If you are a nature lover this package is perfect for you: visit the beautiful Arenal Volcano and Caño Negro wildlife refuge, feel the intense of nature at Corcovado National Park

Package # 2: (12 days/ 11 nights) - San José – Sarapiqui - Arenal -Manuel Antonio- Corcovado National park- - San Jose

Day 01: San Jose

Arrival to San José where our driver will meet and transfer you to Slepp Inn hotel, located in San Jose downtown, it offers comfortable rooms, wi fi, restaurant, and casino.

Day 02: San Jose/ Sarapiqui

After breakfast, private transfer to Sarapiqui area, Located just 2 hours from San Jose, Selva Verde provides easy access to the wonders of the rainforest. For over 30 years, we have been a haven for nature enthusiasts from around the world. Our abundant biodiversity, comfortable rainforest lodge, and exciting activities are ideal for adventure seekers, bird and wildlife watchers, students, and families. Come explore Selva Verde's 500 acres of vibrant tropical nature in the heart of Costa Rica's Sarapiqui Canton. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 03: Sarapiqui

Early morning bird walk: Join our naturalist guides for two early morning walks and enjoy bird scouting adventures through the gardens and paths at Selva Verde in search of toucans, honeycreepers, hummingbirds, trogons, parrots, great green macaws and more! Bring binoculars and a camera. Guides have scopes to share close up views Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Overnight at Selva Verde lodge.

Day 04: Sarapiqui/Arenal/ Tabacon Hot Springs

After enjoying breakfast transfer to Arenal Volcano area with the shuttle bus. Overnight at Silencio del Campo Hotel, the hotels has view to the Arenal Volcano, beautiful bungalows, thermal swimming pools. In the evening you will visit Tabacon Hot Springs, where you can relax at the 11 thermal pools. Buffet dinner included.

Day 05: Caño Negro wildilife refuge/ Arenal

After breakfast, tour to Caño Negro Wildlife refuge: The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is one of the most visited locations in the northern section of Costa Rica. Because it is relatively near the La Fortuna area, it makes Caño Negro a perfect destination for a day tour; it takes around 2 hours to get from Fortuna to Caño Negro. The refuge extends to about 25,000 acres, surrounded by secondary forest that's close to rivers, canals, and wetlands, which make it easy to observe around 307 bird species, 78 types of mammals, 30 fish species, 96 reptiles, and around 300 species of plants; they come together to make a magnificent scene.

Because of its large ecological contributions, Caño Negro became one of the most important wetlands in the world. The refuge serves as an important habitat for a great quantity of migratory birds, most of them in danger of extinction. They visit this natural paradise annually, which is declared as the third Ramsar site of major importance in the world. This statement was agreed upon at the Wetlands Convention of International Importance (Ramsar Convention).

The most significant problem in conserving the wetland is the expansion of livestock, which generates caking of the soil and therefore limits the growth of the species of plants and trees typical of the area. Forest segmentation is a consequence of the latter that has become an obvious threat for the reproduction of the vegetation due to the increasing difficulty for pollinating agents to move with ease from plant to plant, as well as animals who act as seed dispersers. Moreover, the loss of the variability of the population of animals is also dire consequence. The tour includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, and lunch. Overnight at Silencio del Campo.

Day 06: Arenal/ Manuel Antonio

After breakfast, transfer with the shuttle bus to Manuel Antonio, This park is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast, 132 km from San José. Perhaps It is so popular because of its expensive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. The principal habitants are primary forest, secondary forest, mangrove swamps, lagoons and beach vegetation. There is quite a varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds. The park includes 12 little isles just off the coast; these are a number of dolphins and, at times, migrating whales can be observed. Overnight at Vela Bar hotel, located just a few steps from the National Park and the beach.

Day 07: Manuel Antonio

Breakfast, free day to enjoy the beach and the national park. Overnight at Vela Bar hotel

Day 08: Manuel Antonio / Corcovado National Park

Breakfast. Shuttle transfer to Sierpe River. Land and boat transfer to Pirate Cove. Lunch. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach. Dinner. Overnight at Pirate Cove, a small hotel, consisting of comfortable cabins and bungalows, located on Osa Peninsula, the most bio-diversified area of Costa Rica. In Pirate Cove you will experience the true pristine and nature beauty of Costa Rica and nearby Corcovado National Park.
Drake Bay is an oasis of natural beauty and peace in our increasingly hectic world. The hotel offers a simpler lifestyle that is more in tune with nature. However, this version of eco-tourism doesn't mean you'll sleep rough! All beds have orthopedic mattresses. All cabins, standard rooms, and bungalows at Pirate Cove Hotel have hot water showers and 24-hour electricity. A delicious European-Costa Rican style cooking, homemade bread ,and deserts receive very high praise.

Day 09:Corcovado National Park

You have to wake up really early to eat breakfast and be ready to leave for the park before 7:00 a.m. Corcovado National Park is probably the most isolated and beautiful park in the country. You can see all four Costa Rican species of monkeys there. Bring your bird book because there are over 400 species in the area. However, it's not easy spotting them among the dense primary rain forest.
Watch your step so you don't get in the way of the army ants. Your guide will show you strange and wonderful trees such as the "Leche de Vaca" (which the Indians used to cure ulcers) and the "Walking Tree" (which actually moves several inches each year). He will explain more or less how this special ecosystem functions, although the greatest experts admit they may know less than half of the total species that live here. There may be one hundred different types of trees in one hundred meters. At midday you stop to eat your picnic lunch on a deserted beach or else swim at San Pedrillo waterfall. The 4-5 hour walk is not terribly difficult but be prepared for a lot of ups and downs through the uneven jungle. You will be ready for a shower and a snooze when you return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight at Pirate Cove.

Day 10: Corcovado National Park/ Snorkeling in Caño Island

After breakfast, tour to Caño Island, Caño Island consists of approximately 200 hectares (500 acres) and lies 15 kilometers offshore. The waters are also filled with treasure. For snorkeling the island is fantastic. The blue water is home to many tropical Pacific reef fish, just a few meters from the white sand beach you will find creatures ranging from angelfish to the occasional small reef shark. This tour includes a picnic lunch and snorkeling equipment. Dinner. Overnight at Pirate Cove.

Day 11: Corcovado/ San Jose

Breakfast. Transfer to Drake airport for your domestic air flight to San Jose. Private transfer to your hotel.. Overnight at Country Inn and suites hotel. The Country Inn & Suites i provides guests with cozy, comfortable lodging in San Jose, surrounded by a lovely tropical atmosphere. The hotel features rooms and suites offer air conditioning, cable TV, coffee maker, laundry service, telephone, hair dryer, iron/ironing board and much more.

Day 12: San Jose/ Flight back

After breakfast our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the International Airport for your flight back home.

Includes:

Ground transportation: Airport - San José hotel- Airport.

Shuttle transportation

Domestic airflight from Drake bay to San Jose

Land and boat transportation from Sierpe River to Corcovado

02 nights in San José

02 nights in Sarapiqui

02 nights in Arenal.

02 nights in Manuel Antonio

03 nights in Corcovado

11 Breakfasts, 06 lunches and 06 dinners.

Tours:

Early birding tour

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

entrance fee to Tabacón Hot Springs,

Corcovado National Park, San Pedrillo Station

Snorkeling at Caño Island

Rate: $2023,00 per person on double occupancy

Important note: Rates in US dollars, valid just for this quotation

Price per person, double occupancy accommodation and includes domestic transportation, hotel accommodation, tours and all taxes and charges.

International airfare is not included.

Departure taxes $29 per person

For domestic air flights maximum bagagge allowance 30 pounds per person

These prices do NOT include Easter week, Christmas and New Year week, peak season, For dates outside this ranges, please contact us for a special quotation.

For upgraded or cheaper accommodations, or a different type of car, please contact us.

Not included in the rate:

All the meals not included on the program

Beverages and alcohol

All the activities mentioned as ¨ optional”

Personal expenses

Travel insurance

All Our Packages are individualized (not group packages) and can begin on any day you choose, depending on hotel availability