Gateway to Costa Rica

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Welcome to a world of volcanoes, cloud forests, coral reefs, and a rich diversity of wildlife that make Costa Rica a nature-lover’s destination. From the artisans of Sarchi to the pristine National Parks of Arenal and Manuel Antonio, your 7-day expedition through the rainforest is accompanied by a naturalist to show you this remarkable part of the world. Expl...

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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Welcome to a world of volcanoes, cloud forests, coral reefs, and a rich diversity of wildlife that make Costa Rica a nature-lover’s destination. From the artisans of Sarchi to the pristine National Parks of Arenal and Manuel Antonio, your 7-day expedition through the rainforest is accompanied by a naturalist to show you this remarkable part of the world. Explore the volcanoes of Poas and Arenal, walk through the treetops on Arenal Hanging Bridges, and venture on to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Ocean shores—with dense mangrove swamps and pristine beaches favored by iguanas and monkeys alike. You’ll have a wealth of activities availed to you, including kayaking, nature walks, snorkeling, and mountain biking. This environment of sparkling coral reefs, rainforests, tropical vegetation, and a spectacular variety of animal species is sure to spark the adventurous imagination of any budget-minded traveler.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City SAN JOSÉ
End CityMANUEL ANTONIO–SAN JOSÉ

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  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

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Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1
SAN JOSÉ. Welcome to Costa Rica. Upon arrival in San José, you will be met by your Cosmos representative, who will help you get acquainted with this fascinating city.

Day 2
SAN JOSÉ. EXCURSION TO DOKA COFFEE ESTATE & POÁS VOLCANO. Start your day at POÁS VOLCANO, considered the largest active crater in the world, with frequent geyser-like eruptions. A walk along the incredible trails leads you through cloud forests filled with stunted an...
Day 3
SAN JOSÉ–SARCHI–ARENAL. Your journey continues to the Arenal area, with a visit of Sarchi town, known as the center of Costa Rican handcrafts and where you will see the artists in their workshops making the famous oxcarts. Along the way, enjoy amazing views of the mounta...
Day 4
ARENAL. Nature lovers from around the world come to visit the ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES. Journey through the rainforest with an expert Naturalist to learn about the surrounding wildlife and vegetation, and take in nature’s beauty at its most pristine state. With 15 bridges ...
Day 5
ARENAL–MANUEL ANTONIO. Depart Arenal towards the Pacific Ocean to the Manuel Antonio area. Dense mangrove swamps, sheltering a variety of wildlife, back up to the pristine beaches in this area. It is not uncommon to see iguanas and white-faced monkeys on the beach. For t...
Day 6
MANUEL ANTONIO. Enjoy a Naturalist-guided WALK on the trails of MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK, considered one of the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica. It combines a beach of crystal-clear waters with coral reefs bordered by exuberant tropical vegetation and rainforest. ...
Day 7
MANUEL ANTONIO–SAN JOSÉ. This morning, bid adios to Manuel Antonio and travel back to San José for your homebound flight. The tour ends at the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Please schedule flights after 1 pm. (B)

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Price From $1,149
Price per day$164
Last Updated: 11/30/2020

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Accommodation

Country Inn and Suites Arenal Paraiso Parador Resort & Spa
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