Natures Treasures
Tortuguero Canals –Tiskita Jungle Lodge– Arenal Volcano
10 Days / 9 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

Day 1-2
1 nights accommodation in San José at Hotel Grano de Oro (standard room) or similar
Hotel Grano de Oro is a converted Victorian mansion and maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home while offering the amenities of a fine hotel. The restaurant at the hotel 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 scenic drive to the canals lining the Atlantic Coast, stopping for a typical breakfast along the way.  At the docks, board a boat for the trip up the Tortuguero Canals through 50 km of tropical rain forest.  Late afternoon arrival at your hotel in Tortuguero

Day 2-4
2 nights accommodations in Tortuguero at the Mawamba Lodge (standard room) or similar & meals (3B.2L.2D)
Mawamba Lodge is nestled in the lush rain forest on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean Ocean.  Comfortable rooms with ceiling fans provide tranquil garden views. The lodge has a lovely pool surrounded by exotic gardens, nature trails to explore and a pristine beach in front.

Day 3
Today there are 2 two-hour boating trips through the backwater canals and Tortuguero National Park with a local guide.  On your own you may wish to hire a boat for additional exploration, or just hike along the beach or visit the village of Tortuguero

Day 4
Early morning flight from Tortuguero to San José.  Transfer for flight(s) to Tiskita, 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 4-7
3 nights accommodation at Tiskita Jungle Lodge (standard room) & meals (3B.3L.3D) or similar.  While at Tiskita, enjoy two guided tours of the private rain forest reserve & exotic tropical fruit farm.  Swim in the pool, ocean, and fresh water jungle pools.  You can walk to the nearby village, explore isolated beaches, surf, boogie board or simply relax in your hammock.  Horseback riding and fishing is also available (at your own expense)

Day 7
Early morning flight(s) from Tiskita to San José. Upon your arrival into San Jose, pick-up at the airport for a scenic drive with a group and driver/guide to the Arenal Volcano, stopping en route at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, entrance fees & lunch included.  At La Paz you will have an opportunity to see magnificent waterfalls from viewing platforms, and a Butterfly.  Enjoy lunch on the terrace dinning room, before you continue on to your hotel in Arenal. (L)

Day 7-9
2 nights accommodation in Arenal at the Arenal Observatory Lodge (Smithsonian volcano view room) or similar (2B.2D)
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 8
This morning with your group and driver/guide visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, entrance fees included.  The Hanging Bridges are a complex of 6 suspension bridges above the jungle canopy and almost 2 miles of brick & concrete trails through the lush rain forest.  Late afternoon enjoy a visit to the Ecotermales Hot Springs, entrance fees included to relax in the warm waters heated by the volcano.

Day 9   
This morning with your group and driver/guide hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park, entrance fees included for a close-up exploration of recent lava flows that left a 50 ft deep path of lava thru the rainforest.  Mid-morning departure with your group and driver/guide, for your hotel near San Jose
 
Day 9-10
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 10 
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  (CB)=Continental Breakfast  (L)=Lunch  (D)=Dinner

Note: There is a baggage limit of 25 pounds per passenger for all domestic flights (airline or charter) and any passenger that weighs over 270 pounds (123 kgs) must pay for two seats, because of the restricted seat size and the weight constraints of the aircraft. This policy will be effective as of April 1st , 2006 from the Tobias Bolaños Airport in Pavas and from all other destination airports.  The passenger will be charged directly by the airlines.  Excess baggage may be left at your San José hotel or the Costa Rica Sun Tours Office.  Passengers are requested to check-in no later than 45 minutes before departure.  Late arriving passengers may be denied boarding and will forfeit the flight with no refunds or exchange.