Tropical Explorer

Transfer from International Airport to your hotel in San José.

Overnight in San Jose.

At the Airport

At your arrival, Costa Rica Guides and Expediciones Tropicales will have a representative past the immigration point at the end of the ramp, waiting for you, holding a visible placard with your last name. The representative will not be able to provide assistance with your luggage inside the airport, as you’re the only person permitted to do so.

Once you have exited the airport, our driver will gladly assist you with your luggage and private transportation to the hotel in San Jose.

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.

San José City Tour.

Overnight in San José.

San José City Tour (in the morning or afternoon, at your convenience).

This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical sites of San José. It begins with an orientation and drive through the beautiful Sabana Park. Next, we will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater. Completed in 1897, the theater is a masterpiece in art and architecture. Afterwards we will visit one of the many unique museums of Costa Rica.

We will continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest. A brief stop will be made in a beautiful art craft shopping store allowing you to browse through it before returning to your hotel and why not, buy some souvenirs for those who are expecting you back at home.

Recommendations: cool comfortable clothes and shoes, camera.

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.
Combo Tour (Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Tour & La Paz Waterfall Garden)
Overnight in San José

Combo Tour (Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Tour & La Paz Waterfall Garden) 
  
To get to the different attractions included during this excursion we will drive by the city of Alajuela passing by the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the famous Mango Park.
 As we ascend towards the Poás Volcano we will notice the change in temperature and vegetation; we will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful landscape. 
 
On the way to the volcano we will visit Doka Coffee Estate for a delicious breakfast and a coffee tour, in an actual coffee plantation where we will learn about the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce one of the best coffees in Costa Rica. Learn about the careful process involved on the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean.

After the coffee tour we will continue to Poás Volcano where we will not only admire the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, but also learn about the different ecosystems in this beautiful national park.
 
Following the visit to the volcano we will continue to La Paz Water Fall Garden for lunch and tour. On arrival to the La Paz, we will walk through a trail, leading to a spectacular waterfall in the middle of the rainforest.   Inside the park we will also visit the largest butterfly observatory in the country, the impressive hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the bird house and the frog’s exhibit. 

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.

Transfer from San Jose to Arenal area by shuttle.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Arenal.

Breakfast at your hotel in Arenal.

Morning at leisure. Tours can be arranged at the hotel.

Afternoon visit to Baldi Hot Springs Resort. Dinner included.

Overnight in Arenal.

Baldi Hot Springs Resort Tour
This is our most popular tour!

Arenal Volcano is one the most active volcanoes in the Americas. At Baldi Hot Springs, you may feel the ground tremble and see the night sky explode with ash and lava in a natural display of fireworks. We will also enjoy the volcano’s hot springs, where you can relax in the soothing waters while contemplating the stars and the incredible night sky over the volcano.

Breakfast at your hotel in Arenal.

Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde by shuttle.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Monteverde.

Breakfast at your hotel in Monteverde.

Morning tour to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Monteverde.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Private non-profit reserve (not a national park) administered by the Tropical Science Center. There are 6 distinct ecological zones in this reserve. It is called a cloud forest rather than a rain forest because of its altitude: the clouds go thru the forest. The canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterflies, and thousands of plants. Great bird watching, in Monteverde Costa Rica Cloud forest are found more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths) and 2,500 species of plants  (420 kinds of orchids).
The area is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.

Breakfast at your hotel in Monteverde.

Transfer from Monteverde to San Jose by shuttle.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in San Jose.

Breakfast at your hotel in San Jose.

Transportation to local airport for a 45 minute flight to Palmar Sur, followed by a 30 minute airport transfer to La Hacienda reception center in Sierpe and a scenic 90 minute boat trip down the Sierpe River viewing mangrove wetlands.
 
On arrival to Casa Corcovado you will enjoy a complementary welcome cocktail before lunch and you will have time to explore the nature trails and the beach before dinner.

Overnight at Casa Corcovado.

Breakfast at the lodge.

Full - day excursion to Caño Island, with picnic lunch, snorkeling gear and nature guide.

Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight at Casa Corcovado.

Breakfast at the lodge.

Full - day excursion to Corcovado National Park, with picnic lunch and nature guide.

Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight at Casa Corcovado.

Hearty breakfast at the lodge.

Return up the river to La Hacienda in the town of Sierpe, for airport transfer, flight back to San José and airport transfer to your hotel in San José.

Overnight in San Jose.

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.

Day at leisure. Tours are available.

Overnight in San Jose.

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.

Transfer from your hotel in San Jose to the International Airport.

Package includes:

• Round Trip Airport Transfers.
• VIP service (assistance at the airport on arrival date. (Service provided by Expediciones Tropicales).
• Shuttle Transportation to the different destinations included in the program.
• 13 Breakfasts.
• 04 Lunches.
• 04 Dinners.
• 13 Night accommodations in a standard room.
• San Jose City Tour, including entrance fee to The National Theater and The National Museum (or a similar museum).
• Combo Tour (Entrance fee to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Garden, Doka Coffee Tour, breakfast & Lunch.)
• Visit and entrance fee to Baldi Resort Hot Springs, with dinner.
• Visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Entrance fee included.
• 4 day / 3 night Corcovado Package including: Air transportation San Jose-Palmar Sur - San Jose; Land transportation Palmar Sur - Sierpe - Palmar Sur; Boat transportation Sierpe - Casa Corcovado - Sierpe; 3 night lodging at Casa Corcovado Lodge; Tour to Corcovado National Park; Tour to Caño Island; Hiking in the Casa Corcovado trails; All meals; park fees and taxes.
• All hotel taxes are included.
• Important: The maximum luggage allowance for domestic flights is 25 pounds per person.

Not included:

• Meals not mentioned.
• Airline ticket.
• Airport Departure taxes (US$26.00 per person).
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Personal equipment.
• Extras in hotels (phone calls, laundry, room service, etc.)
• Tips (not mandatory but appreciated).
• Hotels may vary and are subject to availability.

Your credit card is charged the total cost below at time of purchase. Room’s availability is not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Economy

$2389,00

$2156,00

$2105,00

Tourist

$2654,00

$2283,00

$2189,00

Superior

$3553,00

$2746,00

$2597,00

Deluxe

$4490,00

$3197,00

$3039,00