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Arenal Volcano Package: 5 Nights
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The breathtaking Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic sites, but its surroundings are equally impressive. During this trip, you’ll have the chance to delve into the rainforests that make up Arenal’s diverse landscape.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Experience some of the highlights of the Arenal Volcano
- Shor walk to see sloths in the natural habitat
- Hike to explore the unique Fortuna Waterfall
- Discover nocturnal wonders in a private property hosted by a locl family.
- Day off to enjoy optional activities.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
San Jose
One of our drivers will meet you at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in order to drive you to the Arenal Volcano National Park Region; the transportation to Arenal takes about 3 hours.
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San Jose
Leisure. After check in you will have the evening off for optional activities as enjoying the pool or take a massage at Luna Spa with special deals and discounts for our guests
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La Fortuna
Lodging at Casa Luna Hotel with breakfast included.
Day 2
La Fortuna
Nature Walks. Sloth Observation Tour: The Sloth Observation Tour in La Fortuna is a captivating experience, showcasing one of Costa Rica's beloved animals: the sloth. This tour takes advantage of the region's unique climate, food availability, and predator-free environment, offering a natural oasis for sloths. You can choose from three times: 8:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. for a night walk, when two-toed sloths are more active. The tour starts with a hotel pickup, leading to Sloth Territory, a small family ecological project with a 1.5 km trail suitable for all ages. Over two hours, you'll explore diverse flora, a river, and Guarumo trees, the sloths' favorite food. The tour emphasizes sloth protection, addressing the illegal trade issue. Expert guides ensure sloth sightings, including two- and three-toed sloths, and possibly a mother with her baby. The tour respects sloth habitats, using quality observation equipment to enhance the experience without disturbing the animals.
Day 3
La Fortuna
Swimming at La Fortuna Waterfall. The La Fortuna Waterfall Tour starts with a pickup from your La Fortuna hotel and a short drive to the private reserve of the waterfall. The tour features a descent on a 500-meter trail with over 480 steps through lush rainforest, leading to the base of the 70-meter waterfall, known for its crystal-clear water from the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. Along the way, you might spot wildlife like coatis, butterflies, and toucans. At the base, you can swim, take photos, or relax while admiring the natural beauty. Afterward, you’ll ascend back to the viewpoint and enjoy a snack of fresh tropical fruit. The tour supports the Community Development Association, contributing to local schools, nutrition centers, an orphanage, a recycling center, roads, and tourism safety. This experience combines nature appreciation with community support.
Day 4
La Fortuna
Eco Tour. Nocturnal Natural Experience: This tour is perfect for discovering Costa Rica's nocturnal wonders. It begins with a 30-minute drive to La Tigra, where you'll meet the Mendez Family, who dedicate part of their land to natural regeneration. You'll explore a 600-meter trail through a regenerating forest, with water mirrors that attract nocturnal wildlife such as birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, and bats. The trail leads to a frog sanctuary, home to species like the hammer frog, bullfrog, red-eyed tree frog, and glass frog. After the walk, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican dinner cooked over a wood-burning stove, illuminated by the nocturnal lights of the San Carlos plains. The tour concludes with transportation back to La Fortuna.
Day 5
La Fortuna
Leisure. You are free to spend the day as you please, but hotel guests will receive special rates on a host of various tours in the La Fortuna area. We can recommend several options to help fill you day and you can book one on Project Expedition in advance of your trip.
Day 6
San Jose
Today, after having breakfast, you have the shuttle back to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela at 8:00 am. Please consider this transfer takes about 3 hours to the airport, and you must be there at least 3 hours earlier your flight time for checking in; if you require a transportation on a different time we can arrange a private transportation for some extra bucks.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation to all included activities. Bilingual Naturalist Guide La Fortuna Waterfall Tour Sloth Observation Tour Nocturnal Natural Experience Free 24h Wi-Fi (hotel & rooms) Free Internet Access (lobby)
What to Bring
Costa Rica is a country to travel around, and if you have some extra days we recommend you to take the opportunity you are already here and visit one of the pacific beaches, the cloud forest or even stay longer at the Casa Luna, if you are open to suggestions please let us know.
Meeting & Pickup
Transfer from Juan Santamaria international airport to the hotel. Upgrades for change the transportation back to other destinations or upgrade to private transportation to the airport are available with extra charge.
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
For an extra person in the same room with all the services mentioned in the package (Maximum 1 extra adult + 1 child per package) - 780.83 Per Person
Before Booking
Upgrade to private transfer are available from and to the airport for an extra cost.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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