8 Day – San Jose, La Paz Waterfall Garden, Volcanos, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Magical Manuel Antonio – Carbon Neutral Vacation

This vacation package will be customized to your needs and availability. Prices based on quadruple occupancy for a family of four:

8 Day Luxury Vacations
Starting at $6991
8 Day Value Vacations
Starting at $3351
8 Day Budget Vacations
Starting at $2667
8 Day Private Villa Vacations
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Itinerary at a glance:

Day 1 Arrival in Costa Rica’s Vibrant Capitol, San Jose
Day 2 Journey to Sarapiqui, Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls
Day 3 Journey to the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna
Day 4 Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 5 Journey to Magical Manuel Antonio
Day 6 Manuel Antonio and Rainmaker Conservation Project.
Personal Reforestation Project
Day 7 Return to San Jose
Day 8 Departure for home

Day 01 Arrival in Costa Rica’s Vibrant Capitol, San Jose

Arrive by air into San Jose. Upon arrival a representative Eco Interactive will meet you at the gate and provide you all the information for your vacation along with providing you a transfer to your hotel. Private transportation is arranged to transport you to your Hotel for your first night in Costa Rica. Soak up the tropical breezes, refresh, relax and enjoy. You have arrived in Costa Rica.

Breakfast included. (Costa Rican Cuisine)

Day 02 Journey to Sarapiqui, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Following a hearty Costa Rican breakfast, a representative of Eco Interactive will meet you at the hotel and provide a private transportation for your days adventure. The first stop will be the famous Poas Volcano followed by the amazing La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

As your climb in elevation you will experience the first of the varied micro-climates of Costa Rica. The temperature dips as you enter lush cloud forest of the Poás Volcano. The Poas Crater is stunning in both its magnitude and its appearance. Nearly a mile wide and a thousand feet deep, you will experience the thrill of standing at the abyss of one of natures most powerful vistas.

The next stop is the amazing La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Nature Park. Here you will encounter one of the most spectacular Butterfly Gardens in all the world. Costa Rica has more species of butterflies than the entire continent of Africa and here you will be amazed at the overwhelming variety. Next you will have an opportunity to explore the spectacular trails of La Paz that will lead you to the magnificent Magia Blanca Falls. Following your explorations of the park, enjoy lunch before continuing on your adventure.

Sarapiqui is one of the most diverse regions in Costa Rica, offering a mosaic of mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, forests, fruit farms and cattle ranches. Afternoon free to relax in the pool or take advantage of the hiking trails.

Once we arrive at Puerto Viejo (Old Port), we will be ready to enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Sarapiquí River, just sit back and observe the wildlife that is around you. Before returning to San Jose we will drive through the unforgettable rain forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most important rainforest reserves for Costa Rica.

Breakfast is included

Day 3 Journey to the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna

After breakfast you will be provide with a private transfer to the Arenal Area. (Approximate driving time: 3 1/2hrs, 30 minute flights also available).
One of the most active volcanoes of the world, cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is what you will find in this area. The flawless silhouette of Arenal Volcano, its loud rumblings and frequent explosions of lava and ash are a sight not to be missed by any visitor to Costa Rica. But by no means these are not the only attractions of this area. Bass fishing, windsurfing, hot springs, waterfalls, hiking and Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge make this an ideal stop for many travelers.

Day 4 Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

Often overlooked by visitors to Costa Rica, Caño Negro is one of the three most important wetlands in the entire world and is set in one of the most remote and isolated destinations in Central America. This is a true wilderness experience worthy of an episode of National Geographic. More than 200 species of exotic birds, many extremely rare, inhabit this extraordinary destination. You will enjoy a boat excursion through an amazing tropical wilderness with a naturalist guide that will unlock the many secrets of the Caño Negro. For bird watchers, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is perhaps the richest sites in the entire Western Hemisphere. An extraordinary variety of mammals and reptiles also. Caño Negro is a biological treasure of global proportion.

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Day 5 Journey to Magical Manuel Antonio

Eco Interactive will arrange a pick up at your hotel and provide private tour to the famous Manuel Antonio, Quepos (Air transport available).
Considered to be Costa Rica’s most beautiful park, with enchanting white-sand beaches ideal for swimming, and tropical rainforest forest alive with wildlife. Watch for the monkeys and iguanas who share the park with you. Manuel Antonio is also the home of the highly endangered Mono Titi squirrel monkey. Eco Interactive is involved in efforts to save the wonderful creature. Along with the extraordinary natural experience, Manuel Antonio offers all the amenities of a world-class destination. Most hotels are small and intimate, set high on a hill overlooking the rain forest, endless beaches and the national park. Options abound here! Whether you are looking for a romantic honeymoon hideaway or an action-packed visit, this premier destination has the answer.
Breakfast Included

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Day 6 Manuel Antonio National Park, and Rainmaker Conservation Project. Personal Reforestation Project

Rainmaker Reserve is one of the last remaining primary rain forest on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is home to 60% of all the flora and fauna species found in Costa Rica. The Rainmaker reserve features six suspension bridges totaling 250 meters, spanning from platforms attached to massive hardwood trees to create the most impressive Canopy Walk in Costa Rica. It is also home to 25 species of rare and exotic frogs, including the Harlequin Toad, which was once thought to be extinct.

For that are environmentally conscious, Eco Interactive has made special with Rainmaker Conservation Project and Kids Saving the Rainforest to provide with everything you need for your own personal reforestation program. Not only will you plant enough trees to offset the carbon footprint of your vacation, you will be helping to expand critical rainforest habitat.

Breakfast Included

Day 7 Do you know the way to San Jose?

Not to worry, we know the way there and Eco Interactive will provide your return to San Jose in private discovery tour over mountains and through valleys. Spend your last night kicking up your heals in one of Latin America’s finest cities.

Day 8 Departure

Transfer will be provided to the International airport.
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