Northern Costa Rica - Off The Beaten Track

Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track
Northern Costa Rica -  Off The Beaten Track

Northern Costa Rica - Off The Beaten Track

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

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Adventure

Activity Level

Activity Level

High

Wildlife expectation

Physical Difficulty

Wildlife expectation

Cultural rating

Wildlife expectation

Wildlife expectation

Specialist

Travel specialist

Claire
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The Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica has so much to offer if you are looking for a remote and off the beaten track experience. The spectacular pristine beaches offer an incredible setting for an array of water sports, including diving, snorkelling surfing, amongst others. Inland we can experience remote biodiversity in the spectacular lush rainforests with crystal clear rivers and waterfalls. In between, we have some impressive magnificent volcanos to marvel at. This area is perfect if you are looking to get off the tourist trail and head to a more remote part of Costa Rica.

Special features of our 10 day Northern Costa Rica - Off The Beaten Track: 

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

Places to Visit:  Braulio Carrillo National Park, Boca Tapada, Rio Celeste, Santa Teresa. 

Duration:  10 Days and 9 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

After your arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela, our staff will take you to the lodge in Braulio Carrillo National park.

    During your stay at the Tapirus Lodge in the Braulio Carrillo National park, you will have a guided day hike and a night hike. This way, we get to see as many animal species as possible.

      After breakfast and a relaxing morning, we will leave the Tapirus Lodge around noon. We will drive to Boca Tapada in the Northern lowlands. We will be dropped off at the Maquenque Eco-Lodge, where we will spend the evening.

        Today we will enjoy the surrounding area with a guided hike along the trails of the lodge and unlimited use of their kayaks to head out and explore.

          Around noon depart for the drive to Tenorio Volcano National Park. On arrival, we will head to the  Rio Celeste Hideaway situated in the National Park, where we will spend the evening.

            Today you will have a hike in the Tenorio National park and will get to see the spectacular Rio Celeste. This striking transparent blue river is a sight to behold as are the waterfalls in the park. The park is home to many wildlife species. In fact, this is a prime area for birdwatchers.  Bird species include tody motmots, bear-necked umbrella birds, sunbitterns, trogons, toucans, toucanets, crested guans, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, ruffous-necked tanagers, and many others!  Mammals that inhabit the park include pumas, jagu...

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              Today, after breakfast we will leave the National park and drive to the North Pacific coast, On arrival at the amazing Santa Teresa, we will be taken to our hotel in Nantipa.

                Here we can enjoy 2 full days to relax, enjoy the beach or book an additional tour like surf classes, horseback riding, diving, snorkelling and other water sports. This is the perfect way to relax after this off the beaten track adventure!

                  Here we can enjoy 2 full days to relax, enjoy the beach or book an additional tour like surf classes, horseback riding, diving, snorkelling and other water sports. This is the perfect way to relax after this off the beaten track adventure!

                    Depending on your local flight departure time, we will take you to the Tambor airstrip. The local flight takes just 40 minutes and you will be at the San Jose International airport ready for check-in for your international flight back home. 


                      WHAT'S INCLUDED

                      • This Trip Includes: 
                      • All Transportation from arrival until departure. 
                      • 2 nights accommodation in Braulio Carrillo National park area with Breakfast included. 
                      • Day hike in the trails near Braulio Carrillo National park. 
                      • Night hike in the trails near Braulio Carrillo National park. 
                      • 2 nights accommodation in Boca Tapada with breakfast included. 
                      • Day Hike in Boca Tapada. 
                      • Use of Kayaks in the hotel property in Boca Tapada. 
                      • 2 nights accommodation in Rio Celeste breakfast included. 
                      • Hike in Tenorio National park to visit Rio Celeste. 
                      • 3 nights accommodation in Santa Teresa Beach with breakfast included. 
                      • Local flight Tambor airstrip – San Jose. 
                      • Sale taxes. 

                      WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

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

                      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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