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TOURSTours are available year round.
DL1 - San Jose City TourDuration: 4 hours The most popular tour in Costa Rica! This tour immerses you in the rich culture and history of Costa Rica by visiting interesting museums and historical sites of San Jose. It begins with an orientation and drive through San Jose's beautiful Sabana Park. Next, we will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater completed in 1897. The theater is a masterpiece of art and architecture. Afterwards we will visit one of the many unique museums of Costa Rica. We'll continue by heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various other sites of interest. A brief stop will be made in Moravia, allowing you to browse through the beautiful craft shops located in this area, before returning to your hotel. DL2 - Pueblo Antiguo (The old town of Costa Rica)Duration: 3 hours Travel through time and transport yourself to the Costa Rica of the past, with the unique features of Pueblo Antiguo, where the architecture, customs and traditions blend together to show the origin of this small country and its friendly people. Come and enjoy an unforgettable night filled with enjoyment! Please note: DL3 - Poas Volcano National ParkDuration: 5 hours Poas volcano is one of the world's largest geysers with an awesome crater, over 1.5 km wide. The volcano is active, but completely safe for viewing. This tour begins with a beautiful drive through the lush coffee plantations and flower farms of the area. In addition to the volcano, Poas National Park is a 9,884 acre preserve with rich tropical vegetation and animal life. The tour includes a short hike to emerald green tropical lagoon through the surrounding forest teeming with typical plant life and exotic birds. Suggested equipment: sweater, camera, binoculars, comfortable shoes, rain coat. DL4a - Grecia and Sarchi (Oxcart Factory)Duration: 5hours This tour begins with a wonderful drive through some of the largest coffee and sugar cane plantations in Costa Rica. Arriving first at Grecia, we will see the famous metal church, a rare and beautiful example of religious architecture. Next we will tour the fascinating crafts factories of Sarchi where they build the famous oxcarts of Costa Rica. Splendidly decorated and in various sizes, these oxcarts are treasured worldwide for their unique beauty. Suggested equipment: sweater, camera, binoculars, comfortable shoes. DL4b - Poas Volcano/Grecia and Sarchi (Oxcart Factory)Duration: 8 hours This tour is a combination of Poas Vocano and Grecia and Sarchi tours. Suggested equipment: sweater, camera, binoculars, comfortable shoes, rain coat. DL5 - White Water Rafting class 3Sarapiqui or Reventazon river Duration: 10 hours DL6 - White Water Rafting class 4Pascua or Pacuare river Duration: 10 hours Experience the thrill of white water rafting! A full explosion of excitement. The scenery while rafting is just marvelous. The vegetation that will surround you plus the power of the waters of the river will transport you into a great wild adventure. The equipment will be supplied, and a specialized guide will instruct you on how to manage yourself in the strong currents of the river. Suggested equipment: camera, sandals, sunscreen, towel, extra clothing. DL7 - Rain Forest Aerial TramDuration: 6 hours The Rain Forest Aerial Tram is a unique ecotourism and research park
which opened in October 1994. It is located in 454 hectare private natural
reserve, 50 minutes ride from San José. The entrance is located
five kilometers east from Rio Sucio, on Limon highway. At the Tram, visitors
take a trip through the hanging gardens of the canopy (the upper level
of the forest). They discover plants and birds usually hidden in the
tree tops. The canopy, which is thought to house two-thirds of all rain
forest species, is a little known world of incredible beauty and extraordinary
biological diversity. The Aerial tram area borders the the northern limit
of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the biological richest areas
of the world. Suggested equipment: camera, binoculars, sweater, rain coat, comfortable shoes. DL8 - Irazu VolcanoDuration: 5 hours The trip begins by ascending to the breathtaking summit of Irazu volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific oceans from the volcano. After an exciting tour of the volcano, we will descend to the historic city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ancient ruins of the old parish church and view the beautiful Basilica of our “Virgen de los Angeles” with rich displays of carvings, statues and paintings. Suggested equipment: camera, binoculars, sweater, rain coat, comfortable shoes. DL9 - Lankester Gardens and Orosi ValleyDuration: 5 hours On the way to Lankester Gardens we will stop at in Cartago to visit the Basilica de Los Angeles. The Lankester Gardens are a tropical paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids and various tropical flowers and plants. The tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazon River. The area is noted for its rich soil, abundant plant life and splendid coffee plantations. We will stop for lunch in a restaurant with excellent view of lake Cachi and afterwards we will visit one of the oldest colonial churches and see the enchanting “Dreamers House”. Suggested equipment: camera, binoculars, sweater, rain coat, comfortable shoes. DL10 - Arenal Volcano by Night and Hot SpringsDuration: 11 hours Our most popular tour! Arenal volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas. From your observation point you will feel the ground tremble and see the night sky explode with ash and lava in a natural display of fireworks. Next you will visit the hot springs of the volcano, where you can relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air while observing the stars and the incredible night sky above the volcano. At a convenient time after your arrival, we will treat you to a splendid dinner. This is an evening you will absolutely not want to miss in Costa Rica! DL11a - Arenal Volcano: 2 days / 1 night Price per person: Included in price: transportation to and from your hotel, all meals as described below, entrance to Tabacon (both days), trip to Caño Negro and hotel room. First day
DL11b - Arenal Volcano: 3days / 2 nightsRates per person: Included in price: DL12 - Coffee TourDuration: 4 hours Our bilingual naturalist guide and comfortable air-conditioned van will meet you at your San José hotel at about 9 a.m. to start the journey to Café Britt's farm in Heredia - the city of flowers. In the midst of volcanoes, greenery and coffee farms you will participate in the award-winning Coffeetour de Café Britt, Costa Rica's longest running theatrical production. This multimedia presentation highlights the history of coffee in Costa Rica and around the world, and the conversion of the "golden bean" from the plantation to your cup! Expert coffee tasters will share their knowledge of the art and science of gourmet coffee. At Britt's factory store you can sample the full range of fine Costa Rican coffees and of course you can purchase Café Britt at factory prices. The journey continues along country roads to the BOSQUE DE PAZ rain forest. BOSQUE DE PAZ is a biological corridor between two important National Parks, with an exclusive atmosphere of warm hospitality and total privacy. This 400-hectare natural reserve is surrounded by impressive mountains, valleys, rivers and waterfalls. Enjoy the adventure of a picturesque ride through coffee, sugarcane, and fern plantations . Panoramic views of the Central Valley and Poas Volcano are framed by green grasslands. At the BOSQUE DE PAZ rain forest, we will welcome you in our friendly restaurant with a delicious home-made lunch. Accompanied by your guide, you will have the chance to explore the natural wonders along trails winding through the jungle and encounter exotic fauna and hundreds of species of exuberant flora, centuries-old trees with orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. On the way back to San José, you will have the opportunity to admire the handcrafts made by local artisans in the town of Sarchi, the cradle of Costa Rican art. DL13 - Coffee and Butterfly Farm TourDuration: 8 hours Our bilingual naturalist guide and comfortable air-conditioned van will meet you at your San José hotel at about 9 a.m. to start the journey to Café Britt's farm in Heredia - the city of flowers. In the midst of volcanoes, greenery and coffee farms you will participate in the award-winning Coffeetour de Café Britt, Costa Rica's longest running theatrical production. This multimedia presentation highlights the history of coffee in Costa Rica and around the world, and the conversion of the "golden bean" from the plantation to your cup! Expert coffee tasters will share their knowledge of the art and science of gourmet coffee. At Britt's factory store you can sample the full range of fine Costa Rican coffees and of course you can purchase Café Britt at factory prices. The journey continues along country roads to the BOSQUE DE PAZ rain forest. BOSQUE DE PAZ is a biological corridor between two important National Parks, with an exclusive atmosphere of warm hospitality and total privacy. This 400-hectare natural reserve is surrounded by impressive mountains, valleys, rivers and waterfalls. Enjoy the adventure of a picturesque ride through coffee, sugarcane, and fern plantations . Panoramic views of the Central Valley and Poas volcano are framed by green grasslands. At the BOSQUE DE PAZ rain forest, we will welcome you in our friendly restaurant with a delicious home-made lunch. Accompanied by your guide, you will have the chance to explore the natural wonders along trails winding through the jungle and encounter exotic fauna and hundreds of species of exuberant flora, centuries-old trees with orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. The journey continues along country roads to the sub-tropical climate of La Guacima in the province of Alajuela, an ideal location for farming butterflies. Following an introductory film, experienced guides will explain butterfly natural history, the farm's operation, and answer the inevitable question, "Who buys live butterflies?" All of this takes place in an enclosed garden where hundreds of butterflies, blue Morphos, "Owls" and many other species, fly freely. On export days, you will be able to see the sorting and packing of thousands of butterfly chrysalides. A delicious lunch will be served in a country restaurant. DL14 - The Highlights TourPoas volcano, La Paz and San Fernando waterfalls, Sarapiquí jungle river cruise, Braulio Carrillo National Park Duration: 10 hours The route that our tour follows has been considered by many as the best drive in Costa Rica. You will experience in one day (10 hours), what for most tourists would take three or four days to see and we will do it at a leisurely pace with no strenuous exercise. If these tours were purchased individually they would cost a total of over $200, which makes our combination tour price of $79 a real bargain. We have carefully designed our tour so that there are no long, tiring drives. Although you will find our air-conditioned tour bus very comfortable, you will spend more time out of it than in, as we make many stops. So sit back and enjoy your vacation as we pass through some of the most beautiful country sites that Costa Rica has to offer. Our tour starts with an early morning pick-up at your hotel as we depart San Jose at 6:00 a.m. to start our upward journey to Poas volcano through a primeval tropical cloud forest. Before reaching the summit we will pass through country towns, coffee fields, dairy farms, strawberry, blackberry, fern and tropical flower plantations. There we stop for a typical country-style breakfast with fresh tropical fruit. After a short walk through the forest we reach the the rim of the steaming crater. At 9000 ft. (2700 m) Poas volcano is one of the largest active craters in the world. After leaving Poas volcano we'll cross the continental divide passing many high volcanic edifices, jungle forest and streams. We will visit the famed La Paz waterfall and also stop en route to view the grand San Fernando waterfall. As we drop down from the high country to the lowland eco-systems of the Caribbean plains you will witness the change in temperature and scenery. There will be plenty of time to stop and enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. Before our next adventure we will have a delicious buffet lunch at one of the most beautiful jungle lodges in Costa Rica. There you will have a chance to enjoy a pleasant walk through the rainforest trails or to relax and spend some time on your own. After lunch we will continue to the riverport town of Puerto Viejo, where we will take a two-hour Sarapiqui river cruise in a modern boat going through the tropical rainforest. During this trip we will be on lookout for iguanas, monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, turtles, and colorful birds, experiencing the impressive biological diversity of the rain forest that thrives along the banks of the river. In addition we will get a glimpse at the way of life of the natives in this remote area near Nicaragua as we drift past picturesque jungle homes, dugout canoes, banana plantations, children playing in the river and fishermen. Once our tour bus leaves Puerto Viejo we'll stop for a coffee break before passing through the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Consisting of 109,000 acres, it is Costa Rica's second largest national park. Today, a recently inaugurated highway cuts right through the center of this tropical cloud forest providing visitors with tremendous sightseeing opportunities. Our arrival in downtown San Jose is about 6:00 p.m. DL15 - Pacific Island Cruise (Isla Tortuga)Duration: 11 hours Costa Rica is famous for its romantic day cruises to exotic Pacific islands. After a comfortable ride to the Pacific coast, you will board a luxurious yacht for the Pacific Islands Adventure. Our final destination, Tortuga (Turtle) Island is famous for pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and superb snorkeling. A wonderful seafood buffet will be served on the beach. You won't want to miss this island paradise adventure! DL16 - Tortuguero Canals: one dayDuration: full day DL17 - Tortuguero Canals: 2 days / 1 nightDuration: 2 days/1 night DL18 - Tortuguero Canals: 3 days / 2 nightsDuration: 3 days / 2 nights Visit one of the most exciting areas in Costa Rica, Tortuguero National Park. This is the most important area in the Western Caribbean for the nesting grounds of the green sea turtle (Chelonia Midas), which can be seen from July to September. This region abounds in rich flora and fauna. Its several waterways allow all kinds of life to grow and develop in a primary and secondary tropical rain forest. Orchids, birds, monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, toucans and many other species can be seen all over the area. A great way to spend three days in Costa Rica! DL19 - Braulio Carrillo National Park
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