Summary
Costa Rica Cloud Forest and Beach Vacation Package (Playa Carrillo Orange Sunsets) offers you the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic vacation at Playa Carrillo (Carrillo Beach), one of the most secluded and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica. You will spend 4 days in Puerto Carrillo and will have the possibility to visit the beautiful white sand beach full of palm trees. Since the beach is located in Bahía Carrillo, a bay protected by rocky headlands, it generally has small waves and is a popular attraction among swimmers and families with kids. During the itinerary, you will also enjoy hiking at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano and walking on the hanging bridges of Selvatura Park through the canopy of the cloud forest. During the last part of your tour, you will be able to enjoy a spectacular orange sunset to finish your vacation on a high note. You can join a group guided tour (also suitable for solo travellers) or enjoy a private guided tour. If you opt for a private guided tour, it can be customized according to your preferences.
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Itinerary
On arrival in San José, Costa Rica, you will be welcomed at Juan Santamaría International Airport and transferred to your hotel in the city.
San José, the capital of Costa Rica is located in the middle of the central valley in the centre of the country and is considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. The city features popular tourist attractions, such as historical buildings, museums, theatres, artisan markets, beautiful parks, shopping centres, and a varied gastronomic scene. It became a strategic place from which you can make endless daily activities.
Accommodation at the hotel in San José.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Arenal Volcano in the Northern Plains region. Majestic in its grand stature, the volcano is one of the natural wonders of Costa Rica. While the volcano is quiet these days and there are no lava eruptions, you can still see clouds of smoke or ash emanating from the top of the cinder cone. Along your journey to the town of La Fortuna, at the base of the volcano, you will see agricultural plantations, large ornamental plant nurseries, and cattle farms.
Accommodation at the resort in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano area.
The day will begin with a guided hike at the foot of the Arenal Volcano. While hiking the Lava Flow 2010 Trail, a two-kilometre journey at the foot of the volcano, you will see how the forest vegetation and terrain have been affected by volcanic activity. At the highest point of the trail (620 metres) you will see the lava flows from 1975 to 2010. The views from here are fantastic and include the majestic volcano and Lake Arenal at your feet.
Accommodation at the resort in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano area.
On this day, you will be able to enjoy the spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano facing the resort’s suites. Located in La Fortuna, Montaña de Fuego is an impressive Eco Mountain Resort with amazing gardens that are a heaven for the beautiful butterflies and birds of the area. It’s an excellent choice for the travellers who want to connect with nature, recharge internal batteries and regain energy. Here you will have everything you need to relax and have fun. You can choose some of the onsite complementary activities such as: birdwatching walk, discovery of a fascinating Costa Rican indigenous culture in Villa Maleku village or natural spa experience (thermal springs and volcanic mud).
Accommodation at the resort in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano area.
On this day, your Costa Rica Cloud Forest and Beach Vacation will continue to the next destination which is Monteverde, a small community located high in the Cordillera de Tilarán and an important ecotourism destination in the country, where the main attraction is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. During the trip, you will observe really beautiful landscapes and you will cross some typical localities of the country.
Due to its high altitude (1,400 m above sea level), Monteverde has the privilege of receiving a constant supply of clouds and humidity. This humidity, often in the form of fog, traps the branches of the tallest trees and falls to the other organisms below. This helps to maintain a complex and powerful ecosystem, which is home to more than 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, tens of thousands of insect species and more than 2,500 varieties of plants, 420 of more which are orchids only.
You will have a free afternoon to enjoy the facilities of your hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel in Monteverde.
In the morning, you will discover the Hanging Bridges of Selvatura Park. There are many bridge systems in the world, but few of them are hanging bridges. The hanging bridges of Selvatura Park offer the best way to admire the canopy of the cloud forest.
The route of the hanging bridges consists of 3.06 kilometres of trails comprising eight bridges of different sizes, ranging between 57 and 170 metres in length. Each bridge has a width of 1.50 meters and a capacity of up to 80 people per bridge, which means that the hanging bridges of Selvatura Park are not only the largest, but also the strongest in the suspension bridge system of Costa Rica. In addition to this, the suspension bridges of Selvatura Park are certified by the Federated College of Engineers and Architects of Costa Rica, which guarantees that they have been built following the best construction standards and offer the best possible more quality.
You will admire these magnificent structures that were assembled in San José and then transported to Monteverde to be carried by the workers in the forest and in this way minimize the damage to nature. Walking on the bridges, you will be able to appreciate wide variety of flora and fauna and observe the endemic biodiversity of the cloud forest canopy, found nowhere else in the world.
Accommodation at the hotel in Monteverde.
On this day, your trip will continue to the Nicoya Peninsula in the province of Puntarenas on the north Pacific Coast. Here you will find some of the country’s most secluded and beautiful beaches, ideal for those looking to have some fun in the sun. The gastronomic offer is wide and diverse, from Costa Rican to Italian and Asian cuisine.
Located about 41 km from Nicoya, Puerto Carrillo is a small fishing village with some nice hotels, restaurants and small food markets. Playa Carrillo (Carrillo Beach) is a beautiful white sand beach that has small waves most of the time and is a popular attraction among swimmers and families with children. It is rarely crowded and offers nice picnic areas right on the beach. Another beautiful beach located nearby is Playa Samara (4 km from Playa Carrillo), a much larger beach with waves, which is a popular place for beginning surfers.
Accommodation more at the hotel in Puerto Carrillo. Nammbú is a family hotel, conceived by the need to offer clients an excellent service on a paradisiacal beach. It is characterized by a high interest in the conservation of the natural environment, which is why they are following an Environmental Management System that stands out in the region.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a free day in Puerto Carrillo where the ocean and mountains come together in a spectacular scenery.
You can enjoy a walk in the area and see rivers, panoramic views, mountains, beautiful nature, and hopefully a good amount of wildlife.
Accommodation at the hotel in Puerto Carrillo.
You will have the day free to relax and enjoy the beach, sun, and sea. Carrillo Beach is a picturesque paradise where you can enjoy walking along the long beach, feel the refreshing sea breezes, and listen to the ocean sounds.
There are few buildings in the area and the beach is full of palm trees. There is a street along the beach and a large parking lot. Since the beach is located in Bahía Carrillo, a bay protected by rocky headlands, the waves are generally small.
If you wish, you can practice an optional activity in the area including kayaking, snorkelling, water skiing, sport fishing or windsurfing.
Accommodation at the hotel in Puerto Carrillo.
Today you can relax on the beach or enjoy the comforts of your hotel.
In the evening, you can enjoy a spectacular Costa Rican orange sunset to finish your day on a high note.
Accommodation at the hotel in Puerto Carrillo.
On your departure day, you will be transferred from Puerto Carrillo to Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José. Please note that you should be at the airport at least three hours before your flight departs.
Prices
Travel dates
Prices for private tours
Upon request
Price per person in €
1 Pers.
2 Pers.
3 Pers.
B category / Superior category hotels (Dec. 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
1645€
982€
873€
B category / Superior category hotels (July 1 - Nov. 30, 2024)
1674€
1006€
899€
| Travel dates | Accommodation | Price per person in € | ||
| 1 Pers. | 2 Pers. | 3 Pers. | ||
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Prices for private tours Upon request |
B category / Superior category hotels (Dec. 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) | 1645€ | 982€ | 873€ |
| B category / Superior category hotels (July 1 - Nov. 30, 2024) | 1674€ | 1006€ | 899€ | |
What's Included
- 10 nights accommodation in a single (SGL), double (DBL) / twin (TWN) or triple (TPL) room at B category / Superior category hotels including breakfast;
- Regular guided tour: Hiking at the foot of the Arenal Volcano;
- Regular tour: Hanging Bridges of Selvatura Park;
- Regular guided tour: Horseback riding in Puerto Carrillo;
- Transportation during the entire itinerary with basic insurance included;
- Babies aged from 0 to 2 years do not pay;
- Children aged from 3 to 11 years enjoy a special rate. Maximum 2 children allowed sharing a room with their parents.