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Rainforest, Volcanoes, and Beach (Self-Drive or Transfers):
San José, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal, and Guanacaste
Take a jungle cruise through rainforest canals, zip through the treetops at the foot of Arenal Volcano, and witness gorgeous Pacific sunsets from relaxing beaches.
ACCOMMODATIONS
•1 Night San José
•2 Nights Tortuguero
 National Park + All Meals
•2 Nights Arenal
•3 Nights Guanacaste
 
INCLUSIONS
•All Ground Transfers OR
 Ground Transfers +
 5-day car rental
•Tortuguero Channels by
 Boat Tour
•Ecoglide Canopy Tour
•Welcome Gift
•Daily Breakfast
 
Arrive San José:
After you collect your luggage and clear customs you will be met outside the terminal by our local representative, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. Our representative will collect your vouchers and present you with an itinerary with scheduled times of pick-up. You will be transferred by van to your selected hotel in San José.

(Accommodations, San José)
San José to Tortuguero:
Early departure (between 6-7am) by motorcoach from San Jose, passing through misty Braulio Carillo National Park. Depending upon visibility you may be able to see Barva and Cacho Negro Volcanoes, within the park. This wet forested area is filled with ferns, orchids, and bromeliads. From Braulio Carillo you will be dropping down into the tropical lowlands of the Caribbean side of the country. The scenery changes drastically as the road winds through banana plantations, and you notice a different style of local architecture. After a stop at one of the local Tico restaurants for breakfast, continue to the Tortuguero Canal where you will board a boat for a 1-½ hour fascinating trip through the meandering waterway to your selected lodge. The Canal, which runs parallel to the ocean, is the water highway from the city of Limon to the northern coastal region. As you motor up the canal it is possible to see monkeys, tree sloths, and a variety of birds in the dense jungle. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Park Museum and hike the nearby nature trails. Tortuguero National Park is an important breeding ground for the green sea turtles. Their nesting season is from July to early October. End the afternoon with a visit to the small village of Tortuguero. Return to your lodge for dinner.

(Breakfast, San José; Lunch, Dinner, Accommodations, Tortuguero)
Tortuguero:
After breakfast, depending upon which lodge you are staying in, you will enjoy a morning hike with a naturalist guide in the rainforest. After lunch, there will be an opportunity for further exploration of the Tortuguero channels by boat. Before dinner, enjoy a dip in the pool.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodations, Tortuguero)
Tortuguero to Arenal:
After breakfast, board the boat for the return trip through the Canal. At the dock you will board a motorcoach that will take you to the town of Guapiles. After lunch, continue by van to Arenal. You will arrive at your selected Arenal hotel in the late afternoon, just in time to see Costa Rica's most famous active volcano before sunset.

(Breakfast, Tortuguero; Lunch, Guapiles; Accommodations, Arenal)
Arenal:
After breakfast, experience the tropical forest on your Ecoglide Canopy Tour. Enjoy spectacular views! The canopy tour is not only a great adventure but also offers the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Each platform has been designed so that you can observe the forest from different angles allowing you to enjoy the impressing scenery. The canopy consists of 15 cables and 18 platforms divided into three sections plus the Tarzan Swing.

(Breakfast, Accommodations, Arenal)
Arenal to Guanacaste:
After breakfast, (between 8:30 -9am) transfer by van approximately 4 ½ hours to the beaches of the Guanacaste Province. From Arenal you will travel from the highlands to the lowlands of the North Pacific, the driest region of the country. Here you will see cattle ranches. Continue to the coast to your selected Guanacaste beach resort.

(Breakfast, Arenal; Accommodations, Guanacaste)
Guanacaste:
Day at leisure to relax by one of the pools, walk along the beach, or arrange one of our optional tours.

(Breakfast, Accommodations, Guanacaste)
Guanacaste:
Day at leisure to relax by one of the pools, walk along the beach, or arrange one of our optional tours.

(Breakfast, Accommodations, Guanacaste)
Depart Guanacaste:
Transfer to the Liberia Airport for your return flight. (Or board your return flight to San Jose to connect to an international flight, or to spend the night.)

(Breakfast, Guanacaste)
 
** Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
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