(No availability) 9 Day Eco Nature and Wildlife Tour in Costa Rica

Day 1: San José

There will be meeting and assistance upon arrival in San José and transfer to your hotel.

• Accommodation: Country Inn and Suites or similar

Day 2: Tortuguero

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tortuguero and your lodge. It is the balance of the day at leisure in this "small Amazon world".

• Accommodation: Pachira Lodge
• Included: Land and boat transportation, guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, Tortuguero town visit (entrance fee not included)

Day 3: Tortuguero

Today, you will explore the smaller canals of Tortuguero to experience firsthand the rainforest surrounding you. A hike to the only hill of this area will present you with a spectacular view of the national park and its water canals. Explore the little village of Tortuguero or enjoy a walk on the beach. During the months of May through September, you can take the optional turtle watching tour during the evening to admire one of the most impressive miracles of life. Overnight.

• Accommodation: Pachira Lodge
• Included: Boat transportation, guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, Tortuguero Canal visit (entrance fee not included)

Day 4: Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cariblue. It is the balance of the day at leisure and overnight at your lodge.

• Accommodation: Cariblue lodge
• Included: Land and boat transportation, guide, breakfast, lunch

Day 5: Manzanillo

Today's excursion leads into the refuge bearing the same name. The Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge is important because it protects the wildlife of the region, especially those species in danger of extinction or with reduced populations. It also safeguards the only naturally occurring mangrove oyster beds which inhabit the reefs along Costa Rica's coastline. Afternoon, return to your lodge and overnight.

• Accommodation: Cariblue lodge
• Included: Gandoca Manzanillo hiking tour, breakfast, transportation from the hotel, guide, entrance fee

Day 6: Arenal

Following breakfast, you will depart for Arenal with lunch en route. The remainder of the day will be at leisure to explore the area on your own. Overnight at hotel in the area.

• Accommodation: Arenal Volcano Inn or similar
• Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Arenal

Today, you will have a free day in Arenal to enjoy the beauties of this area. In the late afternoon, enjoy a tour to the Arenal Volcano with dinner at the Tabacon Resort and Hot Springs. This active volcano well deserves a visit, not only for its constant activity but also for its perfect cone and the exuberant vegetation in the surrounding areas, adorned by the majestic engineering masterpiece of the Lake Arenal. Enjoy the relaxing scenery and the refreshingly cool alpine region. While there, you may even witness an explosion of smoke and lava from the mighty Arenal. Return to your hotel for overnight.

• Accommodation: Arenal Volcano Inn
• Included: Arenal Volcano hiking tour with Baldi Hot Springs and dinner, breakfast, transportation, guide, entrance fee

Day 8: San José

After breakfast, you will return to San José. This afternoon, you will have the opportunity for some last minute sightseeing or shopping. Overnight.

• Accommodation: Country Inn and Suites or similar
• Included: Breakfast

Day 9: San José

Following hotel check-out, you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight to the USA.

• Tortuguero town visit
• Tortuguero Canal visit
• Gandoca Manzanillo hiking tour
• Arenal Volcano hiking tour with Baldi Hot Springs

This wildlife tour will take place in Costa Rica including Tortuguero, Tortuguero Canal, Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, and Arenal Volcano.

Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero National Park is one of the most popular and famous for sea turtle nesting that takes place every year between July and October. It also offers natural canals that abound with protected species such as manatees and crocodiles.

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You will be served breakfast daily, two lunches, and two dinners.

In Tortuguero, during the months of May through September, you can take the optional turtle watching tour during the evening to admire one of the most impressive miracles of life.

• Arenal Volcano hiking tour
• Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge hiking tour
• Entrance fees
• Guide
• 8 nights' accommodation
• Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
• Airport transfers

• Entrance fees for Tortuguero Canal and town visit
• Tours not specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Other meals not specified in the itinerary
• International flight tickets

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.