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Costa Rica & Panama Adventure
15 Days
San Jose to Panama City
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Tour Overview
Mention Costa Rica and people think paradise. The country’s cast of creatures, ranging from howler monkeys to turtles, are in abundance. The beauty is staggering and the slow pace of life is seductive. Combine this with Panama's picture-perfect Bocas del Toro islands and the impressive Panama Canal, equates to a holiday of a lifetime in Central America.
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About this tour
- Accommodation:14 night(s) in hotels
- Transportation:Private Vehicle, Foot
- Meals:14 Breakfast(s), 1 Dinner(s), 1 Lunch(es)
- Country:Costa Rica, Panama
Included Activities
- Arrival Transfer
- Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Entry to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Selvatura Combo Tour
- Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Springs
- Coffee Tour
- Panama City Tour
- Departure Transfer
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive San Jose
Welcome to San Jos? and the start of your holiday. The capital city of Costa Rica is nestled in a fertile valley among coffee and sugar-cane farms. Discover the beautiful National Theatre, built in 1897, as well as the Gold, Jade and National Museums. It also boasts chic cafes and restaurants, great shopping and friendly locals.
Included Excursions
Arrival Transfer
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Day 2 - Manuel Antonio National Park
Travel to the small town of Manuel Antonio, your base for exploring Manuel Antonio National Park. Ranked among the world's most beautiful national parks, Manuel Antonio protects the beautiful beaches, coral reefs, tropical rainforest and flora and fauna found here. A day here is unforgettable. Enjoy hikes through the forest as your expert guide shows you the animals found here from sloths to iguanas. This breath-taking habitat is packed to the brim with a huge abundance of wildlife. After exploring the rainforest, relax on the pristine beaches before returning to your hotel.
Included Excursions
Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 3 - Manuel Antonio National Park
Today is another free day to enjoy all that Manuel Antonio has to offer.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 4 - Monteverde
This morning you will set off for the lush mountaintop paradise of Monteverde. Nestled between two primary cloud forest reserves, the high altitude of the town, some 1440 metres above sea level, results in a steady supply of clouds. The moisture from these clouds catches on the branches of the tallest trees and drips down to the other organisms below, supporting a complex and far-reaching ecosystem. Over 100 species of mammals, thousands of insect species and over 2500 varieties of plants all thrive here. Once you have checked in to your hotel, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Included Excursions
Entry to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 5 - Monteverde
Today you will enjoy guided visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve where you can choose from a number of hiking trails. Enjoy views of the Continental Divide from the “La Ventana” scenic overlook and discover for yourself the moisture-laden winds blowing in that create the clouds of the cloud forest. Try the canopy walkways that connect the huge trees where over 500 bird species live such as the magnificent quetzal and the three-wattle bellbird. There are more than 3000 species of plants, 500 of them orchids, 120 of reptiles and amphibians, and 130 of mammals.
Included Excursions
Selvatura Combo Tour
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 6 - La Fortuna & Arenal
You will be transferred to La Fortuna in Arenal by private vehicle. Once a sleepy town, the Arenal Volcano erupted violently after almost 400 years of dormancy and the town became the jumping off point for people in search of fiery night skies and creeping lava. The amazing scenery of the area, the scenic Lake Arenal, numerous nearby hot springs and adventure activities have made La Fortuna one of the most popular regions in Costa Rica.
In the afternoon you will meet your guide and do some hiking in the secondary forest around the Arenal Volcano National Park. The area contains a great wealth of geologic and biological complexity and you will hike over the lava fields at the foot of the volcano, one of the most active in the Americas. To end the day, soak away any weary muscles at the nearby hot springs. Enjoy a soothing bath in the natural pools with a refreshing waterfall shower against the backdrop of beautiful, tropical gardens and under a starry sky.
Included Excursions
Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Springs
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Dinner(s)
Day 7 - La Fortuna & Arenal
Today is yours to spend as you please enjoying the activities in La Fortuna.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 8 - Puerto Viejo
Travel to Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast, driving to Puerto Viejo. You have free time to enjoy the Caribbean influences here from the delicious food to the lively reggae bars. Near to the town are sun-kissed beaches for you to enjoy.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 9 - Puerto Viejo
Another free day to relax on the pristine beaches and soak up the atmosphere.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 10 - Bocas del Toro
Leaving Costa Rica, we cross into Panama where you will be transferred to Colon Island on the Bocas del Toro archipelago. There are fantastic diving and snorkelling opportunities to make the most of, as well as tours to nearby indigenous communities.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 11 - Bocas del Toro
Today is free to enjoy Bocas del Toro. You have the option to visit a chocolate farm, or for something more adventurous why not try ziplining in Bastimentos?
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)
Day 12 - Boquete
Drive to the charming mountain village of Boquete. Located on the eastern slopes of the Volcan Barú, Boquete is quickly becoming a destination for those who wish to bask in the cooler climate and marvel at the exquisite vistas. Boquete is known to produce some of the sweetest oranges and richest coffees in all of Panama as the surrounding hills and slopes are covered in shade-grown coffee plantations known for their sustainable farming practices. These farms are recognised the world over by conservationists and are home to an abundance of birds equal to those found in the cloud forests higher on the mountain.
Enjoy the hiking trails found here or take a tour of a local coffee finca.
Included Excursions
Coffee Tour
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 13 - Panama City
You will be taken to David where you have a short flight to Panama City. Panama City is the crossing point to South America and home to the infamous Panama Canal. After arrival the day is yours to explore.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 14 - Panama City
Today is your last free day in Panama City to enjoy the activities on offer.
Included Excursions
Panama City Tour
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 15 - Depart Panama City
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
Included Excursions
Departure Transfer
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Essential Information
What's Not Included
- Visas and travel insurance
- International flights to/from the start/end of your tour and departure taxes
- Spending money – budget for meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras
Enquiry
Prefer to speak to a specialist?
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Tailor-made Specialist
Debbie
Why I love this trip
- Costa Rica is home to natural beauty in its purest form, whilst Panama’s rural haunts give the strong impression of being untouched by tourism. Contact me to learn more about what a trip to these countries could entail.