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Experience a canopy ride and explore hanging bridges in Blanco River Canyon. In Liberia, hike to the Chorreras Waterfall then embark on a horseback ride to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean is a country that has outlawed hunting and proudly wears its gold star for eco-tourism. This trip offers you a 7 day i...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Liberia
    • Discover Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    • Enjoy a walking tour to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Discover Tamarindo Beach

What's this trip about?

    Experience a canopy ride and explore hanging bridges in Blanco River Canyon. In Liberia, hike to the Chorreras Waterfall then embark on a horseback ride to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean is a country that has outlawed hunting and proudly wears its gold star for eco-tourism. This trip offers you a 7 day introduction to the natural wonders of Costa Rica. Liberia is the gateway to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, one of the most volcanically active and wildlife rich parts of Costa Rica. Explore it on foot and on horseback, visiting hot mud pools and waterfalls, before relaxing in a thermal spring.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLiberia, Costa Rica
End CityLiberia, Costa Rica

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Costa Rica
  • Liberia

Attractions

  • Arenal Volcano
  • Pacific Ocean

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird watching
  • Game drive
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Hot Springs
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Golfing

Trip includes

    • 6 nights accommodation
    • Arrival and departure transfers
    • Services of an English speaking driver/guide for 12 hours per day
    • Horseback riding
    • Canopy touring
    • Meals as indicated

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Liberia

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Canon de la Vieja Adventure Lodge

Transfer from Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia to Canon de la Vieja Adventure Lodge located at Rincon de la Vieja National Park area. After lunch (extra cost), enjoy a short horseback riding tour through the Tropical Dry Forest, the Colorado River Canyon and take a dip in the Happy Monkey well.

Day 2: Rincon de la Vieja National Park to Oropendola Waterfalls

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A full day tour is waiting for you inside Rincon de la Vieja National Park. You will visit 2 areas of the park:

1. Las Pailas-Fumarolas

This is the area with more volcanic activity can be seen in Guancaste. Find ...

Day 3: Liberia to Canopy Tour to La Fortuna

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Volcano Lodge Springs

The canopy has a total of 9 cables and 17 platforms which crisscross the canyon of the Colorado river. It offers an amazing view of the zone's nature in its course.

The zip lines rang...

Day 4: Arenal

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a walking tour to La Fortuna Waterfall. You will be picked up at the lobby of your hotel, around 8:00am, by a local representatives and be driven to La Fortuna Waterfall area. On your arriva...

Day 5: Arenal to Tamarindo Beach

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Barcelo Langosta Beach

After breakfast, enjoy more leisure time before a noon transfer to the Papagayo Gulf and the Barcelo Tambor Beach.

After breakfast included at the hotel, you will first stop at Aren...

Day 6: Tamarindo Beach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy a leisure day at Tamarindo Beach area. Tamarindo offers first class sport fishing, sailing, surfing, golf, ATV tours, turtle watching, diving, horseback riding, canopy tours, jungle boat rides, beauty spa, an art gallery...

Day 7: Onward Travels

Meals: Breakfast

The day is at leisure until you transfer to Liberia Airport for your departure.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,323
Price per day$332
Last Updated: 7/15/2021

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What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
    • Visa fees if applicable
    • Meals and beverages not mentioned
    • Gratuities
    • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

Canon de la Vieja Adventure Lodge

Canyon de la Vieja Lodge is surrounded by beautiful gardens, just 8 km from Liberia. We offer a different way to enjoy the natural beauty of RincĂłn de la Vieja National Park, Santa Rosa and Palo Verde.

 

Volcano Lodge Springs

Costa Rica's northern region is known worldwide for its exotic beauty and the variety of natural experiences it offers. Set in the middle of this amazing country, Volcano Lodge and Gardens has become the entryway to its lush beauty. The lodge itself is set within a tropical garden, watching over the fiery activity of the Arenal volcano and close to the thrills of a canopy adventure and the calm relaxation of some of the most beautiful hot springs in the world.

 

Barcelo Langosta Beach

The Barcelo Langosta Beach hotel is situated in Tamarindo, northwest Costa Rica, just 2 km from the city centre. It stands on a stunning beach and is surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. This hotel is the ideal location for surfing or kayaking enthusiasts who will be able to enjoy the quality of the water. It is a unique spot for sport and nature lovers.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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