Tropical Forest Adventure – Tamarindo
La Paz Waterfall / Arenal Volcano / Monteverde Cloud Forest / Tamarindo Beach
9 Days / 8 Nights
Day 1
Upon your arrival in
Day 1-2
1 nights accommodations in
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
Day 2
Morning pick-up at your hotel for a scenic drive with a group and driver/guide to the Arenal Volcano, stopping en route at the
Day 2-3
1 nights accommodation in Arenal at the Arenal Observatory Lodge (Smithsonian volcano view room) (B.D) 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
Day 3
This morning with your group and driver/guide hike in the
Note: There is the option at an extra cost of taking a boat ride across
Day 3-5
2 nights accommodations in Monteverde at Hotel Fonda Vela (junior suite) (2B.2D) or similar
Hotel Fonda Vela is an attractive eco-tourism lodge in a tranquil setting of 35 acres. All rooms were designed with natural lighting, privacy and warmth in mind. The hotel also has an elegant restaurant
Day 4
This morning with your group and driver/guide visit the Selvatura Tree Top Walkways, entrance fees included. Located along a 1.7 mile trail, this bridge system is designed to be walked by people of all ages. The bridge system has 8 suspension bridges, totaling a distance of 1,200 feet, and 90% of the trail goes through primary cloud forest. This is one of the best methods of learning about the complexity and beauty of the cloud forest. This afternoon with your group and driver/guide enjoy a guided walk through the Monteverde Reserve, entrance fees included. Monteverde Reserve is best known as home to the Resplendent Quetzal but has hundreds of other birds, mammals and plant species.
Day 5
After breakfast pick-up at your hotel for a semi private transfer to your hotel in Tamarindo (approx a 5 hour drive)
Day 5-8
Day 8
Morning pick-up at your hotel for a transfer to the airport in Tamarindo. Domestic flight from Tamarindo to
Day 8-9
1 nights accommodation in
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 9
Pick-up at your hotel for a departure transfer to the
Meal Codes (B)=Breakfast (CB)=Continental Breakfast (L)=Lunch (D)=Dinner
3 nights accommodations in Tamarindo at Hotel Capitan Suizo (standard room) or similar
Capitan Suizo a small hotel located right on the beach in Tamarindo surrounded by lush tropical gardens. It offers a restaurant, pool, Jacuzzi, massages, table tennis and beach volleyball.