1. THE RAINFOREST TOUR
San
Jose – Tortuguero - San
Gerardo Dota – Manuel Antonio (10 days / 9 nights)
Day 01
At your
arrival to San José you will be transferred to Hotel Bougainvillea or
similar. Close to San Jose, but worlds away from
city life, the Hotel Bougainvillea offers 80 tastefully decorated guest
rooms, all with two full size beds, a comfortable sitting area, cable TV,
direct dial telephone, and a full range of amenities that will make your
stay a pleasurable one. Rooms have unique furniture made of Costa Rican
hardwoods and terraces overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens or San
Jose and the Central Valley
Massive beamed ceilings and
native Costa Rican wood paneling as well as a romantic fireplace,
attribute to the warm feeling of a country inn.
Overnight
at Hotel Bouganvillea.
Day 02
Travel to
Tortuguero National Park.
The day
begins with an early morning departure to Limon, passing through the
fabulous Braulio Carrillo National Park, to board our boat to Tortuguero.
You will have a delicious Costa Rican breakfast on route. You will enjoy
an exciting trip through the tropical rainforests lining the Tortuguero
Canals arriving at our lodge in time for a late lunch.
After
lunch you will visit the beach area and the small and picturesque town of
Tortuguero. A deliciuous dinner will be served upon arrival.
The Caribbean accent of this rainforest is noticeable at the dining room and the gardens around the rooms, inviting the observer to immerse itself in the tropical paradise of the green sea turtle.
Overnight
at Mawamba Lodge (three daily meals included)
Day 03
This
morning you will enjoy a three-hour tour of the Canals and hiking to the
hill. Tortuguero National Park is the most important area in the Western
Caribbean for the nesting grounds of the green sea turtle (Chelonia
Midas), which can be seen from July to September. This region abounds with
rich flora and fauna. Its several waterways allow all kinds of life to
grow and develop in a Primary and Secondary Tropical Rain Forest.
Along the
brackish and freshwater canals are captive forests, marsh woods,
marshlands and tall and iroba and trysil
forests. You may see monkeys (spider, howler and white-faced capuchin),
crocodiles, tree sloths and a host of colorful birds as you explore this
dense rainforest.
After
lunch you will have free time to explore the area's walking trails or
relax at the lodge before taking another afternoon canal tour.
Overnight
Mawamba Lodge
Day 04
After
breakfast you will return by boat to Puerto Astua and then to San Jose and
transfer to San Gerardo de Dota, which is in the heart of rainforest to
Trogon Lodge. This is an all inclusive mountain hotel Located
approximately 85 km southeast of San Jose, on a family farm in the
mountains at 7,000 ft. altitude, with a fresh water river running through
the property. The cozy and relaxing atmosphere of the Trogon Lodge makes
every guest feel right at home. The beautiful surroundings provide a
unique opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, as well as
discover the wonders of Costa Rica's ecology.
Overnight
Hotel Trogón Lodge (three meals included)
Day
05
San Gerardo de Dota
area is natural habitat for an immense diversity of flora and fauna.
You
will enjoy in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere of the sights and sounds of
nature.
This
is a great area for bird watching.
Overnight
Hotel Trogon Lodge
Day 06
A shuttle
from the hotel will transfer you to San Jose and from there to Manuel
Antonio National Park area to Hotel El Parador, which is located on a
densely-forested peninsula with a 360 degrees panorama of the ocean and
jungle. El Parador offers a gourmet restaurant decorated with an
impressive collection of antiques, that will take you beyond your
imagination.
Overnight
Hotel Parador
Day
07
After
breakfast you will be met at the lobby at 7:30am by a local guide for your
half day tour to Manuel Antonio National Park.
This park
is a combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. Its beaches are
some of the most beautiful of Costa Rica. Throughout the park, you will
find the famous wildlife our country is known for. It is home of monkeys,
parrots, iguanas, land crabs and many other species.
Rest of
the afternoon free.
Overnight
at El Parador Hotel
Day
08
Travel
back to San José.
Overnight
at Hotel Bougainvillia
Day 10
Transfer
to the airport and departure to your country
Includes:
·
2 Nights in San
José
·
2 Nights in
Tortuguero (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
·
2 Nights in San
Gerardo de Dota (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
·
3 Nights in
Manuel Antonio
·
Canals tour
·
Tour to Manuel
Antonio National Park
·
Transportation
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