Whether you're 2 or 92 years old, no visit to Costa Rica is complete without a trip on the world famous Tortuga Island Tour.
The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide and seated on an air-conditioned bus. The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas stopping along the way for Breakfast snack served on the bus. Upon arrival in Puntarenas you will board catamaran, offering a level of cruising luxury and comfort.
Particularly enchanting for its beauty, Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming and a beach lunch.
For passenger safety and convenience, the Catamaran has a bow ramp which allows the passengers to step directly onto the beach. The Captain and his crew are the masters of this seascape. They are seasoned mariners who will convey their love of Costa Rica to you.
Sightseeing, sunbathing, exploring, swimming, eating, drinking and relaxing.
Included
* From San Jose: Unlimited margaritas and rum punch
* Departing from Puntarenas: Unlimited margaritas and rum punch
* From Jaco, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna, Monteverde: Unlimited margaritas and rum punch, snorkelling, banana boat rides and trails.
Hands-on, and then we will savor the delectable product.
After the coffee tour, we will continue to Poas Volcano National Park, where there is a noticeable change in temperature and exuberant vegetation of the cloud forest.
The Poas Volcano, is an active 2,708-metre (8,885 ft) stratovolcano. The crater of the volcano is over a mile across and 1050 feet deep. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, including April, 2017.
At the Volcano we will have time to enjoy the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, and hike on a trail to the beautiful Botos Lagoon as we learn about the different ecosystems in the park.
After Poas, we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch (rated 4 Forks by the Costa Rican Tourism Council) that includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican dishes and much more.
At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit. This is definitely a tour enjoyed by nature lovers from all ages.
Rainforest Adventures, Costa Rica, offers you the most complete eco-adventure package of the country. This "6 in 1" includes attractive products to assure you an incredible and unforgettable natural experience.
Enjoy alongside your family and friends of the spectacular Atlantic rainforest within Braulio Carrillo Park, by doing some activities like: aerial tram, zip-lines, adrena-line, butterflies and terrariums, a guided walk and a hanging bridge tour. Start this rich experience with a true flight over the treetops in our comfortable aerial tram while an expert naturalist guide describes hidden treasures of the forest.
Then you'll live real emotion with our zip line tour with 14 safe platforms and 10 cables, which include the thrill of the Adrena-line cable, of 2297 feet long and 55 km/h speed.
Back to the ground you will feel relaxation during a guided walk through our natural trails with a visit over Molinete river's hanging bridge and a fun and educational stop to our very own hummingbird, butterflies and frogs garden, where you can learn about different species of the region.
Included:
- Visit to Molinete River Hanging Bridge
- Guided walking tour
- Aerial Tram tour
- Canopy zip line tour (10 zip lines with 14 platforms)
- Adrena-Line 700-meter Zip Line / Superman Zip Line Cable
- Butterfly and Frogs Garden
This is one of the most popular walks among our tourists. This tour takes you to the auspicious site of the majestic Arenal Volcano where you will enjoy Baldi's relaxing hot springs, as well as appreciate the lush vegetation and landscapes that make this place an unforgettable place.
The impressive Arenal Volcano is a natural wonder that is located in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, offering thousands of tourists the opportunity to appreciate the columns of white smoke, ash and smoking activity that emanate from the conical colossus. It is important to keep in mind that the volcano had remained asleep for at least 450 years, until on July 29, 1968, it again experienced a great eruption, beginning a new period of pyroclastic activity which has been decreasing in the last years.
On the way to the Arenal Volcano, we will make a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the cradle of Costa Rican artisans, where they will have the best opportunity to acquire souvenirs such as wood, clothing and souvenirs in general. In Sarchi, it is very possible that you will see an ox cart that holds the title of being the largest in the world, which is built of wood (cedar) and decorated with surprising colours, such as a bright orange colour. The design is typical and complex, it has two levels of height and took 70 days to complete, it also has an honourable mention in the world book of Guinness Records.
The trip continues crossing forest areas, as well as plantations of various agricultural products, including coffee plantations, pineapple, ornamental plants, cattle farms, until reaching the beautiful town of La Fortuna, to stop and enjoy lunch in a Cozy restaurant with a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano. After lunch, you visit a viewpoint that is closest to the base of the volcano where you can see the view of Lake Arenal.
Eventually, the tourist will enjoy and relax in one of the best hot springs in the area, where you can enjoy the rejuvenating effects of them, as well as a massage (optional activity) or other special treatments that must be booked in advance. Baldi facilities offer the tourist, 25 thermal water pools, which flow naturally from the volcano. The medicinal waters are certified by L.N.A (National Water Laboratory), and the temperature ranges from 33 to 66 degrees Celsius (93-152 Fahrenheit) providing customers with a wide range of options that suit the person's tastes.
And for a perfect ending, before returning to San Jose, a delicious dinner is served with a great view of the volcano so you don't miss any opportunity to appreciate it once again.
San Jose Vip City Tours - offer you the best city tour in Costa Rica in three schedules mornings, afternoons, evening tours.
Our unique sightseeing double decker bus will take you to downtown San Jose from your hotel to witness the city's main historical landmarks for an immersive and panoramic cultural experience and a better understanding of Costa Rica's evolution.
Our personalized city tour provides a bird's eye view of San Jose enhanced with VIP customer service, local cuisine, beverages, folkloric attire, and an authentic cultural experience with on-board folcloric music. Our favorite places to visit for a guided walk in San Jose include Costa Rica's cherished National Theater (lobby), Art Museum Gold Room, impressive - Gold Museum and the old and Authentic Central Market, an in-depth description of the National Monument, and the influential historical episode that took place at the Democracy Plaza. Our VIP City Bus tour will take you comfortably and safely through San Jose's narrow and busy streets driving by beautiful outdoor city attractions. The living city is our museum.
1. Vip City Morning Tour with Lunch : 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Includes: Double decker bus - Live Music Show - Welcome cocktail - Bilingual Guide - Roundtrip Transportation to hotel - Lunch
Walking Tours: Art Costarrican Museum Gold Room - Gold Museum - Central Market - National Monument - Lobby National Theater
2.Vip City Afternoon Tour with Dinner: 3:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Includes: Double decker bus - Live Music Show - Welcome cocktail - Bilingual Guide - Roundtrip Transportation to hotel - Dinner
Walking Tours: Art Costarrican Museum Gold Room - Central Avenue - The Metropolitan Cathedral - Central Market - National Monument - Lobby National Theater - Plaza Democracia.
Book your spot today and get ready for an amazing experience!
The Arenal Volcano area tour is a favorite among travelers.
This tour offers the auspicious site of the imposing Arenal Volcano and the soothing thermal waters. On route there will be a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica's Artisans. In Sarchi, you may see an ox cart that holds the title as being the largest ox cart in the world.
We will stop to enjoy lunch at a cozy restaurant. Then you will go on to relax at one of the best hot springs in the area where you will enjoy the rejuvenating effects. EcoTermales Hot Springs is the hot spring property where the water naturally springs up right on site 6 elegant pools with temperatures ranging from 99deg to 106deg F (37deg to 41deg C) in addition to one fresh water waterfall and pool.
It is a wellness paradise immersed in the primary rainforest And for a perfect ending, before going back to San Jose, you will enjoy a delicious dinner.
Once participants arrive to the park they will be greet and welcomed by our friendly staff, at this boarding area guests will be invited to board the van in wich participants will enter our facilities. (Rest rooms are available).
In cases that the time is limited for the visit, motor coaches are allowed to enter our preserve to avoid the open coach and proceed directly to the video room.
After this short video presentation guests will be divided into smaller groups, some of them will proceed directly to the boarding station for the Tram Ride, others will start the 45 minute easy walk with a naturalist guide.
Included:
* Entrance to the Park
* Transfer from the entrance to the visitor's area
* Access to frog and butterfly garden
* Access to Hummingbird Garden
* Access to Orchids Garden
* An Expert naturalist guide during your visit at the park
Once participants arrive to the park they will be greet and welcomed by our friendly staff, at this boarding area guests will be invited to board the van in wich participants will enter our facilities. (Rest rooms are available).
In cases that the time is limited for the visit, motor coaches are allowed to enter our reserve to avoid the open coach and proceed directly to the video room.
After this short video presentation guests will be divided into smaller groups, some of them will proceed directly to the boarding station for the Tram Ride, others will start the 45 minute easy walk with a naturalist guide.
Included:
* Transfers to and from the Park
* Entrance to the Park
* Access to Frog and Butterfly Garden
* Access to Hummingbird Garden
* Access to Orchids Garden
* An Expert naturalist guide during your visit at the park