Maduro Travel Aruba
Costa Rica Sin Limites
Costa Rica is a rugged, rain forested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Itinerary
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Day 1 / San Jose |
Arrive in San José and transfer to selected to hotel. |
| Day 2 / San Jose // Visit to Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio | On this shared full-day tour to Manuel Antonio National Park, you'll depart from San José in the morning and travel to this jewel of the Central Pacific coast. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, you'll hike along lush rainforest trails, where you'll encounter sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and toucans. Afterward, you can relax on picturesque white-sand beaches, with opportunities for swimming and unwinding. This shared experience combines wildlife encounters with coastal beauty in one immersive day. B+L |
| Day 3 / San Jose // Visit to Valle Central de Costa Rica - Cafe Doka Plantation / Parque Nacional Volcan Poas / Jardines Cataratas de la Paz |
The Central Valley tour of Costa Rica offers a complete experience of culture, nature, and adventure, beginning early in San José with tourist transportation to the Doka coffee plantations. There, participants will learn about the traditional coffee-making process, its history, and the surrounding natural environment. Next, the tour continues to Poás Volcano National Park to admire its imposing 2,708-meter crater, surrounded by diverse vegetation and landscapes of farms and flowers. Finally, the route culminates at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, an ecological park with hiking trails, a sanctuary for over 100 animal species, and a buffet lunch featuring typical Costa Rican dishes, combining nature, culture, and gastronomy in a single day. B + L |
| Day 4 / Volcan Arenal // Visit Sarchi / La Fortuna / Ecotermales | This full-day excursion invites you to explore the stunning Arenal Volcano region. The tour begins in San José, with a stop en route in the picturesque town of Sarchí, famous for its wood carvings and colorful oxcarts, a symbol of Costa Rican folklore. The tour then continues to La Fortuna, passing through lush landscapes and charming villages, where you'll enjoy a guided hike along the area's nature trails, learning about the local geology, flora, and fauna. The highlight of the day is a visit to Ecotermales, a tranquil hot springs sanctuary surrounded by tropical forest, with pools of varying temperatures perfect for relaxation. The excursion includes a hearty lunch and dinner, and at the end of the day, you will be taken directly to your selected hotel in the Arenal area, completing an educational, relaxing, and memorable experience. B + L + D |
| Day 5 / Volcan Arenal // Visit Parque Mistico Arenal | Today you will visit the Hanging Bridges of Mistico Arenal National Park, an ecotourism attraction located a short 30-minute drive from most Arenal hotels. The 250-hectare park allows visitors to experience the interactions of the rainforest from two perspectives along a 4-km trail. The first is from trails immersed in the dense tropical rainforest, known as the understory, and the second is from the treetops, where the species of insects, birds, plants, and mammals observed from above are different from those found in the lower canopy. During the 2.5-hour tour, the naturalist guide will provide detailed information about the interactions between plants, insects, birds, and mammals. Some sections of the trails and the hanging bridges are open areas, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano, the northern plains of Costa Rica, and even Lake Arenal. The park has 16 bridges with distances up to 97 meters and heights up to 45 meters. B |
| Day 6 / Rincon de la Vieja |
This morning, the transfer is scheduled to the highlands of the Guanacaste region, specifically to the Rincón de la Vieja National Park area. The tour includes panoramic views of the Liberia region and its surroundings, crossing valleys, rivers, and small rural towns that dot the landscape. As you ascend into the mountains, you will notice a change in temperature and vegetation, approaching tropical dry forest ecosystems and areas of volcanic flora. The Rincón de la Vieja area is renowned for its natural diversity, which combines thermal rivers, fumaroles, jungle trails, and waterfalls. The simultaneously warm and cool climate, along with the volcanic and rural landscapes, offers an authentic experience that highlights the geological and ecological richness of Costa Rica. B |
| Day 7 & 8 / Rincon de la Vieja |
During your stay, you can enjoy the hotel's facilities and relax in a unique natural setting. If you wish, you'll have the opportunity to select from a variety of optional activities available in the area, such as hikes along the trails of Rincón de la Vieja National Park, horseback riding, hot springs, or adventure tours. It will be the perfect day to enjoy at your own pace and make the most of everything this destination has to offer. B |
| Day 9 / Rincon de la Vieja |
This morning, the transfer from the Rincón de la Vieja region to San José is scheduled. The journey begins at the foot of the volcano, descending through landscapes of dry tropical forest and cattle ranches before joining the main highway toward the Central Valley. Along the way, you'll appreciate how the environment gradually changes, transitioning from the warm plains of Guanacaste to the verdant mountains of the country's interior. This trip offers a final glimpse into Costa Rica's natural and cultural diversity before arriving in the capital. B |
| Day 10 / San José departure International Airport (SJO) | Transfer to San José International Airport for your flight back to Aruba. B |
Includes
- 4 nights in San Jose at selected hotel (1 pre- & 1 post-)
- 2 nights in Arenal Volcano area
- 3 nights in Rincon de la Vieja
- All services, tours and transportations as described in the program summary
- Daily Breakfast
- 3 lunches & 1 dinner
- All sales taxes
- Booking Fee
Important
- Prices are in AWG per person and based on a minimum 2 persons travelling together.
- * Children rate apply from 0 – 11 yrs old. Maximum 2 children in a double room sharing with their parents.
- Please note that the Manuel Antonio tour requires a minimum of 4 clients on Mondays and Thursdays, and only 2 clients on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The tour does not operate on Tuesdays because the park is closed. This policy will be verified by our reservations department when providing a quote.
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park is closed on Mondays and children under 4 years old are not allowed on the Rincón de la Vieja National Park excursion.
Validity 2025 - 2026 Pura Vida!
Not included: Airfare to/from Costa Rica / Travel insurance
Hotels in each city:
- San Jose - Sleep Inn
- Arenal Volcano - Magic Mountain
- Rincon de la Vieja - Hacienda Guachipelin
| Dec. 1, 2025-April 30, 2026 | Price p/p in AWG |
| Double | 2.978.00 |
| Triple | 2.797.00 |
| Child (0-10 yrs) | 1.511.00 |
| May 1 - June 30, 2026 | Price p/p in AWG |
| Double | 2.893.00 |
| Triple | 2.715.00 |
| Child (0-10 yrs) | 1.511.00 |
| July 1 - August 31, 2026 | Price p/p in AWG |
| Double | 2.936.00 |
| Triple | 2.747.00 |
| Child (0-10 yrs) | 1.511.00 |
| September 1 - October 1, 2026 | Price p/p in AWG |
| Double | 2.893.00 |
| Triple | 2.715.00 |
| Child (0-11 yrs) | 1.511.00 |
| November 1 - 30, 2026 | Price p/p in AWG |
| Double | 2.927.00 |
| Triple | 2.737.00 |
| Child (0-11 yrs) | 1.511.00 |