Costa Rica See & Scout - 5 Days

Welcome to Costa Rica. After clearing immigrations and customs follow to the exit and take the transfer to the hotel, less than 30 minutes away. Check in to the Barcelo San Jose.

After breakfast a short drive will whisk you away to the bounty of settings and services at a premier venue, The Costa Rica Marriott. Here, meet with the event team, stroll the grounds a former coffee plantation and learn about the unique offerings available here. Later, be present at Marriott lobby for your pick up for  The Arenal Volcano with Tabacon Hot Springs tour,  one of the most popular tours we offer.

Experience raw untamed beauty of the Arenal Volcano, juxtaposed to the lush and soothing thermal waters of Tabacon Hot Springs. All this set against a backdrop of lush vegetation and breathtaking views of the nearly perfect conical shaped lines of the volcano.
Situated in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica and about a 2 hour ride away, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a magnificent natural wonder that attracts thousands of tourists who come to see an active volcano which on clear days allows one to witness white plumes of smoke that emanate from this conical shaped behemoth. It should be noted, that the volcano had previously been assumed to be dormant, until in 1968, when to everyone’s amazement it experienced a major eruption.

Enroute to the Arenal Volcano there will be a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans. In Sarchi, you can see many of the handicrafts that Costa Rica has to offer, as well as the possibility of feasting your eyes on the world largest ox cart. The cart is made of cedar and is painted with several coats (4) of orange paint and is multicolored. The design is typical and intricate, indicative of traditional oxcarts. The oxcart is two stories high and took nearly 70 days to construct and paint. For the record, according to the Guinness book of world recorded, the cart is nearly 45 feet long (14 meters) and weighs 4400 lbs (2 tons).

The journey will then continue, traversing diverse plantations with agricultural products, including pineapple farms, and mango groves, ornamental plants and cattle ranches until arriving to the small town of La Fortuna, and stopping to enjoy lunch at a cozy restaurant with a magnificent view of the volcano.

Then you will go on to relax at one of the best hot springs in the area where you will revel in the cleansing and rejuvenating effects of the thermal waters. Tabacon is nestled at the base of mighty Arenal with a view of the Volcano towering in the background. Here, thermo-mineral springs flowing from Arenal run at a soothing 102 F through a maze of pools, waterfalls and exotic tropical gardens. You’ll love exploring the springs many nooks pulsating with these magic hot waters!

Tabacon Hot springs combines the four elements of nature; the heat of the volcano, the flowing waters of the hot springs, the pure air of the rainforest, and the fertile earth of the Fortuna de San Carlos Region, to provided visitors with a first rate experience.

And for a perfect ending, before going back to the Barcelo San José, savorTabacon’s signature buffet dinner. ped . Meals BLD

After breakfast, be ready for your scheduled shuttle semi-private transportation to Manuel Antonio. You’ll be heading west to the gorgeous Central Pacific Coast and to the treasure of white sand beaches housed in Manuel Antonio National Park (park closed Mondays). Check in to your selected hotel; the family run Karahe Hotel (4 stars) or The Si Como No Hotel (5 stars) or The Arenas Del Mar Resort (Luxury) your base for adventure over the next 2 days. Meals: B

Optional Manuel Antonio National Park or Mangrove Isla Damas by boat or Ocean King Catamaran
Today is yours to enjoy this great destination. Manuel Antonio has so much to offer.
Explore the park, its trails and of course it’s beautiful beaches, considered the most beautiful in the country. Meals: B

After check out, sit back and relax on the 3 1/2 hour private transfer to the San Jose International Airport in time for check in for your return flight to the U.S. Meals: B