7 Day Classic Costa Rica
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Highlights
- Tour downtown San Jose enjoying its many historical & architectural jewels
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- View Arenal Volcano National Park with its unique landscape and famous Arenal volcano
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Experience a traditional Costa Rican Coffee Farm, followed by a Chocolate Tour
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- Round trip flights Miami-San Jose, San Jose-Miami
- Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking.
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- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 6 nights accommodations: 2 nights San Jose, 2 nights Arenal, 2 nights Monteverde, Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 9 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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Itinerary
Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink and orientation with your Tour Manager
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today, enjoy a brief panoramic tour of San Jose, with sights of the city including historic & government buildings and La Sabana, the public park. Next, depart for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations al...
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Arenal, famous for the Arenal Volcano. As Costa Rica's youngest volcano, it gained international notoriety in 1968 for its sudden eruption. Perhaps spend the day on the optional full day Cano Negro Boat Tour to le...
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, embark on a brisk 2 mile walking tour of the Las Coladas trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna while enjoying scenic views of the volcano. At the end of the trail, you may choose to participate in...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy this morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the optional tours including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This stunning Cloud Forest boasts an extraordinarily diverse ecosystem, being ...
Meals: Breakfast
Today, travel back to Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Perhaps explore the city independently and try one of over 50 restaurants, bars, night clubs, art galleries and museums or consider stopping at some of the various local stores to pick up souvenirs
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast
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Hotel Crowne Plaza Corobici San Jose
This first class hotel is located in the city of San Jose and is a short walk away from Park la Sabana.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: Comfortable rooms are decorated with contemporary furnishings with Costa Rican accents and many modern amenities. Enjoy the hotel's outdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi.
Location: Ideally located in central San Jose near to many attractions, restaurants and shopping. Financial District is approximately a 10 minute drive away. Museum of Contemporary Art is about a 15 minute drive away. Hotel is one block from spacious 160 acre Park la Sabana.
Restaurants: Tucan Restaurant offers international fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Restaurant Fuji specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi in an authentic setting. Enjoy a cocktail or refreshment at the Lobby Bar. Hotel also has a casino for entertainment.
Arenal Manoa Hotel Arenal
This superior tourist class hotel is located about 5 miles away from La Fortuna and has spectacular views of Arenal Volcano.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: The rooms feature a panoramic view of Arenal Volcano and comfortable furnishings. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a mini refrigerator.
Location: The hotel is located about 5 miles away from La Fortuna. It is ideally situated for relaxation, comfort and exploration of nearby Arenal Volcano National Park. Enjoy the hotel's lush tropical gardens, spa, hot springs pool and typical Costa Rican dairy farm.
Restaurants: La Saca Restaurant features regional and international fare and splendid views of Arenal Volcano.
Arenal Paraiso Arenal
This tourist class hotel is located just in front of the Arenal volcano.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: Guest rooms at this hotel are designed with comfort in mind. Alongside a range of modern amenities, all rooms are equipped with a terrace and rocking chairs opening to views of the marvelous volcano.
Location: The hotel is located in an area surrounded by lush tropical gardens, walking paths and hot springs with spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy the hotel spa or one of the many pools on-site.
Restaurants: This hotel offers two spacious restaurants with panoramic views of the surrounding area. One restaurant specializes in meat and steaks while the other serves local cuisine as well as international dishes.
Arenal Volcano Inn Arenal
This tourist class hotel overlooks the Arenal Volcano.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: The rooms are fitted with comfortable wooden furnishings and colorful decor accents. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities, such as a terrace, free WiFi, a mini split air conditioner, and an in-room safe.
Location: The town of La Fortuna, the Fortuna Waterfall, the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Volcano National Park are located about a short twenty minute ride away from the hotel.
Restaurants: The hotel's Que Rico Arenal restaurant offers a daily breakfast buffet. Guests will be sure to enjoy the variety of delicious regional, Italian, and international fare that is served in the hotel's restaurant for dinner.
El Establo Hotel Monteverde
This first class hotel is famous around the world for its rich flora and fauna, where six different ecological systems converge. El Establo is a Quaker / Costa Rican family owned lodge, situated on 150 acres of tropical forest.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: All standard rooms are spacious, comfortable and decorated in contemporary local furnishings. Equipped with balcony or patio, many standard amenities, and precious wooden furniture. Enjoy the hotel's own pool, fitness center, private forest and hiking trails.
Location: Hotel is situated on own private 150 acres with trails, lake, and natural beauty. This hotel is located in the heart of the conservation area of Monteverde Costa Rica, 4 miles from the Santa Elena Rain Forest and 3 miles from the Monteverde Cloud Forest, just a few minutes away by taxi. It is within walking distance of the Butterfly Garden and the Ecological Farm.
Restaurants: Enjoy the international and regional cuisine provided by the Las Riendas restaurant.
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9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners
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