Overview
Romancing The Rainforest A great combination! Experience a rain forest 3 ways! Jungle safari style in Tortuguero National Park, “Costa Rican Campesino” style in the mineral spring fed mountain rain forest of Chachagua with its cascading rivers, immense flora and fauna and great proximity to the active Arenal Volcano, and finally sea and sand style in the evergreen mixed forest of Manuel Antonio National Park bordered by Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches!
Come see for yourself why Patricia Schultz includes The Chachagua Rainforest Hotel in her NY Times Best Seller, The 1000 Places to See Before You Die!
Itinerary
Arrival in San Jose International Airport where you will be met by our representatives. Shuttle transfer to the Barcelo San Jose.
In the morning, your trip to Tortuguero National Park on the Atlantic Coast will begin. You will depart to Limon crossing Costa Rica from west to east, descending into the lowlands of the Caribbean coast. We will stop for breakfast and continue through a great variety of life zones, like a cloud forest, dense jungles, rivers, lakes and waterfalls that plummet from high cliff into a lush green sea of tropical growth. In Hamburgo de Siquirres, an area surrounded by banana plantations, you will board a river boat where our exciting tour will begin. During the two hour trip, you will be able to observe various animals and vegetation. Late afternoon you will arrive at the Mawamba Lodge in Tortuguero for check-in dinner and overnight. Meals: B, L, D
Optional tours available at 6:15am to admire the awakening of the wildlife of Tortuguero. Return for breakfast, then another tour to explore the Tortuguero National Park. Return for lunch and leisure time. There is an optional afternoon tour to the canals. During the turtle season (July to September) you can take a walk on the beach where you may see turtles nesting. Meals: B, L, D
After an early breakfast, we board our boats back on the waterways to reach Pavona Dock. After lunch our private 2 hour transfer will bring you on the road directly to Arenal and the picturesque town of La Fortuna where you will get your first full view of this majestic volcano and, as the clouds lift, its awe-inspiring perfect cone. Check-in at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel to a lovely Rainforest Room set amidst rich tropical forest. Dinner and overnight. Meals B, L, D
Enjoy an early morning self-guided walk through Chachagua’s private rain forest, rich in tropical flora, fauna and wildlife. See for yourself why Pat Schultz includes Chachagua Rainforest Hotel in her New York Times best seller, The 1,000 Places to See Before You Die! Later this afternoon, tour Arenal Volcano with a guided hike on El Silencio Trail in Arenal National Park. Next, enjoy Tabacon’s thermal hot springs against the backdrop of active Arenal. Soak in the maze of pools, waterfalls and cascades pulsating with thermal water flanked by thriving tropical gardens. A fabulous buffet dinner is included in this Garden of Eden like experience. Return to Chachagua for overnight Meals: B, L, D
After breakfast, depart with your private transfer 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 the deluxe hotel, Si Como No with its particular sense of style and recognized commitment to sustainable practices or to the Superior Tourist hotel Casitas Eclipse or El Karahe. Meals: B
Two days 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
Morning transfer to the San Jose International Airport for your return flight to the U.S. Meals: B
Includes:
- 1 nights in San Jose deluxe hotel with buffet breakfast daily, Barcelo San Jose
- 2 nights in Tortuguero National Park first class Hotel with all meals, Mawamba lodge
- 2 nights in San Carlos Rainforest first class hotel, Chachagua Rainforest Lodge
- 3 nights choice of superior tourist Casitas Eclipse Hotel or Karahe
Hotel, or deluxe hotel in Manuel Antonio Si como No Hotel with breakfast - All guided tours and excursions as outlined in itinerary including admission fees to parks and all places of interest including entrance
and buffet dinner at Tabacon Hot Mineral Springs, except for a $15 per
person entrance fee for Tortuguero National Park - 16 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- All transfers with baggage handling throughout
- All transportation within Costa Rica
- Services of SLT local representatives throughout
- SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage -SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty
- Services of Sunny Land local representatives
Excludes:
- 13% Costa Rica Government tax (VAT)
- Optional Tours
BARCELO SAN JOSE
What makes the Barcelo San Jose so special is a particular paradise. While it’s location defines the 254 room deluxe hotel as a city hotel, being just 15 minutes from the San Jose International Airport and 10 minutes to downtown San Jose, arriving guests quickly realize they’ve found a bit of Eden in the city.
It’s lovely outdoor spaces including pools and gardens planted with indigenous native Costa Rican tree species coupled with outstanding attention to guests
and it’s recognized commitment to the environment (evident by its Sustainability Certificate displayed in the lobby) make the Barcelo San Jose Hotel our favorite.
An outstanding buffet breakfast is included daily and features Costa Rican favorites, European specialties and all the things you would expect from a grand buffet. Enjoy well appointed guest rooms with views of the Central Valley.
Barceló San José Hotel offers spacious and bright rooms renovated in 2013, with classic and elegant style. With the comfort of our guests in mind, all of the rooms include a 32” LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and a free electronic safe with capacity for laptop computers.
MAWAMBA LODGE
Situated on the Northeast area of Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean Sea, an excellent location that provides direct access to the beach and the canals. During your stay, enjoy the pool surrounded by exotic gardens and relax in the ranchos with hammocks. Comfortable rooms with ceiling fans provide tranquil garden views. Stroll through the nature trails or take a leisurely walk on the beach in front of the Lodge.
Standard rooms feature one double and one single bed or three single beds.
All rooms have garden view, ceiling fan, complimentary safety box, daily clean up service and private bathroom. Hair dryers available from the reception.
CHACHAGUA RAINFOREST
There is something magical about the Rainforest. A world in perfect harmony, full of untold treasures awaiting discovery. Escape into this world at the Chachagua Rainforest Hotel – where luxury hospitality and environmental ethics come together to form one of the most sustainable resorts in the world.
Surrounded by over 200 acres of lush rainforest, the intimate setting of private bungalows, exquisite cuisine based on organic produce, waterfalls, and private lagoons promise to revive and rejuvenate the body and soul. The Chachagua Hotel offers a gateway into the vibrant culture and natural wonders of Costa Rica, and our dedicated staff is committed to making your stay one of memorable journeys. Only minutes from La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano, we are a luxurious oasis in what is considered the premiere eco-adventure destination of the world.
SUPERIOR OPTIONS:
Karahe Hotel
Hotel Karahe is located in front of Manuel Antonio Beach, and nearby the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park, in the Costa Rica Central Pacific.
Casitas Eclipse
Casitas Eclipse is an exuberant Mediterranean – style hotel, located at the highest peak of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Just in front of the hotel, the main road that heads to Manuel Antonio National Park and to the beach makes them accessible in just 5 minutes.
DELUXE OPTION:
SI COMO NO
Si Como No Resort Spa & Wildlife Refuge is a central-Pacific coast resort in the jungle-covered hills just above Manuel Antonio National Park. It’s barefoot luxury with a pura vida vibe, perfect for families and couples who love the beach, tropical adventures, spa, pools, superb dinning and four-star accommodations.
This award-winning eco-design nature resort & spa offers its guest its own signature version of “barefoot luxury.” Panoramic views are yours to enjoy from beautiful balconies looking down from the most idyllic hilltop in the area.
