Costa Rica coast to coast with Drake Bay
(21 Days / 20 Nights) Price from: $ 1,770.00
Inquire NowAre you ready to see all that is shown on the Discover Channel and the National Geographic Channel?? Enjoy navigating the Tortuguero Canals, relax at the laid-back Caribbean village of Puerto Viejo, catch a glimpse of the red lava of Arenal volcano, discover Monteverde, experience wonderful white sand beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park and discover Corcovado National Park from an authetic jugle lodge in Drake Bay!
San José- Tortuguero- Puerto Viejo de Limón- Sarapiquí- Volcano Arenal- Rincón de la Vieja- Monteverde- Manuel Antonio- Corcovado- San gerardo de Dota- San José
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at San Jose, Costa Rica. Hotel Rincon del Valle. Standard Room.
Transfer to hotel in San Jose. After passing through Immigration you will be met by one of our representatives. He will take you to your hotel and give you your welcome kit. Overnight in San Jose City.
Day 02: Transfer to Tortuguero. Mawamba Lodge. Standard Room (B).
A unique combination in the area: the comfort and luxury of rooms and facilities, a delicious restaurant with an international and gourmet cuisine offering caribbean fusion food and the excitement of a variety of adventure tours, all a few steps from the worldwide famous Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero National Park is one of the most varied within the park system, has 11 ecological habitats, from high rainforest to herbaceous marsh communities. Fronting the sea is the seemingly endless expanse of beach. Behind that is a narrow lagoon, connected to the sea at one end and fed by a river at the other, which parallels the beach for its full 35-km length. Back of the lagoon is a coastal rainforest threaded by an infinite maze of serpentine canals and streams fed by rivers flowing from the central mountain ranges and by the rains that fall in the area. On the periphery of the forest lies a complex of swamps.
Day 03: Programmed activities in Tortuguero National Park.
Mawamba Lodge Standard room (B).
The park has a great biological variety, due to the existence within the reserve of eleven different habitats, including rainforest, swamps, beaches, and lagoons. The park is located on the Caribbean coast, and its beaches are key nesting ground for endangered sea turtles, such as Hawksbill, Loggerheads, Green and Leatherbacks. The rivers within the park are home to sensitive populations of manatees, as well as caimans, crocodiles, and Tropical Gar, which is considered a living fossil. The forests are home to jaguars, three-toed sloths, and three of Costa Rica's four species of monkey. Basilisk lizards and poisonous frogs also inhabit the area, along with 375 species of birds including kingfishers, toucans, blue herons, peacocks, and parrots. There are more than 400 species of trees and approximately 2,200 species of plants.
Day 04: Pick up rental car. Self drive to Puerto Viejo. Azania Hotel. Standard Room (B).
Located in front of Cocles Beach (awarded with the Costa Rican Government Blue Flag for clean beaches), at the South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Just a few steps from the Caribbean Sea, with the tropical rainforest in background.
Day 05: Free day at Puerto Viejo. Azania Hotel. Standard Room (B).
Day 06: Self-drive to Sarapiquí. Selva Verde Lodge. Standard Room (B).
Sarapiquí is a well-known place and popular due to the huge populations of Trogons. These are beautiful birds containing also the quetzal. Mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, forests, fruit farms and cattle ranches form a colorful diverse mosaic in this region of Costa Rica. The bungalows of Selva Verde Lodge are discreetly tucked into the forest near the botanical garden and located just across the roadway from the main lodge. Their secluded location affords a peaceful ambiance for relaxing and keeping an eye out for wandering wildlife.
Day 07: Free day at Sarapiquí. Selva Verde Lodge. Standard Room (B).
Day 08: Self drive to Arenal Volcano. Hotel Arenal Springs. Junior Suite (B).
The Arenal Volcano National Park lies within the Arenal Conservation Area, protecting eight of Costa Rica's 12 life zones and 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges, and including Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano has been constantly active since it woke up after 400 years. One of the world's most active volcanoes, Arenal produces huge ash columns, explosions and glowing red lava almost every day. Fascinating fauna and flora exist here in amazing quantities making this a prime location for viewing many different species of both plants and animals.
Day 09: Arenal Volcano. Hotel Arenal Springs. Junior Suite (B).
Optional tours: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tour To the Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Resort Hot Springs, Sport Fishing in the Arenal Lake, Arenal Volcano Hike Tour, Mountain Biking, Venado Caves Tour, horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano, Peñas Blancas Safari Float.
Day 10: Self drive to Rincón de la Vieja. Hacienda Guachipelin. Superior Room (B).
Along the Pan American highway you will discover Guanacaste and Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hacienda Guachipelin is a lodge located near beautiful waterfalls that can be discovered by horse or hiking. There are rivers, waterfalls, natural pools, thermal waters, volcanic mud, tropical forests, birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and more. In the National Park exist countless attractions, waterfalls, boiling mud pools, vapor vents, thermal waters, sulfur springs, a volcanic crater and a lake on the mountain summit.
Day 11: Free day at Rincón de la Vieja. Hacienda Guachipelin. Superior Room (B).
Day 12: Self-drive to Monteverde. Fonda Vela (B).
The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a very important and popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica. With its unique cloud canopy, this biological reserve located in Puntarenas province is 6 km east of the town of Santa Elena. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most stunning and breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world. Unlike rainforests, cloud forests usually receive much less rain in comparison. However, because a cloud forest is situated at a higher altitude, it has more humidity and is therefore cloudier than a rainforest. This biological reserve sits at an elevation of between 1,200 m to 1,600 m, and is surrounded by a misty cover that supports a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Often creating a surreal environment, this reserve is considered to be among the most exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics.
Day 13: Free day in Monteverde. Fonda Vela (B).
Optional tours: Sky Walk or Sky Trek, Canopy Tour, Selvatur, etc.
Day 14: Self drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio.
Hotel Playa Espadilla. Standard room (B).
Manuel Antonio, on the Pacific Coast with an estuary, mangroves, a lagoon, beautiful beaches and winding paths, all this on 638 hectares of land and 55.000 hectares of protected marine environment.. Throughout the park, you will find the famous wildlife Costa Rica is known for, monkeys, sloths and lots of birds among others. A splendid combination of nature experience and beach fun!
Day 15: Free days at Manuel Antonio.
Hotel Playa Espadilla. Standard room (B).
Situated on the 400 acre peninsula of Punta Quepos with splendid views to the Pacific Ocean and surrounding lush tropical rain forest where 100’s of species of wildlife make their home. It is located within minutes from the World Famous Manuel Antonio National Park and the small sport fishing town of Quepos.
Day 16: Self drive to Sierpe. Boat Transfer to Corcovado. Hotel Pirate Cove. Bungalow (B/L/D).
Pirate Cove is a small hotel, consisting of comfortable cabins and bungalows, located on Osa Peninsula, the least developed and most bio-diversified area of Costa Rica Drake Bay is an oasis of natural beauty and peace in our increasingly hectic world. We offer a simpler lifestyle that is more in tune with nature.
Day 17- Dolphin and Whale Tour. Hotel Pirate Cove. Bungalow (B/L/D).
The ocean near Drake Bay is filled with abundant and varied marine species. Isla del Caño is home to many of the same species living in the Galapagos Islands. The waters offshore (known as the Costa Rican Thermal Convection Dome if you really want to know) teem with dolphins, migrating whales (for several months each year), mantas, sea turtles and many more animals. The Costa Rican government has prohibited close interactions since some boats in the past have pursued these lovely animals far too aggressively, and we fully support this policy. There are few experiences more beautiful than to see a mother humpback whale and her calf swimming. Many guests report this tour is the highlight of their stay at Pirate Cove.
Day 18- Corcovado National Park (San Pedrillo) Tour. Hotel Pirate Cove. Bungalow (B/L/D).
Corcovado National Park has been called one of the most biologically diverse places on earth, home to jaguars and a huge variety of exotic animals and beautiful flora. Your guide will lead to explore this natural treasure and learn about the importance to preserve this national park.
Day 19: Self drive to San Gerardo. Savegre Mountain Hotel. Standard room.(B)
San Gerardo is a green area like no other, located in the welcoming mountains of Los Santos in Costa Rica. During your stay in our Lodge, you will enjoy beautiful trails for walking and horse back riding. Also, you will admire majestic rivers and waterfalls while discovering exotic birds like the Quetzal.
Day 20: Self drive to San José. Country Inn & Suites. Standard. (B)
Car rental drop Off.
Day 21: Transfer out to International Airport.
Please note that the Rincón de la Vieja National Park and Manuel Antonio Nacional Park are closed on Mondays!
Includes:
- Personalized information
- maps, brochures, vouchers.
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
- Local Travel Program Support
- 24 hours emergency service.
- 20 nights lodging at hotels indicated at the preceding itinerary.
- Breakfast and local taxes.
- Corcovado package includes:
- Transfers to/from Sierpe
- one day whales and dolphin tour
- one day Corcovado National Park tour
- all meals and taxes included.
- All meals, transfers by boat and bus, guide and tours in International company – (SIB) in Tortuguero.
- 17 days rental car
- 4x4 Daihatsu BeGo or similar
- free mileage
- Free GPS service during car rental.
Excludes:
- Other meals than indicated as included.
- Basic car insurance
US$ 18,00 daily
- additional insurance, gasoline.
- National Park Entrance fees
US$ 10,00 per person
- Optional excursions tours and activities
- Airport taxes
US$ 28,00 per person
- International Flights.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
Price Conditions:
High Season
Double Occupancy
US $ 1870,00 per person
November 01, 2011 to April 30, 2012
July 01 to August 31, 2012
Low Season
US $ 1770,00 per person
Double Occupancy
May 01 to June 30
September 01 to October 31, 2011/ 2012
Except Christmas, New Years -and Easter Week
Important Note:
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What To Bring:
The most important things to bring are your travel documents: a valid passport, flight and hotel information, health insurance card and driver's license (if you plan on renting a car in Costa Rica). We advise you to make three copies of these documents. Put one copy in your carry-on bag, one copy in your suitcase and leave one copy at home.
Basic Tropical forests, colorful wildlife and spectacular beaches are part of daily life in Costa Rica. The climate varies depending on where you are, so pack accordingly.
1 Prepare for hot, humid summers. Shorts, T-shirts, sundresses, skirts and tank tops in lightweight fabrics should keep you cool. Take a sweater for evenings at a higher elevation.
2 Bring plenty of sunblock. Also include insect repellent, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a swimsuit.
3 Take rubber-soled sandals or hiking boots for journeys into the rain forests. Flip-flops and sandals are great for resorts and hanging out by the beach.
4 Pack separate clothes for evenings. Simple dresses are great for women, while men will do well in long shorts and a button-down shirt.
5 Prepare for cool winters, particularly in the northern regions and at higher elevations. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are a must, while a fleece jacket or a sweater is advisable.
6 Take an umbrella if you plan to travel between May and November - Costa Rica's wettest period. A rain slicker will come in handy while hiking.
7 Take an electric converter and adapter.
