This tour is categorised as 1 out of 5
Explore at your own pace: Discover your destination at your own pace with our self-guided itinerary. Options include driving, rail, or cruising (excluding expeditions). Enjoy included guided day trips for sightseeing as outlined in your itinerary.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible.
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✓ Incredible sightseeing including Monteverde cultural and historical tour, Self -guided tour to Selvatura Hanging bridges, butterflies and hummingbird garden in Monteverde, Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane tour, Sunset Catamaran with BBQ lunch and snorkelling equipment
✓ 7 nights accommodation in 3 star accommodation (upgrades available)
✓ Breakfast daily
✓ Arrival and departure shared transfer in an air -conditioning bus from/ to Juan Santamaria Airport
✓ Meet & Greet on Day 1
✓ Air -conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary on a shared basis (transport from destination to destination is unaccompanied)
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Bienvenido a Costa Rica! Welcome to Costa Rica! A representative will greet you and assist you at the airport. Shared transfer from airport to the hotel in San Jose city. Upon arrival, check -in and enjoy leisure time to refresh, relax and get comfortable in your hotel room. Explore by your own the city and its surroundings.
Early breakfast at the hotel. Around 7 -00 am a representative will pick you up at the lobby and take you on a shared transfer (unaccompanied) to your next destination - Monteverde Cloud forest region. Upon arrival check -in and get comfortable in your room and around 2 -00 pm, be ready to discover a part of the essence of Monteverde. This is a region where nature, culture and livelihoods merge like nowhere else. On a shared guided tour, walk the path that will take you to get to know the past and present of this pioneer community in the middle of the clouds. Their participation contributes directly to sustainability initiatives. You will learn about history and culture innovations in sustainability, the role of women in local development, the production of organic chocolate, the artisan ecological treasures and their conservation local artists and creative works. This is an experience of 2.5 hours approximate. Rest of the day at leisure.
Approximate distance travelled - 145km – 3.5 hrs by road
Have a rich breakfast at the hotel and around 10 -00 am a representative will pick you up at the lobby to take you to Selvatura Park’s treetop walkways. You will enjoy a self -guided tour walking through the bridges. Pay attention to the opportunity to appreciate the wide variety of flora and fauna of Monteverde and observe the endemic biodiversity of the cloud forest canopy which is not found anywhere else in the world. The treetop walkways tour consists of 1.9 miles of trails and with various lengths which range between 170 feet and 560 feet. Also, discover one of the largest butterfly gardens in the Americas, with an area of 300 feet long by 90 feet wide and 50 feet tall, a great dome structure covered by a special structure that helps control the temperature inside the garden, which enables our garden to host more than 30 different species of butterflies from different altitudes and climates found throughout Costa Rica.
To end this adventure, visit the hummingbird garden and observe more than 14 different species of hummingbirds. At the garden, the relaxing ambience and with beautiful natural floral arrangements provide a perfect setting for nature photography lovers. The hummingbird garden is also a perfect rest or picnic area. Once your visit is finished, shared transport will be available to take you back to your hotel at the time previously coordinated in the park.
Recharge your energies with breakfast at the hotel and around 9 -30 am a representative will pick you up at the lobby and take you to an entertaining experience - the 3 in 1 Coffee Tour. A unique experience between culture and tradition. The coffee tour, which begins with the wonderful history of coffee in the world, followed by its history in our country and importance in Costa Rica’s development.
The second part of this tour is the famous chocolate tour, which is a differential feature, and the perfect complement for coffee, it’s a contributor to rescuing the traditions and culture of our country. You will have an experience between aromas and history, where you will participate in the chocolate process and be able to enjoy, share and taste the fruit of the cocoa. The third part of the tour will be about sugar cane, where you’ll learn about its history, plantations, different types of harvest, processing, obtainment of various products and you’ll be able to live the experience of handcrafting sugar cane juice. The duration approximate of the tour is 2.5 hours. Rest of the day at leisure to relax or continue exploring Monteverde on your own.
Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel and around 9 -00 am check -out and departure on a shared transfer (unaccompanied) to your next destination - Tamarindo beach, a beach town on Costa Rica’s north Pacific, the world -famous Gold Coast, best known for its white -sand beaches and spectacularly azure Pacific waters. Enjoy a relaxing time at the hotel facilities or exploring this vibrant beach town.
Approximate distance travelled - 160km – 4 hrs by road
Indulge in a rich breakfast at the hotel. Today take advantage of free time to rest on the beach, cool off in the pool, shop and discover the town of Tamarindo and its surroundings on your own.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Leisure morning to enjoy the sun and the beach. Around 1 -00 pm, join a sunset catamaran. Meet your guide at the meeting point previously indicated. Once onboard, you silently glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, white -sand beaches, and tropical jungles. Gaze off the bow with a cold tropical drink, prepared and served by the crew, as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, or even a breaching whale. Stop in a tranquil bay, drop anchor, and frolic in the blue Pacific. Snorkel in the bay or run down the deserted white sand beach while the ever -helpful crew prepares a BBQ meal (included). Hear the waves slide along the giant catamaran as the sun sets, illuminating the clouds left in the sky. This experience takes an approximate of 4 hours.
Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel. Around 8 -00 am a representative will pick you up at the lobby and take you on shared transportation to Juan Santamaria International Airport (unaccompanied).
Approximate distance travelled - 245km – 4.5 hrs by road
San Jose - Costa Rica’s vibrant capital city was founded in the mid -18th century, boasting great cultural and historical landmarks. Visit its museums, the European -inspired National Theatre, and stroll the charming alleys of its historic neighbourhoods.
Monteverde - A true nature lovers paradise with a marvellous diversity of wildlife and plant life. Monteverde Cloud Forest is unique from Costa Rica’s other rainforests, with a constant mist that looks like clouds and gives the forest its name. Monteverde is a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquillity combined with adventure and adrenaline activities, cultural and culinary experiences to discover the secrets of the forest!
Tamarindo - The most developed beach on the vibrant Nicoya Peninsula and one of Costa Rica's best -known surf spots. Tamarindo beach is also a wonderland of adventure and has the serenity of a tropical getaway. This is a destination for anyone that is travelling through Costa Rica, from newlyweds to families. Great swimming, surf, fishing, and water sports during the day, buzzing nightlife come sunset.
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Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity.
These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and subject to availability. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,267.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
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Travel Insurance
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Visas may be required.
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Group Size
This package is private based on 2 people.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
Superior Category
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