12 Day Coast to Coast Nature

12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature
12 Day Coast to Coast Nature

12 Day Coast to Coast Nature

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Package Type

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Adventure

Activity Level

Activity Level

Moderate

Wildlife expectation

Physical Difficulty

Wildlife expectation

Cultural rating

Wildlife expectation

Wildlife expectation

Specialist

Travel specialist

Claire
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Costa Rica is blessed with a magnificent array of flora and fauna, making it one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. The pristine, well-kept national parks are home to many incredible and exotic wildlife and plant species. The jungle area is not the only place to see abundant wildlife. As we travel from coast to coast, we can see the country's different regions, including the pristine beaches and sea life on the Pacific and Caribbean coast. See the best of what Mother Nature has to offer in this compact yet diverse country with our 12 day tour of Coast to Coast nature.

Special features of our 12 day Coast to Coast Nature Tour: 

Type of Tourism:  Nature, Biodiversity, Beaches, Water sports, Adventure

Places to Visit:  Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio. 

Duration:  12 Days and 11 Nights. 

Type of Service: group tours. 

Accommodation:  3 star hotels and lodges at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for! 

DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE

Today is your arrival day to the San José airport. We will collect you and take you to the hotel to settle in. You will have a free afternoon and evening to explore the modern Costa Rican Capital with its bustling commerce and modern services for visitors. San Jose offers a variety of touristic, cultural and natural attractions, like the museums of Costa Rican Art, Gold, Jade, National and Children’s Contemporary Art and Design. The National Theatre, and historical architecture of the buildings and churches close to park...

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    Today, we head out to the Braulio Carrillo National park. We can enjoy a boat ride on the canals which will take us to the jungle paradise of Tortuguero National Park. We can relax on this guided boating adventure while our guide explains about the area and while we enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife all around us. Tortuguero’s waterways are abundant and teeming with a variety of animal and plant species as we head to our lodge where we will spend the evening. Have your binoculars ready!

      After breakfast, we will head out by boat into the national park and during the afternoon you will visit the small town of Tortuguero. We will stop off at the “Sea turtle museum” along the way, offering us incredible insight into this magnificent animal and an initiative of the Sea Turtle Conservation Group. 

        Today we will take a scenic boat, then land transfer to the Arenal Volcano area. As we approach the small town of Arenal, the spectacular volcano is the perfect backdrop for where we will spend the evening.

          After a free morning to relax or check out the Arenal, we will head out in the afternoon to enjoy a fascinating nature walk in the cool rainforest of the Arenal Volcano National Park. Later in the afternoon, we will head to the hot springs, for a well-earned soak and to relax. 

            After breakfast, we will cross the Arenal Lake on a pleasant boat ride with unique and spectacular views of the Arenal volcano.  We will make our way up the to the world-famous highland cloud forest of Monteverde for a cool respite and escape from the Costa Rican heat. We will then head to our lodge for the evening.

              Today we will explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest, home to an array of exotic species. We will seek out the elusive and beautiful Quetzal as well as other magnificent birds during a nature walk through the misty orchid lined paths at Curicancha Private Reserve.In the evening we will head out on a different type of exploration to the fine restaurants of Monte Verde to enjoy some local cuisine.

                After breakfast, we will head out on a relaxing, scenic drive to the Pacific coast, to enjoy the scenery of the pristine beaches and monkey sightings at Manuel Antonio National Park. This lush national park, houses an amazing coastal rainforest and white sandy beaches, which are home to a variety of animal species.

                  We will have 2 days to explore, relax and enjoy the Manuel Antonio National Park. You can chill out on the magnificent, pristine beaches or take the optional tours into the rainforest.

                    We will have 2 days to explore, relax and enjoy the Manuel Antonio National Park. You can chill out on the magnificent, pristine beaches or take the optional tours into the rainforest.

                      After a relaxing morning, we will leave Manuel Antonio National Park for the drive back to San Jose. We will enjoy our final evening of the tour in the vibrant capital of Costa Rica. 

                        Time to say goodbye to Costa Rica. Depending on your departure time, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport, for your flight home or on to your next exciting destination.


                          WHAT'S INCLUDED

                          • All transportation from arrival until departure. 
                          • 1 night in San José with Breakfast. 
                          • 2 nights accommodation in Tortuguero with meals included. 
                          • Tortuguero National Park boat tour with entrace fee included. 
                          • 2 nights accommodation in Arenal with breakfast included. 
                          • Hiking in Arenal Volcano National park with entrance fee Included. 
                          • 2 nights accommodation in Monteverde, breakfast included. 
                          • Curicancha Reserve tour with entrance fee included. 
                          • 3 nights accommodation in Manuel Antonio with breakfast included. 
                          • 1 night accommodation in San José with breakfast included. 
                          • Sale taxes. 

                          WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

                          • Extra expenses not indicated in the itinerary.
                          • Internal Flights
                          • Airport Tax
                          • Tips and gratuities
                          • Medical Insurance

                          Trip Preparation & FAQS

                          You can check our safety protocols in the following link: https://www.horizontes.com/travel-bubbles

                          We do not include travel or health insurance and we strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance for any unexpected circumstances. This is not obligatory, however. An full travel insurance policy that covers cancellations and delays as well as medical insurance.

                          Hepatitis A Food & Water

                          Recommended for most travellers

                          Hepatitis B Blood & Body Fluids

                          Recommended for travellers to most regions.

                          Typhoid Food & Water

                          Recommended for travellers to most regions.

                          Yellow Fever Mosquito

                          Required if travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

                          Rabies Saliva of Infected Animals

                          A High-risk country. The Vaccine ris ecommended for long-term travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.

                          Malaria

                          There are often outbreaks of malaria in Costa Rica. While there is no vaccine for malaria you can take certain medications.

                          We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure that you are up-to-date with the recommended vaccinations when travelling to the destination. 

                          We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure what medications you will need to bring to the destination. Pharmacies and drugstores are common in all cities, however, it is not certain that you will be able to find a specific drug that you can find in your country of origin.

                          As in any city in the world, there can be pickpockets in crowded places. We suggest being vigilant at all times, but if you are in a group you will always be safer.

                          We do not include the cost of any domestic or international flight in any of our programs. These services must be booked independently by each guest.

                          Yes, hotels will charge the cost of a double room as standard, so a single supplement will be charged if you are traveling alone.

                          VA Expeditions is supported by Valencia Travel, a company with more than 12 years of foundation with a solid financial position. We have insurance from the insurance company La Positiva, that supports us and protects our guests from any eventuality at the destination, covering our guests for more than 5 million US dollars.

                          Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

                          Yes, in addition to multi-day programs, we offer half-day experiences and excursions without overnight, which you can purchase as additional services. In case you wish to purchase one of these services, you can ask your guide, the transfer representative or your sales representative to provide you with the support you need.

                          Yes, you can add additional or optional services to your regular tour. We appreciate contacting your sales representative for any changes you wish to make.

                          Yes, you can travel with children and we have many activities to do as a family, however, depending on your itinerary, some experiences can be a bit demanding for young children. As a recommendation, we suggest that you ask your sales consultant if the tour you wish to book is suitable for children.

                          We work with a maximum group size of 12 passengers for sustainability reasons and a more personaized experience.

                          We suggest making your reservations at least one month before your trip in order to reserve the best hotels, transportation and services for your travel dates, however, in last minute cases, we can reserve up to 15 days in advance.

                          We suggest consulting with your embassy to review any documents, tests or special visa you need for your trip.

                          The official currency in Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón (CRC). In large cities there is a good chance that you will find ATMs or ATMs, however, we suggest that you do not rely entirely on this solution, as it may not be enabled to work with your bank.

                          Yes, we cater for all special dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or special dietary needs.

                          As a committed tour operator we follow the next steps in order to promote sustainability with our collaborators,  suppliers and clients:

                          We undertake sustainability certification processes to improve our operation and promote our green credentials.

                          We promote sustainable practices among our suppliers and evaluate their performance.

                          We educate travelers in how to be a responsible traveler.

                          With our Horizontes Foundation we work with local communities to improve livelihoods and preserve ecosystems.

                          Tips are not included in the cost of the tour. You should plan to tip 10% in restaurants and for your guided services, however, tipping is never required.

                          Cultural norms vary within each Latin American country, even within each city within the country, however, we recommend the following measures to have a pleasant visit in each destination: Latin American culture in general tends to be closer and more informal than in others cultures, so there is usually always a friendly approach in all conversations, and going directly to the point could be considered offensive to some people. Personal space can be much shorter as well, but without being interpreted as sexual in nature. 

                          The schedules are also usually more relaxed and informal, however, this is not the case of VA EXPEDITIONS, since we will always respect the hours indicated in your itinerary. This may be different for other appointments that you can book on your own at other locations.

                          This depends on each itinerary, and will be indicated in the detail of the day. However, our itineraries always usually include free times to offer more flexibility to our guests. 

                          For any emergency, we appreciate contacting the 24/7 Operations Phone & WhatsApp number: (506) 8730-0396

                          We have put together a vast selection of highly qualified organizations that we consider to have influenced their specific fields and the sustainable development of Costa Rica.

                          Costa Rica is known for being a green sustainable country and you can do activities such as:  

                          Visit National Parks

                          Visit rural communities and share with locals

                          Try local gastronomy

                          Immerse in nature and wildlife

                          Volunteer

                          Plant a tree

                           

                          For more information you can check our Hands on Learning in Costa Rica Program on the following  link: https://horizontes.s3.amazonaws.com/dev/ks/images/VNYhAKY31Ed7w0bY.pdf

                          All our guests have 24/7 support for any type of emergency or eventuality. For emergencies you can contact the following number: (506) 8730-0396. For general inquiries, you can write to us at the following email: info@valenciatravelcusco.com 

                          This depends on each itinerary, but generally is a ratio of one guide for every nine guests.

                          This depends on the type of the type of Travel insurance that the passenger has. We recommend that you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy for better care and hospital facilities.

                          The tours are carried out by an expert team that has determined the optimal times of visits to make the most of our guests' time, without rushing. All our programs are customizable, so if at any time at the destination you want to adjust the pace of the trip, you can ask your guide to reach a consensus with the whole group in case you need to make adjustments to the pace of the trip.

                          Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

                          Yes, you can safely store any luggage at your  hotel.

                          For city tours, there are public bathrooms available, in remote destinations bathroom facilities are more sparse.

                          In the mountains and remote places there is no Internet connection. Hotels and public places usually have WIFI available.

                          In cities and tourist centers you will have good telephone reception. In remote areas, there may be no cell phone reception.

                          It depends on each itinerary. We suggest contacting your account representative to give you specific information regarding your  program.

                          We suggest that you bring a refillable water bottle or purchase bottled water if necessary. Depending on your destination, at various points on your trip there will be places where you can fill your water bottle.

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