COSTA RICA & PANAMA I
Visiting San Jose, The Arenal National Park , Hanging , the Jungles of Gamboa and White Beach
INCLUDING:
All transfers (private) , tours with English speaking tour guides (shared), entrance fees, hotel acc. for 8 nights , room taxes, daily buffet breakfast. Assistant of our local representatives 24/7.
NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare. Insurance, USA airport tax, airport tax from Panama $40 and any other service not specifically mentioned here
Call (269) 945-9852 for more information or to book today! Mention code 11845506
- Tour Operator
- Tara Tours
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | U.S.A-COSTA RICA : Depart U.S.A. for San Jose, Capital of Costa Rica. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel IRAZU. |
| Day 2 | Arenal Volcano | SAN JOSE- LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS-ARENAL VOLCANO : Our journey begins as you leave the urban center of Costa Rica's central valley and head north into the mountains. Your first stop is the renowned La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This unique, enchanting location boasts a comprehensive rescued wildlife preserve, which includes jungle cats, monkeys, birds, butterflies, reptiles and amphibians. Enjoy a walk along a sparkling clear mountain river on a trail that provides easy access and great views of gorgeous waterfalls framed by serene forested mountains. Enjoy an appetizing lunch at the facility's restaurant set amid the lush beauty of their gardens. Then continue your journey through the tropical plantations and cattle ranches of the northern central lowland plains before arriving at your hotel in the Arenal region. (B,L) Hotel: Arenal Observatory Lodge or Arenal Manoa. |
| Day 3 | ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR, ORGANIC FARM LUNCH, & FORTUNA WATERFALLS | ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR, ORGANIC FARM LUNCH, & FORTUNA WATERFALLS : In the morning, traverse a landscape shaped by old lava flows with your naturalist guide. The Arenal Volcano erupted in 1968 devastating the village and farmlands in the western foothills at its base. After slightly more than four decades of activity which included smaller eruptions, hot rock avalanches (termed pyroclastic flows), and lava flows, Arenal Volcano today steams quietly, and heats numerous local rivers that flow near its base. These natural hot rivers have been channeled into pools to create hot springs. The volcano will likely undergo another similar active phase several hundred years from now. Rainforests are now regenerating in the areas cleared by the explosion. During your visit, you may see parrots, toucans and other forest wildlife. La Fortuna Waterfall: After exploring the lava flows, you will tour an organic farm and educational center managed by a rural family and dedicated to preserving the traditional Costa Rican lifestyle. Here you will have a lovingly prepared typical Costa Rican lunch. Walk off your lunch with a short afternoon hike to the La Fortuna Waterfall. This beautiful 200 foot-tall waterfall receives its cool, clear waters from the pristine forested mountains of Arenal National Park. The steep trail leads you down through dense, lush rainforest with the objective of reaching a large pool at the base of the falls. (B,L) |
| Day 4 | San Jose | ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES -SAN JOSE : Explore the Arenal Hanging Bridges, a system of suspended bridges and trails that provide access to the forest floor, and canopy layer of a beautiful rainforest. The plant and animal communities that inhabit different layers of a rainforest can be quite different from one another. The lush vegetation is composed of numerous species of palms, ferns, bromeliads, orchids, heliconias and tall trees. From some of the bridges there are panoramic views of nearby Arenal Volcano. As you walk through the forest, you may encounter a wide diversity of wildlife, including toucans, motmots, trogons, poison dart frogs, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and white-faced capuchin monkeys. If you don't recognize the names of these animals, then just ask you friendly, knowledgeable guide! After your walk, you will have a transfer to San Jose for overnight at hotel IRAZU. (B) |
| Day 5 | Panama | SAN JOSE-PANAMA BY AIR : Arrive in Panama. Upon arrival meeting and transfer to hotel HARD ROCK (B) |
| Day 6 | Panama City | PANAMA CITY TOUR : Our day will start at the Miraflores locks, located at the Pacific entrance to the Canal where our expert guide will let you in on the secrets and histories surrounding the building of the Canal while you experience this magnificent architectural masterpiece and have a breathtaking view of the ships transiting through the 8th wonder of the world. The trip then takes to the city, where you will be able to experience not only the banking capital of Central America but also the beauty of the colonial city of Panama. We will visit the "Cause Way, a leisure paradise with shopping, restaurants and bars that offers spectacular views of the modern city and its skyscrapers. In contrast, the oldest sector of the modern Panama City founded in 1673, has a charming mixture of colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and ethnic diversity. UNESCO recently named this area "World Heritage Site". HOTEL HARD ROCK (B) |
| Day 7 | Panama | PANAMA-HALF DAY CANAL CRUISE : This tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Transiting by ferry through 2 sets of locks. This feat is accomplished on gravity alone, no water pumps are used. You will cross the Continental divide and thru the narrowest part of the Panama Canal. You viewing the sites and towns such as: the infamous dredging division of Gamboa, under the new Centennial Bridge, Pedro Miguel and also view the first bridge, That brought together, the east and west banks of the the Panama. Disembark at Gamboa on Gatun Lake HOTEL HARD ROCK (B) Note: Canal cruise is only on Saturdays. Depending on your arrival date, program will be adjusted. |
| Day 8 | Panama | PANAMA EMBERA VILLAGE : Depart in the morning by car and then by boat going thru a fascinating and dense jungle to visit the Embera Village.. You will arrive at a village of the Embera. Indians, one of seven indigenous tribes in Panama. The people of the Embera tribe will welcome you at the pier and gladly give you an idea on how they live. The Embera Indians will experience an authentic view into thousands of years of culture and human tradition, who already were there before the Europeans arrived to the Americas. The Embera women will also prepare a typical snack for you.. HOTEL HARD ROCK.(B,L) |
| Day 9 | Return USA | -PANAMA-USA : Transfer to the airport. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
2014 LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON DBL USS$1,960 (TRP PP US$1,870)
COST AIRFARE FROM MIAMI: US$650-850 plus taxes (MIA-SJO-PTY-MIA) Add-ons available from more than 100 USA cities,
Child rates 3-10years 25% off -when going with 2 adults
* RATES NOT VALID DURING CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS & HOLY WEEK
*SAMPLE ADD-ONS:
Add $200 from Houston, Dallas, New Orleans or Orlando; Add $175 from ZONE 2; Add $230 from: ATL, BOS, BWI, CHI, CLE, DTT, PHL, RDU, WAS; Add $200 from: EWR, NYC, ORL, TPA, ZONE 1; Add $290 from: DEN, LAX, SFO + ZONE 4; Add $260 from BDL, SJU, +ZONE 3; Add $300 from ZONE 5; Add $350 from ZONE 6. (See Zone Chart at the end of the page).
