Costa Rica Green

Breakfast in the hotel.

This morning you will hike the Lava Flow 2010 Trail, a two-kilometer journey through the rainforest at the foot of the Arenal Volcano.You will be able to observe an incredible amount of flora and fauna that abound in the area. The hike will take you up to 620 meters (2,034 feet), the highest point where you can see the lava flows from 1975 to 2010.The views are impressive of the majestic volcano and Lake Arenal at your feet – definitelyan unforgettable landscape!

Accommadation in Arenal.

Breakfast in the hotel.

The view of the Arenal Volcano is breathtaking from the hotel’s suites, letting you appreciate this natural gift to Costa Rica. The hotel’s striking gardens are a haven for beautiful butterflies and birds of the La Fortuna area. Today you can choose some of the complementary activities offered by Hotel Montaña de Fuego:

Early Birdwatching Hiking Tour

Recharge and connect with nature starting your morning by visiting the property’s nature trails.This tour is excellent for beginner or experienced bird-watchers. During the guided tour, you can expect to see various species of birds and other wildlife like monkeys and sloths. Inhale peace, exhalestress!

Villa Maleku Experience

Get to know a fascinating Costa Rican indigenous culture and make new friends. The colorful village of Villa Maleku says “Capicapi” and welcomes you to this fantastic experience full of nature, authentic culture, and traditional arts and rituals.

Natural Spa: Thermal Springs & Volcanic Mud 

You can enjoy a natural spa experience at the hotel’s thermo-mineral water pool and volcanic clay pit.Apply the volcanic mud for a full-body masque, and then relax while soaking in soothing thermal water.

Accommodation in the Arenal area.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Your next destination is the Monteverde cloud forest, a small community located at the top of the Tilaran Mountain Range and an important ecotourism destination in Costa Rica.The main attraction is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

For the trip between Arenal and Monteverde, you will go by vehicle to Lake Arenal, and then you will board a boat that will take you to the other side of the lake (about one hour). This service is the fastest and one of the most attractive ways to travel, letting you admire beautiful views of all the mountains, open sky, and the colossal Arenal Volcano on your way across the lake.

When you reach the other side of the lake, you will be picked up and driven to your hotel in Monteverde. You will have the afternoon free to enjoy your hotel’s facilities.

Note: Customers with a rental car must travel on their own to Monteverde around the lake.

Accommodation in Monteverde.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Monteverde is world-renowned for its cloud forest that straddles the Continental Divide. You will be amazed by the diversity and richness of nature in the area walking along trails in the nature reserves. In the highest parts of the forest, there is what is called “natural Elfin forest” (the climate is such that the tallest trees do not exceed 10 meters).

Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest while you traverse various trails and a series of suspension bridges at different levels of a wonderfully diverse ecosystem. You’ll cross suspension bridges with full views of the forest canopy, and from the forest floor along well-maintained nature trails, a naturalist guide will point out intriguing plant and animal life.

Complement your day with a visit to the Monteverde Butterfly Garden and also learn about the insects and arachnids of Costa Rica that will make you change the way people think about these little and misunderstood creatures. This garden offers you up to 30 species of butterflies in 4 different habitats and more than 20 species of insects and arachnids alive in our natural center.

Accommodation in Monteverde.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Today you will go on the Don Juan Coffee, Sugar Cane, & Chocolate Tour. Your journey begins with an introduction to the lifecycle of a coffee plant, starting with the coffee seed and following its fascinating evolutionary cycle. You will receive a brief overview of the wonderful world of coffee, followed by the history of Costa Rican coffee and its importance in socio-economic development.

Halfway through the tour, you will visit the famous sugar mill, called a “trapiche” in Spanish, where you will enjoy one of the most important products of our land, sugar cane.

Then, you will learn all about how delicious chocolate is made,from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao, or cocoa tree, to its processinginto the derivations that we know today: dark, white, and milk chocolate, or combined with fruits.You also will learn about cacao’s medicinal functions in the popular cocoa butter.

Accommodation in Monteverde.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Manuel Antonio is your next destination. It is home to the smallest but most visited national park in Costa Rica. The lush landscape along the central Pacific coast features rice and palm plantations.During your trip, be sure to stop at the Tarcoles River Bridge to see the giant crocodiles in their habitat.

Accommodation in Manuel Antonio.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. On this tour, you will visit pristine beaches with coral reefs bordered by lush vegetation and the natural wonders of the rainforest. Manuel Antonio’s beaches are regarded as some of the best in Costa Rica.

Along the trails, you will have the possibility to see sloths and numerous species of monkeys traveling through the treetops, anteaters, iguanas resting in the tropical jungle, and listen to the singing of various birds.

Accommodation in Manuel Antonio.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Free day to enjoy the beach, the sun and the sea and the chance to come across different species of animals in their natural habitat.

Relax on the beach feeling the breeze and listening to the sounds of the sea.

Accommodation in Manuel Antonio.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Today you can relax on the beach or enjoy the comforts of your hotel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a spectacular Costa Rican sunset to finish your day on a high note.

Accommodation in Manuel Antonio.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Today you depart to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. Please note that you must be at the airport three hours before your flight departs. Your shuttle transportation will pick you up to arrive on time.

Your flight must depart no earlier than 4:00 p.m. If your flight leaves earlier, you must add a night in San Jose or leave the hotel very early. From the Manuel Antonio hotel to the airport, it will take about four hours.

Rental cars must be returned to the agency office near the airport. The rental car company will transfer you to the airport.

Happy return trip! We hope to have you visit us again.

Included

• Transfer from / to Airport
• Ground transfers between destinations or car rental from Day 2 for 11 days with basic insurance included
• 11 nights of accommodation with breakfast included
• Regular excursion: Hike the Lava Flow 2010 Trail in Arenal
• Regular excursion: Bird Watching Walk
• Regular excursion: Villa Maleku Experience
• Regular excursion: Natural Spa: Thermal Springs & Volcanic Mud
• Regular excursion: Hanging Bridges and Butterfly Garden
• Regular excursion: Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar
• Regular excursion: Manuel Antonio National Park Hike (Closed on Tuesdays)
• Value Added Tax
• Infants from 0 to 2 years old do not pay
• Child rate applies from 3 to 11 years. Maximum 2 children sharing a room with their parents

Not included

• Activities not indicated in the program
• Meals not indicated in the program
• Tips for bellhops
• Tips for housekeeping
• Full protection insurance for the rental car
• Mandatory dinners during Christmas and New Year’s Eve