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Natural Wonders of Costa Rica | Winter 2023
Lava trails, cloud forests, and high-in-the-sky suspension bridges invite you to take a walk on the wild side while scenic boat rides, nature walks, and natural hot springs beckon you to leisurely soak in the views. Frolic among hundreds of species of butterflies, birds, reptiles, and wildlife in the most colorful rainforests, and feast on your own delicious Costa Rican creations in an authentic cooking class. With visits to an active volcano and exotic fruit plantations, plus several meet-and-greets with animals.
Trip Highlights
- Tortuguero National Park
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Tabacón Hot Springs
- Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- Grecia Metal Church
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in San José, Costa Rica:
Welcome to San José! Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your local hotel.
Day 2 - San José - Tortuguero National Park (B, L, D):
Scenic drive past banana plantations en route to the Caribbean shore to board your cruise to the Tortuguero Canals. Guided cruise on the canals with a Local Guide and boatman includes watching for freshwater turtles, caimans, herons, toucans, egrets, and monkeys. Free time at your lodge before a slideshow presentation about the park.
Day 3 - Tortuguero National Park (B, L, D):
Guided boat cruise with a Naturalist through remote areas of the park, followed by a rainforest walk. Presentation by a local Naturalist this afternoon.
Day 4 - Tortuguero - Sarapiqui - Arenal (B, L, D):
Boat trip en route to the Sarapiqui area. Guided Tour of a local family-owned pineapple farm highlights the history and cultivation of the pineapple industry. Free time this afternoon in Arenal at your resort’s pool, hot-spring-fed Jacuzzi, or on a nearby nature trail. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 - Arenal - La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano Natl. Park (B, D):
Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rain forest and experience its peacefulness while paddling the Peñas Blancas River. Next, a guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park includes lava trails and nature that has recovered from past lava flows. Walking tour of the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos includes spectacular views of the active Arenal Volcano. This evening drive to nearby famous Tabacón Hot Springs for a dip in the curative and relaxing pools before dinner at the hot springs.
Day 6 - Arenal - Monteverde (B, L):
Scenic drive to Monteverde. Guided tour with a Naturalist on the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges, which combines trails and suspension bridges through the canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest, to search for flora and fauna.
Day 7 - Monteverde - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (B, L, D):
Guided walking tour with a Naturalist in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (home to over 600 species of butterflies, 400 species of birds, with 100 reptile and 120 mammal species). Visit to a family-owned Ecological Sanctuary includes a tour, cooking class, and lunch. Farewell dinner this evening.
Day 8 - Monteverde - Sarchi - Grecia - San José (B):
Visit the local village of Sarchi, known for its artists and their famous hand-painted oxcarts. In Grecia, see the metal church—imported from Belgium to Puerto Limon in 1897—transported by oxcart from its previous site in the plaza and reconstructed here. Free time this evening in San José.
Day 9 - San José Departure (B):
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning and transfer to the San José airport.
Tour Inclusions
- Hotel accommodations in San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal and Monteverde
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
- Balanced guided sightseeing and free time to explore
- Guided cruising of the Tortuguero National Park canals with a naturalist
- Pineapple Farm Tour in Sarapiqui
- Visit to Arenal Volcano National Park
- Peñas Blancas Safari Paddle Trip from Arenal
- Guided Tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest – Sky Walk Hanging Bridges
- Walking tour of Santa Elana Cloud Forest Reserve
- Cooking class and tour at Ecological Sanctuary
- Admission fees to all included attractions
- Tour Director and Local Guides
- Bluegreen Vacations Host
- Prepaid gratuities
- On-tour motor coach transportation
- Airport transfers in San Jose on tour dates
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
*An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By participating in an Owner Adventure, you knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
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(1) GLOBUS DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Prices and accommodations based on availability, per person double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Globus tour inclusions are accommodations; some meals; gratuities for wait staff for included meals; admission to attractions; and hotel baggage handling; Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; vacation insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers, tour manager, local guides and driver; alcohol, food and beverages outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; passports; items of a personal nature; and any incidental charges. Cancellation fees apply.
(2) GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC. DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Price is per person based on double occupancy and includes the Globus tour inclusions noted above plus these additional inclusions: Peñas Blancas Safari Paddle excursion in Arenal; airport transfers in San Jose on November 5th and November 13th, 2022; gratuities for Globus tour director, local guides and driver; and taxes. All participants are required to sign the Bluegreen Owner Adventures Release and to complete the Globus Guest Acknowledgement process as a condition of booking confirmation. Participants are required to provide proof of full and current vaccination against Covid-19 valid at the time of travel, which may include a booster shot to keep vaccination status current and valid as recommended by the CDC and as determined by the tour operator. A passport valid for six months past the ending date of this adventure is required for all guests. Entry VISAs are not required for US residents but may be required for other nationalities. VISA requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the guest to verify their individual entry requirements and obtain any necessary entry documents in advance of the commencement of travel. Reservations must be booked by July 31, 2022. Nonrefundable, non-transferrable deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment due by November 30, 2022. Prices, additional fees, itineraries, and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Cancellation fees apply. Please call us at 800.459.1597 for additional information. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc doing business as Bluegreen Travel Services, is the seller of these trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited by law and where registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met. In the event of a conflict between Globus’ Details of Participation and Great Vacation Destinations’ Details of Participation, Globus’ Details of Participation shall govern.