9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste

Summary

Make the most of your time in Costa Rica with this action-packed, 9-day tour, expertly organized to maximize adventure and minimize stress. A friendly host will greet you upon your arrival in San Jose and transfer you to your city hotel for the night. The next day, set off on your northwestern adventure.   Visit the artisan community of Sarchí, and soak in mineral hot springs at the base of an active crater in Arenal Volcano National Park. Take a Sky Walk through the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, and soak up the sun on the glorious beaches of Tamarindo. Embark on a floating safari through Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge to see native species like monkeys, sloths, and colorful birds.  In Guanacaste, fly across the rain forest canopy on a zipline adventure, horseback ride through the hillsides, and detox with a thermal mud bath. Add on optional tours during a free day here to customize your experience. Your choice of 3.5- or 4-star hotels, all transportation, many activities and select meals are all included. See Itinerary for complete tour details.

Tour info

Duration
1 week 2 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Experience Costa Rica's northwestern highlights on this 9-day tour, including Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Vida Aventura Nature Park in Guanacaste. Explore the natural wonders of land and water, where approximately six percent of the world’s most bio-diverse species reside. Relax in a thermal hot spring as you watch the active Arenal Volcano, spot wildlife on a cruise through a tropical rainforest, explore the forest canopy on a Sky Walk and ride on horseback along mountain trails – with an extra day to relax at your leisure or continue your adventure with multiple options.

What’s included?

  • Breakfast

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • 1 nights accommodation in San Jose

  • 2 nights accommodation in Arenal

  • 2 nights accommodation in Monteverde

  • 3 nights accommodation in Guanacaste

  • Sky Walk Tour

  • Arenal Volcano Hot Springs at Baldi

  • Transfers between San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde and Guanacaste

  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

  • Entry/Admission - Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

  • Entry/Admission - Lake Arenal

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

  • Optional activities in Guanacaste (tour of frog pond, Liberia city tour, Nicaragua in a day, etc.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Disinfecting mat available before entering vehicles. Drives requiere to disinfect luggage before entering vehicles.

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Central American Tours

About operator:

Central American tours is the most prestigious tour operator in Costa Rica. Since 1972 we have been providing tours, ground transportation, hotel reservations, rent a car reservations, airport transfers, customized itineraries and package for groups and individuals as well. Our 45 years of experience, and our professional staff available for your clientes 24/7 allows us to provide the best customers service in Costa Rica. Late model A/C vehicles, profesional drivers and tour guides will create unforgettable memories for our visitors. Our goal is to go beyond our visitors expectations so that they can experience more nature, more adventure, more relaxation than ever before. Central American Tours team will assist you through out your Costa Rica Vacations; from our reservations agents, airport reps, hotel reps, drivers and guides we are all committed for you to experience more of this amazing country of "Pura Vida" called Costa Rica.

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