Costa Rica · 13 Days / 12 Nights
Coast to Coast Costa Rica — 13 Days
Explore Costa Rica from coast to coast visiting the most popular and iconic destinations: Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio.
- 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Costa Rica
Price and booking
- Deposit to confirm 25%
- Balance before departure 75%
- Card payments +5%
Private departure, guided in English or Spanish. Prices in US dollars.
What's included
Included
- Airport reception by Inka Rainbow staff
- Transfers as described (land and river)
- 12 nights of accommodation in selected hotels
- Meals as detailed (12 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
- All excursions described with certified guides
- National park entrance fees
- Hotel taxes
Not included
- International airfare
- Country departure tax
- International travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned
- Tips and personal expenses
Day by day
Welcome to Costa Rica
Day 1-
Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). An Inka Rainbow representative will be waiting for you after customs to provide a private transfer to your hotel in San José.
- Meals:
None
Traveling to the Northern Caribbean
Day 2-
We begin the journey into the depths of the jungle towards Tortuguero National Park. Along the route, we will cross banana plantations and picturesque Caribbean towns. From the La Pavona dock, we will board a boat through the magical canals to the lodge. Welcome lunch and free afternoon.
- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tortuguero National Park
Day 3-
Known as "The Amazon of Costa Rica." We will enjoy a boat tour through the winding canals to observe the diverse wildlife (monkeys, birds, caimans) camouflaged in the dense jungle.
- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Playa Puerto Viejo
Day 4-
Boat departure back to La Pavona and land transfer to the Southern Caribbean, to the beautiful Playa Puerto Viejo, a paradise of Afro-Caribbean culture and relaxing beaches.
- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Cahuita National Park Walk
Day 5-
Guided exploration of approximately 7 km from Punta Cahuita to the town. We will observe sloths, white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, and colorful birds along the route.
- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Pacuare River Rapids
Day 6-
Early transfer to conquer the class III-IV rapids of the Pacuare River, ranked among the best in the world. At the end of the adventure, transfer to the Arenal Volcano area.
- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Combo Tour (Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano)
Day 7-
Tour through the rainforest from the treetops on the hanging bridges, visit the majestic La Fortuna Waterfall for a refreshing swim, and observe the imposing Arenal Volcano.
- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Arenal Lake Transfer & El Trapiche Tour in Monteverde
Day 8-
Scenic transfer crossing Arenal Lake by boat towards the Monteverde Cloud Forest. In the afternoon, we will learn about the coffee, sugar cane, and cocoa process in "El Trapiche Tour".
- Meals:
Breakfast
Monteverde Cloud Forest & Canopy Tour
Day 9-
Morning guided walk through the biological reserve, feeling the mist and admiring the flora. In the afternoon, an adrenaline-filled experience flying through the treetops on an exciting canopy tour (zip line).
- Meals:
Breakfast
Transfer to Playa Manuel Antonio
Day 10-
Journey from the mountains to the Central Pacific to relax on the pristine white-sand beaches of Manuel Antonio.
- Meals:
Breakfast
Manuel Antonio National Park Walk
Day 11-
Guided tour through the park to admire the abundant flora and fauna, with free time to swim in the turquoise waters and relax on the white sand.
- Meals:
Breakfast
Return to San José
Day 12-
Free morning to enjoy paradise at your own pace. In the afternoon, transfer back to San José for the last night in the country.
- Meals:
Breakfast
Journey Back Home
Day 13-
Private transfer to the airport (SJO) in time for your departure flight.
- Meals:
Breakfast
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