San José City Tour Departure time:8:00 a.m or 1:00p.m. Includes: Guide, transportation, and lunch. Duration:4½ hours.
Join us for an exciting day in the capital, as we tour this handsome city.
Our journey will take you past La Sabana Park, the ambassadorial residences, the National Stadium, the National Theater and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with a brief stop for shopping.
You will then pass through Moravia to see the world famous Costa Rican handicraft and art before you stop for a delicious typical lunch at one of San Jose´s most beloved restaurants.
Sarchí Ox Cart Factory and Grecia Departure time: 8:00 a.m Includes:Guide, transportation, and lunch. Duration:4 hours.
Enjoy this scenic trip to see the oldest church in Costa Rica in the quaint city of Grecia.
Tour this historic monument where the past comes alive before you continue on to the Oxcart Factory in Sarchí, which is Costa Rica's artisan center.
Home to some of Costa Rica's finest handcrafted art, you will be able to see the artisans painting the world famous oxcarts.
They are beautifully decorated and come in various sizes so you can take one home with you! After this day of discovery we will stop for a delicious lunch of typical Costa Rican cuisine.
Butterfly Farm Departure time:8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Includes: Guide, transportation, and entrance fee. Duration:4 hours.
The Butterfly Farm began as a private enterprise but now offers a two hour guided tour teaching you the incredible details of the complex life-cycle of some of the world's most beautiful butterflies.
It is home to over 500 butterflies, 50 different tropical plants and a beautiful waterfall. It is located on a peaceful farm in Alajuela, less than one hour from San Jose.
Jacó Beach One Day Departure time: 7:30 a.m. Includes: Guide, transportation, drinks and lunch. Duration:11 hours. Recommended Clothes: Swimsuit, change of clothes, waterproof shoes or sandals, towel.
Enjoy the perfect day at the beach with all the comfort and style of an all inclusive resort.
Our morning drive will take you through the lush mountains and valleys as you head to Jaco beach.
There, you will be able to frolic in the ocean or relax by the pool of the Best Western Jacó Beach Resort with tropical beverages, snacks and a delicous buffet lunch included.
In Bio Park Departure time:8:00 a.m. Includes: Guide, transportation, and entrance fee. Duration:4 hours.
This fascinating tour takes us to Heredia where you will experience the In Bio Park, a place that is part museum, part educational center, and part nature park.
Don´t miss this opportunity to learn about the diverse flora and fauna that makes Costa Rica so beautiful.
Tortuguero One day Tour Depart from San José accompanied by your bilingual naturalist guide. Driving first past coffee plantations, we will head into the mountains of BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK. Just after BRAULIO CARRILLO, we stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast, fresh fruit, coffee, eggs and the popular "Gallo Pinto”.Following breakfast, we continue to a BANANA PLANTATION, where your guide will explain the process of growing and exporting that fruit. We later abandon our bus and embark on the most exciting part of this tour: The boat trip into the jungle on the CARIBBEAN CANALS to the world famous TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK. We will enjoy a hearty typical lunch to please the hungriest of appetites.
After lunch we will take a walk through the rainforest to learn about how nature works and to get a real feel of our tropical humid rainforest, plus a boat tour through TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK home for such endangered mammals such as sloths, monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis and manatees. There are also abundant birds, such as toucans, trogons, egrets, herons and anhingas, as well as crocodiles, turtles and countless colorfull) butterflies, including the beautiful blue morpho. The boat trip offers a chance to see many of these rare animals up close.
Returning to the bus, we head back to San José, making a rest stop along the way and arriving around 6:30. WHAT TO BRING: Hat, light clothes and covered shoes. Rain gear, mosquito repellent, for the walk only. Do not forget your camera and film.
Tortuguero 2 Days One Night First day Depart from San José accompanied by your bilingual naturalist guide. Driving first past coffee plantations, we will head into the mountains of BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK. Just after BRAULIO CARRILLO, we stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast, fresh fruit, coffee, eggs and the popular "Gallo Pinto”.Following breakfast, we continue to a BANANA PLANTATION, where your guide will explain the process of growing and exporting that fruit. We later abandon our bus and embark on the most exciting part of this tour: The boat trip into the jungle on the CARIBBEAN CANALS to the world famous TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK. One's in Tortuguero and after checking into the rooms lunch will be served.
At this time we will take you to the museum of Tortuguero and to the Town of Tortuguero for a walking tour. Back at the hotel you will have time to relax before dinner which will be served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, your tour guide will explain the next optional activity ($15), the "night tour", which consist of a boat trip to TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK and then a walk on the beach to observe the nesting of the Giant Green Sea Turtle (only from July to October). Second day
Breakfast is served including plentifull fruit, eggs, gallo pinto and fresh brewed Costa Rican coffee. Your tour guide will take you by boat to one of the most enchanting sites in the region: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK, where you will explore the lagoons and hidden canals. Returning to the Lodge you will have time to prepare for the check out. After lunch we will take a tour to the south of the Park and then a walk through the rainforest. Returning to the bus we head back to San José, making a rest stop along the way and arriving in the city around 6:30 pm. WHAT TO BRING: Hat, light clothes and covered shoes. Rain gear: Mosquito repellent, for the walk only. Do not forget your camera and film. NOT INCLUDED: Park entrance, alcoholic beverage, soft deinks, tipping and turtle nesting night tour (only from July to October).
• Park entrance ($10) and turtle nesting ($15) not included. Please use dark clothes for this tour. Is not allow more than 10 pounds of luggage per person for every tour.
