Four in One - Best of Costa Rica from San Jose

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Your journey begins as you drive from San Jose, through the City of Alajuela, which has the second largest population in the country. The city is proud to display the monument of their national hero Juan Santamaria. While appreciating the history of the monument, not far away is the well-known park of Los Mangos and the old military headquarters, now transformed into a museum and school of technical teaching.

You will then begin the assent to the National Park where you will enjoy an authentic cup of Costa Rican coffee along with a delicious tropical breakfast. You'll feel a change in temperature and the lush vegetation becomes apparent, preparing you for the cloud forest of the Poas Volcano. Enjoy a quick hike on a trail that leads to the Botos Lagoon, where many species of flora and fauna can be observed.

Heading towards the Caribbean zone of Costa Rica, you will have the pleasure of discovering the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. After a short stroll along spectacular trails, you will find Magia Blanca Falls, the largest and most spectacular falls in the area, along with the world's largest butterfly observatory. After a break for lunch, there are more stunning waterfalls to discover, including the famous La Paz Waterfall.

As your journey continues, you will come across quaint towns and farmhouses that are encompassed by beautiful pineapple, yuca, cocoa, and heart of palm plantations. Upon arrival at Puerto Viejo, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Sarapiqui River, where you can just sit back, relax and observe the wildlife that surrounds you including monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, and a variety of birds. During the boat ride the guide will explain about the lifestyle of the friendly people that live at the river margins.

Before returning to San Jose enjoy a drive through the unforgettable rainforest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most important rainforest reserves for Costa Rica.

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Tour departs from all major hotels in San Jose, Costa Rica

Passengers will be picked-up from their hotel between approximately 6:00am and 7:00am, depending on the hotel location. Exact pick-up time will be provided at time of booking.

Tour returns at approximately 6:30pm

To view the list of San Jose hotels where pickup is available from, click on the 'view map' icon above. If your hotel is not on the pick up list, please include the details at the time of booking. You must then call the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to obtain the closest pick up location. The contact details for the tour operator will be written on your voucher.