7-Day Costa Rica Classic Tour: Arenal Volcano, Baldi Hot Spring, Rainforest Adventure, Waterfall Park, Green Turtle National Park, Capital San Jose

Fly to San José, the capital of Costa Rica, known as the "Switzerland of Central America". Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up at the airport with a sign and take you to your hotel.

【Costa Rica San Jose City VIP City Bus Tour】- City Tour in the afternoon & Dinner

Duration: 3:15PM - 7 PM

VIP City Bus offers you an excellent city tour of Costa Rica. Our unique tour double-decker coach will take you from your hotel to downtown San José to witness the city's major historical landmarks, get an immersive panoramic cultural experience, and better understand the evolution of Costa Rica. Places we visited on our guided walk of San Jose include the National Theater (Hall) cherished by Costa Rica, the Museum of Art, the Cathedral, the ancient and authentic Central Market, an in-depth description of the National Monument, and influential historical events that took place in Plaza de la Democracy. Our VIP city bus tour will take you comfortably and safely through the narrow and busy streets of San Jose, past beautiful outdoor city attractions.

    

The itinerary includes: VIP double-decker bus + bottled water + bilingual tour guide + special dinner + round-trip hotel transfer;

walking tour: National Theatre lobby, art museum, central market shopping, metropolitan cathedral, democracy square, central street and national monument.

We will go to the Irazú National Park, an active volcano established on August 9, 1955, 3,432 meters above sea level, which is also the highest altitude in Colombia, mainly composed of basalt and andesite, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea at the edge of its two craters, the white winding mountain park is like a beautiful belt wrapped around the verdant hills, the fertile volcanic ash provides favorable conditions for agricultural cultivation, the valley is turquoise, strong crops, clear streams run through the mountains, making pleasant sounds, The tall green pine grows on the rocks of the mountain, making it a rare tourist spot. Costa Rica is known as the "Garden of Central America", and Mount Erasú is the garden within a garden.

Then head to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Angelo, which attracts millions of visitors every August 2nd.

Afterwards, head to the Olecy Valley to visit the Lankester Botanical Garden, which covers an area of about 27 acres and cultivates more than 3,000 species of plants. Enjoy lunch upon arrival in Olesi Valley, followed by a visit to Oresi's colonial-flavored ancient church.

Depart in the morning for Boas Volcano, an hour and a half drive from San Jose, with picturesque views and a passing through the cloudy forest area of Poas Volcano National Park. Upon arrival at your destination, ascend to the top of the mountain with your guide overlooking some of the largest volcanic craters in the world.

  

Then visit the well-known coffee label "DOKA Coffee Garden", under the guidance of the commentator, you can learn about the coffee planting, harvesting, roasting to packaging process, and there are different flavors of coffee in the store for visitors to try.

  

After Poás, we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch (rated 4 Forks by the Costa Rican Tourism Council) that includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican dishes and much more. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit. This isdefinitely a tour enjoyed by nature lovers from all ages.

  

In the morning we will head to Tortuguero, a well-known national park in the northeast of Costa Rica, a journey of about three hours. The name Tortuguero means home of turtles. Tortuguero's 20-mile long oasis is lined with natural canals on one side and the beautiful Caribbean Sea on the other. Entering Tortuguero by water, you're in Jurassic Park: huge tropical trees, animals you've never seen before, and the whole national park is peaceful and beautiful. Tortuguero is an annual breeding base for endangered green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles and leatherback turtles, and from July to mid-October you can see turtles laying eggs on the beach.

At your own expense, you can take a boat ride, go canoeing, or walk to get up close and personal with the wildlife in the park: including 350 species of birds, three- and two-toed sloths, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys and howler monkeys, jaguars, anteaters, wild boars, and a variety of amphibians and reptiles.

In the afternoon, head to the village of Tortuguero to learn about its history and culture, and at the end of the tour, stroll back to your hotel from the beach. Free time after dinner.

Participate in a night forest tour or night turtle hunt at your own expense to watch turtles go ashore to lay eggs (July to October only, with other guests) 

  

  

At 5:30 in the morning, join an eco-tour of the region run by a community to enjoy Costa Rica's scenery like the Amazon River in South America. You will take a boat ride along the canal to explore the wildlife in the park. Guided by a local eco-guide, explore the national park and admire the rich natural scenery of the area, such as green turtles, crocodiles and a wide variety of fish, birds, and the chance to see sloths, fishing bats, pizotes, raccoons, monkeys (roaring letters, spiders, white-collar workers), and endangered jaguars in the rainforest.

At the end of the tour, return to your hotel for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, check out at 9 o'clock and depart from the hotel on time for the pier, after which board a dedicated boat and transfer away from Green Turtle National Park to return to San Jose City. Lunch halfway through, arriving in San Jose city around 3:30 p.m.

  

Depart San Jose to Saatchi Folk Village, the handicraft center of Colombia, and enjoy the dazzling array of wood carvings, handmade leather goods and hand-painted colored ox carts. On the way to the volcano, you will pass by a small town called La Fortuna for lunch.

Then head to the 1968 Observation Deck to admire the Arenal Volcano and the volcanic lake. Finally, head to Baldi Hot Springs for a dip and dinner.

 Located at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, Baldi Springs is one of Costa Rica's most famous tourist and leisure destinations. At the end of the tour, return to San Jose.

  

Depending on your flights, the driver will drop you off at the airport. End of tour.