EcoVentures Travel
Safaris and nature tours for discriminating individuals

Imagine…feeling, seeing and hearing an active volcano spewing fiery red lava while luxuriating in its natural hot springs; touching the soft velvety paw of the endangered squirrel monkey; riding along jungle rivers; spotting the rare Quetzal bird and hearing its mystical voice. Imagine being able to experience all of this and more in just 8 days.

Day 01 Arrival - San Jose
Meet and greet at the international airport and transfer to the El Rodeo Country Inn Hotel for your first night in Costa Rica.
Overnight at the El Rodeo, Deluxe room, Breakfast included.

Day 02 Private Poas Volcano – Else Kientzler Botanical Gardens - Sarapiqui
Depart with your English speaking driver-guide in direction to the Poas Volcano national Park. We now begin our assent to the Poas where we will soon feel a change in temperature and the lush vegetation becomes apparent, preparing us for the pleasures of the exuberant cloud forest of the Poas Volcano. On a clear day, the view of the main crater is admired by all visitors, with its diameter is considered one of the widest in the world. After this we will enjoy a quick hike on a trail which leads us to the Botos Lagoon (an extinct crater), where many different ecosystems exist and where some of the many species of flora and fauna of this cloud forest can be observed. After leaving the National Park we will continue in direction to Sarchi where the Else Kienztler Botanical Gardens are located.

These Botanical Garden is home to over 2,000 different plants from around the world. The Botanical Garden is spread over 7 hectares (17 acres) in Sarchi Norte, nestled at the foot of Volcano Póas in Costa Rica's Central Valley.

They scientifically group and label our plants, presenting their natural history, uses, and the importance of conserving them. Hike more than 2 kilometers (1.3 miles) of footpaths, as you marvel at our Botanical Garden's collections and designs. Learn more about plants, using the Botanical Garden as an open classroom. Around each turn you will encounter a new scene.

At this end of this tour, you will continue onwards the Sarapiqui area.

Overnight at the Sueño Azul Hotel, Standard room, Breakfast included.

Day 03 Shared Puerto Viejo River floating
After breakfast, you will be picked up for your transfer to the Puerto Viejo river put-in where your floating tour will start. The Puerto Viejo River skirts important biological reserves that contain a large variety of animals and birds as well as flora and fauna. Ideal for the whole  family and recommended for all ages. 

Includes:Transportation, guide, equipment & box lunch.

In the afternoon choose horseback riding or a hike on one of the nature trails at the lodge’s enchanting farm (tours not included into package).

Overnight at the Sueño Azul Hotel, Standard room, Breakfast included.

Day 04 Arenal Volcano
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic private drive through the San Carlos Valley to the Arenal Volcano where you will check into the Arenal Paraiso. Relax in the Hotel’s thermal waters and enjoy Arenal’s dramatic performance or receive an invigorating spa treatment.

Overnight at the Arenal Paraiso, Superior room, Breakfast included.

Day 5 - 6 Bosque de Paz
Today the day starts with a private drive to Bosque de Paz:''the Peace Forest''.

This 988 acre private biological reserve serves as a corridor between two national parks: Poas and Juan Castro Blanco. This rain and cloud forest is a bird life sanctuary where the quetzal, emerald toucanet, and many other species are frequently seen. Bosque de Paz is where you will overnight these two days. The next morning, explore the flora and fauna that surrounds the area with your local guide.

Overnight at the Bosque de Paz Lodge, Standard room, Full board included.

Day 7 San Jose
Return on private transfer back San Jose to the El Rodeo Country Inn Hotel for your last night in Costa Rica.

Overnight at the El Rodeo, Deluxe room, Breakfast included.

Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport or take advantage of one of the many beach extensions available.