south-america·Multi-day tour·5 days
5-Day Costa Rica Essence Tour: Poas Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcanic Area, Waterfall Park, Rainforest Adventure | Central America Switzerland
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What you'll experience
Highlights
•Nature Wonders: Rainforests, sloths & toucans in eco-paradise Costa Rica
•Volcano Adventure: Poás Volcano cloud forest & giant crater views
•Eco Hot Springs: Relax in natural thermal pools
•Volcano Adventure: Poás Volcano cloud forest & giant crater views
•Eco Hot Springs: Relax in natural thermal pools
5 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - San José
Fly to San José, the capital of Costa Rica, known as the "Switzerland of Central America". Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up at the airport with a sign and take you to your hotel.
【Costa Rica San Jose City VIP City Bus Tour】- City Tour in the afternoon & Dinner(Exterior, no entry)
Duration: 15:15 pm - 19:00 pm
VIP City Bus offers you an excellent city tour of Costa Rica. Our unique tour double-decker coach will take you from your hotel to downtown San José to witness the city's major historical landmarks, get an immersive panoramic cultural experience, and better understand the evolution of Costa Rica. Places we visited on our guided walk of San Jose include the National Theater (Hall) cherished by Costa Rica, the Museum of Art, the Cathedral, the ancient and authentic Central Market, an in-depth description of the National Monument, and influential historical events that took place in Plaza de la Democracy. Our VIP city bus tour will take you comfortably and safely through the narrow and busy streets of San Jose, past beautiful outdoor city attractions.
The itinerary includes: VIP double-decker bus + bottled water + bilingual tour guide + special dinner + round-trip hotel transfer.
Walking Tour: National Theatre lobby, art museum, central market shopping, metropolitan cathedral, democracy square, central street and national monument.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana - 2
Day 2 — San Jose - Poas Volcano - LaPaz Waterfalls - Doka - San Jose
Depart in the morning for Poas Volcano, an hour and a half drive from San Jose, with picturesque views and a passing through the cloudy forest area of Poas Volcano National Park. Upon arrival at your destination, ascend to the top of the mountain with your guide overlooking some of the largest volcanic craters in the world.
Then visit the well-known coffee label "DOKA Coffee Garden", under the guidance of the commentator, you can learn about the coffee planting, harvesting, roasting to packaging process, and there are different flavors of coffee in the store for visitors to try.
After Poás, we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch (rated 4 Forks by the Costa Rican Tourism Council) that includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican dishes and much more. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit. This isdefinitely a tour enjoyed by nature lovers from all ages.
Poas Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana - 3
Day 3 — San José - Arenal Volcano - Eco Termales Hot Springs
On the way to Arenal, we will stop in Sarchí, a town famous for its traditional ox carts. Here you will see the world's largest ox cart, recognized by the Guinness World Records. This impressive cart, made of cedar wood, is decorated with vibrant colors such as bright orange, featuring elegant and intricate designs that highlight Costa Rica's traditional craftsmanship. Pulled by oxen and built to a height of two levels, the cart took 70 days to complete.
The journey then continues through a variety of agricultural plantations, including pineapple farms, mango orchards, ornamental plants, and livestock farms, before arriving at the charming town of La Fortuna. We will stop at a scenic restaurant overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano to enjoy lunch.
This tour offers the perfect combination of admiring the grandeur of Arenal Volcano and relaxing in the soothing waters of Eco Termales Hot Springs.
Arenal Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Arenal Springs Hotel - 4
Day 4 — Arenal Volcano - San José
After breakfast, you will have time to enjoy the natural hot springs. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 pm (luggage can be stored at the hotel front desk after check-out).
In the afternoon, we will head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges Trail, one of Costa Rica's premier eco-tourism attractions. The trail features six safe and elegant suspension bridges, offering breathtaking views of lush primary rainforest and opportunities to spot diverse wildlife. Keep an eye out for species such as toucans, motmots, laughing falcons, keel-billed toucans, howler monkeys, northern tamanduas, coatis, and Central American spider monkeys.
We will also take a guided walk through Arenal Volcano National Park, where you can admire the park's impressive landscapes and rich biodiversity. Afterward, return to the hotel to relax, with the option of enjoying the natural hot springs once more.
Overnight at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. At 19:00 pm, transfer back to San José.Arenal Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana - 5
Day 5 — Transfer out
Depending on your flights, the driver will drop you off at the airport. End of tour.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Hotel: 4 nights hotel accommodation fee
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide service
- Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary
- Entrance Fees: Tickets to the tours and attractions included in the itinerary
Not included
- Transportation: Airfare and other transportation costs to and from San Jose
- Tickets: Fees include tickets not mentioned in Tickets and self-paid items
- Meals: Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Miscellaneous: All expenses of a private nature
- Tips: $8-$10/guest/day recommended
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5+ days before | 0% | Cancellation Made 5 or more days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 6–8 days before | 10% | Cancellation Made Within 6 days to 8 days prior to departure, Refund 10% of total purchase amount |
| 9–16 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 9 days to 16 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 17–31 days before | 80% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 80% of total purchase amount |
| 32+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 32 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- This tour is a group of 2 people, if you register for 1 person, please inquire whether the tour is completed on the selected date by customer service
- Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. People with heart pain (MISTICO), respiratory allergy (POAS), high blood pressure (tabacon), asthma, and poor physical strength in the elderly cannot order this product.
- Poas Volcano was closed for about 1 and a half years after its eruption in April 2017. It reopened in September 2018, but there is a possibility of another eruption at any time, and if the volcano emits more than 2pm on the day of the visit, the tour will not be accepted. As tickets for Poas Volcano must be purchased online in advance, refunds are not possible in case of temporary prohibitions. Please understand that this is an irresistible factor.
- Please provide accurate and complete information when booking, including but not limited to: name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact information, and whether you are an adult
- or children, self-purchased ticket information, etc., so as not to make booking errors and affect travel. If any damage is caused by the provision of incorrect personal information by the guest, the guest shall bear all the damage arising therefrom.
- This itinerary is for reference only, and the final itinerary is subject to the final itinerary before departure. In case of special circumstances, due to irresistible objective reasons (such as natural disasters, war,
- strike, etc.) or airline flight changes or cancellations, the Company reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary.
- During the actual travel of this product, without reducing the attractions and obtaining the consent of the guests, the tour guide and driver may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary (such as adjusting the order of visiting attractions, etc.) according to the weather, traffic and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary. If the original itinerary plan cannot be implemented due to force majeure and other factors, our company will implement more refunds and less compensation for the cost changes caused by this, please cooperate.
- During the tour, if the attraction cannot be played normally due to force majeure factors, the tour guide can cancel or replace the attraction according to the actual situation after consultation with the guest, or the tour guide will refund the fee according to the ticket price in the tourism product on the spot.
- For gifted items, the scenic spot has the right to decide whether to provide it according to its own carrying capacity and weather factors, and guests may also have the right to choose to participate or not to participate.
- During the group tour, it is not allowed to leave the group early or leave the group during the non-free activity period, please understand if there is any inconvenience.
- As long as there is a hiking trip, you must wear casual shoes, and sandals are prohibited to enter the park.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Child rate applies to children aged 3–10 sharing a room with two adults.
* The price is not available during the Christmas peak season or around Holy Week Easter.
* Costa Rica is now not allowed to bring disposable items such as raincoats and bottled mineral water in all national parks. Travelers are kindly reminded to bring a personal kettle or umbrella supplies to avoid any trouble.
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