Costa Rica
Costa Rica Road Trip – Costa Rica's Natural Wonders
Description
Discover the spectacular natural diversity between the Pacific and the Caribbean on this 11-day Costa Rica tour. Your journey through Costa Rica will take you from the steaming volcanoes of the highlands, through lush rainforests, to the dreamlike coasts of both oceans.
What awaits you
On this Costa Rica tour, you'll experience the full spectrum of tropical natural wonders. You'll hike through mystical cloud forests in search of the legendary Quetzal bird, relax in hot thermal springs at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, and discover the colourful underwater world of the Caribbean coast. In the Tirimbina Reserve, a rainforest hike will lead you to hidden waterfalls, while in Cahuita you'll get to know the relaxed Afro-Caribbean culture. During an authentic cooking class, you'll immerse yourself in local traditions and learn all about traditional cocoa production from a Bribri shaman. Between Pacific beaches and volcanic craters, between hummingbird gardens and coffee plantations, this journey through Costa Rica will show you all facets of this natural paradise.
Your route at a glance
- Day 1: Arrival in San José
- Day 2: San José - Poás Volcano with Culinary Delights - La Fortuna
- Day 3: Hummingbird Garden and Hot Springs La Fortuna
- Day 4: Arenal National Park - Sarapiquí
- Day 5: Rainforest Hike at Tirimbina Reserve - Caribbean Coast Cahuita
- Day 6: Bribri shaman and cocoa production
- Day 7: Afro-Caribbean Cooking Class - Cahuita National Park
- Day 8: Cahuita - Turrialba Coffee Experience - Irazú National Park
- Day 9: Quetzal Bird Search San Gerardo de Dota
- Day 10: San Gerardo de Dota - Pacific Coast Dominical
- Day 11: Sunday - San José - Departure
Highlights of this trip
- Poás Volcano Spectacular crater view with culinary specialities
- Arenal National Park Hikes at an active volcano with hot springs
- Tirimbina Reserve Guided rainforest walk through pristine nature
- Caribbean Coast Cahuita: Dream beaches and Cahuita National Park
- Bribri Culture Authentic encounter with a shaman and cocoa production
- Afro-Caribbean Cooking Class Culinary traditions of the Caribbean coast
- San Gerardo de Dota. Quetzal Search in the Mystical Cloud Forest
- Turrialba Coffee Experience: From bean to cup
- Dominical Pacific Coast Relaxation on pristine beaches
Services
- Transfers in air-conditioned buses
- Accommodation in hotels with private bathrooms
- German-speaking tour guide
- Meals as per programme
- All entrance fees and activities
- Informative travel documentation
Get direct advice on this Costa Rica trip from ARA Tours and receive all the details about travel dates, extensions, and availability. Alternatively, you can get expert advice from a travel agency near you, where you can get personal information about this Costa Rica round trip.
Get direct advice from ARA Tours on this Costa Rica trip and receive all the details on travel dates, extensions and availability.
Get personal advice on this Costa Rica trip from a travel agent near you.
