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Costa Rica, 10 Days · Tour including beach holiday
Tortuguero, Arenal and Guanacaste
Enjoy the flora and fauna of Costa Rica
Get ready to discover the most genuine and symbolic corners of Costa Rica: the amazing biodiversity of the Tortuguero National Park, the overwhelming Arenal Volcano and the magnificent beaches located along the Pacific shore. Immerse yourself in this peaceful Central American territory and enjoy unique landscapes and vibrant outdoor activities, not to mention the warmth of its people.
Departure date
Departures from May 2024 till November 2024
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Travel details
City of origin - San José
Departure with destination San José. Arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
San José - Tortuguero National Park
Early morning pick-up from the hotel to head towards the east of the country. The drive will take us through the Braulio Carrillo National Park and down to the coast until we reach Guápiles, where a typical breakfast will be served. The route then goes off-road down to the river port, where we'll board a boat and set sail through this system of breathtaking natural waterways. Lunch and overnight stay at hotel. In the afternoon, a visit to the small town of Tortuguero is included. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tortuguero National Park
Full-board accommodation at the hotel. Several activities are planned for today, such as hiking and sailing on the National Park canals, where we'll be able to admire the amazing wildlife living here. The canals are flanked by towering verdant forests that are the habitat of rich and varied wildlife. This is the country's most iconic park, as well as being the most important spawning ground for huge sea turtles. The long, sprawling beaches attract baula, carey and green turtles to release their eggs. Carey turtles spawn in this area during the months of July to October, baulas from February to July, most frequently during April and May, and greens from July to October. Local hotels organise special trips to the beach during these months, led by specialist guides. This excursion is not included in the price. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tortuguero National Park - Arenal Volcano
Breakfast at the hotel and departure again to the port, sailing on route through the canals. Disembark and continue towards Guápiles. Lunch included. Continue to the city of La Fortuna, located on the slopes of the mountain range of Tilarán and at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Mid-afternoon arrival at the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free.
Arenal Volcano
Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy some of the many activities on offer here, such as canopy tours, horseback riding, hiking and rainforest excursions. The underground rivers emerge in the form of thermal springs and well, with several spa centres providing thalassotherapy and massages in a peaceful haven with the majestic volcano as a backdrop.
Arenal Volcano - Guanacaste
Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, at the agreed time, leave to descend to the Intercontinental highway and continue from there along the Pacific Ocean coastal road. Arrival. Overnight stay.
Guanacaste
Free day. Overnight stay.
Guanacaste
Free day. Overnight stay.
Guanacaste - City of origin
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
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Transfers as per itinerary.
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Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
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Meal board as per itinerary.
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Diet: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.
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Stay in selected hotel in Guanacaste.
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Selected meal plan in Guanacaste.
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Transfer from the hotel in Guanacaste to the airport.
Your trip doesn't include
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Night excursion for turtle nesting season.
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Departure fees, if not included in the plane ticket.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Category A
Hotel Palma Real
Calle 50, Ave. 9 Sabana Norte, San José
Excellent
10
TRYP by Wyndham San José Sabana
3rd Avenue, San José
Hotel Presidente
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José
Excellent
9
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Avenida 3, San José
Category B
TRYP by Wyndham San José Sabana
3rd Avenue, San José
Hotel Presidente
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José
Excellent
9
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Avenida 3, San José
Palma Real Hotel Boutique
Carrea 15 No 13-11, Villavicencio
Important remarks
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Costa Rica.
- If the return flights call at any points within the United States, consult the documentation necessary to make such a stopover.
- Generally in Costa Rica the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.
- A travel insurance with the following coverages is required: $50,000 in medical expenses and $2,000 in quarantine costs.
- The busiest nesting season in Tortuguero is between June and October. Leatherback turtles come to this area between February and July, more frequently in April and May. Hawksbill and Green turtles come to lay their eggs between July and October.
- For operational reasons, due to seasonal variation in the flow of the canals in Tortuguero, lunch on the 4th day may be provided in picnic style and not en route, depending the port that will be used for the return.
- Transfers from one area to another are collective with fixed hours.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.