hotel or relax by the swimming pool
Day 9
Back Home
Our guide will pick you up to take you to Juan Santamaria International Airport, approximately 2.5 hours before your flight´s scheduled departure time.
Day 1
Fly to San José
Upon arrival you will be greeted by a bilingual guide. Your guide will transfer you to the majestic Grano de Oro Hotel, for your first night stay.
Day 3
San José / Tortuguero
We will be picking you up approximately at 6:00 am to take you to Manatus, the best full board hotel in Tortuguero. For an hour and a half, admire the biodiversity of the 50000 protected hectares of the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Enjoy a delicious typical breakfast en route. Board a comfortable boat and thus the adventure will begin. Enjoy this enchanting paradise, while navigating through beautiful rivers, canals and lagoons. Arrival to Manatus in time for lunch. Free afternoon to relax or explore the area with your guide. Delightful dinner at the Lodge. Spend the night in the luxury rooms designed with an extraordinary sense of peace and comfort.
Day 5
Tortuguero / San José
After a typical Costa Rican breakfast, departure to San Jose. Enjoy lunch en route. Approximate arrival time in San Jose 4:00 pm- Enjoy your evening in the beautiful room at Hotel Grano de Oro.
Day 7
At Manuel Antonio
After a delicious breakfast, included in the hotel, you will depart to Manuel Antonio National Park. Free afternoon to explore the hotel, private beach, or enjoy the amazing sunset by the swimming pool. Enjoy your last night at this beautiful place, El Parador Resort.
Day 9
Back Home
Our guide will pick you up to take you to Juan Santamaria International Airport, approximately 2.5 hours before your flight´s scheduled departure time.
Day 2
VIP City Bus
Breakfast is included at the hotel, before boarding the VIP City Bus. This is a unique sightseeing double decker bus that will take you to the city´s main historical landmarks for an immersive and panoramic cultural experience. The tour will visit the lobby of our National Theater, Art Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral, the old Central Market, the impressive Gold Museum, the National Monument, and the Democracy Plaza.
Day 4
At Tortuguero
Tortuguero National Park visit, originally protected as a major nesting beach for the Atlantic Green Turtle. This park preserves 21000 hectares of tropical rainforest in its natural state. Silently paddling through the jungle lagoons and waterways, searching for wildlife or listening to “jungle sounds” makes this experience memorable. After the National Park visit, we will return to the hotel for a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, you will have a chance to enjoy the town of Tortuguero and the beach area. In the early evening, enjoy a delicious Afro Caribbean dinner. Before going to bed, look at the stars above your luxury A/C room at Manatus Hotel.
Day 6
San Jose/Monkey Tour/ Manuel Antonio
This morning, you will be transferred to the Manuel Antonio area, located on the Central Pacific Coast. We will do a mandatory stop at the Tarcoles River. This river is one of the largest natural crocodile habitats in the world. We will make another stop at the monkey boat tour, where you will enjoy the mangrove area and will have the opportunity to see the monkeys playing around the boat. Arrive to El Parador Resort and Spa, where all the rooms provide the comforts of home- with a better view. Free time to explore the hotel or relax by the swimming pool
Day 8
Return to San José
Free morning to rest. Our transportation will pick you up at 12 noon to take you to back to San José. Enjoy your last evening at Hotel Grano de Oro.
Day 1 Fly to San José
Upon arrival you will be greeted by a bilingual guide. Your guide will transfer you to the majestic Grano de Oro Hotel, for your first night stay.
Day 2 VIP City Bus
Breakfast is included at the hotel, before boarding the VIP City Bus. This is a unique sightseeing double decker bus that will take you to the city´s main historical landmarks for an immersive and panoramic cultural experience. The tour will visit the lobby of our National Theater, Art Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral, the old Central Market, the impressive Gold Museum, the National Monument, and the Democracy Plaza.
Day 3 San José / Tortuguero
We will be picking you up approximately at 6:00 am to take you to Manatus, the best full board hotel in Tortuguero. For an hour and a half, admire the biodiversity of the 50000 protected hectares of the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Enjoy a delicious typical breakfast en route. Board a comfortable boat and thus the adventure will begin. Enjoy this enchanting paradise, while navigating through beautiful rivers, canals and lagoons. Arrival to Manatus in time for lunch. Free afternoon to relax or explore the area with your guide. Delightful dinner at the Lodge. Spend the night in the luxury rooms designed with an extraordinary sense of peace and comfort.
Day 4 At Tortuguero
Tortuguero National Park visit, originally protected as a major nesting beach for the Atlantic Green Turtle. This park preserves 21000 hectares of tropical rainforest in its natural state. Silently paddling through the jungle lagoons and waterways, searching for wildlife or listening to “jungle sounds” makes this experience memorable. After the National Park visit, we will return to the hotel for a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, you will have a chance to enjoy the town of Tortuguero and the beach area. In the early evening, enjoy a delicious Afro Caribbean dinner. Before going to bed, look at the stars above your luxury A/C room at Manatus Hotel.
Day 5 Tortuguero / San José
After a typical Costa Rican breakfast, departure to San Jose. Enjoy lunch en route. Approximate arrival time in San Jose 4:00 pm- Enjoy your evening in the beautiful room at Hotel Grano de Oro.
Day 6 San Jose / Monkey Tour / Manuel Antonio
This morning, you will be transferred to the Manuel Antonio area, located on the Central Pacific Coast. We will do a mandatory stop at the Tarcoles River. This river is one of the largest natural crocodile habitats in the world. We will make another stop at the monkey boat tour, where you will enjoy the mangrove area and will have the opportunity to see the monkeys playing around the boat. Arrive to El Parador Resort and Spa, where all the rooms provide the comforts of home- with a better view. Free time to explore the hotel or relax by the swimming pool
Day 7 At Manuel Antonio
After a delicious breakfast, included in the hotel, you will depart to Manuel Antonio National Park. Free afternoon to explore the hotel, private beach, or enjoy the amazing sunset by the swimming pool. Enjoy your last night at this beautiful place, El Parador Resort.
Day 8 Return to San José
Free morning to rest. Our transportation will pick you up at 12 noon to take you to back to San José. Enjoy your last evening at Hotel Grano de Oro.
Day 9 Back Home
Our guide will pick you up to take you to Juan Santamaria International Airport, approximately 2.5 hours before your flight´s scheduled departure time.