Tropical Costa Rica
"Winter Escape"

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Meals: All meals are included for this tour. where noted by the following Codes. WD=Welcome Drink, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner SP=Special Dinner FD=Farewell Dinner

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Tropical Costa Rica

"Winter Escape"

Tour Detailed Itinerary:

Mon. Feb 8, Day 1 – Denver ~ Direct Nonstop Flights ~ San Jose, Costa Rica
A Special Meet and Greet is planned this evening as you will be directed to the airport, for check-in in of bags and documents in a casual atmosphere. We will then depart as a group to begin our journey to Tropical Costa Rica. Our overnight flight touches down in Costa Rica meaning “rich coast, a land of friendly folks and rare natural beauty. Costa Rica has long practiced democracy without a standing army, and caters now to eco-tourism.

Tues. Feb 9, Day 2 – San Jose ~ Poás Volcano ~ Cloud Forest Hike ~ Fortuna Village ~ Arenal Volcano
Our tour starts with a scenic drive through Costa Rica’s famous coffee growing region, featuring a visit to the summit of Poás Volcano. You can safely view inside the dramatic crater from an overlook at the rim. Next, we will take a short hike on the Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but with less rain and more misty humidity. This area is home to rare orchids, ferns, bromeliads, and tropical hummingbirds. After a break for lunch, We continue deeper into the Costa Rican junglescape to the village of La Fortuna, located at the base of the famous Arenal Volcano. One of the most active volcanoes in the world, Arenal can spit, spudder, rumble, and glow at any given moment. This evening join us for a relaxing buffet supper, & special soak in the many thermal hot spring pools at the resort. With clear skies, the backdrop to this special night should feature the eerie glow of Vulcan Arenal’s lava flow. L - SD

Wed. Feb 10, Day 3 – Arenal Volcano Resort ~ Hanging Bridges ~ Pacific Coast ~ Manuel Antonio Beaches
After breakfast and a last look around our resort, we take a very special stroll into the jungle canopy surrounding Lake Arenal. Hanging Bridges is an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the jungle, and ranked as one of Costa Rica’s top eco-tourist attractions. With a naturalist guide, we hike on six suspension bridges, and through the lush tropical rainforest canopy. We view all levels of the rainforest, the local waterfall, and keep on the lookout for tropical toucan birds. Our stroll continues with a scenic drive around beautiful Lake Arenal, and onward bound for the Central Pacific coastline, where palms and mountains become one. This transitional forest between dry and rain, is the perfect setting for many migrating birds on their way from north to south and vice versa. Feel the tranquility of the small villages along the way, and enjoy views of rivers, ocean, forest and beach, all in the same image. Lunch is provided prior to our final approach landing us on the Pacific Coast. A photo stop is included at Carrara Reserve as we peer down on the estuary alligators. This evening celebrates the magical Pacific sunsets with a local beach front dinner outing in the small village of Manuel Antonio. Our final resting stop is our Manuel Antonio jungle area hotel and evening at leisure B-L-SD

Thurs. Feb 11, Day 4 ~ A Day at the Beach! ~ Central Pacific Coast ~ Manuel Antonio National Park
Breakfast included at our resort, before a short transfer to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park. This morning we take a guided walking tour along the trails of jungle and beaches, hopefully with views of toucans, monkeys, and many other animals that call Manuel Antonio home. This is truly a "day at the beach" as our tour ends on the world-class beaches of Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio National Park features three pristine beaches, rated among the top ten in the world. The park has easy hiking trails that wind through one of the last natural habitats of the playful and rare squirrel monkey. You may stay as long as you like to go shelling, swimming, sunbathing, or hiking inside the park, as we provide a box lunch with the tour. This afternoon features plenty of options available for your pleasure. You may want to consider an action packed afternoon parasailing, white water rafting, jet skiing, or body surfing, but remember to save some energy for this evening. At sunset, we have a one of a kind dinner outing at El Avion or, the “Airplane Restaurant. Tonight we dine within the wings of a captured U.S. Army Cargo Plane that was left behind from Noriega-Iran-Contra Era. It has been strategically placed on a hillside overlooking Manuel Antonio Beach, and the Pacific Coast, serving as a fitting farewell and final aerial view of the area known as the “Jewel of the Pacific Coast”. B-L-SD

Fri. Feb 12, Day 5 - Manuel Antonio ~ Tortuga Island Chartered Cruise ~ Playa Tambor Resort
After an included breakfast at our resort, we feature a completely custom designed & chartered cruise through the Gulf of Nicoya. View pelicans and ocean bird life en-route to the pristine waters of Tortuga Island. Today is not found on any other tour programs, and exclusive to our group, as we will take time to explore, swim, or snorkel the vibrant waters in and around this gorgeous island. A beach front lunch is included on the island before cruising west towards the Bay of Tambor and “Land Ho” at the southern edge of the Nicoya peninsula. A short drive drops us at our “five star” “all inclusive” resort. This evening enjoy the free food, free drinks, and free nightly entertainment show, or the not always free on-site casino within the resort. B-L-D

Sat. Feb 13, Day 6 - Playa Tambor resort ~ Optional Explorations ~ Cano Blanco Ocean Reserve
Our final day in paradise is again completely at your leisure with optional excursions offered throughout the surrounding areas. You may also simply kick back at the resort for another day of pampering and unlimited food and drink. Tonight features a happy hour get together followed by a special three course dinner outing planned at one of the premier restaurants within Playa Tambor Resort. B-L-SD

Sun. Feb 14, Valentines Day 7 - Playa Tambor ~ Scenic Ferry ~ Sarchi ~ San Jose Dinner Outing
This morning we must say adios’ to the coast, traveling by scenic ferry from the Nicoya Peninsula back to the mainland of Costa Rica. As we make our way back to San Jose, time is allowed for lunch, shopping and viewing the colorful handicrafts. See the traditional painted oxcarts in the artisan village of Sarchi. Upon return to San Jose, we will check-in at our resort hotel, and dress for a final night out on the town, with a special Farewell Valentines Dinner at a local restaurant. B-L-FD

Mon. Feb 15, Day 8 - San José to Denver CO, USA
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning as we depart our hotel for the airport and our return home to the USA. We thank you for experiencing the Pura Vida (Pure Life) of Costa Rica with Walkabout and Gate 1 Travel. Time to say Hasta la vista! to Tropical Costa Rica, and return directly to Colorado. B