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Poás Volcano ½ dayThis tour will take you through coffee plantations, ornamental flower plantations and strawberry fields en route to one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanos. A short walk among huge plants will lead you to the main crater of 1,3 km diameter. A breathtaking view of the blue lake is revealed while steam and gas escape from the crater. Afterwards take a 20 minute walk to an idyllic lagoon.Departure: 8.30 a.m. Back to hotel: 1.30 p.m. Includes: entrance fee to the national park Rate per Adult:US$50 |
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Poás Volcano & Sarchí 1 dayThis tour will take you through coffee plantations, ornamental flower plantations and strawberry fields en route to one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanos. A short walk among huge plants will lead you to the main crater of 1,3 km diameter. A breathtaking view of the blue lake is revealed while steam and gas escape from the crater. Afterwards take a 20 minute walk to an idyllic lagoon. After lunch at a characteristic Tico restaurant of the area we continue to Sarchí, a colorful town famous for its creative woodwork (e.g. the famous wooden ox carts), carefully crafted by Costa Rica's finest artisans.Departure: 8.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 4.00 p.m. Includes: Entrance fee to the national park and lunch Rate per Adult:US$66 |
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Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens 1 dayThis tour will take you through coffee, ornamental and strawberry plantations to one of the most impressive volcanos in Costa Rica. On a short walk along huge plants, you will reach the main crater with it's diameter of 1,3 km. You enjoy a breath-taking view of the blue lake and observe steam and gas escaping from the crater. Later you will hike to an idyllic lagoon, located 20 walking minutes away from the main crater. Afterwards you will visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens with it's beautiful butterfly and orchid garden, and walk over the Waterfall path, passing the waterfalls "El Templo", "Magia Blanca", "Encantada" and "La Paz".Departure: 08.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 04.00 p.m. Includes: entrance fees and lunch Rate per Adult: US$85 |
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The Green Expedition 1 dayThis is a full day adventure tour combining volcanos, rainforest trails, a boat ride and even horseback riding all in one fun-filled exciting day. This tour will take you through coffee plantations, ornamental flower plantations and strawberry fields en route to Poas, one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanos. A short walk among huge plants will lead you to the main crater of 1,3 km diameter. A breathtaking view of the blue lake is revealed, while steam and gas escape from the crater. Afterwards take a 20 minute walk to an idyllic lagoon. From there we will visit the Waterfall Gardens, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast. The next stop on our route is the butterfly and hummingbird garden and the rainforest trails that lead to the famous La Paz Waterfall. Later we will drive on to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, where you switch to a boat to explore the jungle surrounding the Sarapiquí River. With a little bit of luck you will be able to spot monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, caimans and much more. After lunch you can go for a short horse riding tour or a walk through the rainforest, or you can decide to visit a frog sanctuary. The way back to San José passes through the impressive Braulio Carrillo National Park.Departure: 6.30 a.m. Back to hotel: 6.00 p.m. Includes: all entrance fees, breakfast and lunch Rate per Adult:US$99 |
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Irazú Volcano ½ dayThis excursion first takes you to the former capital of Costa Rica, Cartago, where you visit "La Basilica", one of the most significant churches in Central America. La Basilica is an important pilgrims site and each year on the 2nd of August hundreds of thousands of pilgrims congregate to pay their respect to the Virgin of Los Angeles, the Patron Saint of the country. Afterwards we will drive up to Irazú volcano via a steep mountain road. Here you can enjoy a short walk to explore the moonscape crater area. At the bottom of the main crater lies an eery looking yellow lake. The top of Irazú volcano reaches 3'432 meters (11260 feet) above sea level and on a clear day you will have excellent views across the whole country - and you may even be able to see both, the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean at the same time.Departure: 8.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 1.00 p.m. Includes: entrance fee to the national park Rate per Adult: US$55 |
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Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens 1 dayThis excursion first takes you to the former capital of Costa Rica, Cartago, where you visit "La Basilica", one of the most significant churches in Central America. La Basilica is an important pilgrims site and each year on the 2nd of August hundreds of thousands of pilgrims congregate to pay their respect to the Virgin of Los Angeles, the Patron Saint of the country. Afterwards we will drive up to Irazú volcano via a steep mountain road. Here you can enjoy a short walk to explore the moonscape crater area. At the bottom of the main crater lies an eery looking yellow lake. The top of Irazú volcano reaches 3,432 meters (11260 feet) above sea level and on a clear day you will have excellent views across the whole country - and you may even be able to see both, the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean at the same time. After lunch we will visit Lankester Gardens with it's extensive orchid and bromeliad collection, the largest such collection besides that of Singapore Botanical Gardens. Naturally, where there are flowers there are birds and this is a good place to observe a wide range of bird species too. The last stop is the historic town of Orosi, surrounded by mountains and covered by coffee plantations. That's the place where the first Spanish settlers built their homes, and you will visit the old church before heading back to San José.Departure: 8.30 a.m. Back to hotel: 4.30 p.m. Includes: all entrance fees and lunch Rate per Adult:US$75 |
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Arenal Volcano 1 dayArenal Volcano is one of the most widely recognised Costa Rican landmarks and you shouldn't miss visiting this impressive mountain of fire. However, it is quite a long journey to drive to Arenal Volcano and back, all on the same day. This excursion suits those who only have a very limited time to explore Costa Rica. Those who have more time should plan at least one overnight stay in the area. (see Arenal tour options) En route along the scenic drive to La Fortuna we will stop and visit the well-known Tabacón Hotsprings, from where you can watch the active crater of Arenal Volcano. You will have time to relax for a while and at an additional charge you can also enjoy a relaxing massage. Later we will return to San José. Note: Arenal Volcano may be covered by clouds and you may only be able to hear the rumbling eruptions. However, visiting the hot springs is a very relaxing experience, too. People who stay in the area overnight have better chance to see the erruptions against the night sky.Departure: 10.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 10.00 p.m. Includes: Lunch, dinner and entrance fees Rate per Adult: Prices on Request |
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Carara Biological Reserve 1 dayDue to the convergence of two different climate zones - the dry zone of the northern pacific and the humid southern zone a very unique and rare type of tropical forest can be found at Carara Biological Reserve. The micro-climate has stimulated the evolutionary development of highly adapted endemic plants and birds, that are not found anywhere else. This Reserve is also home to a good population of the endangered Scarlet Macaws. the best time to view them is in the afternoon. Your guide will introduce you to these natural treasures and you will have enough time to explore the trails.Departure: 7.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 5.00 p.m. Includes: Entrance fee to the national park, snacks, drinks and lunch Rate per Adult: US$95 |
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Tortuga Island, 1 dayTortuga Island is a little piece of tropical paradise located in the Golf of Nicoya. The tour starts early in the morning with a scenic ride to Puntarenas, where you board a comfortable boat. Once arrived at Tortuga Island, you will have time to relax on the beautiful beach. Snorkeling equipment is available on board. A delicious lunch will be served on the beach, accompanied by tropical music. After a full day of fun aboard the yacht, you will return to Puntarenas and San José.Departure: 7.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 7.00 p.m. Includes: breakfast, snacks and lunch Days of Operation:Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Rate per Adult: US$85 |
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Rainforest Aerial Tram 1 dayThe rainforest aerial tram that takes you through the canopy of the jungle has become a well-known attraction of Costa Rica. The leading biologist Donald Perry, who specialized in researching the jungle canopy, had the idea to enable non-biologists to get a glimpse of this secretive world that is rately seen by humans, except with the help of devices such as this aerial tram.This tour mainly focuses on plants. It is relatively unlikely that you will see many animals. Silent kayaking on little jungle rivers is much better for that. Departure time depends on the location of your hotel in San José. You will drive through Braulio Carillo National Park and reach the aerial tram approximately after 1 hour. First, you will get an introductory talk about the construction of the tramway, and afterwards you will enjoy a 1 ½ hours ride through the rainforest canopy. Each cabin has space for 5 people and a guide. After returning to the base you can hike trough the jungle, accompanied by a naturalist guide. Breakfast or lunch will be served at the restaurant of the Rainforest Aerial Tram base station. Pick up times in San José: Monday to Sunday: 1st departure: 05.30 - 06.40 a.m. for hotels in the southwest and center of San José 1st returning time: 01.30 - 02.00 p.m. MINIMUM 4 PAX 2nd departure: 09.30 - 10.30 a.m. for hotels in the center of San José 2nd returning time: 05.00 - 05.30 p.m. MINIMUM 2 PAX Includes: breakfast on the early morning tour, lunch on the other tours IMPOTANT: This excursion is not really a full day excursion, even though the total duration is around 7 ½ hours. Rate per Adult: US$90 |
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Coffee Tour Classic ½ dayCoffee has a long and tradition and history in Costa Rica. Costa Rican Coffee has a great reputation as one of the best in the world. During this half day excursion you will visit Café Britt plantation near the town of Heredia. The excursion to the plantation and processing facillity includes a show, where actors/guides will introduce you to Costa Rica's well established coffee tradition.Departure: 9.00 a.m. and during high season also 3.00 p.m. Back to hotel: after approx. 4 hours Includes: entrance fee Rate per Adult:US$50 |
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INBio Park ½ dayCosta Rica's National Biodiverstiy Institute, INBio, is a not-for-profit, scientific association. INBio's mission is to educate the population about the incredible value of Costa Rica's biodiversity and to promote conservation all over the country. INBio is highly respected throughout the world for its very complete collections and archives of insects and plants. The INBio Park has been established in 1999 near the village of Santo Domingo de Heredia. It provides a great introduction to the National Parks of Costa Rica. Visitors will watch a video about the natural history of Central America and why people started to destroy the jungle and how we can protect what is left today. The tour continues to a second building, where local guides will explain the important role of biodiversity in many fields of research, and nowhere more so than in pharmacy. In a third building, you will get an introduction to the National Park system of Costa Rica. Later you can admire the collections of important plants, collected in different types of rainforest ecosystems.Departure: 3 options: a) 7.00-8.20 am, b) 9.15-10.55 am, c) 12.40-13.50 pm, depending on location of your hotel. Back to hotel:After 3½ hours approx. Includes: entrance fee with local guide Rate per Adult: US$50 |
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White Water Rafting Río Sarapiquí Class II - III 1 dayAn active nature adventure. Early in the morning we will pick you up at you hotel and drive approximately 2 ½ hours to the river put-in. We will stop along the way to have breakfast at a nice little restaurant serving traditional tico fare. We continue to the place where the boats are already waiting for us. After a short safety briefing you will rig your raft and begin the journey downriver. Winding through the region characterized by "the Eternal Spring", this river course lets you enjoy some of Costa Rica's lushest and most verdant scenery. Its origins are high up, where it begun as clear mountain streams that tumble down through thick rainforest where eventually they join together in the crystal waters of the beautiful Sarapiquí. Lush vegetation dangles right down to the riverbank. Box Lunch will be served along the way. Take out will be in the afternoon, after about 14km, where you can have a shower and change into dry clothes before your return to San José.Departure: 06.30 a.m. Back to hotel: 05.00 p.m. Includes: breakfast and lunch, helmets, paddles, life-west Rate per Adult:US$85 |
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White Water Rafting Río Pacuare Class III - IV 1 dayWe will picked you up at your hotel in San José and depart on a scenic drive via Cartago to Paraíso, where we will stop for a typical tico breakfast. 2 ½ hours later we will arrive at Pacuare River, where you receive a safety briefing about the rafting trip ahead. This section of Pacuare River has some class III and VI rapids and it is important to work as a team on board the rafts. Pacuare is regarded as one of the 10 most beautiful rafting rivers in the world and you will soon be able to confirm that. From beginning to end you find yourself surrounded by jungle. Lunch will be served on the riverbanks before you continue this refreshing adventure. Depending on the water level the rafting trip takes 3 ½ - 4 hours and finishes near Siquirres, where you take out the rafts. Changing rooms and showers are available at the take-out point and you must bring a set of dry clothes on this trip. After a well-deserved drink, you will drive back to San José, crossing the Braulio Carillo National Park.Departure: 07.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 06.00 p.m. Includes: breakfast, lunch Note: Please also see 2-days rafting package on Pacuare River Rate per Adult: US$98 |
Mountain Biking "Volcano Route" 1 dayWe will pick you up at your hotel in San José and drive towards Irazú Volcano which reaches an altitude of 3.432m above sea level. Here you will get on your bikes and begin your route, heading towards the Turrialba Volcano with spectacular view points of the surrounding mountains. During the trip you will pass coffee plantations, and farm land. The Turrialba area is known for its cattle ranches. The route will end in Turrialba, at "El Puente de la Alegría", the "Bridge of Joy", where you will enjoy a tasty lunch at a typical tico restaurant. You will return to San José by bus.Route: Total length 44km. 4km downhill from Irazú Volcano, 17km on gravel road with swings and steep hills, 23km on paved road with steep hills. Departure: 07.00 a.m. Back to hotel: 15.00 p.m. Includes: bicycle, helmet, first-aid kit. Bottled water, tropical fruits, lunch. NO support van with group. Rate per Adult: US$80 |
Mountain Biking "Pejibaye River Route" 1 dayWe will pick you up at your hotel in San José and drive towards the city of Cartago, former capital of Costa Rica. From there we continue to Cervantes, where you can enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. The biking tour starts at "Angostura" hydroelectric plant. You will bike through sugarcane and coffee fields. The route is first flat, then passing a mountain segment with dense jungle and uphill. You will pass two rivers. One of them will be crossed via a bridge, the second one is shallow, but rocky and hard to bike, but challengers try to cross it without falling. The others pass over a second bridge. You arrive at the village of Pejibaye, from where you continue on a flat gravel road to "La Posa", a natural pool formed by Pejibaye River. Here, you can refresh yourself by taking a dip. After that, you continue on the gravel road to the village of Tucurrique. The road is steep and requires a lot of energy. The support van will be available all that time, in case you want to refill your water bottle or wish to stop biking at this point of the trip. If you decide not to continue by bike, you can continue in the van. After finishing the route, the van will take you to "La Casona del Cafetal", a restaurant situated amidst of a coffee plantation, which will serve us a delicious lunch.Note: Bring extra clothes to change into, shoes and a towel. Departure: 07.30 a.m. Back to hotel: 15.30 p.m. Included: bicycle, helmet, support van during the route, first-aid kit. Bottled water Rate per Adult:US$80 |
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