Overview
Enjoy some of the very scenic landscape and discover the beauty of the Costa Rican Forests. This sample is an excellent option to experience natural trails through the dense forests of Monteverde or Arenal.
The hanging bridges is a unique experience where you will have complete views of the forest canopy and access to a completely different ecosystem that can only be discovered at the highest points of trees.
Highlights
- Volcanos and Cloud Forest Hikes
- Waterfall
- Hanging bridges
- Sky walk
- Natural Trails
San José
San José is the capital. It is in the Central Valley. The city offers many options for hotel accommodations and has several historic buildings such as the Melico Salazar Theater, National Museum, Metal Building, Children’s Museum, Costa Rican Art and Design Museum, Museum of Jade (recently renovated).
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde is privileged and internationally recognized thanks to its natural exuberance. Part of the fascination generated by this beautiful area comes from its diversity of landscapes. The variety of ecosystems and virgin forests and the commitment of people to protect and enjoy them is remarkable in Costa Rica. Monteverde is a community founded by a mixture of American Quaker immigrants and Costa Rican country people.
At the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, you can embrace the misty atmosphere, which serves as one of the most coveted ecotourism destinations in Costa Rica. The reserve has a wonderful diversity of wildlife and plant life. There is no doubt that the Monteverde Cloud Forest is a true paradise for nature lovers.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano National Park is known for its hot springs, active Arenal Volcano, and wildlife, including jaguars and tree frogs.
Within the national park, short trails pass through secondary forest as well as lava fields from previous eruptions.
A growing tourism industry has taken advantage of this natural resource to heat up pools and fountains for the amusement of visitors, together with activities such as mountain biking, canopy rides, horseback riding and kayaking on the lake.
Hotel Bougainvillea
The Hotel Bougainvillea is an oasis of peace and tranquility. It’s one of the few independent hotels left in the Central Valley in Costa Rica, this well-located place overflows with personality. Ten acres of botanical gardens, art, rocks and minerals, a restaurant very much liked by locals as well as visitors, swimming pool, tennis courts, and most importantly, the people who work with us, all conspire to make the hotel a destination rather than just a stop-over.
Located in a suburb about 25 minutes from downtown San José, we have made a name for ourselves by providing a genuine home-away-from-home experience that keeps our guests returning year after year.
Mountain View
The Mountain View Rooms are Ample guestroom (36 m2 / 388 ft2) with 2 double full-sized beds, wood furniture, sitting area, shower, free Wi-Fi, and balcony.
In Room: Flat-screen TV, balcony, coffee maker, hairdryer.
Hotel Belmar
Located in Costa Rica’s lush cloud forest, nestled in the mountaintops of Monteverde, the venerable, renowned Hotel Belmar offers its guests truly unique experiences full of natural wonder, elegance, and warm friendly service – all within an unprecedented sensitivity to the conservation of the environment.
With the coveted award for 5 levels of sustainavility, the hotel’s commitment to the environment as well as the local community has been unyielding for over 30 years.
Peninsula Room
The Peninsula Rooms are located on the lower floor of the hotel. Equipped with two queen size beds and a large terrace with outdoor seating, a hammock, and partial views of the Nicoya Peninsula and our vast gardens. Although the temperature in Monteverde is usually quite pleasant, all Peninsula Rooms also have a ceiling fan for added comfort.
In Room: Two queen size beds with high-quality cotton linens, well-appointed minibar with organic and local drinks, bathrobes and slippers, handmade, organic soap and lotion, biodegradable shampoo, and conditioner, hair dryer, feather free pillows, complimentary WiFi, ceiling Fan, In room safe.
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs
Arenal Resort Hotel & Hot Springs offers much more than the traditional lodging experience. Our extensive property includes a working traditional dairy farm, a great activity for kids and adults alike.
When the family decided to enter the hospitality industry and build the resort, Arenal Manoa was the logical name for their new venture, also representing the five siblings who founded the hotel together.
Junior Suite
Junior Suites are arranged among gardens, lawns and two sparkling pools, offering the perfect retreat for a Costa Rica family vacation, a romantic couple’s getaway or an eco-adventure. Each room has sliding glass doors with a private terrace where you can view the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding landscape.
In Room: Plush Queen beds, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions with cable, coffee maker.
Itinerary
Welcome to Costa Rica!
After passing through migration and customs, you can meet your Costa Rica Travel Adventures Representative with a sign with your name on.
Transfer to your hotel afterwards. Driving time is approximately 2o minutes.
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Early morning, your Naturalist Guide, and driver will meet you at the lobby of Hotel Bougainvillea for the journey to the area of Monteverde, stopping in route at the Poás Volcano National Park.
The Poás Volcano Not only has one of the largest craters in the world but is in the forests of Central Mountain Range, which boasts magnificent natural landscapes. This place lets you explore its attractions through a network of trails, especially in a cold climate tempered by a faint drizzle that most of the year is imposed.
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Two-full days to enjoy and explore the Monteverde area and its surroundings. During your stay the following activities are scheduled:
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve -Shared Tour
Early morning, pick up and transfer by your local guide, and driver to the Monteverde Reserve (20 minutes transfer ).
Your local naturalist guide will take you on a 4.5-hour nature tour through the mountainous forest, helping you spot everything from tiny orchids on a fallen branch to camouflaged hummingbirds, bringing home the complexity of the cloud forest.
Your guide will be a wealth of information, pointing out the golden toad’s unique habitat and helping you see birds like the resplendent quetzal, the most beautiful bird in the Americas
The main purpose of this tour is to experience the incredible interconnectivity of the rich biodiversity found in the cloud forest. At the end of your hike.
The overwhelming and extensive biodiversity, vegetation and animal population make the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve an acclaimed world-wide nature refuge.
Sky Walk & Tram- Shared Tour
<strong> </strong>Live this expedition to explore and admire what one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world offers. Contemplate nature and uncover all its secrets on this nature rich package. Explore treetops, the highest points of the giant trees of the area, with views that have no end, and exclusive viewpoints on our aerial tramway adventure.
The sky tram gondolas rise smoothly through the tropical forests, offering up endless views during the mountainous ascent. Fantastic option for those who would like different approach on admiring nature.
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After breakfast (pick up 7:30 am approx), depart in a shared transfer Van-Boat-Van to the area of Arenal via Lake Arenal Boat crossing. Nice combination of ground and water transportation used as a shortcut between the areas of Monteverde and La Fortuna.
Lenght of the transfer is 2 ½ hours, depending on wind and road conditions.
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Full day to enjoy and explore the Arenal area and its surroundings. During your stay, the following activities would be included.
Místico Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall- Shared Tours
Morning pick up (7:00 am approx.) by your Local Naturalist Guide and driver. Continue on an approximately 7 hours tour combination.
Tour starts at Mistico hanging bridges site, walk the trails that connect several hanging bridges over the lush rainforest of Arenal that offers the opportunity to see good views of the volcano, as well as majestic trees, flowers, birds, and mammals along the path. After completing your experience at the bridges, drive for about half an hour to your next destination; La Fortuna Waterfall.
With your guide, you descend through a forest trail and hundreds of steps, to the bottom of the ravine and the waterfall. After a few minutes from the waterfalls, you arrive at the “Vida Campesina Farm” Have the chance to try a sample of the best local typical food, based on several crops also found at the farm.
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There are NO facilities to change clothes at the waterfall. You can wear a swimsuit underneath your clothes.
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Early afternoon, pick up by a Costa Rica Travel Adventures' Spanish Speaking Driver for your private journey back to the Heredia province where you will be staying overnight.
Driving time is approximately 3 hours.
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Your guide and driver will be on time to get you to Juan Santamaría International Airport airport; 3 hours before your scheduled departure flight for check-in purposes.
Included
Included
- Accommodations, as indicated in the itinerary.
- Meals, as mentioned in the itinerary. (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Transfers included as indicated. Unless tours are specifically indicated as private all tour transportation is shared with other passengers and with a Spanish-speaking driver.
- When the service of a guide is listed (LG) (SG) He - She will accompany you from A to B. They will meet and greet you on arrival at the International Airport, accompany you on some legs of your trip and then meet you again for your departure transfer. They are all Costa Rican and are happy to share their insight with you.
- Porterage: When the tour includes international airport transfers, the handling of two bags per person is included.
- Taxes & Entrance Fees
- Hotel taxes, meal taxes (when meals are included), entrance fees to National Parks, museums, and places of interest are included unless otherwise specified.
- Sightseeing: As specified in the itinerary.
- Pick up time: Tentative times have been added however, the exact time and additional details related to the activity are going to be confirmed to you a day prior to the activity.
Not included
- Costs of obtaining passports, visas, or tourist cards.
- Excess baggage fees.
- Personal expenses such as room service, beverages, and laundry.
- Personal communications charges
- International airfare.
- Sightseeing or meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal insurance coverage (strongly recommended).
- Gratuities.
