12 Days: Naturally Costa Rica program

San Jose Trip Overview

For a small country of just 51,100 square kilometers, it has much to offer. There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica. View towards different exotic birds as the walk through green tropical forests, fascinating to obtain a surprising amount of wildlife and marine species, relax in the spectacular beaches of surround sound with adventure. If you are a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker, there is so much to do!

Program includes:

Accommodation for 11 nights 

4 Nights in San Jose 

3 Nights in Arenal 

2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park 

2 Nights in Cahuita Beach 

Meals as per itinerary (11 Breakfast – 9 lunches – 3 dinner) 

Professional Bilingual guide 

Comfortable air conditioning mini van throughout the itinerary

8 Full day Excursions as detailed on itinerary 

All taxes

Additional Info

Duration: 12 days
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica

For a small country of just 51,100 square kilometers, it has much to offer. There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica. View towards different exotic birds as the walk through green tropical forests, fascinating to obtain a surprising amount of wildlife and marine species, relax in the spectacular beaches of surround sound with adventure. If you are a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker, there is so much to do!

Program includes:

Accommodation for 11 nights 

4 Nights in San Jose 

3 Nights in Arenal 

2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park 

2 Nights in Cahuita Beach 

Meals as per itinerary (11 Breakfast – 9 lunches – 3 dinner) 

Professional Bilingual guide 

Comfortable air conditioning mini van throughout the itinerary

8 Full day Excursions as detailed on itinerary 

All taxes

Itinerary

Day 1: San Jose , Costa Rica (Arrival)

Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Arrival in San Jose , Costa Rica /
Meet & Greet upon arrival /
Private transfer from San Jose Intl Airport to Hotel in the City /
Accommodation at Barcelo San Jose Hotel or similar
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Barcelo San Jose Hotel or similar

Day 2: San Jose to Doka Coffe Plantations & La Paz Waterfall gardens

Stop At: Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz, 126 6 km North from Vara Blanca Gas Station, Vara Blanca 00000 Costa Rica
Breakfast buffet included at the Hotel /
Doka Estate Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour with buffet lunch /
Accommodation at Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar – Superior room

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast included at the Hotel
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at la Paz Waterfall gardens
Accommodation included: Barcelo San Jose Hotel or similar

Day 3: San Jose to Irazu Volcano

Stop At: Irazu Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Breakfast buffet included
Irazu Volcano + Cartago City + Orosi Valley Tour with buffet lunch included
Accommodation at Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar – Superior room

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Barcelo San Jose Hotel or similar

Day 4: San Jose to Arenal Volcano area

Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
Breakfast buffet included
Arenal volcano + Sarchi oxcart factory + Hot springs Resort tour with buffet lunch and dinner
Lodging at Magic Mountain Hotel or similar – Volcano view room

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Montaña de Fuego Resort or similar

Day 5: Arenal volcano (adventure excursion)

Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela
Breakfast buffet included
SKY Trek , Sky Tram, Sky Walk tour at Sky Park with lunch included
Rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure
Accommodation at Magic Mountain Hotel or similar – Volcano view room

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Montaña de Fuego Resort or similar

Day 6: Arenal volcano (Rafting Tour)

Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park 21007 Costa Rica
Breakfast buffet included
White water rafting in Balsa River class III with lunch included
Accommodation at Magic Mountain Hotel or similar – Volcano view room

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Montaña de Fuego Resort or similar

Day 7: Arenal to Tortuguero National Park

Stop At: Tortuguero, Tortuguero, Province of Limon
Early morning Ground private transfer from Arenal to Guapiles
Breakfast included at El Ceibo Restaurant
Transfer by boat to Tortuguero National park
Buffet lunch and dinner included
Accommodation at Pachira Lodge or similar – standard bungalow

Duration: 7 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Pachira Loge or similar

Day 8: Tortuguero

Stop At: Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Costa Rica
Breakfast buffet included
Tortuguero activities (Canals + birdwatching + beach tours)
Lunch buffet included
Dinner buffet included
Accommodation at Pachira Lodge or similar – Standard bungalow

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Tortuguero to Cahuita (Caribbean Coast)

Stop At: Cahuita, Cahuita, Province of Limon
Breakfast included
Am /Transfer by boat from Tortuguero to the dock in Guapiles
Lunch included at El Ceibo Restaurante
Transfer from Guapiles to Cahuita Beach in the Caribbean
Accommodation at Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar – Bungalow standard

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Cariblue Bungalows hotel or similar

Day 10: Cahuita Beach

Stop At: Cahuita National Park, Cahuita Costa Rica
Breakfast included
Hiking tour in Cahuita National Park with lunch included
Accommodation at Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar – Standard bungalow

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar

Day 11: Cahuita Beach to San Jose

Pass By: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Breakfast included at the Hotel
Free morning to enjoy the beach of the facilities of the Hotel
Pm / Transfer from Cahuita back to San Jose
Accommodation at San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar – superior room

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Barcelo San Jose Hotel or similar

Day 12: San Jose to International Airport (Departure)

Pass By: Parque Juan Santamaria, C. 2 and Avda. 3, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica
Breakfast included
At the appointed time, transfer from San Jose Hotel to the International Airport for your flight back home

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Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.



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