EcoVentures Travel
Safaris and nature tours for discriminating individuals

Fun & Discovery Package
11 Days / 10 Nights

Rates and what is included

Costa Rica is one of the world's "greenest" countries: literally and figuratively. This little republic has an incredibly diverse population of plant and animal species, and a huge percentage of its acres are devoted to protected habitat. So a holiday here is a cultural and educational exploration that will appeal to every animal lover, nature photographer and budding environmentalist in the family.

Day 1 Arrival - San Jose
Arrival. Meet and greet at the international airport and transfer to Bougainvillea for your first night in Costa Rica. Breakfast included.Arrive by air into San Jose. Upon arrival, a representative from Costa Rican Trails will meet you at the gate and will provide you with a welcome kit on Costa Rica. Breakfast included.

Day 2 San Jose - Sarapiqui
After breakfast, your private driver-guide will pick you up at the hotel and provide a private transfer to the Sarapiqui Area. Before arriving to Sarapiqui, you will do a detour to the Poas Volcano National Park.

We begin our assent to the Poás National Park where you will feel a change in temperature and the lush vegetation becomes apparent, preparing us for the pleasures of the exuberant cloud forest of the Poás Volcano.  On a clear day the view of the main crater is admired by all visitors, its diameter is considered one of the widest in the world.

You will continue towards the Sarapiqui area.

Sarapiqui is one of the most diverse regions in Costa Rica, offering a mosaic of mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, forests, fruit farms and cattle ranches. Marked by a quaint tropical flavor, the region is lush and enjoys a balmy temperature year round.

Evening free to relax in the pool or take advantage of the hiking trails.

Overnight at La Quinta de Sarapiqui, Superior rooms. Breakfast included.

Day 3 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.

Shared Night Tour (La Tirimbina)
Take a walk by the light of the moon and discover the wonders of the nighttime rainforest, when most wildlife species are active.

The Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) and Web-Footed Frog (Rana vaillanti), nocturnal species, are common discoveries on Night Walks.

During this 2-hour walk, you will learn about the natural history of different rainforest species, with a focus on nocturnal species such as: frogs, insects, spiders, sloths, kinkajous, porcupines, opossums, and others, revealing a completely different perspective of the rainforest.  The Night Walk is offered from 7:30–9:30pm.

Includes: Transportation, entrance fee & guide.

Overnight at La Quinta de Sarapiqui, Superior rooms. Breakfast included.

Day 4 Sarapiqui - Arenal
After breakfast, you will continue your itinerary to the region of La Fortuna where is located the Arenal Volcano. You will stop on the way to appreciate hundreds of iguanas that love to have sunbath near the border of the road.

One of the most active volcanoes of the world, cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is what you will find in this area.  The flawless silhouette of Arenal Volcano, its loud rumblings and frequent explosions of lava and ash are a sight not to be missed by any visitor to Costa Rica. 

Arrival at mid-afternoon. Time to relax and appreciate the silhouette of the Arenal Volcano at sunset from one of the eight thermal pools the hotel offers.

Overnight at Arenal Paraiso Hotel, Superior rooms. Breakfast included.

Day 5 Shared Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour (SIB)
After breakfast, you will be collected at the hotel and taken to the Arenal Hanging Bridges facilities. There, you will enjoy a hike along15 different bridges from 5 to 100 meters long, friendly designed along 3 km rain forest circuit of interpretive trails. The bridges are built of aluminum, galvanized steel and concrete, to ensure maximum security for their visitors.

Guided by a naturalist guide, who through the natural history will open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful Tropical Rain Forest world. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience.

Overnight at Arenal Paraiso Hotel, Superior rooms. Breakfast included.

Day 6 Arenal - Monteverde
After breakfast, a representative from Costa Rican Trails will provide a private van transfer to the damn of the Arenal Lake. There, you will cross the lake by boat. On the other side of the lake, a 4x4 will be waiting for you and take you to the Monteverde area.

Monteverde was founded about 40 years ago by a small group of conservation-minded Quakers who were looking for a peaceful place to live. Its cloud forest reserve is one of the most outstanding wild life sanctuaries in the tropics. This high elevation rain forest offers miles of trails with excellent opportunities for bird watching. The resplendent Quetzal is often sighted up here (mostly January to July). It is for this reason that more visitors are attracted to this private reserve than to any other in Costa Rica. 

Afternoon guided hike to the Children Eternal Rainforest.
Children's Eternal Rain Forest of Costa Rica (Bosque Nuboso de Los Niños), is in a transition zone from pre-mountain wet forest to pre-mountain moist forest. Because of its location on the Pacific slope, elevation and humidity, Bajo del Tigre is a very different habitat from other rain forest reserves in the area. Thirty of the tree species in Bajo del Tigre are among those in the area that have recently been identified as new to science.

As part of your experience at Jaguar Canyon, you will be sharing the home of the sloth, white-faced monkey, agouti, coatimundi, kinkajou, margays, porcupine, hog-nosed skunk, fox, coyote, armadillo, and bats, plus a world of insects, butterflies, spiders, reptiles, frogs, snakes, and great bird watching.

In the Children's Eternal Rain Forest (Bosque Nuboso Eterno de Los Niños), which contains over 50.000 acres; the largest private reserve in Central America some organizations carry out various projects related to research, education, protection, habitat rehabilitation and volunteering. Its mission is to conserve, preserve and rehabilitate tropical ecosystems and their biodiversity.

Overnight at the Hotel El Sapo Dorado, Sunset / Fountain Suites. Breakfast included.

Day 7 Shared Walkways, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden Tour
Pick up at your hotel for this combination tour. These Tree Top Walkways are the best system of suspension bridges that exist in Costa Rica. The bridge system is located along a 1.7 mile trail designed to be walked by people of all ages and consists of 8 suspension bridges going 90% through primary cloud forest. In the Butterfly Garden you can observe more than 50 species of butterflies from different altitudes and climates on a guided tour. In the Hummingbird Garden the visitor can observe more than 14 species of hummingbirds surrounded by waterfalls and natural floral arrangements. After the tour you will have lunch at Selvatura’s restaurant.

Overnight at the Hotel El Sapo Dorado, Sunset/Fountain Suites. Breakfast included

Day 8 Monteverde - Tamarindo
After breakfast, you will be driven under private basis to the Tamarindo beach.

Both nature and beach lovers will find plenty here to fill their days. Tamarindo  is famous for its stunning beaches, its marine national park and wildlife refuge. This area encompasses beaches that attract one of the largest leatherback turtle populations in the world.  Peak nesting seasons in the area are October through March. Due to its constant waves, it is also one of the favorite places for surfers.

Overnight at the Hotel Tamarindo Diria, Sunset rooms, Breakfast included

Day 9 Tamarindo
Days at leisure.

Overnight at the Hotel Tamarindo Diria, Sunset Rooms, Breakfast included

Day 10 Tamarindo - San Jose
After lunch, a representative from Costa Rican Trails will provide a private transfer back to San Jose.

Overnight at the Country Inn & Suites, Superior room. Breakfast included.

Day 11 Departure
Transfer will be provided for your flight home.

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