“A Taste of Costa Rica”
8 days in Paradise 

Day 1:  Arrive in San Jose.  Our guide will meet you and transfer you to the Hotel Martino.  After check in, enjoy the evening on your own.  

Day 2:  Up early for a fabulous breakfast, before leaving for our trek through the  Braulio Carrillo Nat’l Forest & Banana Plantation with a stop at Rio Danta for lunch. After lunch, we continue on to Matina where we will board a boat for a scenic tour upriver. Along the way, you will see many species of birds and animals before arriving at our destination, The Mawamba Lodge. After check in, you can relax, go for a swim in the beautiful pool, walk along the beach or explore the grounds around the lodge. Happy hour begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by a wonderful dinner.  You are on your own after dinner.  Sleep comes easily in this tropical paradise. 

Day 3:   Rise and shine for a brisk nature walk or simply relax until breakfast.  After breakfast, follow your guide for a hike to Tortuguero Peak.  After lunch, relax, swim or take a walk to the local village.  Tour the waterways through the mangroves to look for birds and animals.  Just ask your guide to take you on one of the many boats. Happy hour is at 6:00 pm followed, again, by a fabulous dinner.  In season, there is an optional turtle walk.  Late at night, the guides will take you along the beach, with special lights to watch the giant green sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.  This is a spectacular sight to behold.  There is a $10 donation fee for the conservation efforts. 

Day 4:  After breakfast, we will board the boat for our journey downriver to meet our bus. We will tour through the central highlands on our way to The Arenal Paraiso Hotel.  Lunch will be served.  After check in, enjoy the spectacular views of the volcano.  You are on your own to explore the area, until we meet again for dinner. See your guide for optional activities or to take a ride into the town of Arenal for a little shopping. 

Day 5: After breakfast, you are on your own to take advantage of the many optional activities available, such as the highly recommended Canopy Tour. There are many others to choose from.  You are on your own for lunch, as many of the activities will include a lunch.  You can take a ride into town or you can stay at the hotel and soak in the mineral pools or visit the spa for a relaxing massage or other spa treatment.  We are just up the road from the world famous Tabacon Spa  

Day 6:  Enjoy breakfast before heading to the Pacific Coast.  Check in at all-inclusive Fiesta Resort & Spa. Enjoy cocktails and snacks poolside; water sports, swim or visit the casino.  Dinner will be served under 80’ palapa.  After dinner, enjoy an evening of nightlife in town or dancing at the disco..   

Day 7:   After breakfast, hop on the shuttle for a short ride to dock; board the 77’ catamaran, Manta Raya.  Cruise the Pacific to Isla Tortuga with its white sand beaches & turquoise water. It’s a full day of fun and sun, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, hiking, volleyball, relaxation and more.  A fabulous lunch is served on the beach. We will head back to  the mainland to board the bus for San Jose.  

Day 8:   Enjoy a delicious breakfast before checking out and heading out to the airport.  It’s Adios to beautiful, exotic Costa Rica.  This will be a most memorable experience.