Costa Rica beckons adventurous travelers with exotic nature reserves, such as the famous Tortuguero National Park, alluring southern beaches allow visitors to relax in an easy Caribbean vibe. With a mesh of Tico and Afro-Caribbean culture, Caribbean Coast displays a unique side of Costa Rica.

Highlights

• City of Cartago, Razú Volcano, Lankester Gardens, Turrialba Volcano, like a mythical “lost city” from a storybook,a mysterious ancient city.
• Turtle Museum of the C.C.C. (Caribbean Conservation Corporation)
• Wildlife of Tortuguero National Park
• Caribbean Beaches and Veragua Rainforest

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  Day 1: Arrival in San José  Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport, you will meet your local representative for a private transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a relaxing evening. Overnight at Hotel Palma Real.

  Day 2: San José to Turrialba Volcano via Irazú Volcano & Lankester Gardens  Journey south along the Panamerican Highway up the winding flanks of Irazú Volcano for sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. Descend into historic Cartago to visit the sacred Virgin of the Angels Basilica, followed by a guided walk through Lankester Botanical Gardens to view hundreds of orchid and bromeliad species. Continue into the scenic Orosi Valley to visit a colonial church and enjoy a traditional lunch before heading to your lodge. Overnight at Hotel Guayabo Lodge. (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch)

  Day 3: Turrialba Volcano & Guayabo Archaeological Site  Discover aqueducts, and structures of this vanished civilization. Return to the lodge for an evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel Guayabo Lodge. (Meals Included: Breakfast)

  Day 4: Turrialba Volcano to Tortuguero National Park  Depart early toward the Caribbean lowlands, stopping for breakfast and a stroll through a tropical butterfly garden along the way. Drive past banana plantations to the dock at Caño Blanco, then board a covered river boat to navigate the jungle waterways of Tortuguero. After checking in and having lunch, visit the local Caribbean Conservation Corporation Turtle Museum and the colorful village of Tortuguero. Overnight at Mawamba Lodge or similar. (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  Day 5: Tortuguero National Park Boat Safaris  Embark on an early morning boat safari to witness the rainforest wake up, observing caimans, monkeys, toucans, and river otters along the narrow canals. Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by free time to relax by the pool or explore the lodge’s nature trails. Overnight at Mawamba Lodge or similar. (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  Day 6: Tortuguero National Park to South Caribbean Coast

  Depart Tortuguero by boat and private vehicle, traveling down the scenic coastline to the laid-back beach region of Puerto Viejo. Check into your tropical hotel and spend the afternoon unwinding near the turquoise waters. Overnight at Hotel Cariblue. (Meals Included: Breakfast)

  Day 7: South Caribbean Coast & Veragua Rainforest  Spend the day immersing yourself in nature at Veragua Rainforest. Soar above the canopy on the Sky Gondola, tour the world-class frog, reptile, and butterfly habitats, and walk through the research center where university scientists discover new forest species. Conclude your excursion with a scenic hike to a cascading waterfall before returning to your beach hotel. Overnight at Hotel Cariblue. (Meals Included: Breakfast)

  Days 8–9: South Caribbean Coast at Leisure  Enjoy two full days at leisure to explore the golden beaches, vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture, and local cuisine of Puerto Viejo, or simply relax by the beach and hotel pool. Overnight at Hotel Cariblue. (Meals Included: Breakfast)

  Day 10: Departure from San José  Take a comfortable ground transfer back across the Central Mountain Range directly to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your homebound flight. (Meals Included: Breakfast)

Inclusions

• 10 Day journey into nature reveals a hidden beating pulse
• Your package includes all airport transfers, inter-destination ground transport, and boat transportation through the Tortuguero canals.
• You will receive hotel accommodations throughout, daily breakfast, three traditional lunches, and two multi-course dinners.
• Included guided excursions feature the Irazú Volcano tour, Cartago Basilica visit, Lankester Gardens admission, the Guayabo National Monument guided archaeological walk, the TTortuguero Village and Turtle Museum visit, early morning Tortuguero canal wildlife safaris, and full admission to Veragua Rainforest including the Sky Gondola ride, biological research habitats, and waterfall hike. useum visit, early morning Tortuguero canal wildlife safaris, and full admission to Veragua Rainforest including the Sky Gondola ride, biological research habitats, and waterfall hike.
• All taxes and park entry fees for these specified activities are fully included.

Not Included

• Optional Activities. Arrival and Departure Taxes
• Arrival and Departure Taxes
• Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee ($19 per person)
• Extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service, etc.)

Hotels or Similar

• Hotels as noted in itinerary stndard double

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