REGARDING TRIPS DESIGNATED AS CUSTOMIZED/PRIVATE TOURS: Tour dates for these trips are for seasonal pricing purposes and can be altered to better fit your schedule after deposit has been processed and you have been redirected to specific tour provider for trip finalization.
Arriving at the Central Valley of Costa Rica, you will drive across the Braulio Carrillo National Park, then on boat tour on the Sarapiquí River. Watch crocodiles basking under the sun on the banks of the river and hear the sounds of the howler monkeys. Also visiting La Fortuna to enjoy the hot springs and learing about the history and culture of cacao and the process for making chocolate. Ending you trip you will visiting a volcano located in Guanacaste and also morning at leisure to relax on the white sandy beach or to swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Costa Rica
Sustainability
For those of us in the travel industry, sustainable development is of great importance. It is necessary to protect the environment and endorse cultural attractions, by promoting good social norms, so that future generations can enjoy the natural wonders of our planet. ARMOTOURS makes every effort to reinforce sustainable tourism. We maintain close contact with our business partners, so that together we can implement important changes and achieve positive results for the future. Many of our suppliers have been pioneers in this field and have shown great commitment to sustainability, thereby earning national recognition. In the list of hotels, we work with, we have publicized those who have been awarded the Certificate for Sustainable Tourism (CST) by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport and private transfer to your hotel.
Lodging: Hotel Fleur de Lys or similar
Departure from San José across the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Boat tour on the Sarapiquí River. Watch crocodiles basking under the sun on the banks of the river and hear the sounds of the howler monkeys. Hundreds of exotic birds are common in this area. The vegetation is very exuberant.
Lodging: Sarapiquí’S Rainforest Lodge or similar
Early morning, visit to La Tirimbina Reserve, which protects 346ha (865 acres) of rain forest. Walk through one of the largest hanging bridges in Costa Rica to admire many of the 420 species of birds, such as parrots, tanagers and toucans. Discover also the secrets and wonders of chocolate. Learn about the history and culture of cacao and the process for making chocolate. Early afternoon, transfer through the San Carlos Lowlands to La Fortuna. On clear days, admire the almost perfect cone. At 1633m (5358ft) above sea level, the Arenal Volcano has a 140m (460ft) deep crater formed over an ancient caldera. A visit to the hot springs and its idyllic tropical gardens is also scheduled.
Lodging: Hotel San Bosco or similar
After breakfast, transfer around the Arenal Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Costa Rica, and then along the Pan American Highway to arrive at Rincón de la Vieja. Upon arrival at Rincón, we suggest a visit to the deep hole of the Blanco River or any of the other activities at the Hacienda.
Lodging: Hacienda Guachipelín Lodge or similar
Very early morning visit to this 14084ha (34802acres) National Park. It comprises an active strata volcano. Nature is diverse with giant trees and more than 257 bird species. At Las Pailas, admire the solfataric lakes and soffioni, holes that expel clouds of steam. Late morning, private transfer to Playa Hermosa on the Pacific Coast.
Lodging: Hotel Villa del Sueño or similar
Morning at leisure to relax on the white sandy beach or to swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Early afternoon, return to San José.
Lodging: Hotel Fleur de Lys or similar
Transfer to the Juan Santamaría International Airport for your return flight.
