JEWELS OF COSTA RICA

OVERVIEW

Tortuguero National Park's jungle lodge makes a perfect base to explore the nesting grounds of the green sea turtle. Arenal Volcano's natural hot springs will soothe your soul, while Monteverde's canopy tour will exhilarate! Beautifully curled waves of the Pacific and sunny beaches are sure to please on this jam-packed tour that offers one jewel after another!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Services of a local English/Spanish speaking tour leader
• All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• All 5 hotel nights & 2 jungle lodge nights included. No single supplements will be charged. Single travellers will be matched with a fellow passenger of the same sex.
• Scenic boat cruise
• Wildlife viewing & guided walks
• Natural hot springs and dinner
• Admission to all National Parks and reserves as per itinerary
• Daily breakfasts & all meals at junge lodge

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Boogie Boarding US$10
• Mountain biking US$10/hr
• Horseback riding US$35-$40
• Snorkeling US$15
• Canopy zip-line tour US$45
• Surf lessons US$35
• Kayaking US$20-$40

TREK NOTES

Want even more adventure? Book our jungle lodge package after your tour.

Corcovado National Park Package:

3 day/2 night inclusive package available from US $699 includes:
-Internal flights (San Jose-Palmar Sur).
-Round trip land transfers Palmar Sur-Corcovado National Park.
-2 night's accommodation with full board at our comfortable jungle lodge.
-Full day tour to Corcovado National Park and to the Sierpe River Mangroves.

Ask your Footloose reservations agent for more information.

TRIP ITINERARY

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

Days: 1 Arrive San Jose

Arrive into San Jose and transfer (not included) to our gateway hotel at your leisure. Rest of day to relax and prepare for your adventure.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Days: 2 & 3 Tortuguero Jungle Lodge

From the Costa Rican capital of San Jose travel northeast to Tortuguero, one of the few breeding grounds for the green and hawksbill sea turtles. Along the way, take a boat cruise and marvel at the diverse wildlife. Stroll the beaches for a unique glimpse of the nesting grounds (with luck you may see turtles between May and October) and then take to the jungle to view the varied bird life.
Meals: All meals included | Accommodation: Jungle lodge included

Days: 4 & 5 Arenal

West from here, venture to VolcanoArenal, one of the most active volcanoes in the hemisphere. Enjoy the afternoon hiking and then spend the evening at one of the geo thermal hot springs in the area listening from a safe distance to the volcanic rumblings that never cease to surprise.
Meals: Breakfasts & dinner on day 4 included | Accommodation: Hotel included

Days: 6 & 7 Monteverde

Get some rest after the soak in the hot, therapeutic waters and continue the journey over the northern mountain range to Monteverde. We may travel by boat, horse and our own feet (optional) to this famous cloud forest reserve or travel via the minibus to Monteverde. If you are incredibly blessed, you may even spot the resplendent Quetzal - the most elusive and mythic bird in all Central America. In Monteverde, we will make time for you to participate in a canopy tour. Zip along the tree tops at rushing speeds while the jungle seems to mock you with its exotic sounds.
Meals: Breakfast included | Accommodation: Hotel included

Days: 8 & 9 Manuel Antonio National Park & San Jose

And what better place to finish this condensed exploration of Costa Rica than the world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Here you will find unspoilt jungle with hidden-away beaches waiting to be explored. Spot the two-toe sloth or the swinging squirrel monkey and finish your trek with one final session of body surfing on the reliable waves of this beautiful beach. A late afternoon return to the capital concludes this breathtaking tour of Costa Rica. The Jewels of Costa Rica tantalize the beholder - good thing they can't be stolen!
Meals: Breakfast included | Accommodation: Hotel included

Tours ends at 18:00 hrs in San Jose on day 9.

JEWELS OF COSTA RICA departing from SAN JOSE

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