VOLCANO & BEACH GETAWAY
From $1,825/Person
Become One With Nature On This Trip To Costa Rica With Stays In Arenal Volcano Area And Langosta Beach
Travel to Costa Rica where the natural beauty and exotic amazement of this fascinating country come to life. Enjoy this 8-day trip to Costa Rica and take in the beautiful Guanacaste Province on a drive across its cowboy plains en route to the Arenal Volcano area. Join in a floating safari tour along the Río Frío and delve into the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. On a day at leisure, choose an adventure of your own where you can explore Arenal Volcano National Park, Venado Caves, and La Fortuna Water…
Highlights
- Enjoy a getaway to discover Costa Rica’s worldfamous naturescapes
- Take in the beautiful Guanacaste Province en route to the Arenal Volcano area
- Join in a floating safari tour along the Río Frío and the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
- Relax and rejuvenate with a stay at a splendid allinclusive beach resort
- Bask in the sun along one of the pristine beaches of the North Pacific Region
- Have an outdoor adventure in Guanacaste – wildlife viewing, snorkeling and surfing, zip-lining and more!
Included
- Air conditioned transportation
- All local taxes
Excluded
- Meals and activities not included in the itinerary
- Gratuities to guide and driver
Itinerary
Day01/08
- Day 01
ARENAL VOLCANO
Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at Liberia Airport, transfer to the Arenal Volcano area (an approximate 3-hour drive.) Along the way, we’ll cross the cowboy plains of the Guanacaste Province and admire the pristine shoreline, beautiful mountain ranges, and volcanoes. The journey continues with the beautiful scenery of the Arenal Lake and its surrounding natural landscapes and country villages. Overnight at your selected hotel in the Arenal area. - Day 02
ARENAL VOLCANO
Enjoy a full-day tour discovering the natural wonders of the northern wetlands. Join in a floating safari along the Río Frío and the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge that form a biological wetlands site, one of Costa Rica’s richest areas of natural diversity. While paddling along, experienced guides will teach you about the different species you may encounter - monkeys, caimans, iguanas, crocodiles, sloths, and turtles. This network of languid lagoons is also a birding wonderland. (B,L) - Day 03
ARENAL VOLCANO
Day at leisure to explore the area at your own pace. We highly recommend a visit to the Arenal Volcano National Park (optional excursion), one of the top destinations for travelers in Costa Rica. While the volcano is still alive and spews smoke, it entered into an indeterminate resting phase in 2010. Other attractions are the Venado Caves and La Fortuna Waterfall and many activities such as whitewater rafting, rainforest hikes, hot springs, canopy zip-lining, and more! (B) - Day 04
ARENAL VOLCANO I GUANACASTE
After breakfast, depart Arenal for the Guanacaste area that forms part of Costa Rica’s North Pacific Region, where hundreds of pristine beaches await you! Guanacaste draws visitors with its vast bird watching, amazing horseback riding, excellent surfing, and superb snorkeling. Also, great mountain lake windsurfing, ATV tours, and a bustling nightlife attract the more adventurous. Enjoy the next 4 nights at your selected all-inclusive resort. (B,D) - Day 05
GUANACASTE
Over the next 3 days, explore the Guanacaste area. Many local reserves, natural attractions, and special activities are within easy reach of your resort - including Rincon de la Vieja National Park, home to an active volcano, thermal mud baths, and a variety of forests; or Palo Verde National Park, a nature lover’s paradise. In addition, with canopy tours, river rafting, horseback riding, forest hiking, fishing and much more, there is something for everyone to enjoy! (B,L,D) - Day 06
GUANACASTE
Over the next 3 days, explore the Guanacaste area. Many local reserves, natural attractions, and special activities are within easy reach of your resort - including Rincon de la Vieja National Park, home to an active volcano, thermal mud baths, and a variety of forests; or Palo Verde National Park, a nature lover’s paradise. In addition, with canopy tours, river rafting, horseback riding, forest hiking, fishing and much more, there is something for everyone to enjoy! (B,L,D) - Day 07
GUANACASTE
Over the next 3 days, explore the Guanacaste area. Many local reserves, natural attractions, and special activities are within easy reach of your resort - including Rincon de la Vieja National Park, home to an active volcano, thermal mud baths, and a variety of forests; or Palo Verde National Park, a nature lover’s paradise. In addition, with canopy tours, river rafting, horseback riding, forest hiking, fishing and much more, there is something for everyone to enjoy! (B,L,D) - Day 08
GUANACASTE I LIBERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Transfer to Liberia Airport to board your flight home. (B)
Notes
All rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy.
Extra nights and triple occupancy available upon request.
Dates for Peak Season (March 24-30th, 2024 and Christmas & New Years) are on request basis.
NOTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
What kinds of clothes should I bring?
Pack light and bring comfortable clothing. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable in San José (during the day, if planning to go out in the evening slacks are highly recommended as some restaurants won't admit you in shorts or sandals). Loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and pants are recommended if you want to avoid sun. Bring a large hat to block the sun from your face and neck. Pack a light sweater or jacket for the A/C of the bus might get cool. Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are essential if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing and hiking. Waterproof hiking sandals or other footwear that lets your feet breathe are good for strolling about town, and also for beach walking, fording streams, and navigating the myriad mud holes you'll find on rain and cloud forest trails.
How is the weather in Costa Rica?
The climate is idyllic. In the lowlands, which are dry in the Pacific Northwest and humid elsewhere, daytime temperatures range in the eighties to nineties F° (high twenties to mid-thirties C°). Usually in the seventies F° (low to mid-twenties C°) at middle elevations, the mercury can fall as low as the forties and fifties F° (five to mid-tens C°) at the top of the mountains. Costa Rica can be broadly categorized into four major climatic zones.
Language
The official language is Spanish, although the tourist will find that English is widely spoken particularly in places such as hotels, travel agencies, banks, rental car companies, restaurants, etc.