Costa Rica Orange
10 Nights – 11 Days
DAY 1
San Jose, Costa Rica
Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica!
We will meet you at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. You can explore the capital city of San Jose with its theaters, museums, historic buildings, and beautiful parks. Alternatively, simply sit in a café and enjoy a cup of Costa Rican coffee while you watch the daily life of the “Ticos.”
Accommodation in San Jose.

DAY 2
SAN JOSE – ARENAL VOLCANO (3 HOURS APROX.) 138 KMS
Breakfast in the hotel.
Shuttle transfer in the morning to the Arenal Volcano or your 4×4 rental car will be delivered to you at the hotel.
Today you go to the Northern Plains region, home of the impressive and grand Arenal Volcano, one of the country’s natural wonders. Along your journey to the town of La Fortuna, at the base of the volcano, you will see agricultural plantations, large ornamental plant nurseries, and cattle farms.
Accommodation in the Arenal area.

DAY 3
ARENAL VOLCANO
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 – definitely an unforgettable landscape!
Accommodation in Arenal.

DAY 4
ARENAL VOLCANO
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, exhale stress!
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.

DAY 5
ARENAL VOLCANO – MONTEVERDE (2.5 HOURS APROX.) 120KMS
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.

DAY 6
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.

DAY 7
MONTEVERDE – PLAYA CARRILLO (3 HOURS APROX.) 145KMS
Breakfast in the hotel.
This morning your trip continues to the Nicoya Peninsula, in the province of Puntarenas on the north Pacific coast.
Here are some of the country’s most secluded and beautiful beaches, ideal for those looking to have some fun in the sun. The gastronomic offer is wide and diverse, from Costa Rican to Italian and Asiancuisine.
Accommodation in Carrillo Beach.

DAY 8
PLAYA CARRILLO
Breakfast in the hotel.
Today you will enjoy an unforgettable ride on horseback where the ocean and mountains come together in spectacular scenery.
Along the way, you will see rivers, mountains, panoramic views, beautiful nature, and hopefully a good amount of wildlife. The guide will accompany you, giving you interesting information about the area as you go.The best part is that no experience is needed.
Accommadation in Playa Carrillo.

DAY 9
PLAYA CARRILLO
Breakfast in the hotel.
You have the day free to relax and enjoy the beach, sun, and sea. Carrillo is a picturesque paradise where you can enjoy walking along the long beach, feel refreshing sea breezes, and listen to the ocean sounds.
If you prefer, you can do an optional activity in the area, including a kayak tour, zip-lining, or a surf lesson.
Accommodation in Carrillo Beach.

DAY 10
PLAYA CARRILLO
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 Carrillo Beach.

DAY 11
PLAYA CARRILLO – AIRPORT (5 HOURS APROX.) 220KMS
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 your hotel in Carrillo Beachto the airport, it will take about five and a halfhours.
Rental cars must be returned to the agency office near the airport. The rental car company will transer you to the airport.
Happy return trip! We hope to have you visit us again.
NOTES
Included | Not included
Included
- Transfer from / to Airport
- Ground transfers between destinations or car rental from Day 2 for 10 days with basic insurance included
- 10 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: Horse Ride
- 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