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Manuel Antonio
Whale Tour Description
Monteverde
Arenal Volcano
Tortuguero
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Price: $2,050 |
Duration: 14 Days |
Full Description: Day 1: San José Arrival
When you arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica, we'll pick you up and transfer you 20 minutes to Hotel Bougainvillea. This is our favorite hotel in San Jose. It is impeccably clean, has 10 acres of gardens, and is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
Day 2: San José – Savegre
Your driver take you on the hotel in the morning and ride to San Gerardo de Dota, a little “pueblo” on the mountains. Your Hotel: Savegre Lodge.
Afternoon Bird watching: is one of the zone main attractions... the beautiful environment of biological corridors make this attractive region a paradise, where more than 170 species of birds peacefully coexist with man. Various migratory species arrive throughout the different seasons of the year, joining the native species to add still more colorful views for birdwatchers. Among the visitors are the Orioles, Warblers, Tennessees and Raptors - while their native hosts include Long-tailed Silky-Flycatcher, Yellow-winged Vireo, the Flame-throated Warbler, Black-cheeked Warbler, Yellowish Flycatcher, Barred Becard, Tufted Flycatcher, Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, Zeledonia, Torrent Tyrannulet, Collared Trogon, Scintillant Hummingbird, Volcano Hummingbird, Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Spotted Wood-Quail, and of course the most wanted Resplendent Quetzal. In the highlands of the Paramo one can find the Volcano Junco and Timberline Wren.
*Breakfast
Day3: Savegre – Bahía Ballena
Early in the morning, after the breakfast, you’re going to ride in a comfortable van to Playa Dominical, in your trip you drive by “Cerro de la Muerte” (Death Hill) in the Inter-American highway, it traverses a wide variety of landscapes. The drive along this stretch is incredible as the foliage changes from the lush greens of a tropical jungle to the stunted, barren growth of a sub-alpine forest. As the highway passes through the 8,000- to 9,000-foot elevations (around marker 70) the cool, wet greenness harbors a forest resident much sought after by visiting tourists. Several farms along this stretch have signs posted to announce their secret. The elusive Quetzal, in full attendance here, is readily viewable, you’re going to stay here on day 4 and 5to search it.. This is a 4 hours van trip.
Free afternoon.
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 4: Bahía Ballena Activities (Whale Tour)
Departing early in the morning (6a.m.) in a comfortable van we'll drive down the Costanera Highway and along the Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hour to the town of Sierpe . There, we'll stop for 30 minutes to eat a tasty breakfast (not included). After breakfast you will board the cozy boat and cruise for 45 minutes down the Sierpe River through the largest Mangrove swamp in Central America , watching the abundant wildlife along the shores.
Once through the Sierpe River mouth and into the Pacific Ocean you will start the search for some of the 5 species of Dolphins, Whales and/or possibly the Sea Turtles that inhabit these waters. Your guide will illustrate the trip with interesting facts about these fascinating mammals and their Natural History. The spectacular views of Drakes Bay , Caño Island and Violines Island will amaze you. When you get hungry the guides will prepare a delicious picnic lunch and then get back to Dolphins and Whales watching. Around 3:00 p.m. will start to head back to Sierpe and to Dominical.
*Lunch
Day 5: Bahía Ballena – Manuel Antonio
Depart from Bahía Ballena to Manuel Antonio. In the afternoon enjoy the Hike in Manuel Antonio:
Hike through partly shaded paths carved directly out of the primary Costa Rican tropical jungle as you explore with your bilingual guides and naturalists. Explore the exotic plant and wildlife of the mountainous jungle so close to Manuel Antonio National Park, yet along the mono titi (the endangered squirrel monkey) biological corridor it is a more private, personalized, and relaxing experience. Peacefully enjoy a cold one on the ground as you watch your fellow guests zip line by line to different canopy platforms – for yes, our Ecological Canopy Tour is zipping above your head as you enjoy a more peaceful adventure on the ground. Take a leisurely stroll or active hike through our secluded, protected habitat, which is an excellent location for you to discover the bio-diversity and delicate balance between preservation and eco-tourism.
The pace of this adventure is determined by your abilities and interests, and the abundance of wildlife you want to stop and observe – all in its natural habitat. Watch sloths and several species of endangered monkeys travel through the primary and secondary tree canopy, hunt for nocturnal silky anteaters and several types of non-poisonous snakes resting in the tropical rain forest, and listen to the songs of the various birds as they glide above your group curiously looking for adventure.
*Breakfast
Day 6: Manuel Antonio - Monteverde (activity: Hike)
Depart to Monteverde, arrives in afternoon,
The walk starts at 5:30 P.M. after enjoying the beautiful sunset guests will be amazed the forest seems to awaken during the transition to night. The naturalist guide will explain many of the unique features of the forest and creatures that inhabit it while navigating the trails, the tour ends at 7:30 P.M.
*Breakfast
Day 7: Monteverde Activities
Canopy & Bridge & Horseback
Canopy Tour
The Canopy Tours feature a bird's eye view of Monteverde. You will experience Monteverde through zip-lines and tree high-platforms. You will go flying over the forest canopy by cable. Also featured on the Canopy Tour is a "Tarzan Swing" and 15 meter rappel. This heighth will give you the opportunity to enjoy the landscape and nature, with epiphyte cover trees, bromeliads, orchids, birds and animals. The last cable is the longest and highest at 600 meters long and 80 meter high.
Suspension Bridges
The Suspension or Hanging Bridges Tour features a guide that will take you through a walking tour. The tour guide will take through a hiking trail featuring eight bridges. From this perspective - you will be able to see all the wonderful biodiversity that the Monteverde Forest has to offer. At the end of the tour - you have the option to climb up the inside of a ficus tree.
Horseback Riding
This tour begins at our facilities in Santa Elena and takes you on a beautiful two hour journey through forests and pastures. There will be a rest half way through the trip. Along the way you will be able to view the Nicoya Gulf and on very clear days - you can see Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal.
*Breakfast
Day 8: Monteverde - Arenal
After breakfast, your driver takes you at hotel and ride to Arenal, free afternoon.
Day 9: Arenal Activities
Caño Negro Tour:
The wildlife reserve Caño Negro is one of the most important reserves for bird watching and observation of other wild animals in the whole country. The variety of birds is incredible. Caño Negro is also the home of sloths, three types of monkeys, caimans, bats as well as a big variety of plants, typical for this humid climate.
The tour starts in Fortuna. With a minibus we drive for about 1 ½ hours through agricultural landscape to the restaurant “el Caiman”, directly boarding the river “Rio Frio”. After a welcome drink you board the motorboat and ride slowly for about 20 minutes on the river to reach the National refuge Caño Negro. For the next 2 ½ hours we enjoy the beautiful Fauna and Flora of this exceptional pretty National refuge.
From the beginning of the bus ride the guide explains to us all about the native, regional agriculture.
Day 10: Arenal – San José
After breakfast, ride with to San José in a minibus. Recharge your batteries; next day you depart to Tortuguero.
Day 11: San José – Tortuguero
This is the preferred part of your tour; you can see the detailed itinerary bellow:
06:00 am Pick up you at your hotel
08:00 am Stop at Río Danta Restaurant for a Typical Costa Rican breakfast included in Guápiles
09:00 am Departure to Caño Blanco dock in Limón area
11:00 am Arrival to Caño Blanco dock where you will board our boats for the ride to Tortuguero and Mawamba Lodge
1:15-1:30 pm Arrival to Mawamba Lodge and lunch at restaurant
03:00 pm Afternoon tour to Tortuguero town, starting at the entrance to the beach in front of the hotel. Visit the Caribbean Conservation Corporation Museum and the village
05:00 pm Return by boat to lodge for free time, enjoy pool area and surroundings
07:30 pm Dinner at lodge
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 12: Tortuguero Activities
05:45 am Meet for coffee & crackers at the Entertainment room
06:00 am Morning boat tour through the Tortuguero Canals
08:00 am Return for breakfast at the lodge
09:00 am Departure by boat and enjoy a hiking trip into the private trails of Grupo Mawamba.
12:00 noon Arrival and lunch included at the hotel
03:00 pm Afternoon canal boat tour
05:00 pm Return to lodge for relaxation
07:30 pm Dinner at the lodge. Optional night tour to search the turtle nesting (during season July - September)
Day 13: Tortuguero – San José
08:00 am Breakfast at the lodge
09:00 am Meet at docks for return boat ride to Caño Blanco dock.
11:00 am Arrival to Caño Blanco's dock. Board bus for return drive to San José.
01:00 pm Arrival time to Restaurant Río Danta in Guápiles for lunch
01:45-02:00 pm Return drive to San José
03:30 - 04:00 pm Drop off at hotel in San José
*Breakfast, Lunch included
Important (Tortuguero Area) The order and logistics of the itinerary may be altered depending on weather conditions. Luggage is limited to 25 lb person on all packages. Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park ($10 USD per person), donation of $1 USD at Museum, alcoholic beverages, sodas or bottled water are NOT INCLUDED in the price. Use of Matina or Caño Blanco dock will depend on water level and weather conditions.
Day 14: Departure
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