10 Day Costa Rica Fly & Drive with Tortuguero & Guanacaste

Details

Tour Operator

Gate 1 Travel

Duration

10 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart the USA	The following are suggested sites that can be visited en route to your hotel.
Day 2	Travel to Tortuguero	Depart early this morning for the Caribbean Coast. In the company of a bilingual guide, drive by Braulio Carrillo National Park and Banana Plantations to the port of Matina to board a motor launch, which will travel along canals through the heart of the Costa Rican jungle to Tortuguero. Enjoy lunch on arrival, and afterwards, attend an orientation with the guide who will explain the day's activities. In the afternoon, visit Tortuguero Village and the Turtle Museum. Return to the lodge around dinnertime and spend the remainder of the evening at leisure. During Turtle Season (approximately July September) an optional night tour to view nesting turtles at the beach will be available to be purchased directly from lodge Overnight: Tortuguero Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3	Full Day in Tortuguero	This morning, acquaint yourself with the many tree and insect species of Costa Rica on an easy hike through trails in the nearby rainforest, return to the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour along the canals, where you are likely to see turtles, caimans, monkeys, and many tropical birds thriving in the wild. Please note: the afternoon boat ride is subject to weather conditions and may be replaced by another hike along hotel trails. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure Overnight: Tortuguero Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4	Transfer to Guapiles, Drive to Arenal	This morning, travel by motor launch and motor coach to Guapiles, where your car will be dropped off to you. Continue to the Arenal area, famous for its volcano, lake and hot springs Drive Time: 3 hours* Overnight: Arenal Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5	Full Day in Arenal	Spend a full day at leisure in Arenal, with hot springs, hiking or horseback riding to enjoy in the midst of an unspoiled setting Overnight: Arenal Meals: Breakfast
Day 6	Drive to Monteverde	Depart for Monteverde Cloud Forest area. The road system in Costa Rica has improved over recent years, but those in and out of Monteverde can be bumpy and unpaved. Visit the town of St. Elena, founded by Quaker settlers. Then explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which is dedicated to the conservation of many species of flora and fauna Drive Time: 4 hours* Overnight: Monteverde Meals: Breakfast
Day 7	Full Day in Monteverde	Enjoy a full day to explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest on your own. Boasting 120 reptile and amphibian species, 130 mammal species, and 500 bird species, the Reserve represents an outstanding example of biodiversity Overnight: Monteverde Meals: Breakfast
Day 8	Drive to Guanacaste	Today, you will drive to the Guanacaste coast, where some of Costa Rica's finest beaches are found Drive Time: 4 hours* Overnight: Guanacaste Meals: Breakfast
Day 9	Full Day in Guanacaste	Enjoy snorkeling and diving, fishing or water sports, or visit one of the national parks nearby Overnight: Guanacaste Meals: Breakfast
Day 10	Depart for the USA	Return your vehicle at the Liberia International Airport prior to your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

Dates/Pricing

Lodging

	Tilajari Resort		Villas Eco Arenal
	Volcano Lodge & Gardens		Hotel Montana Monteverde
	Sol Papagayo Resort		Hotel Balmoral
	La Baula Lodge

Disclaimer

*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, and Car Rental Fees of up to $140.

Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival transfer.

Kindly plan your arrival flight into San Jose on Day 1 no later than 9:00 PM in order to connect with your transfer to the hotel.