Day DAY 1: Depart the USA for San Jose
Depart the USA for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation with your Tour Manager
Overnight: San Jose

Day DAY 2: Travel to Arenal
Today, enjoy a brief panoramic tour of San Jose, with sights of the city including historical & government buildings and the public park La Sabana. Next, depart for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. Enroute stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening, enjoy an opportunity to visit an observation point perfect for a captivating night view of Costa Rica's most active volcano
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 3: Full Day in Arenal
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Arenal, famous for the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's youngest and most active volcano, as well as the surrounding hot springs and natural scenery. Spend the afternoon on a brisk 2 mile walking tour of the Las Coladas trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora & fauna while enjoying scenic views of the volcano. At the end of the trail, you may choose to participate in a rugged hike over the ancient lava rocks that populate the area before returning back to your hotel
Optional: Penas Blancas Safari Boat Tour (AM)
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 4: Travel to Monteverde
In the morning, embark for Monteverde (Green Mountain) via coach and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. This stunning Cloud Forest boasts an extraordinarily diverse ecosystem, being home to 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, 130 species of mammals, and an astounding 500 species of birds, not to mention more than 3,000 species of plants. Early in the afternoon arrive in the town of Monteverde, where you will be free to eat lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Your guide will then take you on a walk around the town. Consider stopping at some of the various local stores to pick up souvenirs. The artisans of Costa Rica are renowned for their strong traditions of woodworking and craftsmanship. Before heading to your hotel, stop at the entrance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to visit the Gallery of Hummingbirds. Costa Rica is home to more than 50 species of Hummingbirds and many of them are known to nest around the Cloud Forest. After returning to your hotel for a few hours, have the option to be ushered back into town for a dinner at your choice of local restaurant
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 5: Full Day in Monteverde
This morning, enjoy a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn about how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure, or choose to participate in one of our optional tours. Tonight, dine at a local Monteverde restaurant
Optional: Selvatura Canopy Tour (PM)
Optional: Selvatura Hanging Bridges (PM)
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 6: Travel to San Jose
Today, travel back to Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Perhaps explore the city independently and try one of over 50 restaurants, bars, night clubs, art galleries and museums
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 7: Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast