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Take an international flight from Los Angeles to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, Central America.
Arrival picks up in the morning, city tour arrives, the alleys of the capital city full of culture and history, as well as landmark buildings with European architectural style, such as the National Theatre (exterior), the Gold Museum (exterior), and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Poas Volcano. Poas Volcano is the largest intermittently erupting active volcano in the world and one of the most famous active volcanoes in Costa Rica. It is about 2,700 meters above sea level. The climate changes drastically and the sun shines brightly. To completely shrouded in clouds and mist, only for a moment. There are 2 craters on the top of the peak. Standing at the main mouth of the volcano, you can smell the sulfur gas that the volcano constantly emits. The other earliest crater is a crater lake formed by rainwater. Its pH value is close to 0, making it one of the most acidic lakes in the world. Due to the special climate of the area, there are a lot of plants in the park such as moss, mushrooms, ferns, and a variety of orchids growing on the trunks. Visitors can stroll through the garden and watch the rich flowers and plants in the garden or go to the museum to appreciate the volcanic eruption. Documentary. After the end, head to Arenal Volcano, and in the afternoon, visit the tree house of the private farm Boganrin Trail. This is the most successful case of becoming biodiversity through ecological protection. This private farm was a Costa Rica 20 years ago. The most common cattle ranch has no dense rainforest, a single species of plants, not many birds, and rare animals. There is only a lonely tree trunk perched on a tall tree. After the persistent efforts of the farmer Giovanni. Ecological protection, restoration and development, it has become a wonderland of typical biodiversity. Now various tropical birds with bright colors live freely in the woods, and colorful rainforest frogs are also growing in this jungle. 2 kinds of trees unique to Costa Rica The scorpion, two-toed and three-toed can be found. This tree scorpion family has also multiplied from a lonely one at the beginning to a large family of 25 today, and it is a living oasis for countless reptiles. On the farm, a professional bird guide leads a team to find the elves of the rainforest, star species such as the sleeping tree scorpion, black-cheeked toucan, poison dart frog, red-eyed tree frog and lizard, etc. Relax in the scalding Arenal Volcano natural hot spring river in the evening to dispel travel fatigue and recuperate your body and mind.
After breakfast at the hotel, hike through 7 forest suspension bridges of different lengths. The longest rainforest cable bridge is 150 meters, with a drop of more than 90 meters. From the top of the tree canopy, you can slowly appreciate the world's most abundant biological paradise, and you can see many mammals. Free activities in the woods, all kinds of birds sing on the high treetops, and appreciate the unique beauty of the entire tropical rainforest, after hiking, you can choose to fly over the tropical jungle zipline, and experience flying like a bird in the jungle.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Arenal Observatory, the only tourist attraction in Costa Rica located in the Volcanoes National Park, in the center of the pristine tropical rainforest habitat, and the closest contact with the world-famous Arenal Volcano. Arenal Volcano first erupted in July 1968, but has been dormant since 2010, the observatory has a series of hiking trails where expert bird guides lead you through open grasslands, woodlands and rainforests. With stunning views of Arenal Volcano and the earliest crater (Cerro Chato), these well-marked hiking trails are ideal for bird watching, with major tropical birds such as toucans, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, owls Etc., the total bird list in the forest found nearly 500 species, including mammals including anteaters, gray foxes, raccoons, wild boars, monkeys, ocelots, red-spotted deer, and more.
After breakfast, head to the most famous beach of Tamarindo in Costa Rica along Arenal Volcano Lake for snorkeling, sea fishing, surfing, and sunbathing in the warm sea, and it is also the first choice for enjoying the spectacular sunset. With white and fine sandy beaches and dense mangroves, it is a paradise for surfers in the world. Arrive at Tamarindo Beach in the afternoon and stay at the all-inclusive 5-star hotel Occidental Tamarindo. You can stroll along the hotel's private beach to enjoy sea bathing, surfing, and skin care. Rowing, 17:30 Watch the spectacular Pacific sunset at Tamarindo Beach. Enjoy a delicious buffet in the hotel for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From 20:00 to 22:00 after dinner, watch the hotel's rich cultural performances, and you can dance in the dance hall to spend a colorful and charming night.
Free time in the morning, you can sunbathe on the hotel's private beach, or enjoy the hotel's swimming pool and other facilities. In the afternoon, you can choose to participate in a catamaran sailing around the magnificent Pacific coast at 13:00, sailing through the Grand Bay, Pirate Bay, Shell Beach, and Flamingo Beach facing the sea breeze, watching the charming Pacific coastline, if you are lucky, you will encounter humpback whales, sailing to a very beautiful and quiet bay, snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, while tasting various desserts, cakes, fruit, sandwiches, and different drinks, watch the spectacular Pacific sunset, and enjoy 5 hours of sea thrill and adventure.
After breakfast at the hotel, head to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to take a boat trip to visit the Tales Crocodile River. This river is the most densely populated river in the world. There are more than 2,000 ferocious American crocodiles of different sizes. You can watch the American crocodiles in their natural ecology. With various ecological situations of the environment, wonderful changes of different lengths and sizes from newborn babies and young American crocodiles to 6-meter-long adult crocodiles, and also inhabit more than 120 characteristic rare birds and 30 species in the Tales River Basin Wildlife, it's easy to see the 4 unique species of Costa Rica's cuckoo, mangrove hummingbird, tiger heron, blue heron, yellow-billed heron, and the stunning pink Aegon, as well as green lizards and several other tropical lizards.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit San Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast, established in 1972 and the second largest tourist destination in Costa Rica. It is also a research paradise for lovers of tropical flora and fauna, even though it is the smallest national park in Costa Rica. But in this park, there are rainforests and some of the most beautiful beaches and rocky shores in the country. In addition to the many animals and birds, it is best known for herds of white-faced monkeys, hopping among the trees, sometimes robbing tourists for food, and viewing endemic wildlife such as raccoons and 3-toed sloths.
After breakfast at the hotel, you can choose to go to Tortuga Island, an uninhabited paradise island. Because it is shaped like a turtle swimming in the Pacific Ocean, Spanish ISLA TORTUGA means Turtle Island, located in Nicoya. Embark on a 55-foot luxury air-conditioned catamaran to this incredible island, cruise through the Nicoya Gulf, and enjoy a leisurely 45-minute cruise to uninhabited Tortu Add the island and have the chance to see dolphins or whales along the way! You can feel the warm sunshine, enjoy the vast Pacific Ocean view, and enjoy the sea breeze. Once you arrive at Tortuga Island, indulge in endless relaxation and adventure! Snorkel off the coast, rest under the palms of the white sand of Tortuga Beach, take a banana boat ride, or hike to incredible viewpoints overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Explore the protected and completely natural Tortuga Island and truly immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Costa Rican paradise island and rainforest. A beach lunch will be served at noon with a wide variety of food options. Return to San Jose hotel in the evening
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport according to the flight time, end the itinerary, and arrive in Los Angeles in the evening.
Poas Volcano Park | $20/person | |
Boganrin Trail Private Farm | $35/person | Including professional bird guides |
Forest Suspension Bridge | $43/person | |
Jungle Zipline | $88/person | |
Arenal Observatory | $35/person | Including professional bird guide commentary |
Sailing fee on the seventh day | $95/person | |
Day 8 Crocodile River Boat Ticket | $35/person | |
Day 9 Manuyu Antonio National Park | $25/person | |
Day 10 Turtle Island Tour | $150/person | Include lunch |
Hot Spring River | $85/person | Include dinner |
【Attention】 All passengers age 7 years old and up must provide a fully COVID-19 vaccinated record or get a negative COVID -19 test within 72 hours before your trip. 1. Ticket prices for some scenic spots will be adjusted due to the season, final prices may vary based on the price that day. 2. If you need to temporarily change the pick-up location before departure, please be sure to inform us 3 days before the departure date so that we can coordinate arrangements; no changes will be made to the itinerary. 3. Due to different departure dates, traffic conditions, hotels, natural disasters, and other force majeure factors, Grand Century Cruises reserves the final right to adjust the itinerary and hotels. 4. The hotel’s check-in time starts at 3:00 PM, and the rooms are all "non-smoking" rooms. Smoking in the room will result in a fine of more than $300 paid by the smoker.
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