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Price: $1,500 |
Duration: 12 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 – 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
Day3: Whale Tour at Bahía Ballena
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 and Dinner Included
Day 4: Bahía Ballena – Savegre Lodge
This day you have morning free to take a bath in the beach, at 2 p.m. your driver take you on the hotel and ride to San Gerardo de Dota, a little “pueblo” on the mountains. Your Hotel: Savegre Lodge, is a
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 5: Bird Watching in Savegre
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.
This is a half day tour.
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 6: Savegre Lodge – San José
After breakfast you will depart from Savegre to San José, this is a 3 hours trip and you can see beautifully nature views around the trip.
Free Afternoon.
*Breakfast included
Day 7: San José – Rafting in Río Pacuare
You'll depart San José early in the morning, heading towards the Caribbean and crossing the amazing Braulio Carrillo National Park. You will arrive at our Rios Tropicales Operations Center in time for breakfast, clothing changes or last minute needs. Once ready you will be taken to our private putt-in in San Martin, your friendly and professional guides will load your gear into dry bags, prepare the equipment and give you complete safety and paddle instruction. The first day's Class III rapids welcome you to the Pacuare gorge's charm as you raft deep in the heart of primary rainforest. While your guides prepare you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank, you'll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool to swim. Before you know it, you'll arrive at the award-winning Ríos Tropicales Lodge where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, hiking or soaking in our waterfall and pools. Enjoy our Canopy at no additional cost! Nestled in the jungle on our 1,000-acre private reserve, the lodge offers you all the comforts you need in "Cabecar Indian" style bungalows. Private single and double rooms are spacious with clean linen, and there are modern bathrooms and showers. Electricity is generated by a self-sufficient hydro-plant. Happy Hour will put you in the mood for a tropical evening, followed by a luscious candlelight dinner with wine served by your guides.
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 8: Río Pacuare – San José
After a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, you'll prepare to paddle down the Pacuare gorge past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids. A snack stop by the riverside lets you explore more waterfalls and natural waterslides. An adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and many more, will have you cheering ecstatically. Hot lunch will be served at our New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center. Showers, changing rooms, cold and hot drinks and snacks are also available. On the return drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano. We offer all the sleeping comfort you would need, private rooms, mattresses, sheets, pillows and blankets are provided.
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 major hotels in San José
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 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 12: Departure
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