Off the Beaten Path – 10 days 9 nights
Starting at $1,190.00 per person
Off the Beaten Path is a hikers dream, with some of the countries most beautiful and scenic sights to behold. Starting in La Fortuna, home to the amazing Arenal Volcano, your adventure begins with the Rio Celeste. This trip starts with a hiking adventure and ends relaxing on a beach. This trip is a great way to really experience the Costa Rican countryside.
Day 1 – Arrival
- Private Transfer to Arenal
- Check In Lost Iguana
Day 2 – Arenal – (B.L)
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Rio Celeste Hike - Our journey begins with an early morning scenic drive through rural Costa Rica to Tenorio Volcano National Park. From there, we'll begin our 4-hour intermediate hike (approximately 7km) through the surrounding tropical rainforest. We then arrive to "Los Teñíderos" where two rivers come together to form the celestial turquoise blue water color that gives the river its name. We'll return back through the national park to the "ollas" mud baths and take a moment to relax in the natural hot springs. We then arrive at the spectacular Río Celeste waterfall - the perfect place to take photos. We finish off with a delicious local lunch as we head back to La Fortuna.
Day 3 – Arenal – (B,L,D)
- Evening at Eco Termales - Eco thermales Hot Springs in Arenal is a cozy hot springs complex the Hidalgo family. The smallest of the Arenal Hot Springs, Eco thermales is geared toward privacy and relaxation and does not accept more than 100 visitors at a time. Visitors are invited to enjoy the beautiful environment
Day 4 –Arenal – Monteverde – (B)
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Boat transfer to Monteverde – An adventure in itself, travel by boat across lake Arenal and then 4x4 to Monteverde. This is the fastest and a very scenic way to travel between the Arenal Vocano and the cloud forests of Monteverde. This transfer operates in either direction and you get great views of the Arenal Volcano and the unspoiled and tropical Lake Arenal.
- Check In Monteverde Rustic Lodge
Day 5 – Monteverde – (B)
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SkyTram – SkyTrek – SkyWalk – 3 amazing tours for you to enjoy. SkyTrek - Sky Trek is a system of zip lines ranging from mountain to mountain, which together have a distance of 2.5 miles of linear cable.The tour gives you the opportunity to fly through a cable and have a unique experience of adventure and adrenaline at speeds up to 40 miles per hour with distances ranging up to 2500 feet and heights of 524 feet. In addition the tour offers 5 observation towers that exceed the cloud forest treetops providing a panoramic view. All with total security and in an innovative braking system.The tour starts with the Sky Tram that will lead you up to the Continental Divide. SkyWalk - Learn in the cloud forest Sky Walk is a guided tour, which combines trails and suspension bridges with lengths of even 984 feet and heights above the canopy of Monteverde cloud forest. The tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy the flora and fauna of the area, always joined by one of our specialized guides. The tour lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours.Sky Walk reunites all the conditions of security and confidence. The bridges have been adapted even for people with some disability.
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Hidden Valley Night Tour - Located near the Cerro Plano area between Santa Elena and the Monteverde Reserve the Hidden Valley trail offers the ideal forest and elevation to view the incredible wildlife of the tropics. For those who wish to observe wonders hidden in the forest after dark, we offer guided night hikes. The tour begins just before nightfall, allowing us to see a wide variety of nocturnal creatures. The walk starts at 5:30 pm after enjoying the beautiful sunset guests will be amazed the forest seems to awaken during the transition to night. The naturalist guide will explain many of the unique features of the forest and creatures that inhabit it while navigating the trails, the tour ends at 7:30 P.M.
The Hidden Valley organization is committed to seeing protected areas like Hidden Valley Trail carry on forever in hopes of guaranteeing a better quality of life for future generations. At that time when founder David Savage acquired 11 hectares of the tropical forest much of the surrounding land was being converted to farming however the Savage family resisted and decided to protect it, preserving it into what is today Hidden Valley Trail.
Day 6 – Monteverde – Mal Pais – (B)
- Shuttle Transfer to Mal Pais
- Check In Moana Lodge
Day 7 – Mal Pais – (B)
Day 8 – Mal Pais – (B,L)
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Snorkeling at Tortuga Island - Cruising along the coast for a breathtaking 50-minute boat ride is how you’ll begin your voyage to Tortuga Island. Jagged volcanic rock spills into the sea to create a dramatic contrast with the brown sand, red rocks and crushed shells that make up the variety of different beaches along the way.
Spotting a group of playful dolphins, marveling at the enormous jumping manta rays or for the luckiest of visitors, catching a glimpse of surfacing humpback whales are just a few examples of the marine life frequently viewed as we make our way to the island.
Upon arriving to the tropical paradise of Tortuga Island we anchor the boat within viewing distance of the white sand beach for our first snorkeling session. The crystal waters at Tortuga are surrounded by volcanic rock reef which is home of the best snorkeling site on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. King Angelfish, Porcupine fish, Morays, Needlefish, Spotted Eagle Rays and a myriad of other tropical beauties make for a phenomenal snorkeling experience. Not to mention the oysters your guide might find for a fresh ceviche on the beach!
Day 9 – Mal Pais – Alajuela
- Shuttle Transfer to Alajuela
- Check In Adventure Inn
Day 10 – Departure
High Season – December 15th – April 30th
Per Person = $1,290.00 based on double occupancy
Green Season – May 1st – December 14th
Per Person = $1,190.00 based on double occupancy
Trip Includes
- All Transfers Listed Unless Noted Otherwise
- All Hotels Listed
- All Tours Listed Unless Noted Otherwise
- Meals Indicated Daily as (B,L,D)
- All Transfer, Hotel, & Tour Taxes
- 24 Hour Trip Support
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- An Adventure of a Lifetime
All Packages can be modified to suit your needs. All hotels can be substituted to better suit your travel budget
