Northern Forests and Volcanoes

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Day 1 Arrival. One of our guides will meet you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel in San Jose and brief meeting with detailed explanation of itinerary. We also hand over all the necessary travel documents you need for this great vacation time. Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2 Breakfasts. Morning departure to Rancho Natualista, located in the hills of Turrialba. This area is famous for the snow-cap hummingbird. Afternoon free for self guided birding through the rainforests.  Overnight Rancho Naturalista or Pacuare Jungle Lodge.

Day 3 Breakfasts. Early morning birding tour. Afternoon  at leisure for optional activities nearby. Overnight Rancho Naturalista.

Day 4 Breakfasts. Departure back towards San Jose and from there to Bajos del Toro, a beautiful hidden cloud forest valley situated half way between San Jose and the Northern Plains. Arrival and afternoon at leisure.

Day 5 Breakfasts. Early morning birding tour the dense and rich cloud forests. Afternoon departure towards San Carlos. Late afternoon arrival at La Fortuna and overnight in La Fortuna de San Carlos. The majestic Arenal Volcano is located right in front of the hotel. Overnight in La Fortuna.

Day 6 Breakfasts and Cano negro Tour. Early morning departure to the famous reserve, home to a large variety of species , but also, home to thousands of birds that are not that abundant in other areas anymore. Overnight in Cano Negro Lodge.
 

Day 7 Breakfasts. Early morning birding tour. Afternoon departure towards the Pacific Coast, along the Pan American highway. Arrival at La Ensenada Lodge, a beautiful hacienda style lodge . Late afternoon at leisure or optional activities in the grounds of the lodge. Overnight in La  Ensenada. Optional also Villa Lapas.

Day 8 Breakfasts. Early morning birding tour. Afternoon tour to Lavo Verde National park, a famous wetlands national park with hundreds of species of birds. Overnight in La Ensenada.  Optional also Villa Lapas.

Day 9 Breakfasts and departure back to San Jose. Afternoon arrival and overnight in San Jose.

Day 9 Breakfasts. Pick up and departure to the airport.