Río Frío Toucan , Arenal Volcano National Park
DAY 9 • La Fortuna • Cacao farm visit • Rincón de la Vieja
On our way to Rincón de la Vieja , we ’ ll stop at a local organic cacao farm to learn about the production of one of Costa Rica ’ s most prized agricultural products . We ’ ll arrive at our lodge in the foothills of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano by late afternoon .
Meals : B , L , D | Cañon de la Vieja Lodge or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 10 • Rincón de la Vieja • Horseback ride • Visit a local cantina
Today , we saddle up for an elective horseback ride that takes us through the jungle . This afternoon , you can enjoy the surrounding nature trails or spend some time at your own leisure . Later , visit a local cantina for an opportunity to interact with the locals .
Meals : B , L , D | Cañon de la Vieja Lodge or similar
DAY 11 • Pacific Coast Transfer to Puntarenas and the Pacific Coast . We ’ ll arrive at our hotel in Puntarenas later this afternoon .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Punta Leona or similar
DAY 12 • Outrigger canoe ride Visit Agujas Beach , a protected cove where we ’ ll board an outrigger canoe to catch the spirit of pre- Columbian Costa Rica . We ’ ll disembark along the white sands of Limoncito Beach where you ’ ll have some free time . Spend the afternoon in Punta Leona ’ s private nature reserve , home to more than 300 species of bird , including the endangered Scarlet Macaw . Then , you may want to visit Punta Leona ’ s butterfly garden to see the rare and colorful species that reside here .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel Punta Leona or similar
DAY 13 • Rio Tarcoles crocodile cruise • San José This morning , enjoy a cruise through a mangrove forest on the Tarcoles River in search of crocodiles . As you cruise , you ’ ll discover the many ways in which mangroves contribute to their environment . Later , drive to San José and enjoy a Farewell Dinner .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Palma Real or similar
On Day 10 , saddle up for a horseback ride that takes us down a countryside road and through sloping pastureland , showcasing the surrounding landscape .
DAY 14 • Return to U . S Return to the U . S . or begin your Costa Rica ’ s Caribbean Coast : Tortuguero National Park post-trip extension .
Meals : B
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