8-Nights Independent Costa Rica Wonders With Guanacaste - Independent Tour from $2,049

Itinerary Details

Independent Costa Rica Wonders With Guanacaste

Day 1: ARRIVE IN SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA Welcome to Costa Rica! Be greeted by a Globus representative and transfer to the hotel where rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Please note:
Information about tomorrow’s adventure will be provided by the Globus representative.

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Day 2: SAN JOSÉ–ARENAL
Today, transfer to the lush town of Arenal, nestled at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Upon arrival, settle in and enjoy the serene atmosphere of your resort, surrounded by vibrant tropical scenery. This afternoon, unwind at the region’s renowned hot springs, where you’ll soak in naturally heated mineral pools amid dense rainforest. Conclude the day with dinner at the hot springs, enjoying a relaxing and memorable evening in this beautiful setting. (B,D)






Day 3: ARENAL
Today is free with the freedom to explore independently or choose from a selection of optional excursions to further personalize your experience. (B)

INSIDER PICKS
Perhaps visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, a network of suspension bridges, platforms, and trails built in the cloud forest. From here, explore the forest canopy with a bird’s-eye view, giving you a different perspective of the local wildlife. Alternatively, you may choose a rafting or horseback riding adventure.



Day 4: ARENAL–MONTEVERDE
This morning, begin your transfer with a scenic boat journey across Arenal Lake, offering opportunities to observe the many bird species that inhabit the shoreline and surrounding forests. Continue onward through spectacular mountain landscapes into the renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest, an extraordinary ecosystem home to more than 3,000 plant species, along with an impressive diversity of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. This evening, return to the cloud forest just before nightfall to set out with an expert naturalist on a guided walk in search of nocturnal wildlife, including sloths, foxes, agoutis, frogs, and other fascinating creatures that emerge after dark. (B)





Day 5: MONTEVERDE
Enjoy the day at leisure, with the flexibility to relax at your own pace, or select from a variety of optional experiences should you wish to explore further. (B)

INSIDER PICKS
Awaken early to visit the eye-opening beauty of Santa Elena Cloud Forest for the best chance to observe animals in their natural forest habitats. Discover this misty and surreal wildlife sanctuary full of mosses, ferns, flowers, and other indigenous plant life. You’ll also notice how the combination of climatic and geographic factors creates temperature and humidity gradients, changing dramatically over just a short distance. Alternatively, you could visit a local family’s farm to learn about sugar cane, coffee, and tilapia farming.



Day 6: MONTEVERDE–GUANACASTE Journey to Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, part of the country’s North Pacific coast, where miles of unspoiled beaches stretch along the shoreline. While celebrated for its sun drenched coastline, Guanacaste is far more than a traditional beach destination. It offers a distinctive blend of rugged landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and a rich cultural heritage. (B)

INSIDER PICKS
During your time here, you may choose a rainforest canopy tour, river rafting, or a float trip down the Corobici River. Consider horseback riding, fishing, or relaxing on the beach and snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean.



Day 7: GUANACASTE
Enjoy a free day.

(B)

INSIDER PICKS
Perhaps opt for a guided visit to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, known as Costa Rica’s Yellowstone, to explore the steamy sulfur water ponds and pungent fumaroles that punctuate this jungle, home to toucans, monkeys, and many other animals. Or take a leisurely boat cruise through Palo Verde National Park, composed of tropical dry forest and mangroves, and admire scores of birds, caimans, and iguanas along the way.



Day 8: GUANACASTE
Enjoy a free day.

(B)

INSIDER PICKS
Why not choose a total adrenaline rush for today’s adventure on a zip line tour?! The zip line system consists of a network of suspended cables up in the treetop canopy that go from one platform to another, letting you zip from tree to tree.



Day 9: GUANACASTE

Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.

(B)