BEACH & ADVENTURE

DAY 1
A Costa Rica Cheap Travel representatives will be waiting for you at the international airport for your transfer to the San Jose hotel, where you are going to received a short briefing of the itinerary and you will received the documents or vouchers for your trip and a map with the routes you have to take to each place. You will be staying at Country Inn & Suites.
DAY 2
Today we are going to send you to the best one day tour in San Jose. We begin our journey driving by the monument "El Agricultor" and the Juan Santamaria International Airport. During the drive you will begin to feel at home in Costa Rica as we enter the City of Alajuela, with the second largest population in the country. The city of Alajuela is proud to display the monument of our National Hero "Juan Santamaria". While appreciating the history of the monument, not far away is the well-known park of "Los Mangos" and the old military headquarters which has been transformed into a museum and school of technical teaching.
As we continue our drive north, we begin to observe the vast difference between the constructions of city homes to the ones that encompass the green countryside. These homes are surrounded by strawberry farms, huge ferns, and flower plantations, which compliment the massive coffee fields.
We now begin our assent to the national park where we will soon relax and enjoy an authentic cup of Costa Rican coffee accompanied by a delicious tropical breakfast. You will feel a change in temperature and the lush vegetation becomes apparent, preparing us for the pleasures of the exuberant cloud forest of the Poas Volcano. On a clear day the view of the main crater is admired by all visitors, with its diameter is considered one of the widest in the world. After this we will enjoy a quick hike on a trail which leads us to the Botos Lagoon (an extinct crater), where many different ecosystems exist and where some of the many species of flora and fauna of this cloud forest can be observed. After leaving the National Park we will be able to observe some dairy farms which have become the pride of Costa Ricans, due to the quality and the rich tasting products that are currently being exported to several other Latin American countries.
As we continue towards the Caribbean zone, we will stop to discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a Nature Park where we will walk on the truly spectacular trails that will lead us to Magia Blanca Falls (the largest and the most spectacular of the falls in the area). At the Park you will also witness the largest enclosed butterfly observatory in the world with a beautiful collection of tropical jewels. After a terrific lunch we will continue to Sarapiqui and on our way we come across the La PazWaterfall, where we take some time to enjoy the splendid view. Less than a mile away we will encounter yet another waterfall surrounded by virgin forest, which becomes a great photo opportunity.
As our journey continues we have the pleasure of observing the unique characteristics of the Atlantic area. We come across quaint towns and farmhouses that are encompassed by beautiful pineapple, yuca, coco, and heart of palm plantations. One could never miss the tropical plants that enhance this picturesque view. Once we arrive at Puerto Viejo (Old Port), we will be ready to enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Sarapiqui River, just sit back and observe the wildlife that is around you. The monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, and the variety of birds will allow you to relax and concentrate on the scenery. During the boat ride our guide will also explain to us about life style of the friendly people that live at the river margins. Before returning to San Jose we will drive through the unforgettable rain forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most important rainforest reserves for Costa Rica. Overnight at Country Inn & Suites.
DAY 3 & 4
After breakfast your private transfer representative will be waiting for you at the lobby of the hotel for your transfer to the Manuel Antonio National Park area. This National Park has three white sandy connecting beaches and a forest filled with a variety of monkeys. It sits at the base of a mountain on a peninsula that eagerly stretches out to greet the Pacific Ocean beyond and boasts magnificent flora and fauna, as well as fantastic views both in and out of the park. In Manuel Antonio you will have the opportunity of rest at the beach or at the hotel. There is a lot to do in Manuel Antonio, hiking, kayaking, wailing, birdwatching and so much more that you can arranged directly at the front desk of the hotel. You are going to be lodging at the Espadilla Hotel. Hotel Espadilla, located within 3 minutes walk away from the National Park of Manuel Antonio and 2 minute walk from the beach front. Espadilla Wildlife Reserve is rated within the Costa Rican Protected Areas as Natural Wild Reserve. Its closeness to Manuel Antonio National Park gives a special value to this protected area.
DAY 5
Today we will pick you up at the lobby of the hotel in the afternoon for your transfer back to San Jose. Overnight at Country Inn & Suites
DAY 6
A Costa Rica Cheap Travel representative will be picking you up three hours prior to your plane departure time for your transfer to the International Airport.

RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $497 USD TAXES INCLUDED (LOW SEASON)
RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $521 USD TAXES INCLUDED (HIGH SEASON)

INCLUDES:
- Transfer to/from the international airport
- 3 nights at Country Inn & Suites, breakfast included
- Tour 4 in 1: includes waterfall gardens, Poas Volcano and much more.
- Shuttle transfer from San Jose to Manuel Antonio National Park area.
- 2 nights at Espadilla Hotel, breakfast included.
- Shuttle transfer service back to San Jose.