Costa Rica
December 2015
Mrs. Slocum and Mrs. Ubaldo
Our journey is outlined below.
TOUR ITINERARY
7 days
Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
– Meet your Tour Director at the airport in San José
Day 2: San José | Arenal region
– Start the day with a coffee tour and learnhow Costa Rica’s plantations produce some of the world’s best beans. Explore the entire supply chain of the famous Costa Rican coffee bean, from the fields where it’s grown to
the cafes where it’s brewed, and discover the essential role coffee plays in the country’s agriculture and economy.
– Visit Poás Volcano
– Continue to the Arenal region and get ready for an adventure to remember. Behold the perfect conical shape that emerges from the green hills of Alajuela: this is the fascinating Arenal Volcano. Overlooking the San Carlos plain and the Pacific lowlands, this mile-high volcano has been active for the past 7,000 years. Not only does the volcano serve as a watershed for the lake, but it also provides thermal energy for the nearby hot springs. Relax in these naturally heated pools; then, walk to the bottom of the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall.
– Enjoy the hot springs
Day 3: Arenal region
– Experience a canopy tour
– Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Day 4: Arenal region
– Travel to Los Chiles
– Take a boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 5: Arenal region | Guanacaste
– Travel to Guanacaste, where you’ll feel the sand between your toes as you become immersed in this natural wonderland. The emerald Pacific glimmers alongside miles of beaches—an ideal setting for divers, surfers and boaters. Take in the craggy bluffs cloaked in forests stretching tall above you and encounter local cattle ranchers driving oxen carts farther inland. Learn about Guanacaste’s remarkable array of plant and animal life when you explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Located high in the mountains, this rain/cloud forest boasts numerous geothermal hot springs.
– Participate in a cooking class
– Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Day 6: Guanacaste
Visit Buena Vista Lodge: sustainability tour; ecological workshop; horseback riding; thermal springs
Day 7: Depart for home
7 days
Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
– Meet your Tour Director at the airport in San José
Day 2: San José | Arenal region
– Start the day with a coffee tour and learnhow Costa Rica’s plantations produce some of the world’s best beans. Explore the entire supply chain of the famous Costa Rican coffee bean, from the fields where it’s grown to
the cafes where it’s brewed, and discover the essential role coffee plays in the country’s agriculture and economy.
– Visit Poás Volcano
– Continue to the Arenal region and get ready for an adventure to remember. Behold the perfect conical shape that emerges from the green hills of Alajuela: this is the fascinating Arenal Volcano. Overlooking the San Carlos plain and the Pacific lowlands, this mile-high volcano has been active for the past 7,000 years. Not only does the volcano serve as a watershed for the lake, but it also provides thermal energy for the nearby hot springs. Relax in these naturally heated pools; then, walk to the bottom of the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall.
– Enjoy the hot springs
Day 3: Arenal region
– Experience a canopy tour
– Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Day 4: Arenal region
– Travel to Los Chiles
– Take a boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 5: Arenal region | Guanacaste
– Travel to Guanacaste, where you’ll feel the sand between your toes as you become immersed in this natural wonderland. The emerald Pacific glimmers alongside miles of beaches—an ideal setting for divers, surfers and boaters. Take in the craggy bluffs cloaked in forests stretching tall above you and encounter local cattle ranchers driving oxen carts farther inland. Learn about Guanacaste’s remarkable array of plant and animal life when you explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Located high in the mountains, this rain/cloud forest boasts numerous geothermal hot springs.
– Participate in a cooking class
– Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Day 6: Guanacaste
Visit Buena Vista Lodge: sustainability tour; ecological workshop; horseback riding; thermal springs
Day 7: Depart for home