DAY 1, Sunday - Depart the USA for San Jose
Depart the USA for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation with your Tour Manager. 

DAY 2, Monday - Travel to Arenal
Today, enjoy a brief panoramic tour of San Jose, with sights of the city including historical & government buildings and the public park La Sabana. Next, depart for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. Enroute stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening after checking into your hotel, join the group for dinner at a local restaurant in Arenal. (B,D) 

DAY 3, Tuesday - Full Day in Arenal
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Arenal, famous for the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's youngest and most active volcano, as well as the surrounding hot springs and natural scenery. (B)
 
Optional: Full Day Cano Negro Boat Tour ($60)

DAY 4, Wednesday - Travel to Monteverde
In the morning, embark on a brisk 2 mile walking tour of the Las Coladas trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora & fauna while enjoying scenic views of the volcano. At the end of the trail, you may choose to participate in a rugged hike over the ancient lava rocks before continuing to Monteverde. Early in the afternoon arrive in the town of Monteverde, where you will be free to eat lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Your guide will then take you on a walk around the town. Consider stopping at some of the various local stores to pick up souvenirs. The artisans of Costa Rica are renowned for their strong traditions of woodworking and craftsmanship. Before heading to your hotel, stop at the entrance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to visit the Gallery of Hummingbirds. Costa Rica is home to more than 50 species of Hummingbirds and many of them are known to nest around the Cloud Forest. After returning to your hotel for a few hours, have the option to be ushered back into town for a dinner at your choice of local restaurant. (B) 

DAY 5, Thursday - Full Day in Monteverde
This morning, enjoy a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn about how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure, or choose to participate in one of our optional tours. This stunning Cloud Forest boasts an extraordinarily diverse ecosystem, being home to 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, 130 species of mammals, and an astounding 500 species of birds, not to mention more than 3,000 species of plants. Tonight, dine at a local Monteverde restaurant. (B,L,D)
 
Optional: Selvatura Canopy Tour ($40)
Optional: Selvatura Hanging Bridges ($28) 

DAY 6, Friday - Travel to San Jose
Today, travel back to Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Perhaps explore the city independently and try one of over 50 restaurants, bars, night clubs, art galleries and museums. (B) 

DAY 7, Saturday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 

• 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
• 9 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Not Included: Optional tours and gratuities.

• Arenal Volcano National Park
• Coffee Farm Tour

San Jose: Tryp Sabana Hotel by Wyndham
Arenal: Lomas del Volcán Hotel or Arenal Volcano Inn
Monteverde: Finca Valverde or Hotel Poco a Poco

• Hotel upgrades are available.
• Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
• The Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 10, Mar 3, Mar 10, & Jun 2 departures will be accommodated at the Arenal Volcano Inn in Arenal.
• The Nov 4 & Dec 9 departures will be accommodated at the Hotel Finca Valverde in Monteverde.
• Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary.
• Arrival/Departure taxes are required as follows: Costa Rica taxes of up to $28.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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