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Adventure trip to Costa Rica

Coast to coast covers the country from the Caribbean to the Pacific coast and is the perfect blend of an active and relaxing holiday. This trip, run in shared shuttle transfers, includes different easy walks in the rainforest, optional hikes of semi-active volcanoes, and exquisite breaks by the beach. To sum it up, this adventure travel in Costa Rica will let you experience the best outdoor activities that the country has to offer.

The trip starts off in San Jose, the vibrant capital that combines rich heritage, traditions and a unique lifestyle: a perfect introduction to Central America cities. Then you'll move on to Puerto Viejo-Cahuita, a natural area home to hundreds of different reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds and neighbouring gorgeous beaches with surfing opportunities.

Then, you'll hit the road to Sarapiqui, the place where adventure becomes real: rich biodiversity, sports and incredible sceneries will carry you away! But your next stop, the Arenal national park, could be the highlight of the adventure trip: a majestic volcano towering the rainforest and sapphire-blue lakes are unforgettable sights. Not to mention a walk among hot springs at El Silencio private reserve and finally, well deserved leisurely moments of leisure on the Manuel Antonio - Quepos area beaches.

Coast to Coast is a unique adventure trip to discover the very unique vegetation of Costa Rica, natural wonders and its two coastlines. This trip is characterized by its numerous activities and should please those who look a travel which combines all opportunities offered by an unspoiled natural environment.

Do not hesitate to contact our country specialist to get more information about that adventure trip to Costa Rica!

Itinerary

Day 1| International flight – San Jose
Arrive San Jose. Is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub. The city lies at a mean elevation of 1,161 m above sea level, and enjoys a stable climate throughout the year. Private transfer to your hotel. Overnight at selected hotel in San Jose or similar. Meals not included.

Day 2| Puerto Viejo - Cahuita
Breakfast included at your hotel. Shuttle non private transfer to Puerto Viejo-Cahuita area, there you will find an exotic flora and fauna, lies a vibrant seaside town with gorgeous beaches, crystal clear blue waters, and some of the most amazing surfing opportunities. Rest of day at leisure. Lunch and dinner will be on your own.

Day 3| Puerto Viejo
Breakfast at your hotel. This day will be at leisure to enjoy additional activities or simply walk around the area and enjoy hotel facilities. Overnight at selected hotel in Puerto Viejo or similar. Lunch and dinner will be on your own.

Day 4| Sarapiqui
Breakfast at the hotel and morning at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities. During afternoon you will be transfered by shuttle (non private service) to Sarapiquí area. Sarapiquí is known throughout Costa Rica for its amazing and rich biodiversity as well as for being an adventure seeker’s dream destination. Lying in the north east of the country and bordered by Nicaragua in the north, Sarapiquí is now a very popular tourist getaway for families and thrill seekers alike. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Lunch and dinner at your own. Overnight at selected hotel or similar in Sarapiqui.

Day 5| Arenal Volcano Area
Today, breakfast is included on your hotel. Morning will be at leisure to explore the area on your own. During afternoon a shuttle non private transfer will take to Arenal Volcano Area. The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 meters (5,358 ft), It is conically shaped with a crater spanning 140 meters (460 ft). Arenal is geologically considered a young volcano and the age is estimated to be less than 7,000 years. Rest of evening at leisure. Lunch and dinner will be by your own. Overnight at selected hotel or similar in Arenal .

Day 6| El Silencio Reserve
Breakfast served at your hotel. This afternoon, you will be picked up at your hotel to go to el Silencio private reserve to a walk with a scenic volcano view while a naturalistic guide explain important information about the volcano. After walk you will be taken to the hot springs to relax with the warm natural water and enjoy dinner. The lunch will be on your own. Overnight at selected hotel in Arenal or similar.

Day 7| Manuel Antonio - Quepos
Breakfast at the hotel. Shuttle non private transfer to Quepos / Manuel Antonio area which is known as one of the best places in the world for big game sport fishing, it is a small town some 160 km from San Jose in Puntarenas province. Located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, Quepos is a beautiful place to enjoy a nice relaxing time. Lunch and dinner will be by your own. Overnight at selected hotel or similar in Manuel Antonio .

Day 8| Manuel Antonio National Park
This day breakfast will be served at your hotel. After breakfast a you will be picked up at your hotel towards the Manuel Antonio National Park, there you will be enjoying the different trails it has as well of some time on the beautiful beaches in contact with exuberant nature, some tropical snacks will be served during the tour. Breakfast and dinner are not included. Overnight at selected hotel in or similar Manuel Antonio.

Day 9| San Jose
Today you will enjoy the breakfast at your hotel. After lunch, which by you own, you will be transfer in a shuttle non private transfer to San Jose. Dinner is not included. Overnight at selected hotel in San Jose or similar

Day 10| Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer out to airport to catch you international flight and return home.

Information about shuttle transfers:
These are pooled shuttle transfers where you will be traveling with other fellow travelers on a shared basis between two destinations, the perfect transportation system for travelers who don't want to drive themselves. The nature of this service is based on consolidation so each vehicle will pick up clients in various hotels and will drop clients off at various hotels or in certain connection locations between destinations, carrying from 1 to 12 passengers. This means the journeys may take 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer than a private transfer as there are interconnections and stops en route to both pick-up and drop-off clients. Small 15-seater vans with A/C are used so that the journeys are comfortable and the stops are reduced.

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Overview

Costa Rica is a country located in Central America that has unlimited tourist potential and is ranked as one of the most visited international destinations. One of Costa Rica's main sources of income is tourism. Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country, and it has not had an army since the year 1949.

Although the country is small and it covers only 0.03 % of the surface of the globe, it proudly shelters a 6% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world. 25.58 % of the country is composed of conservation and natural protected territory.

Costa Rica is also an attractive country for investment and it offers great potential for the establishment of important multinational companies, thanks to the outstanding academic level of its population, as well as the high standard of modern services and social and political stability.

Geography

Costa Rica extends majestically from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, and its distance is barely 200 miles.
Its land portion occupies only 20 thousand square miles.

If you travel throughout the provinces of Costa Rica, it's easy to notice that in no other place you shall find fields with so many variations in their landscape and climate as here.

Costa Rica is one of most highly valued tourist destinations in this planet. This small piece of land includes all of the necessary components to satisfy the taste of thousands of travelers visiting each year.

Costa Rica's territorial division includes 7 provinces, which are: San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, Puntarenas, and Limón. Together they offer an attractive tourist destination, of almost limitless possibilities, that include extensive rainforests, volcanoes, rivers traveling through the mountains, beaches and natural resources safeguarded by an important organization of national parks and forest reserves.

Culture

Heritage and Culture
Costa Rican culture is in many ways a reflection of its racial diversity. The predominant influence has long been European, which is reflected in everything from the official language -- Spanish -- to the architecture of the country's churches and other historic buildings. The indigenous influence is less visible, but can be found in everything from the tortillas that make part of a typical Costa Rican meal, to the handmade ceramics sold at roadside stands.

An important aspect of Costa Rica's cultural legacy is their love for peace and democracy. The Ticos like to stand out that their nation is the exception in Latin America, where military dictatorships have long dominated politics.

They take pride in having more than one hundred years of democratic tradition, and almost half a century without an army. The army was abolished in 1948, and the money the country saves by not expending in military issues is invested in improving the Costa Ricans' standard of living, which has fostered a culture of social peace that makes it such a pleasant place to visit.

The Ticos
The Ticos, as Costa Ricans are commonly known, are famous for their hospitality, and are quite happy to live up to their reputation. They are well-educated and hard working people, who are quick with a handshake and a smile. They are well aware of the special land they have, and most likely they will help foreigners when they get lost, even explaining things that might seem bizarre to foreigners, and making their stay as enjoyable as possible.

People say the Ticos are their nation's greatest asset, and once you've experienced their friendliness and spontaneity, you'll have no doubt to that regard.

Climate

Although Costa Rica is a small country in terms of area, there is a lot going on here in terms of weather in Costa Rica. With a climate that is diverse and varied, Costa Rica can be divided into several climatic zones, each of which are distinct and individual. Though generally classified as a tropical country because of its close proximity to the equator, Costa Rica has no real winter period, and the sun shines here throughout the year. With over 12 hours of sunshine a day, the sun rises at about 5 am and sets at about 6 pm consistently throughout the year.

The main reason for the diversity in Costa Rica's weather is the various elevations at which different parts of the country are located. For example Guanacaste has a dry arid climate as it sits on the lowlands, while Montverde a highland city that is misty and foggy throughout the year due to its higher elevation. The Central Valley with San Jose enjoys the best climate in the country as the weather here has an average of 22 degrees Celsius or 72 degrees Fahrenheit and is tempered with a cool coastal breeze. In the highlands the temperature averages 13 degree Celsius, while in the lowlands or at sea level the temperature stays at around 26 degrees Celsius or 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with hot days and sultry evenings.

In Costa Rica the average annual temperature is around 21 to 27 degrees Celsius or 70 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit and the coolest months of the year are November, December and January. Avoid visiting Costa Rica from March through May as the weather can get quite sizzling and humid during this period.

There is no real summer or winter in Costa Rica and the rainy season here lasts from May to November, with the months of December through April having little to no rain and September and October being the heaviest rain period. While the average rainfall in the country is around 100 inches, some mountainous areas get as much as 25 feet of rainfall on a yearly basis. It is also important to keep in mind that Costa Rica's Caribbean coast is rather unique and has its own microclimate. With tradewinds keeping the weather hot and humid most of the year, there is no real dry season out here and it rains very often.