Quetzal and Turtles 2027

Welcome to Costa Rica! A representative from our agency will meet you at the airport and provide a detailed explanation of your selected itinerary. You will receive the welcome package and the transfer to your selected hotel in San José will be coordinated. Accommodation in San José.
Meals included today: None
Entries/excursions included: None

Early in the morning you will be picked up in San José. Passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park, you will marvel at the dense tropical vegetation before a delicious breakfast is served in Guápiles. During the journey you will pass through numerous banana plantations, where you will receive information about the packing and export of this fruit. Shortly after you will board a boat that will take you through the impressive Tortuguero canals to the jungle lodge. After check-in you will enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will take an excursion to the town of Tortuguero, where you can visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum (entrance USD 2, not included) and stroll through the town or along the beach. Return to the lodge and dinner.
Between July and October, you can join an optional evening beach excursion to witness sea turtle nesting (approx. USD 30, not included). An unforgettable experience! Please wear dark clothing, as turtles are very sensitive and may decide not to approach the shore or turn around and disappear back into the sea at the slightest disturbance.
Important:
1. The Tortuguero package operates on a regular basis, so all transfers and excursions are conducted with other guests. Additionally, on the first day transfers between different hotels may occur for other passengers.
2. The order of activities on-site may vary. Your local guide will confirm the final order.
Meals included today: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Entries/excursions included: Visit to the town of Tortuguero

Today you will have the opportunity to explore Tortuguero National Park by boat. During this boat ride, with the help of your guide and the boatmen, you will be able to spot animals such as monkeys, lizards, caimans, turtles, bats and many bird species that inhabit this beautiful area. Meals are served at the lodge. In the afternoon you will explore the surrounding trails at the lodge. Return to the lodge and dinner.
Meals included today: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Entries/excursions included: Boat tour in Tortuguero National Park (including entrance fee), hike on the lodge trails.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and, at the scheduled time, depart first by boat and then by land. You will arrive at the restaurant to enjoy lunch and then transfer to your next destination, La Fortuna/Volcán Arenal, with its main attraction and very impressive volcano, with an almost perfect cone of 1,670 meters in height. Activity has diminished in recent years, but the simple image of this colossus is a natural spectacle. Accommodation in La Fortuna/Volcán Arenal.
Meals included today: Breakfast, lunch
Entries/excursions included: None

Breakfast. Free time to explore one of the most popular and spectacular tourist destinations in the area. La Fortuna is one of the most complete destinations with a wide variety of activities on offer, ranging from high adrenaline activities such as canopy, rafting, safari, horseback riding, rappelling, cycling tours, to nature walks, caves, waterfalls, hanging bridges, among others. Accommodation in La Fortuna/Volcán Arenal.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entries/excursions included: None

Breakfast and, at the scheduled time, collective transfer from La Fortuna/Volcán Arenal to Monteverde. This area is definitely a destination for nature lovers, where its main attraction is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, which is recognized worldwide for its great biodiversity and its contribution to conservation and scientific research. This is a mystical forest covered by mist produced by high humidity trapped in the infinite branches of the tallest trees and is home to the elusive quetzal and the loud bellbird. Accommodation in Monteverde.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entries/excursions included: None

Breakfast and early in the morning you will head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve; this walk will offer you an enriching experience in learning about and enjoying the secrets of the forest. Explore the biodiversity of this area, home to more than 130 species of mammals, 500 species of birds, 120 species of amphibians and reptiles, and more than 2,500 species of plants, including 500 different types of orchids, as well as thousands of insect species.
In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the natural beauty the area offers. Since Monteverde is a very nature-focused destination, most activities focus on contact with and knowledge of nature. You can sign up for one of the following attractions: butterfly gardens, serpentarium, or if you want a bit of adrenaline and a different view of the forest, you can do a zipline tour or walk across the hanging bridges, which will provide intense emotions and spectacular views. Accommodation in Monteverde.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entries/excursions included: Hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve (group, with transfers & local guide)

Breakfast and, at the scheduled time, collective transfer from the Monteverde area to San José. We recommend you make the most of your last day in Costa Rica. If you wish, you can take a walk through the capital and enjoy the essence of the locals. Accommodation in San José.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entries/excursions included: None

Breakfast and, at the scheduled time, transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José to board your flight home. We hope your journey through this small country has been a gateway to nature or simply a relaxing experience. Safe travels!
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entries/excursions included: None