10 Days/9 Nights
Semi Guided - Vacation
This is a classic package for does looking for true adventure, fun and nature. Corcovado National Park is the only virgin tropical rain forest in this hemisphere. This is one of the last reaming true tropical rain forests with exceptional flora and fauna. You guide will take you to Cano Island for snorkeling and hiking and them to Corcovado National Park. You will have some time to enjoy the golden sands and crystal clear waters of Osa Peninsula. At the Arenal area you will have a change to soak your body in the Tabacon Thermal Hot Springs while view the almost perfect cone of the Arenal Volcano. Have the adventure of your life by doing the tree canopy tour, horseback ride and hike with your guides. In the cloud forest you will discover the mysteries of the Monteverde cloud forest and have time to enjoy the cloud forest at its best. Green Combination will show you the best of the tropical rain forest and cloud forest of Costa Rica ever lasting green.
Day 01: Arrival transfer from international airport to Hotel in San Jose.
Overnight at Deluxe hotel (4 stars).

Day 02 Corcovado National Park (L,D)
Morning air transfer by plane to Palmar and by boat down a river through exotic mangrove wetlands. A complimentary cocktail awaits you upon arrival and before lunch. Afternoon is free to explore the nature trails and the beach. Overnight at Lodge in Corcovado (several options are available from standard to deluxe Jungle Lodges)
Day 03 Full-day excursion to Cano Island, with box lunch and nature guides. (B,L,D)
After breakfast, accompanied by a resident naturalist, you will journey and tour the Island of Cano were you could snorkel and tour the island. Overnight at lodge.
Day 04 Full-day excursion to Corcovado National Park, with box lunch and nature guides. (B,L,D)
A short boat trip from the lodge to Corcovado National Park for a tour to view some of the most excellent birding and flora. Magnificent trees that support an astounding variety of epiphytic plants. Corcovado has been called "the most biologically intense place on earth" by no less an authority than the National Geographic Society. Afternoon return. Overnight at Lodge.
**********NOTICE**********
This package if for those looking for adventure, fun and true nature. Although the lodge's are very comfortable and beautiful, they do not have air condition, the area is hot and humid, typical of virgin tropical rain forests. Insects and dangerous wildlife are common in this region. Care and attention are a must.
Day 05 Corcovado National Park to Monteverde Cloud Forest. (B,L,D)
Boat and fly back to San Jose to star the journey to Monteverde Cloud Forest with a bilingual driver/guide who will be explaining all we will be seeing. In the afternoon there will be a visit the cheese factory, and in the early evening we will present a very entertaining slide show. Overnight local lodge.
Day 06: Monteverde Cloud Forest Package (B,L,D)
This morning you will be touring the Monteverde Reserve with your guide were you could find that the resplendent Quetzal, the unique Golden Toad and a tremendous array of many rarely recognized endangered species such as Baird's tapir and jaguars, call the forest home. The forest stretches from the lush ferns and mosses that cover from the ground up to the darkest canopy formed by the tallest trees. Visit and witness the splendor of the butterfly farm, where many different species of these beautiful creatures are found. Overnight local lodge.
Day 07 Monteverde Cloud Forest to Cano Negro Refuge and Arenal Volcano (B,L,D)
In Cano Negro we will start our adventure on boat through a marsh lagoon. This area constitutes a habitat of wide variety of flora and fauna, as well as it indigenous wild life. This park and the Nicaragua Lake represents one of the last intact humid wetlands zones of Central America. The national and international interest of this area, is also due to the wide variety of migratory birds that are protected here, some of which are endangered species. Overnight local lodge.
Day 08 Coter Lake, horseback riding, nature hikes and more (B,L,D)
After breakfast you can explore the lodge's private reserve. Walk the many well marked trails and enjoying the magnificent vistas of the Arenal Volcano. All hiking tours and horseback riding are included. In the afternoon you will visit the relaxing and rejuvenating waters of El Tabacon Spa. After dark we will take a vantage point and view the lava flow, feel the continues eruptions of this colossus and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Overnight at Lodge
*** Inclement weather conditions may prohibit viewing of the Arenal Volcano lava flow, eruption are up to nature and can not be guarantee ***
Day 09 Arenal Volcano to San Jose (B)
After breakfast you can explore more of the Cloud Forest or enjoy the different attractions or activities offered at The Eco Lodge, like horse back riding, canoeing, mountain biking. In the afternoon on our way to San Jose, we will visit the artisan town of Sarchi, the center of handcrafts of Costa Rica. Overnight at San Jose Hotel
Day 10 Transfer to the airport
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