New Family Vacation
Private tour of Arenal, Monteverde & Guanacaste Visiting the Arenal Volcano National Park & Monteverde with private Naturalist guide then exploring the beautiful beaches of Guanacaste
INCLUDING:
7 nights hotel accommodations with room taxes and service charges. Meals as marked in itinerary (B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner). Private transfers on arrival and departure (airport/hotel/airport). Private English speaking naturalist tour guide for the Arenal portion and entrance fees when necessary. Ground transportation from San Jose or Liberia to Arenal and to Guanacaste and from Guanacaste to Liberia airport. Assistance by phone from our local representatives 24/7. PLEASE TAKE NOTE RIU AND THE WESTIN PLAYA CONCHAL ARE ALL INCLUSIVE PROPERTIES (5 stars)
NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare to Costa Rica. Airport departure taxes from USA and Costa Rica (US$29). Insurance (Please see information about INSURANCE HERE.). Passports or entry documents. Tips to tour guides and any other item not especifically mentioned in the included section
Call (888) 825-2779 for more information or to book today! Mention code 12710656
- Tour Operator
- Tara Tours
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | LIBERIA or SAN JOSE | ARRIVE LIBERIA or SAN JOSE - TRANSFER TO ARENAL VOLCANO : Arrive in LIberia or San Jose -where you will be met by your private tour guide and transportation. Then, continue through the tropical plantations and cattle ranches of the northern central lowland plains before arriving at your hotel in Arenal -about 3-4 hour drive. (see hotel selection below) |
| Day 2 | Arenal | FORTUNA WATERFALLS, ORGANIC FARM LUNCH AND HANGING BRIDGES : This day start with a hike to the La Fortuna Waterfalls, a 200 foot-tall waterfall set in the pristine forested mountains of Arenal National Park. The steep trail leads you down through dense, lush rainforest with the objective of reaching a large clear pool at the base of the falls. Do not forget your bathing suit for the refreshing swim. After your hike back, tour an organic farm and educational center managed by a rural family and dedicated to preserving the traditional Costa Rican lifestyle. Here you will have a lovingly prepared typical Costa Rican lunch. When done, walk off your lunch with a short afternoon at the Arenal Hanging Bridges for a fun and educative way to learn more about the primary forest and the local environment. The Arenal Hanging Bridges, is a complex of suspension bridges and trails through beautiful rain forests. As you walk you may encounter wildlife including toucans, poison dart frogs, howling, spider and white-faced capuchin monkeys. Return to your hotel for overnight. (B,L) |
| Day 3 | Monteverde | VOLCANO TOUR & TRANSFER TO MONTEVERDE : Hike the lava flow trail at the Arenal Volcano National Park. The flow left an impressive pile of blocky lava rocks that rises about 60 feet high and now offers a panoramic view of the surrounding forests, mountains, nearby Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. As hunger for lunch sets in, you will be taken to a local restaurant en route to Monteverde. The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the worlds premiere destinations for naturalists. Much of the resident wildlife is unique to these habitats. In addition to forest hikes, visitors can enjoy many other area attractions including horseback riding; dining in numerous restaurants; live frog and butterfly exhibits; bird watching; crafts and gift shopping; zip line tours and bridge walks in forest canopies; a visit to a native orchid garden and more. Overnight in Monteverde (see hotel selection below) (B) |
| Day 4 | Monteverde | ZIP LINE CANOPY TOUR & MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST RESERVE : For some morning adrenaline, fly through the rainforest on a Zip Line Canopy Tour. All the adventurous activities happen under the expert watch and assistance of guides. Let the magical opulence of the Costa Rican rain forests seep into your consciousness while you travel from one zip-line to another. This day lunch is not included so you may have the freedom of choosing from any restaurant in the area. In the early afternoon you will visit the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Hike the reserve on well-groomed trails with your expert naturalist guide. It is very possible to see the resplendent Quetzal, which spends about half the year in Monteverde feeding and breeding. As a prime example of cloud forest ecosystems, Monteverde has been intensely studied by scientists and is the site for pioneering research on the effects of climate change on tropical ecosystems. Overnight in Monteverde (see hotel selection below) (B) |
| Day 5 | Guanacaste | TRANSFER MONTEVERDE TO GUANACASTE BEACH (B) : In the morning explore the principal community of the area, Santa Elena, before being transferred to the beach. You may want to take advantage of banks and supermarkets, visit the local cheese factory, womens cooperative (CASEM) or one of the many art and craft galleries to purchase some souvenirs or gifts for the folks back home such as local coffee, wood sculptures, embroidered clothing, and paintings by resident artists just to name a few, then continue to Guanacaste area and to its beautiful beaches. |
| Day 6-7 | Guanacaste | BEACH TIME : Time to enjoy the beaches of Guanacaste and relax at any of this great resorts. Optional tour available upon request. (B) |
| Day 8 | Liberia | TRANSFER TO LIBERIA AIRPORT : Morning transfer to Liberia airport for your flight back home. (B) |
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INTERNATIONAL AIR NOT INCLUDED.
RATES NOT VALID DURING CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARSMaximun number of people per room 4 (2 adults with 2 children). Children= under 11 years old.
