10 days / 9 nights

Caribbean to Pacific - Guided Tour

Caribbean to Pacific - Guided Tour

Inclusions

meals
accomodation
activities
transfer
sightseeing

Themes

Honeymoon
Summer
Adventure
Family

Snapshot

Depart on a 10-day coast-to-coast journey discovering the wild side of Costa Rica. Stay in a picturesque Caribbean beach town and explore the country’s interior in search of the awe-inspiring quetzal bird. Hike in lush rainforests, snorkel over an incredible reef, and get an adrenaline rush on a white-water rafting adventure. Observe the vast variety of flora and fauna throughout the trip and prepare yourself for a stunning trip you will never forget. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca: A Caribbean seaside town famous for its surfing scene, beautiful scenery and easy way of life Cahuita National Park: Boasting beautiful coral reefs, this natural park is tops for its pristine beaches and coastal rainforest Turrialba: Found in the Costa Rica’s Central Valley, this verdant town is the base to a great white-water rafting adventure town the River Pacuare San Gerardo de Dota: This remote area is set in a deep forested valley, great for fishing and bird-watching Manuel Antonio: This picturesque national park is Costa Rica’s smallest but packed full with wild animals, lush vegetation and beautiful beaches

Inclusions

Assistance on Arrival Daily Full Breakfast Hotel Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis. All tours / activities / shows as per the itinerary All entrance tickets as per itinerary All Pick up drops / transfers mentioned in the itinerary Transport in A/C car / Bus as mentioned Meals as per the itinerary / included in the itinerary

Exclusions

Air Tickets (International / Domestic) Visa and Insurance Hotel Taxes Suggested optional activities/ tours if any. Any meals / snacks other than mentioned in the itinerary Camera Fee and any other entertainment charges Tips of any kind – Guides, Driver, Cruise Crew, etc. Portages at airport Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Telephone etc Beverages of any kind

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
Upon arrival to San Jose, meet and greet services at Juan Santamaria International Airport will direct you to your transport who will drop you off at your hotel in San Jose for your first night in Costa Rica. Arrival transfer will be offered at any time for your convenience. Overnight in San Jose hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
Day 2
SAN JOSE – PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA (215km – 5 hrs)
This morning after breakfast, depart the capital towards Puerto Viejo, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park and its rainforest, spectacular mountain scenery and quaint villages of Costa Rica Caribbean region. Arrive to your hotel around midday and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore the surrounding region on your own or join an optional activity. Overnight in Puerto Viejo hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Day 3
CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK
Today, after breakfast, prepare yourself for an active day of snorkelling and hiking through the nearby Cahuita National Park. First, venture out on a snorkelling tour, going out in a 12-person boat with captain and guide, riding the coast of Cahuita National Park. Here, we snorkel for about two hours in the most important coral reef of Costa Rica. Packed full of sea life, be prepared to see many different species of coral, an abundance tropical fish, sharks, eels, sea urchins, shellfish, crustaceans, algae, sea turtles, lobster, shrimp and more. Snorkelling equipment included (mask, fins and snorkel tube). After discovering the beauty of the underwater world, savour a tropical fruit snack and some water to reenergize before beginning the second part of the tour, hiking through Cahuita National Park with a naturalist guide. The guide will take you to different points of interest between Cahuita Point and the small town of Cahuita on a 3.5 kilometre stretch, with the possibility of observing various types of snakes, such as boas, bush master, eyelash vipers; sloths, white-faced and howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, raccoons, blue Morpho butterflies among others, birds and much more. At the end of the tour, delight in a delicious Caribbean lunch. After lunch, return to your hotel with the rest of day at leisure to relax at the hotel and live the Southern Caribbean coastal experience. Overnight in Puerto Viejo hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included.
Day 4
PUERTO VIEJO – TURRIABLA (180km – 4 hrs)
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will be picked up in a shared transfer and taken to the village of Turrialba, a journey that last around four hours, where you will have the rest of day at leisure to explore surroundings or just relax at your hotel to prepare for tomorrow’s rafting adventure down the River Pacuare. Overnight in Turrialba hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
Day 5
PACUARE RIVER
Have a nice breakfast to make sure your energy reserves are high for today’s adventurous outing. Today you embark on a Pacuare white-water rafting adventure, riding down class III and IV rapids, considered one of the best rafting rivers in Costa Rica. Feel the adrenaline pump as you paddle through the thrill of the rapids, and observe the natural beauty that surrounds you, such as cascading waterfalls and a variety of tropical flora and fauna. Halfway through the tour, we make a stop to admire the tremendous views of the Pacuare along with a break for lunch. It will be a day full of safe and exciting adventure. Once at the point of disembarkation, return back to the hotel and have the afternoon free to enjoy the hotel and surroundings. Overnight in Turrialba hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included.
Day 6
TURRIABLA – SAN GERARDO DE DOTA (120km – 3 hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up in a shared transfer to San Gerardo de Dota, in the Los Quetzales National Park, a cloud forest reserve where the iconic quetzal bird lives. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the area on your own or join an optional activity. Overnight in San Gerardo de Dota on a bed-and-breakfast basis
Day 7
SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
Begin your day early to go out on a ‘quetzal quest’. Join the local guide for coffee before departing at 06:00 hrs on a quest to find the beautiful quetzal. Your guide will lead the tour to try and spot at least one of these magnificent birds. Its metallic green plumage, bright red breast, spikey head and its incredible streaming tail feathers make spotting a male quetzal in flight a magical experience. San Gerardo de Dota is a proud home to a large population of these birds, one of the most beautiful in all of the Americas. Return to the lodge at 08:00 hrs for breakfast. Take advantage of the rest of the day free - take a self-guided hike inside the forest, or simply relax at hotel. Overnight in San Gerardo de Dota hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Day 8
SAN GERARDO DE DOTA – MANUEL ANTONIO (150km – 3 hrs)
This morning after breakfast, transfer to the Central Pacific Coast down the Pan-American Highway to San Isidro de El General. You then take the road to the South Pacific and finally the coastal route will take you to the town of Quepos, just outside of Manuel Antonio National Park. Check in to your hotel and have the afternoon to enjoy the area on your own. Overnight in Manuel Antonio hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Day 9
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to transfer to the Manuel Antonio National Park. During today’s tour of the park, your knowledgeable nature guide will walk you through the Manuel Antonio National Park and explain the mysteries of the rainforest. The trail is flat and picturesque and loops through the park making your course about two miles long. Throughout your hike, your guide will stop and narrate the park’s natural history, which includes thorough descriptions of the plants and animals that can be observed along the way. The park is a great place to take pictures or just to admire the impressive views. One of the highlights of this tour is that Manuel Antonio is home to three of the four existing tropical primates living in Costa Rica. Half way through the hike, enjoy a leisurely stop at the world-famous ‘Third Beach’. Take a rest on the soft sand or play in the waves. The stop will last around 20 minutes. Throughout the hike it is common to see sloths, birds and reptiles as well as admire wild orchids, butterflies and tropical vegetation. Your guides are equipped with Pentax and Swarovski monocular/telescopes, so you can observe wildlife and take pictures from a different perspective. Once the tour is over, transportation is provided back to your hotel. (Note: Manuel Antonio National Park is closed on Mondays). Overnight in Manuel Antonio hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
Day 10
MANUEL ANTONIO – DEPART SAN JOSE (160km – 3 hrs)
At the appropriate time, transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your flight back home or on to your next destination. Recommended departure time: after 15:00 hrs. Breakfast included.

Accomodations

3 STAR
Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort, Holiday Inn Escazu or similar, Holiday Inn Express Forum or similar, Hotel Guayabo Lodge or similar, Real Intercontinental or similar, Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa, Suria Lodge or similar, Trogon Lodge or similar, Villa Florencia or similar, Villas del Caribe or similar or similar
4 STAR
Casa Turire or similar, Hotel San Bada Hotel or similar, Le Cameleon or similar, Parador Resort & Spa or similar or similar

Policies

  • Above rates are subject to availability.
  • Cancellation charges as per company policy.
  • The above rates are subject to change in case of travel during the festive season
  • In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
  • In case of Political Unrest, bad weather or sudden breakdown of the vessel we may shift guest to alternative govt ferry and no refund will be entertained during that situation.
  • Our Executive may change your itinerary depending on the weather condition and ferry availability same will be update to you daily basis.
Note:
Guide options Guide type: Guide Tips type: Included Group type: Shared Requirements Flight details needed in order to confirm transfers. Please bring your voucher and valid photo I.D..

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