Costa Rica: A World of Nature featuring Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest & Manuel Antonio National Park
Spend 11 days immersed in this vibrant, living Eden on the Central American isthmus. Visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Settle in for two nights in Tortuguero National Park which protects 13 of Costa Rica's endangered species. Behold the spectacle of Arenal Volcano on the Hanging Bridges tour. Visit plantations growing pineapples, bananas, and coffee. Explore the white sandy beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park and the pristine Carara Biological Preserve.
Enjoy a two night stay in Tortuguero National Park surrounded by the tropical forest and wildlife. Choose a fascinating hanging bridges tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest or a canopy zip line adventure high above the Arenal Volcano Rain Forest. Spend three nights in Arenal with breathtaking views of the lava producing volcano. Explore the pristine beauty and wildlife of famous Manuel Antonio National Park.
Highlights
Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest, Pineapple Plantation, Bat Tour, Cacao Plantation, Cooking Demonstration, River Rafting, Farm Tour, Cheese-Making Demonstration, Arenal Volcano Rain Forest or Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio National Park, Coffee Plantation
Collette Experience
Call (801) 466-1101 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10576745
- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 12 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | San Jose | San Jose, Costa Rica - Tour Begins : Journey to Costa Rica and discover the outstanding variety of flora and fauna of Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest and Manuel Antonio National Park ? Embark on many exclusive excursions ? Take time for independent personal discovery. |
| Day 2 | Tortuguero National Park | San Jose - Tortuguero National Park : Begin the day traveling through the Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Caribbean low lands ? En route, experience mountain scenery, changes in eco-systems, and Caribbean-style villages ? Later, your guide explains the rain forest eco-system as you cruise the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park ? Stay for two nights at your eco-lodge surrounded by the beauty of a tropical forest and wildlife ? Learn more about your surroundings with a visit to the world's first Green Turtle Research Station ? Discover how to protect the turtle's nesting habitat and eggs ? Join your fellow travelers this evening for a welcome reception followed by dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Tortuguero National Park | Tortuguero National Park : Set out on an early morning bird watching excursion* that explores the variety of local species and migratory birds that flock to this area ? On a boat cruise, keep an eye out for wildlife that includes howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and caimans, as well as exotic flora ? Tortuguero National Park, a study in rain forest, freshwater, and marine biology, protects over 350 species of birds and mammals ? Seek out green macaws; 57 species of amphibians; 111 species of reptiles; and 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica's endangered animals, including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. |
| Day 4 | Sarapiqui | Tortuguero National Park - Sarapiqui : Embark on a leisurely boat ride to the mainland as you travel to the fascinating Sarapiqui region ? Visit an organic pineapple plantation and learn about the various types of this exotic fruit and why Costa Rican pineapples are among the world's best ? Join a local expert at La Tirimbina Biological Reserve for a fascinating bat tour explaining the biological importance of these flying mammals. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | Sarapiqui | Sarapiqui : See first hand the process of producing chocolate from the cacao bean ? Learn the history and continuing importance of cacao to Central America's economy ? Add some zest to your life with an exhilarating Sarapiqui River rafting adventure ? Before tonight's dinner, a Costa Rican chef offers a cooking demonstration including the palmito (Hearts of Palm) picadillo, tortillas, plantains and refried beans. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 6 | Arenal | Sarapiqui - Arenal : Begin the day with an early morning bird watching tour along the natural forest trails and nearby stream ? Visit a local school** and learn about Costa Rica's educational system and the children's way of life in a small farming community ? Later, in Arenal, behold the spectacular views of Arenal Volcano. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 7 | Arenal | Arenal : Share in the experience of a real "Costarican lechero" (Costa Rican milkman) ? Learn about local fruits and organic farming during a tour of the family-owned Finca Don Carlos with fields of orchards, grasslands, medicinal plants, rivers and a private forest reserve ? Follow a cheese-making demonstration with a traditional farm-style lunch ? Spend the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the lodge's amenities, relax in a hot spring, explore nature trails or go horse back riding. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
| Day 8 | Arenal or Monteverde Cloud Forest | Arenal or Monteverde Cloud Forest : Explore either the Monteverde Cloud Forest or the Arenal Volcano Rain Forest ? Both feature spectacular eco-systems where trees grow to heights of 100 feet or more ? Visit Selvatura Park in Monteverde , a cloud forest preserve that is home to one of the world's largest butterfly gardens and the hummingbird gallery ? Experience a one-of-a-kind combination of pure air and rain forest on a delightful "hanging bridges" tour ? If you choose to go to the Arenal Volcano Rain Forest you are in for an amazing zip line canopy tour ? Gain a bird's-eye-view of the endless primary forest, Lake Arenal and the majestic Arenal Volcano. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 9 | Tarcoles | Arenal - Tarcoles : Travel the beautiful checkered landscape surrounding Lake Arenal while en route to the Pacific coast ? After arriving at your destination, the remainder of your day is at leisure ? Explore the natural surroundings and exotic wildlife. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 10 | Tarcoles | Tarcoles - Manuel Antonio National Park - Tarcoles : Explore spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its pristine beaches and primary forest ? Spend the morning leisurely walking the forest trails in search of native inhabitants like the three-toed sloth, agoutis, squirrel monkeys and iguanas ? Take a swim in the inviting blue waters of its beaches ? Relax for the rest of the day by the pool and absorb the natural beauty of your surroundings ? This evening, enjoy dinner by the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean (weather permitting). Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 11 | San Jose | Tarcoles - Sarchi - San Jose : After breakfast, travel to Sarchi, an important crafts center ? Learn about the traditional crafts of this region and witness local artisans as they produce colorful oxcarts ? Tour the Espiritu Santo Coffee Plantation which highlights the history and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the Costa Rican economy ? Journey back to San Jose for your farewell dinner and overnight stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 12 | Tour ends | San Jose - Tour Ends : Your tour ends today. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Herradura Hotel, San Jose
- Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero
- Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero
- La Quinta Country Inn, Sarapiqui
- Montana de Fuego Lodge, Arenal
- Casa Luna Hotel & Spa, Arenal
- Hotel Punta Leona, Tarcoles
- Herradura Hotel, San Jose
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
