Day 01
ARRIVE TO COSTA RICA
Arrive at the International Airport. One of our representatives will meet you at the airport to welcome you and provide private van transportation to your hotel.  Check in at the Hampton Inn & Suites for a one night stay.

Day 02
ARENAL VOLCANO
At morning, depart on private van transportation from San Jose to Arenal. During the afternoon enjoy a guided tour visit to Arenal Volcano National Park for a walk through its forest trails and past lava flows. During the activity you will learn about volcanoes, eruptions and contributions to the nearby town development models. Also, enjoy a walk through El Silencio trail to explore the primary tropical rain forest and finish at the Arenal Volcano observation point, which offer the closest and most direct lava flow vista. Late afternoon visit the natural hot springs in the area for a relaxing experience and if the cloud cover is high enough observe the natural fireworks. Check in for a two night stay at the Montana de Fuego Hotel. MEALS: B-D

Day 03
CAÑO NEGRO WILDLIFE REFUGE
Join your naturalist guide at morning for a drive and boat tour adventure through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. This humid area is considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica. You will be able to observe a wide variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, iguanas, sloths, turtles and caimans. MEALS: B-L

Day 04
JACO BEACH & CROCODILE SAFARI
Check out at morning from your hotel and departure on private van from Arenal to Jaco Beach area, located on the Mid-Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. During the afternoon enjoy a Crocodile Safari adventure visiting the habitat of one of the most important crocodile populations in Costa Rica.  Depart down the Tarcoles River on a boat and right into the heart of the area where the huge prehistoric creatures live in. You will have the opportunity to get a close up view of these species in their natural habitat and also explore nearby mangroves which are important nesting sites for migratory birds including the beautiful Scarlet Macaw. Overnight at Doce Lunas Hotel. MEALS: B

Day 05
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK & DOMINICAL
Check out at morning from your hotel and departure on private van from Jaco Beach to Dominical area, located on the South-Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Stop en-route at Manuel Antonio National Park. Considered to be one of the most beautiful rainforest parks in Costa Rica, you will explore with your guide the rainforest trails next to unspoiled and pristine white sand beaches.  Arrive at mid-afternoon to Dominical. Check in for a two night stay at the Cristal Ballena Resort. MEALS: B

Day 06
WHALES & DOLPHIN WATCHING
Morning pick up at your hotel for a whale & dolphin watching tour at the Marino Ballena National Park, along with an experienced guide.  Enjoy the opportunity to observe several species of whales, including Humpback and Bryde´s whales and Pseudo Orcas. When whales are not in season (May-June & November) as well as the rest of the year you will be able to observe a great variety of dolphin species including the Spotted, Bottle-Nose and Spinner dolphins.  Don´t miss the opportunity of snorkeling with the whales! MEALS: B

Day 07
SAN JOSE
After check out from your hotel, meet one of our representatives for private van transportation back to San Jose. Overnight at the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel. MEALS: B

Day 08
At the appropriate time, private transportation to the International Airport for your return flight home. MEALS: B

MEALS INCLUDED AS SPECIFIED:  
B =Breakfast
L = Lunch
D= Dinner

This package includes:
-    Accommodations on standard room categories at specified hotels
-    Meals as specified
-    Hotel & Meal taxes
-    Land and/or air transportation as specified
-    Escorted daily excursions & entrance fees as specified on the itinerary
-    Children restrictions may apply according to minimum age required on certain excursions

Does Not Include:
-    International Airfare
-    Extras & Personal expenses
-    Tips & gratuities
-    Additional meals or alcoholic beverages unless otherwise stated
-    Costa Rica departure tax ($26.00 per person)