INCLUSIONS
- 1 night in San Jose.
- 2 nights in Arenal Volcano.
- 2 nights in Tortuguero National Park.
- 2 nights in Puerto Viejo.
- 3 nights in Bocas del Toro.
- 3 nights in Panama City.
- Accommodation at selected hotels with breakfasts.
- All transfers, visits and excursions on regular basis.
- Local English-speaking guides are included on the tours.
- Meals mentioned.
- Entry to Tortuguero National Park.
- Boat transfer from Sixaola to Bocas del Toro.
EXCLUSIONS
- National Parks Entrance Fees
- Domestic air tickets.
- International air ticket.
- International departure airport tax
- Personal expenses, beverages in meals.
- Tips for transfers, guides or waitress.
- Services not mentioned.
- Public Holiday Surcharge.
- Tourism /heritage tax.
- Bank charges (USD 25.00 per booking).
- Passports, visas and vaccinations.
- 5% GST on total tour cost (INR+USD).
Accommodation
- Delight :- 3* Hotel
- Gateway:- 4* Hotel
- Bonanza:- 5* Hotel
Sightseeing
ARENAL VOLCANO
- Hiking tour Arenal Volcano
- Hot Springs
TORTUGUERO
- Boat ride Tortuguero’s Canals
PUERTO VIEJO
- Tour Cahuita National Park
BOCAS DEL TORO
- Tour Dolphin Bay and Coral Keys.
PANAMA CITY
- City Tour.
- Tour Partial Transit Panama Canal.
Meals
- 13 BREAKFAST
- 01 LUNCH
- 03 DINNER
Visa Passport and Insurance
ADVISABLE REQUIRED WITH ADDITIONAL COST
- Travel Insurance as required for the package (For passengers till 60 years of age).
VISA REQUIREMENTS
- Single-entry Visa
PASSPORT
- Passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of departure. Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure you have a valid passport at the time of travelling and that you hold all necessary visas and permits.
Transfers
All tours on SIC basis.
Day 1SAN JOSE | INC
Arrival in San Jose. Reception at the Airport. Transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 SAN JOSE / ARENAL VOLCANO | INC: B
Breakfast. Transfer to the Arenal Volcano. Along the way you will observe the scenic beauty of the many picturesque towns and villages and the agricultural farms of the region.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 ARENAL VOLCANO (Hiking tour Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs | INC: B
Breakfast. During the morning take advantage of the hotel facilities and amenities. In the afternoon we include a hiking tour through Arenal Volcano National Park, where our naturalist guide will take you through rainforest trails for a nice and gentle hike to spot a big variety of diverse flora and fauna such as monkeys, toucans, wild turkeys, sloths, a big variety of birds and sometimes snakes. Arriving at the observation point just before sunset, where you will have the chance to hear and feel the deep rumbling that precedes occasional eruptions of steam, smoke and molten lava. At night, if it´s not cloudy, the show is even more stupendous as the mammoth volcano spews red lava and huge rocks glow against the black sky. While watching the volcano and taking pictures our tour guide will share some history and information about the area and the volcano´s activity. Then, we continue our way down to the exotic and relaxing hot springs nearby to sit back and relax in this soothing water that soaks away every aching muscle. Return to your hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4ARENAL VOLCANO / TORTUGUERO | INC: B/D
Breakfast. Transfer to Tortuguero National Park, along the way you will see many communities typical of the northern region of Costa Rica. We will then board a boat for a 2 hour trip up the canals to the hotel. After lunch, visit the town of Tortuguero. Dinner included.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5TORTUGUERO (Boat ride Tortuguero’s Canals) | INC: B/L/D
Breakfast. Morning boat ride along the canals of Tortuguero, a national park renowned for its diversity of habitats that shelter seven species of turtle, a large variety of crustaceans and many species of fresh water fish. After lunch you are free to stroll through the grounds and explore the hotel surroundings. Dinner included.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 TORTUGUERO / PUERTO VIEJO, LIMON | INC: B
Breakfast. We will once again board the boat for transfer to the embarcadero and then continue by land to Guápiles, where you may enjoy a delicious lunch. We then continue on towards the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The cultural contrasts in Puerto Viejo astound most visitors as this is the birthplace of the Rastafarian Caribbean culture in Costa Rica.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7PUERTO VIEJO, LIMON (Tour Cahuita National Park) | INC: B
Breakfast. In the morning you will visit Cahuita National Park. Start out by taking a boat trip offshore to the coral reefs where you go snorkeling and admire the beautiful underwater life. Afterwards trek through the natural trails of the park to observe the unique flora and fauna of the region. The day’s activity will conclude with a typical Caribbean meal -- one of the many exceptional experiences Costa Rica has to offer.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8PUERTO VIEJO, LIMON / BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA | INC: B
Breakfast. Land transfer to Sixaola at the border with Panama. Once we have cleared immigration, we will continue on to the dock and board a boat for our transfer to Isla Colón in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9BOCAS DEL TORO (Tour Dolphin Bay and Coral Keys) | INC: B
Breakfast. Today the tour starts at the Bocas del Toro pier with a short boat ride to Laguna Bocatorito. In this bay, also called dolphin bay, the probability to spot dolphins is about 95%. You will spend some time watching them jump and play around your boat. You then continue to the Coral Keys to practice some snorkeling and to enjoy the colorful Bocas del Toro underwater world. At the Coral Keys there is a restaurant where you can have lunch if you want to (not include in the tour!). You will then continue to Red Frog Beach. It received its name thanks to the abundance of tiny red frogs that can be found at that beach. Enjoy the afternoon looking for the red frogs or relaxing at this clean white beach. In the late afternoon you will be taken back to Bocas del Toro.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10BOCAS DEL TORO | INC: B
Breakfast. Full day at leisure.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11BOCAS DEL TORO / PANAMA CITY | INC: B
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Panama City. Arrival in Panama and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation. Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12PANAMA CITY (City Tour) | INC: B
After Breakfast. Today we will go to Colonial Panama or Old Quarters, and will visit the “Paseo Esteban Huertas”, Metropolitan Cathedral, National Theater, the Simon Bolivar Plaza and many more places of the colonial period. After, we will visit the Miraflores Locks where you will be able to watch the functioning of the Panama Canal from its best spot. Afternoon at leisure.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14PANAMA CITY - END OF THE TOUR | INC: B/D
Breakfast. Check out and transfer to the airport.