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Costa Rica
Rainforests, Volcanoes & Beaches

9 Days/8 Nights

San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal
& Pacific Coast

(Pacuare Lodge may be substituted for Tortuguero)

From $1425

Here is a suggested itinerary to Costa Rica
which is designed to start on any day of the week.
This itinerary may be modified to suit the individual traveler.

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EcoAdventures' Rainforests, Volcanoes and Beaches Costa Rica Tour
Itinerary
Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica

Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica Transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 2: San Jose/Tortuguero - Morning departure via motorcoach to the Caribbean coast, with a stop en route for breakfast. Then take a boat trip along the Tortuguero canals through densely vegetated areas in search of alligators, monkeys and birds. Arrival at Mawamba Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch visit the village of Tortuguero and the Turtle Research & Conservation Center. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Tortuguero All day at Tortuguero, including nature tours or optional fishing expeditions. During nesting season (JUL-OCT), you can go to observe the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach by night or see newly-hatched baby turtles scrambling toward the sea. (B, L, D)

Swimming Pool, Mawamba Lodge, Costa Rica
Swimming Pool, Mawamba Lodge, Costa Rica
Day 4: Tortuguero/Arenal Transfer by boat back to Matina Pier, where you board the Mawamba bus to San Jose. Before arriving in San Jose you will be dropped off at the town of Guapiles, where your van and driver will be waiting to transfer you to Arenal. The two-hour transfer takes you through the beautiful San Carlos Valley. Overnight at your selected hotel. (B, L)
Day 5: Arenal Leisure day for optional tours. (B)
Day 6: Arenal/Tamarindo Morning departure via shuttle service for a six-hour transfer to Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste Province on the Pacific. Accommodations in selected hotel. (B)
Days 7 & 8: Tamarindo
Leisure days for optional tours. (B Daily)
Day 9: Depart Tamarindo
Transfer to Liberia Airport, or extend your stay in Costa Rica with additional destinations. (B)

Note:
You can substitute Mid-Pacific or Manuel Antonio hotels for Tamarindo and rates are quoted below.

Rates for all of the packages include:
• Airport/hotel/airport transfers via private shuttle vans
• Hotel accommodations as specified, including tax & service charge
• Breakfast throughout (B)
• Sightseeing, additional meals as indicated (L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Transportation via
Shuttle Vans/Buses. See below for upgrades to Semi-Private Transfer Service or Private Transfer Service.
• Child rates are for children 11 years or under sharing a room with two adults with existing beds; a maximum of two children per room
High Season = NOV-APR & JUL-AUG. Christmas, New Years & Easter Week not included
Low Season = MAY-JUN & SEP-OCT

Rates Per Person Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Year
Dbl
Sgl
Supplement
Child*
Dbl
Sgl
Supplement
Child*
Standard
2023
$1425
659
750
$1555
785
750
First Class
2023
$1610
840
905
$1780
1010
905
Deluxe
2023
$1819
1049
n/a
$2070
1300
n/a
Deluxe Plus
2023
$2550**
1460**
n/a
$3285**
2080**
n/a
Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal).
Rates subject to change without notice.
NOTE: You can substitute Pacuare Lodge for Mawamba Lodge and Manatus VIP Lodge (Click here for add-on rates and detailed Pacuare Itinerary)
Upgrades
All Year
EcoAdventures' Tour: Rainforests, Volcanoes & Beaches for 9 Days/8 Nights visiting San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal & Pacific Coast
Rates Per Person
Year
Dbl
Sgl
Supplement
Upgrade to Semi-Private Transfer Service.
Rate applies only to Arenal to Guanacaste transfer).
2023
$27
54
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service.
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal & from Arenal to selected beach hotel.
2023
$150
300
*Child rates apply to children under 12 years of age sharing a room with two adults maximum 2 children per room
**Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal).

Rates for Substituting Mid-Pacific Hotels
Rates Per Person Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child*
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child*
Standard
2023
$1435
555
999
$1495
650
1075
First Class
2023
$1640
755
645
$1855
1010
1245
Deluxe
2023
$2185
1350
n/a
$2175
1345
n/a
Deluxe Plus
2023
$2550**
1460**
n/a
$3285**
2080**
n/a
*Child rates are for children 12 years or under sharing a room with two adults — maximum two children per room
**Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal).
NOTE: You can substitute Pacuare Lodge for Mawamba Lodge and Manatus VIP Lodge (Click here for add-on rates and detailed Pacuare Itinerary)
Rates subject to change without notice.
Upgrades
All Year
Rates Per Person
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Upgrade to Semi-Private Transfer Service.
Rates apply to transfers from Arenal to beach hotel.
2023
27
72
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service.
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal and from Arenal to selected beach hotel.
2023
225
450
Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates for Substituting Manuel Antonio (Quepos) Hotels
Rates Per Person Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child*
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child*
Standard
2023
$1699
795
760
$1740
850
785
First Class
2023
$1785
880
865
$1885
990
885
Deluxe
2023
$2275
1225
n/a
$2400
1359
n/a
Deluxe Plus
2023
$2925**
1744**
n/a
$3380**
2090**
n/a
*Child rates apply to children under 12 years of age sharing a room with two adults maximum 2 children per room
**Rates do not include breakfast at The Springs (Arenal)
NOTE: You can substitute Pacuare Lodge for Mawamba Lodge and Manatus VIP Lodge (Click here for add-on rates and detailed Pacuare Itinerary)
Rates subject to change without notice.
Upgrades
All Year
Rates Per Person
Year
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Upgrade to Semi-Private Transfer Service.
Rates apply to transfers from Guapiles to Arenal and from Arenal to selected beach hotel.
2023
36
72
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service.
Rates apply to transfers from Arenal to selected beach hotel.
2023
225
450
Rates subject to change without notice.

Hotels in Category
Region
Standard
First Class
Deluxe
Deluxe Plus
San Jose
Quality Hotel Real
Studio Hotel
Doubletree Cariari
Westin Intercontinental Hotel
Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge
(All Inclusive)
Mawamba Lodge
(All Inclusive)
Mawamba Lodge
(Superior Room)
Manatus VIP Hotel & Spa
(All Inclusive)
Arenal
Manuel Antonio
El Parador
(Garden View) or
La Mansion Inn
El Parador
(Tropical View) or
La Mansion Inn
(Superior)
El Parador (Premium)
or La Mansion Inn
(Studio #1) or
Villas Si Como No
(Deuxe)
Gaia Hotel & Reserve
(Suite or Loft Suite)
or Arenas del Mar Resort
(Superior Oceanbreeze) or
Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa (Penthouse)
Mid-Pacific
Alma del Pacifico
(Beachfront Bungalow)
Marriott Los Suenos
(Oceanview Balcony)
Tamarindo
or
Papagayo (Guanacaste)
Tamarindo Diria
(Poolview)
Cala Luna
(Deluxe)
Capitan Suizo
(Superior Terrace)
or Tamarindo Diria
(Premium Sunset Oceanfront)
JW Marriott
(Garden View Room)
*Rates do not include breakfast
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