CARIBEAN -MOUNTAIN TOUR
Day 1
Transfer from International Airport to your hotel in San Jose
Overnight in San Jose (Hotel Best Western Irazu or similar).
At the Airport
Once you have exited the airport, our driver will gladly assist you with your luggage and private transportation to the hotel in San Jose.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel.
Aerial Tram Tour with lunch.
Private transfer to Puerto Viejo Area. (Caribbean Coast).
Overnight in Puerto Viejo (Suerre Hotel or similar).
Rain Forest Aerial Tram Tour
Twenty minutes outside of San Jose you will cross the Continental Divide and enter Braulio Carrillo National Park. After a half hour trip through the park, the bus will reach our 1000 acre private reserve of virgin forest.
Open-sided vehicles shuttle passengers from our parking area to the Visitor's Center. The shuttle trip provides an introduction to the forest, as visitors pass a small river and numerous tree snags with nesting holes of various birds - the White Hawk is regularly seen here, as well as the Pale-billed Woodpecker and many others. A deeply rutted trail crosses the road where fresh tapir tracks tell of the animals' daily pilgrimages to find forage.
At the Visitor's Center we provide a quick briefing on canopy exploration and the construction of the tram. From this point, visitors divide into smaller groups for a 45 to 90 minute (optional) nature walk with one of our trained naturalist guides. Our trails are well-groomed and provide an excellent introduction to the rain forest and a view from the forest floor of the canopy you will experience while on the tram.
Time now to board the Aerial Tram. the Open-sided cable-cars hold 5 passengers and a guide. Our guides are quite knowledgeable about flora and fauna. They'll point out orchids and different species of trees and are quick to identify the calls of the many birds that inhabit this unique environment.
The tram ride lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. The lower, outbound leg of the tram journey takes you skimming over hilltops and in and out of the sub-canopy, a dark world of overburdened tree limbs dripping with mosses, ferns, and orchids. Lianas and vines drape over branches and traverse forest spaces, and act as highways for birds and insects. The ride will stop several times as passengers board at either loading station.
The return leg of the ride reveals the most dramatic portion of the trip as the cars glide on a breath-taking journey through and above the airy canopy. ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ
DAY 3
Breakfast at the hotel.
Beach Snorkeling tour. A Huge Living coral reef adventure!
Balance of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo (Suerre Hotel or similar).
DAY 4
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from Puerto Viejo to Sarapiqui Area.
Sarapiqui River Tour in the afternoon
This area is rich in flora and fauna. The harmonious surroundings will allow you to relax and concentrate on the scenery.
Overnight in Sarapique Area
Day 5
after breakfast in
Sarapiqui we will enjoyÃÂ the White Water Rafting in the agitating waters of the Sarapiqui River.
afternoon jungle
Day 6
after breakfast we go to the
the Canopy Tour takes about an hour and a half and the nine cables of different length stretch over the forest with the last one crossing the Sarapiqui River.
The rafting at Sarapiqui River has different levels between class II and class III, presenting vibrant scenary to those who want to participate in this exciting activity. Nine miles of unexpected rapids in combination with calm and relaxing intervals makes this an unforgettable experience for bird watchers and nature lovers
DAY 7
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from Sarapiqui to Arenal Area.
Entrance fee and buffet dinner at Baldi Resort Hot Springs.
Overnight in Arenal. (Arenal Volcano Inn Hotels or similar)
Baldi Hot Springs Resort
The constant energy of an active volcano, the warmth of flowing thermomineral rivers and the surrounding lush tropical rain forest, provide for an unparalleled experience at Costa Rica's renowned jewel.
This is our most popular tour! Arenal Volcano is one the most active volcanoes in the Americas. From Baldi Hot Springs, you may feel the ground tremble and see the night sky explode withash and lava in a natural display of fireworks. We will also enjoy the volcanoôs hot springs, where you can relax in the soothing waters while contemplating the stars and the incredible nigth sky over the volcano
DAY 8
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at waterfall visit and walking
. Overnight in the Arenal Volcano Area.
DAY 9
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from Arenal Area to San Jose, by shuttle.
Balance of the day is at leisure for shopping .
Overnight in San Jose (Best Western Irazu or similar).
DAY 10
Breakfast at the hotel.
Private Transfer from your hotel to the Juan Santamar International Airport.