Beautiful Costa Rica Private Tour

Arrival at San Jose. Transfer to Hotel.
Located at 1149 m above sea level, San Jose maintains an average all year round temperature of 24°C and is home to the main museums and cultural centers: the Gold, Jade, National, Contemporary Art and Children's museums, in addition to the maximum architectural jewel of Costa Rica: The National Theatre, built in 1897 through a self-imposed coffee tax and reflecting European cultural influence.

The historic Gran Hotel Costa Rica is a comfortable Hotel at walking distance from Plaza de la Cultura, shops, and museums. Restaurant, Bar. Rooms with cable TV, Telephone, Private bath, AC. For further information please visit http//: www.granhotelcr.com

Self-drive to Cahuita, Caribbean Coast ( B )
Cahuita's main attractions are its white sandy beaches, miles of coconut groves, tranquil clear seas and coral reefs. Cahuita Point is mostly rainforest, with an abundance of coconut trees and the beach almond trees. The reef sits off Cahuita Point and fans out over 240 hectares.

Siatami Lodge: Lovely, rustic lodge of 10 houses build in the most authentic Caribbean Style, respecting the environment and integrating perfectly in the idyllic landscape. Located at the heart of Cahuita´s National Park, each house has its own private garden, 1000 m2 to enjoy and the necessary services: bathroom, fully equipped kitchen. The village of Cahuita, 200 meters away from the resort, has all the services of a small town, restaurants, supermarket, coffee shop, among others.
For further information please visit : http://www.siatami.com/

Cahuita (B)
The Caribbean’s extraordinary natural and cultural wealth allows for a wide range of activities: sport-fishing, boat tours, diving, snorkeling, surfing, hiking, turtle- and bird-watching, dolphin-viewing, horseback riding, sea and river kayaking and more—in addition to direct contact with local cultures

Cahuita (B)

Playa Cahuita
Cahuita is a generally peaceful place, home to some five thousand people, situated on the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica about 60 kilometres from the Panamanian border. It’s a fascinating little town which maintains its Caribbean identity despite the influences of tourism and the foreign residents that have established themselves here.

The National Park

However intriguing Cahuita’s cultural mix, by far the greatest attraction for the average tourist is its National Park, founded in 1970. This is a reserve of modest size but it contains abundant and varied wildlife. The park contains a coral reef as well as tropical rainforest and beaches, so it offers all kinds of opportunities to spot animals, birds and marine life.

Many people enter the park simple to enjoy its beautiful white beach – at the entrance you’ll be asked only to make a voluntary contribution to the project

Self-drive to Sarapiqui (B)
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. Located in one of the richest areas for bird watching: Sun bittern, oropendola, motmot, at least four species of trogons, umbrella birds, fruits crows, jacamars, tinamous, stripe-breasted and black throated wrens are some of more than 400 species that have been recorded in the area (50% of the species of Costa Rica).

La Quinta Lodge is owned and operated by a Costa Rican family giving the place a very personal atmosphere. The hotel offers bungalows surrounded by a beautiful, tropical garden full of heliconias, ginger, palms & flowering trees. Hotel services include a restaurant. Some of the fruit and vegetables are grown in La Quinta's own garden. There also is a swimming pool, butterfly garden and poison dart frog garden on the property. For further information please visit: http://www.laquintasarapiqui.com/

Self-drive to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge (B)
The Caño Negro Wetlands are located in the northern zone of Costa Rica, close to the small village of Los Chiles, few kilometers to Nicaragua. Caño Negro is mainly conformed by the Caño Negro Lagoon and the Rio Frio. It has an extension of 9960 Hs., and it is one of the most important biological areas of the country (4th on earth). Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge was declared “Wild Life Area of International Importance” in 1991. This Costa Rican ecological treasure is the natural habitat of more than 350 species of birds, as well as the emerald basilisk, iguanas, river turtles, caimans, jaguars, ocelots, giant anteaters, monkeys, and many others. Its vast wildlife concentration places Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge among the most important wetlands in the Americas.

The Natural Lodge Caño Negro is surrounded by exuberant tropical vegetation, and has direct access to the pristine canals of the refuge. Features furnished rooms with Air Conditioning and Fan, Security box, and complete bathroom. For further information please visit : http://www.canonegrolodge.com

Caño Negro. Wetland tour (included) (B).
Visit on a comfortable boat the channels and lagoons that compose this beautiful area. You will be able to observe the flora and fauna and the incredible beauty of the channel systems. This refuge is home of more than 350 bird species, 310 species of plants, at least 160 species of mammals such as the howler monkey, the white faced monkey and the spider monkey. There are many species of fish such as the famous Garfish, known as a living fossil.

Self-drive to Arenal volcano (B).
Beautiful ride through mountains and typical small villages. Arenal volcano is the most active volcano in Costa Rica and with some luck you may be able to observe the red lava. This almost perfect cone, which soars 1,633 meters above sea level, has a crater 140 meters deep formed over an ancient caldera. Best spot to enjoy these wonders are Tabacon Hot Springs, or any of the other hot springs in the area
( not included ), a veritable thermal wonderland, where a hot volcanic stream is channeled in five pools of varying temperature.

Accommodation at Lavas Tacotal Lodge (standard room): Wood and concrete bungalows, with private bathroom, surrounded by some of the most astonishing flora and fauna of Costa Rica, that you will be able to enjoy from your own porch with a perfect view to the volcano. For further information please visit: http://www.tacotal.com

Arenal volcano (B).
Visit the Hot Springs. Practice Sport Fishing in the Arenal Lake. Take one of the mountain Biking tours or horseback Riding tours available in the area. Enjoy the Peñas Blancas Safari Float. Visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges among other activities in the area of Arenal Volcano.

Self-drive to Manuel Antonio (B).
Manuel Antonio, on the Pacific Coast with an estuary, mangroves, a lagoon, beaches and winding paths, all this on 638 hectares of land and 55.000 hectares of protected marine environment. Take a walk through the tropical forest and find mosses, ferns, flowers and epiphytes growing thickly on every tree. Throughout the park, you will find the famous wildlife Costa Rica is known for, monkeys, sloths and lots of birds among others. Licensed local guides are available at the park's entrance and are worth the investment. Manuel Antonio is a splendid combination of nature experience and beach fun.

Hotel Karahe is located in front of Manuel Antonio Beach, and nearby the Manuel Antonio National Park. Rooms feature private bathroom with hot water and air conditioning. For further information please visit: http://www.karahe.com/

Manuel Antonio (B).
The area of Manuel Antonio offers restaurants, tours and more. Aside from the park, there are several activities that you can enjoy in the area. Horseback riding, volleyball, and sea kayaking are just a few things of all what you can do.

Manuel Antonio (B).

Free day at leisure.

Self-drive to San Jose. Drop off car at hotel (B).
Hotel Carlson Country Inn and Suites is located between airport and busy San Jose downtown. Beautiful gardens, restaurant, cozy bar, swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Sauna and Massage room, gym. Rooms; Ac, TV, safety deposit box, an ideal place to end a vacation. Standard Room. For further information please visit: http://www.countryinns.com/

Transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport (B).