10 Day Classic Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio

<p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for Costa Rica</span><br />Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Rest, relax and get ready for your adventure in eco-rich Costa Rica, often called "Pura Vida" - the country with a relaxing and happy lifestyle<br /><b>Overnight:</b> San Jose</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 2, Monday - Travel to Arenal</span><br />Morning departure for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Arenal<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 3, Tuesday - Cano Negro</span><br />Spend the day on a boat tour down the Rio Frio, and learn about the flora and fauna endemic to the area. Tonight, enjoy an <i>optional</i> evening at the renowned Eco Termales Hot Springs that includes dinner<br /><b>Optional:</b> EcoTermales Hot Springs with dinner (PM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Arenal<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 4, Wednesday - Arenal National Park, Travel to Monteverde</span><br />In the morning, embark on a brisk two mile hike in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area. Admire views of the volcano before continuing to Monteverde. Tonight, go behind-the-scenes on the <i>optional</i> Brewery Tour to discover the hidden world of Monteverde's craft beer, followed by dinner in the brewpub<br /><b>Optional:</b> Monteverde Brewery Tour with dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Monteverde<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 5, Thursday - Full Day in Monteverde</span><br />Spend the morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the <i>optional</i> tours* including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This afternoon savor lunch and a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country. This evening, have dinner in Monteverde<br /><i>*Passengers can participate in both morning optional tours, if desired</i><br /><b>Optional:</b> Selvatura Canopy Tour (AM)<br /><b>Optional:</b> Selvatura Hanging Bridges (AM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Monteverde<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 6, Friday - Travel to Manuel Antonio</span><br />Drive along the shores of the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park. Arrive in the town of Jaco for free time to stroll and perhaps sample some of the local cuisine for lunch. Afterwards, continue to Manuel Antonio. The rest of the day is at leisure<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 7, Saturday - Full Day in Manuel Antonio</span><br />Relax at the beach while taking in the tropical surroundings. Consider joining the <i>optional</i> Catamaran Cruise that sails along the coast with picturesque views of the wildlife and vegetation. Time at Biesanz Beach for snorkeling while you have up-close sightings of colorful tropical fish<br /><b>Optional:</b> Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise (AM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 8, Sunday - Manuel Antonio National Park Tour</span><br />Today, tour Manuel Antonio National Park. Your Tour Manager will lead you through the paths of this tropical paradise with opportunity to discover the mangrove swamps. Observe several species of monkeys, iguanas, and birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before dinner tonight<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 9, Monday - Travel to San Jose</span><br />Travel back to San Jose today stopping in Maravillas de Costa Rica to shop for local crafts and souvenirs. Take a city tour of San Jose before dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> San Jose<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 10, Tuesday - Depart Costa Rica</span><br />Transfer to the airport for your departure flight<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>

<p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Costa Rica</span><br />Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Rest, relax and get ready for your adventure in eco-rich Costa Rica, often called "Pura Vida" - the country with a relaxing and happy lifestyle<br /><b>Overnight:</b> San Jose</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 2, Wednesday - Travel to Arenal</span><br />Morning departure for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Arenal<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 3, Thursday - Cano Negro</span><br />Spend the day on a boat tour down the Rio Frio, and learn about the flora and fauna endemic to the area. Tonight, enjoy an <i>optional</i> evening at the renowned Eco Termales Hot Springs that includes dinner<br /><b>Optional:</b> EcoTermales Hot Springs with Dinner (PM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Arenal<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 4, Friday - Arenal National Park, Travel to Monteverde</span><br />In the morning, embark on a brisk two mile hike in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area. Admire views of the volcano before continuing to Monteverde. Tonight, go behind-the-scenes on the <i>optional</i> Brewery Tour to discover the hidden world of Monteverde's craft beer, followed by dinner in the brewpub<br /><b>Optional:</b> Monteverde Brewery Tour with Dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Monteverde<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Monteverde</span><br />Spend the morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the <i>optional</i> tours* including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This afternoon savor lunch and a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country. This evening, have dinner in Monteverde<br /><i>*Passengers can participate in both morning optional tours if desired</i><br /><b>Optional:</b> Selvatura Canopy Tour (AM)<br /><b>Optional:</b> Selvatura Hanging Bridges (AM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Monteverde<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 6, Sunday - Travel to Manuel Antonio</span><br />Drive along the shores of the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park. Arrive in the town of Jaco for free time to stroll and perhaps sample some of the local cuisine for lunch. Afterwards, continue to Manuel Antonio. The rest of the day is at leisure<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 7, Monday - Manuel Antonio National Park Tour</span><br />Today, tour Manuel Antonio National Park. Your Tour Manager will lead you through the paths of this tropical paradise with opportunity to discover the mangrove swamps. Observe several species of monkeys, iguanas, and birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Manuel Antonio</span><br />Relax at the beach while taking in the tropical surroundings. Consider joining the <i>optional</i> Catamaran Cruise that sails along the coast with picturesque views of the wildlife and vegetation. Time at Biesanz Beach for snorkeling while you have up-close sightings of colorful tropical fish. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before dinner tonight<br /><b>Optional:</b> Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise (AM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 9, Wednesday - Travel to San Jose</span><br />Travel back to San Jose today stopping in Maravillas de Costa Rica to shop for local crafts and souvenirs. Take a city tour of San Jose before dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> San Jose<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 10, Thursday - Depart Costa Rica</span><br />Transfer to the airport for your departure flight<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>

<p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Costa Rica</span><br />Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Rest, relax and get ready for your adventure in eco-rich Costa Rica, often called "Pura Vida" - the country with a relaxing and happy lifestyle<br /><b>Overnight:</b> San Jose</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 2, Friday - Travel to Arenal</span><br />Morning departure for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Arenal<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 3, Saturday - Cano Negro</span><br />Spend the day on a boat tour down the Rio Frio, and learn about the flora and fauna endemic to the area. Tonight, enjoy an <i>optional</i> evening at the renowned Eco Termales Hot Springs that includes dinner<br /><b>Optional:</b> EcoTermales Hot Springs with Dinner (PM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Arenal<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 4, Sunday - Arenal National Park, Travel to Monteverde</span><br />In the morning, embark on a brisk two mile hike in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area. Admire views of the volcano before continuing to Monteverde. Tonight, go behind-the-scenes on the <i>optional</i> Brewery Tour to discover the hidden world of Monteverde's craft beer, followed by dinner in the brewpub<br /><b>Optional:</b> Monteverde Brewery Tour with dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Monteverde<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in Monteverde</span><br />Spend the morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the <i>optional</i> tours* including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This afternoon savor lunch and a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country. This evening, have dinner in Monteverde<br /><i>*Passengers can participate in both morning optional tours if desired</i><br /><b>Optional:</b> Selvatura Canopy Tour (AM)<br /><b>Optional:</b> Selvatura Hanging Bridges (AM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Monteverde<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 6, Tuesday - Travel to Manuel Antonio</span><br />Drive along the shores of the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park. Arrive in the town of Jaco for free time to stroll and perhaps sample some of the local cuisine for lunch. Afterwards, continue to Manuel Antonio. The rest of the day is at leisure<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Manuel Antonio</span><br />Relax at the beach while taking in the tropical surroundings. Consider joining the <i>optional</i> Catamaran Cruise that sails along the coast with picturesque views of the wildlife and vegetation. Time at Biesanz Beach for snorkeling while you have up-close sightings of colorful tropical fish<br /><b>Optional:</b> Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise (AM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p> <p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 8, Thursday - Manuel Antonio National Park Tour</span><br />Today, tour Manuel Antonio National Park. Your Tour Manager will lead you through the paths of this tropical paradise with opportunity to discover the mangrove swamps. Observe several species of monkeys, iguanas, and birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before dinner tonight<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Manuel Antonio<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 9, Friday - Travel to San Jose</span><br />Travel back to San Jose today stopping in Maravillas de Costa Rica to shop for local crafts and souvenirs. Take a city tour of San Jose before dinner<br /><b>Overnight:</b> San Jose<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner</p> <p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 10, Saturday - Depart Costa Rica</span><br />Transfer to the airport for your departure flight<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>