DAY 1: Arrival to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A Swiss Travel
Service representative will meet and greet you upon arrival and
will transfer to the San Jose area. Overnight at the hotel selected. Check in and overnight.
DAY 2: You will be picked up in the morning at the Hotel for your
regular shuttle transfer from San Jose to the Arenal Volcano
area (approx. 4 hour transfer).
Lunch on own.
In the afternoon, regular guided tour to the Arenal Volcano and
Hot Springs. This active volcano well deserves a visit, not only
for its constant activity, but for its perfect cone and the
exuberant vegetation in the surrounding areas, adorned by the
majestic engineering masterpiece of the Arenal Lake. Enjoy a
relaxing scenery and the refreshingly cool alpine region. While
there you may even witness an explosion of smoke and lava from
the mighty Arenal. You will make a stop at the hot springs, an
opportunity for those who may want to take a dip in the hot water
sulfur springs that descend from the volcano. Dinner will be
served at the Hot Springs Resort. Return back to your hotel for
the overnight. Overnight at Hotel Arenal Springs.
DAY 3: After breakfast you will be picked up for the tour to the Arenal
Hanging Bridges. A total of 14 bridges and a network of trails
are immersed in the tropical rain forest, about 2.5 miles from
the Arenal Volcano National Park. Bridges and trails were made
considering all type of visitors and their security, this is a
family oriented attraction were people from all ages can
appreciate the bio-diversity of the rain forest and enjoy the
great views of the Arenal Volcano from the bridges. Rest of
the afternoon at leisure.
Lunch & Dinner on own.
Overnight at Hotel Arenal Springs
DAY 4: Breakfast at the Hotel. We will continue on our journey today in
a regular shuttle transfer from Arena1 to Manuel Antonio area
(approx. 4 hour transfer). Check in and overnight stay at selected
hotel in the Manuel Antonio area for the next three nights. Afternoon
at leisure.
Lunch & dinner on own.
Overnight at Hotel El Parador
DAY 5: In the morning we will be heading on a regular half day tour to
Manuel Antonio National Park. Manuel Antonio National Park may be
small in size - but it's immense in beauty and diversity. Manuel
Antonio is one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, and often
is referred to as the "Jewel of the National Park System". If you
walk quietly, you might see playful white-faced monkeys, curious
squirrel monkeys, slots, anteaters and porcupines along with hundreds
of species of birds. The vegetation is impressive, as well, and
includes everything that makes a tropical forest brim with life:
mosses, ferns, flowers and epiphyte growing thickly on every tree.
One trail leads you to an observation tower with a breathtaking
360 view. There are several excellent beaches for swimming,
snorkeling, body surfing and relaxing. Please note that this
National Park is closed on Mondays. Return back to your hotel,
rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Lunch & dinner on own.
Overnight at Hotel El Parador.
DAY 6: Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure for you to relax, enjoy
on your own the beach and it's surroundings.
Lunch & dinner on own.
Overnight at Hotel El Parador.
DAY 7: Breakfast at the Hotel. We will be returning back to San Jose on
a 4 hour approx. Regular shuttle transfer from the Manuel Antonio
area. Overnight at selected Hotel in the San Jose area. Check in and overnight.
Lunch & Dinner on own.
DAY 8:&nsp; Breakfast at the Hotel. Regular Transfer from the Hotel to the
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in order for you to
catch your International departure flight back home. Departure
taxes are not included.
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