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- 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. Information about tomorrow's adventure will be provided by a Globus representative. Please note: Information about tomorrow's adventure will be provided by the Globus representative.
- 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 PICKSPerhaps visit the 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 PICKSAwaken 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-SAN JOSÉ Return to San José for your final night in Costa Rica. Enjoy a relaxed evening to reflect on the unforgettable experiences of your journey.INSIDER PICKS Perhaps visit one of Costa Rica's most authentic markets, the San José Central Market, which features more than 350 booths selling everything imaginable, from spices and fish to hammocks and flowers.
- Day 7 SAN JOSÉ Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
Name: Independent Costa Rica Wonders
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: San Jose
End City: San Jose
Notes: This is an Independent tour with shared transportation between locations, as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary. Though there is no Tour Director, Local Guide service is provided in San Jos?. Due to the included arrival airport transfer, all land-only guests must provide flight information to Globus to ensure your transfer is there for arrival.This vacation visits remote locations where hotel facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges may not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.
Meals: Breakfast daily; 1 dinner
