Costa Rica | Arenal to Tortuguero
Trip Length: 7 days/6 nights
Price: $2,698 ($780 single supplement)
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Costa Rica | Arenal to Tortuguero Itinerary
(Host City: San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO))Day 1: San José, evening welcome reception
Day 2: Tortuguero National Park kayak
Day 3: Bird Watching/Casa Turire
Day 4: Pacuare River Rafting
Day 5: Sky Tram (zip-line tour)/Arenal National Park canyoning
Day 6: Arenal Volcano hike, transfer to San Jose
Day 7: San Jose/Departure
Quotes From the Field:
"Probably the best vacation we have been on. Guides were fantastic. This trip was over the top!"
Bill & Anne Wentz - Naperville, IL
Costa Rica Adventure Vacations
A land of lush, primordial, protected beauty
Cradled between two continents and two seas lies a land as wild and primeval as any on earth: Costa Rica. Protected on this tiny isthmus are more species of wildlife and flora than any other place on the planet.
- Rappel down thundering waterfalls and sail through the trees on an adrenaline-induced zip line tour
- Kayak the canals of Tortuguero National Park to a soundtrack of exotic birdsong, watching for monkeys, caimans, crocodiles and turtles
- Paddle the exhilarating class III-IV rapids of the Pacuare River, ranked one of the Top 10 rivers to raft in the world by National Geographic
- Explore the trails around Arenal Volcano, on the hunt for spider monkeys, coatis and toucans
- Enjoy a glass of wine and the stunning volcano views at the Arenal Observatory Lodge
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Distinctive Accommodations
7 days/6 nights
Nights 1 & 6: Hotel Bougainvillea
Set among 10 acres of lush gardens, the unique and comfortable Hotel Bougainvillea is a place where guests can truly experience the world famous beauty of Costa Rica. Original pieces of Costa Rican art complement the stunning landscaped tropical gardens dominated by tall trees, plentiful flowers, ponds and mountain views.
Night 2: Evergreen Lodge
Accessible only by boat and water, and only a 5-minute boat ride from the entrance to Tortuguero National Park, this secluded and magical area is sure to amaze you. Located in Costa Rica’s tranquil heartland, Evergreen Lodge is a perfect place to relax.
Night 3: Casa Turire A gateway to the rain forest and to Costa Rica's world famous whitewater rafting, Casa Turire combines the gracious charm of a colonial plantation home with the relaxed refinement of a Caribbean hacienda. In the heart of the verdant Turrialba agricultural region, this beautiful estate is flanked by the wild Reventazón River with the imposing presence of the Turrialba Mountains as a dramatic backdrop.
Nights 4-5: Arenal Observatory Lodge
Treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. This volcano hotel, perched high on a ridge only 1.7 miles from Arenal, boasts the area’s most stunning views of the volcano and Arenal Lake.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go:
1. For a dip in Dona Mireya's private hot springs: it's the perfect way to end a long day of hiking
2. Birding! Costa Rica is home to 893 recorded bird species
3. Visit an organic farm in Arenal with more than 110 crops and medicinal plants
4. For the heart-pounding thrill of the Pacuare River: considered to be one of the world's Top 10 river journeys
5. Zip line in the rainforest canopy at Arenal, an unforgettable adventure
Further reading...
Bill Callahan's Costa Rica Travel Journal
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