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Difficulty Level
If you are a traveller with limited time and a desire to explore Costa
Rica's lush interior and wildlife, this is the Quest for you.
Accommodation
8 nights simple hotels (2 nights may be multi-share).
Transportation
Public bus, horseback.
Food Included
No meals included.
Tour guide
throughout. Local guide in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
Budget
Allow USD $20 per day for food - for additional expenses, see dossier.
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Tour Itinerary
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This dynamic 9 day trip gives you the chance to
see a cloudforest, an active volcano and some of Costa Rica's superb
Pacific beaches and wildlife. If you are a traveller with limited time
and a desire to explore Costa Rica's lush interior, this is the Quest
for you.
Day 1 Arrive San Jose
Day 2, 3 La Fortuna / Arenal
La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal Volcano, is an excellent base for exploration
of the area. Take a night hike around the base of the Arenal Volcano for
an unforgettable adventure, accompanied by the sounds of monkeys in the
trees above and the distant rumbling of the volcano. Other optional activities
include a day of whitewater rafting, horseback riding, a tour of the Caño
Negro Wildlife Refuge, or a relaxing soak in the lush, cascading hot springs
of Tabacón Resort.
Day 4, 5 Monteverde
From the Central Valley into the cool, misty mountain air of the Monteverde
Cloud Forest, we travel by horse from Lago Arenal up the alluring green
mountain trail to Monteverde. Here we spend a couple of days exploring
the town and the Forest Reserve, truly a bird lover's paradise. This unique
community has several co-operatives worth visiting. Other optional activities
include the Sky Walk, a butterfly garden and a thrilling canopy zip line.
Day 6, 7 Quepos / Manuel Antonio National
Park
Quepos, a port town just a few minutes drive from Manuel Antonio National
Park, is well known for its white sand beaches and exuberant wildlife.
Its tropical vegetation, abrupt headlands and well-maintained trail system
offer superb hiking and wildlife viewing, while the warm turquoise water
is ideal for swimming, sea kayaking, boogie boarding, and surfing opportunities.
Day 8 San Jose
A local bus takes us back to San Jose in time to head out for one final
night on the town.
Day 9 Depart San Jose
Included Highlights
Horseback riding trip from La Fortuna to Monteverde (weather permitting)
Guided visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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