Costa Rica Special Adventure and Honeymoon (Standard) - Overland Trip

Itineraries (San Jose - San Jose)

Arrive at Juan Santa Maria International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

An early start this morning to visit Poas Volcano. Today you will also visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a Nature Park where you walk on truly spectacular trails that will lead to Magia Blanca Falls (the largest and the most spectacular of the falls in the area), and also visit the largest enclosed butterfly observatory in the world. After lunch return to the hotel. (BL)

Transfer by land and boat to one of the most exotic regions in Costa Rica, Tortuguero National Park. In the afternoon you will explore the many waterways of the park with a specialist guide, searching for the abundant flora and fauna including orchids, birds, monkeys, crocodiles, toucans and so on. Overnight at a beautiful lodge in this wildlife sanctuary. (BLD)

After breakfast you will enjoy a further boat tour of the park. The rest of the day is free to relax. From July to September it may be possible to visit the beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs. (BLD)

Transfer by boat and land to La Fortuna, an excellent base for exploring Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal Volcano is the quintessential active volcano, producing ash columns, explosions and red lava on an almost daily basis. Overnight at Montana de Fuego resort with superb views of the volcano. (B)

A free day to enjoy the many natural wonders of this area: hike through the surrounding rainforest, kayak on Arenal Lake, ride horses to the volcano or alternatively relax at Tabacon Hot Springs, where a hot volcanic stream is channelled into five pools of varying temperature. (B)

Drive around beautiful Lake Arenal towards Monteverde. A beautiful park that teems with flora and fauna of every description, Monteverde has gained international renown as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics. Overnight at El Establo Lodge. (B)

A full day to explore the reserve, following trails that wind through the most spectacular sections. There is abundant wildlife and we hope to spot the colourful quetzal bird as well as a variety of monkeys, wild cats and reptiles. (B)

After breakfast transfer to the charming Villa Caletas on the Pacific Coast where you have two days to relax. (B)

Short drive to Manuel Antonio National Park. The National Park combines an intoxicating mix of beaches, offshore islands and lush rainforest with the opportunity for close encounters with monkeys, sloth and an abundance of birds. Overnight at splendid La Mariposa Hotel. (B)

Drive back to San Jose. (B)

Transfer to Juan Santa Maria International airport in time for your departure. (B)