Underwater World of Costa Rica – Hotel’s Accommodation
San Jose – Low Budget: Hotel Fleur de Lys
(breakfasts)
San Jose – Economy: Hotel Palma Real
(breakfasts)
San Jose – Superior: Hotel Barcelo
San José Palacio
(breakfasts)
San Jose – Deluxe: Hotel Alta
(breakfasts)
Caribs – Low Budget: Exotica Lodge
(without meal)
Caribs – Economy: Escape Caribeño
(breakfasts)
Caribs – Superior: Namuwoki Lodge
(breakfasts)
Caribs – Deluxe: Le Cameleon
(breakfasts)
Arenal – Low Budget:Hotel Lavas Tacotal
(breakfasts)
Arenal – Economy: Hotel Arenal Paraiso
(breakfasts)
Arenal – Superior: Hotel Los Lagos
(breakfasts)
Arenal – Deluxe: Arenal Kioro
(breakfasts)
Playa del Coco – Low Budget: Cabinas Coco Azul
(without meal)
Playa del Coco – Economy: La Puerta del Sol
(breakfasts)
Playa del Coco – Superior: Ocotal Beach Resort
(breakfasts)
Playa del Coco – Deluxe: Hilton Papagayo Resort
(All Inclusive)
Osa Peninsula – Low Budget: Pirate Cove
(full board)
Osa Peninsula – Economy: Pirate Cove
(full board)
Osa Peninsula – Superior: Aguila Osa Inn
(full board)
Osa Peninsula – Deluxe: Aguila Osa Inn
(full board)
Day 1. San Jose, Costa Rica.
Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel (without meal).
Day 2. San Jose – Puerto Viejo de Limon, Caribbean.
After breakfast departure on the regular transfer to the Atlantic Ocean, the resort town of Puerto Viejo famous for its exotic beaches with rich flora and fauna, crystal clear turquoise waters and great waves for surfing. This resort is very popular among young people, there is a relaxed atmosphere for the fans of yoga and surfing, a special flavor brings a mixture of different ethnic cultures who settled this coast, including Afro-Caribbean, Bri-Bri Indians and Hispanics. Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 3. Diving on the Beach of Punta Uva.
Punta Uva Beach is located in the heart of the reserve Gandoca-Manzanillo. In the immediate vicinity of the coast is stunning coral reef, the only natural reef in Costa Rica, offering a unique biodiversity of marine life. 2 tank boat dives. Afternoon at your disposal to relax.
Day 4. Rafting on the Pacuare River – Arenal Volcano.
Early in the morning you will have the regular tour Rafting on the Pacuare River that is included on the list of the top ten rivers in the world for rafting (4-5 levels of complexity). Lunch is included. After the tour – transfer to the zone of the Arenal volcano, an active volcano surprising visitors with its daily ongoing activity. Accommodation in the hotel in Arenal Volcano area. (lunch).
Day 5. Canopy Tour – Thermal Springs of Tabacon.
In the morning we offer you a fascinating tour in the Park World of Adventures, located near the Arenal Volcano. You will have to travel 3 km on the tractor to the first platform of extreme canopy tour. During the spans between the platforms you can see two waterfalls Pino Blanco and La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano and the crater of Cerro Chato. At the end of the tour – a walk through the tropical rainforest to the magnificent waterfall La Fortuna, where you can swim in the crystal clear waters, take photos and relax. On return we will stop to get acquainted with the culture of the Indian tribe Malek, the indigenous inhabitants of this territory. In the afternoon, visit the hot springs of Tabacon – unique place in Costa Rica and around the world. Hot springs are considered a natural expression of the internal energy of the Earth. Geologically, Tabacon hot springs resort consists by 97% of rainwater and 3% of magma. Rainwater enters the earth through fissures on the surface and is then heated by magma, located in the core of the Earth. After heating the waters rise to the surface and carry the minerals derived from the Earth’s rocky formations. There are five springs with temperatures between 25 and 50 degrees. Dinner in Tabacon. Transfer and accommodation in Volcano Arenal area. (dinner)
Day 6. La Fortuna – Playa del Coco.
Early in the morning the regular transfer to the hotel on the beach Playa del Coco. Hotel accommodation. Afternoon at your disposal to relax.
Day 7. Diving in the Gulf of Papagayo.
In the Gulf of Papagayo are more than 25 dive sites near the hotel, 9 points on the Catalina’s Islands and 9 points on the Bat Islands. The depth varies from 12 to 34 meters at different locations. The water temperature is 26-29 ° C all year round, during the winter months from December to March, sometimes the temperature falls to 19 ° C thanks to cold flows that attract a huge number of humpback whales, giant stingrays, whale sharks, and others. Visibility is up to 12 meters from June to September. Regardless of the quality of visibility these waters are always full of marine life to observe. The program includes 2 tank boat dives.
Day 8. Diving in the Gulf of Papagayo.
Diving in the Gulf of Papagayo. For an additional fee you can make a dive at Catalina’s Islands. 2 tank boat dives. Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 9. Diving in the Gulf of Papagayo.
Diving in the Gulf of Papagayo. For an additional fee you can make a dive at Bat Islands. 2 tank boat dives. Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 10. Playa del Coco – San Jose.
In the afternoon the shared transfer to San Jose. Accommodation at the hotel in San Jose.
Day 11. San Jose – Osa Peninsula.
Transfer to the airport for the flight by local airlines to the airport Palmar Sur, where you will go by car to the beginning of the pier, and then by boat along the river Sierpe representing the largest mangrove forests in Central America. During this boat trip you will see crocodiles, snakes, monkeys and a large variety of birds. Sailing through the Sierpe River delta, you will meet two of the most spectacular regions of the country – Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological Reserve. Arrival to the selected hotel on the Osa Peninsula. Accommodation.
Day 12. Diving in Isla del Caño.
Osa Peninsula offers countless underwater diving excursions and endless meetings. Perhaps it’s the best diving on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The waters surrounding the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve are the underwater garden of coral formations. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, a variety of diving and marine life will amaze you. Diving among large flocks of reef fish of various colors is a real pleasure for underwater photographers. Due to visibility in the range of 9 to 28 meters throughout the year, you can see giant manta rays, gliding easily over your head or barracudas and reef sharks, sailing below you. 2 tank boat dives.
Day 13. Diving at Isla del Caño.
Diving in the foreshore or in one of the sites next to Isla del Caño. 2 2 tank boat dives.
Day 14. San Jose – Airport.
This morning you go back on the boat to the nearest local airport in Palmar Sur town. Flight to San Jose International Airport for your flight docking.