Rainforest Expedition
Tiskita Jungle Lodge / Arenal Volcano
8 Days / 7 Nights Day 1
Upon your arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, a representative of Costa Rica Sun Tours will meet you at the airport, present you with land portion vouchers and transfer you to your hotel Days 1-2
1 nights accommodation in San Jose at Grano de Oro (standard room) or similar
The Hotel Grano de Oro was converted from a Victorian mansion and maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home while offering the amenities of a fine hotel. The restaurant at the Grano de Oro is one of San José's finest. It is located on a quiet street close to the city center, near restaurants, theaters and shops. Day 2
Early morning pick-up at your hotel for a transfer to the Domestic Airport in San José. At the lodges discretion you may fly by domestic flight to Golfito then a taxi transfer to the lodge or a single engine charter flight to the remote, private airstrip on the beach at Tiskita Jungle Lodge Day 2-5
3 nights accommodation in the Southern Rain Forest at Tiskita Jungle Lodge (standard room) & meals (3B.3L.3D). While at Tiskita, enjoy two guided tours of the private rain forest reserve & exotic tropical fruit farm that is popular with the local wildlife. Swim in the pool, ocean, and fresh water jungle pools. You can walk to the nearby villages, explore isolated beaches, surf, boogie board or simply relax in your hammock. From the comfort of your hammock, you can watch blue morpho butterflies, toucans, tanagers, manakins and parrots feeding. On the grounds of the lodge you can see sloth, coatmundis, howler, white face capuchin monkeys and the rare & endangered squirrel monkey. At Tiskita you have the options (at your own expense) of horseback riding or ½-day Panga fishing & dolphin watch Day 5
Early morning flight(s) from Tiskita to San Jose. Upon your arrival in San Jose, pick up a mid-size 4 Wheel drive car at the domestic airport for 3 days Car Rental. Drive on your own to the Arenal Volcano region (approx a 3 hour drive) Days 5-7
2 nights accommodation in Arenal at the Arenal Observatory Lodge (Smithsonian volcano room) (2B) or similar
The Arenal Observatory Lodge is located only 1.6 miles south of the volcano across a gorge from the volcano and surrounded by lush rainforest. Visitors have an impressive view of this "giant which rumbles" and erupts with spectacular displays of vapor and lava. The Observatory is the only lodge situated within the Arenal National Park, which encompasses thousands of acres of pristine rainforest and teems with tropical birds and wildlife, and offers comfortable rooms (most with volcano views) a good restaurant, pool, Jacuzzi, and a guided hike each morning Day 6
This morning enjoy a locally guided hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park, entrance fees are included. This hike takes you for a close-up exploration of recent lava flows which left a 50 ft. deep path of lava through the rainforest. Late afternoon, visit the Ecotermales Hot Springs, entrance fees included, where there are four hot spring pools to relax in amidst the calm and beauty of the humid tropical forest. Filled with clean hot spring mineral water heated from the volcano, you'll receive a natural massage from the small cascade of hot spring water. Doña Mireya, the host has a small very rustic little kitchen where you can buy a delicious Costa Rican meal
Day 7
Today visit the Arenal Reserve Tour, entrance fees included. The Arenal Reserve includes both the Sky Tram and the Sky Trek, inside the tropical rain forest that offers you adventure, zip lines, bird watching & hiking. The Sky Tram is a 15 minute aerial tram tour through the rain forest to the “Miguel Angel” observatory, where you have spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano, Lake and the Tilaran mountain range. The Sky Trek is a 3,280 foot long zip line system that gives you the exhilarating opportunity to enjoy the rain forest with beautiful views. After your tour, depart Arenal and drive on your own to your hotel near San Jose (approx a 4 hour drive). Return the rental car before 5:00 PM as per your arrangement made at the time of pick up. Day 7-8
1 nights accommodation in Santo Domingo at Hotel Bougainvillea (standard room) or similar
Hotel Bougainvillea is a family owned and operated inn with 80 tastefully decorated rooms set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens. The restaurant offers continental cuisine in a wonderful dining room. Guests can stroll in the gardens, swim in the heated pool, enjoy a sauna or use the tennis courts. Day 8
Pick-up at your hotel for a departure transfer to the International Airport in San Jose to check-in 3 hours before your scheduled flight time Meal Codes (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner |
