Escorted Trip to Costa Rica

Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica

Your tour begins in San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. Join Collette Vacations in exploring this tropical paradise. Experience the lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes, endless coastlines and diverse eco-systems in a place that preserves its delicate ecology for all to enjoy. Costa Rica offers a piece of paradise to all who visit.

Day 2: San Jose - San Carlos

Driving through the countryside, a dominant feature of the landscape is the ancient Poas Volcano, said to be the widest crater in the world. Continue to San Carlos where you will enjoy two nights at a thermal spa resort, surrounded by a tropical rain forest and hot springs.

Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 3: San Carlos - Cano Negro - San Carlos

Of all Costa Rica’s nature preserves, the remote 20,000-acres of Cano Negro have the largest viewable selection of indigenous wildlife. Embark on a guided river boat trip in a panga (covered canoe), making frequent stops to watch and photograph the wildlife around you. Crocodiles, river otters, sloths, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies are known to live in the area. Later this afternoon experience the beauty of the geothermal region surrounding the impressive Arenal Volcano when you arrive at Ecothermalis, a family owned hot springs oasis. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds, soak in the soothing, hot mineral-rich waters, or take advantage of the first rate spa services.

Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 4: San Carlos - Monteverde

Travel into the Monteverde Cloud Forest where trees grow to heights of 100 feet! Encounter the many thriving species of flora and fauna. This afternoon visit Selvatura Park, a cloud forest preserve in the heart of Monteverde, for a personalized nature adventure. You have the choice of a canopy tour where you traverse through cables and zip lines through the cloud forest; or, a guided walk through the cloud forest's treetop hanging bridges! After your activity of choice, participate in a reforestation effort by planting a tree in this spectacular nature preserve. Later, learn more about the region's wildlife up-close with a visit to a butterfly garden - one of the world's largest - and the hummingbird gallery, home to more than 14 different species.

Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 5: Monteverde

A morning nature walk gives you a unique opportunity to discover the natural beauty of the Cloud Forest first hand. The forest is known to be the home of the world's largest population of the endangered quetzal. In the afternoon visit a local coffee production facility to experience first hand how a first choice bean is transformed into your morning cup of coffee.

Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 6: Monteverde - Guanacaste

Today you travel to the scenic region of Guanacaste on the northwest Pacific coast. En route, a special stop is made at a local cooperative where locals provide an interesting demonstration showcasing handmade products. Later, you arrive at the beautiful Allegro Resort Papagayo, beautifully situated on the magnificent blue waters of Manazanillo Beach. Rest and relaxation go hand in hand with mesmerizing ocean views and lush tropical greenery. Enjoy a walk along the beach or relax by the pool.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 7: Guanacaste

Your day is at leisure in this tropical paradise. This all-inclusive resort has daily activities by the pool and beach area and their own private beach club only 10 minutes away by boat.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 8: Guanacaste - Sarchi - San Jose

A leisurely ride through the countryside brings you to Sarchi to shop and visit the local oxcart factory. Your evening is highlighted by a farewell dinner.

Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 9: San Jose - Tour Ends

Your tour ends today.

Today breakfast is included.