Tour overview
During this tour you will explore the most interesting and beautiful places of both Nicaragua and Costa-Rica. Nicaragua is currently the cheapest country in Central America, yet offers very good infrastructure, the biggest lake - Ometepe, active volcanos and the jewel of colonial architecture - Granada. Costa-Rica, on the other hand, is called Switzerland of Central America. This tour is tailored to include a visit of a carribean beach, majestic volcanoes, light trek in rainforest and exploring fauna and flora. Last few days are dedicated for active or passive relax, departure flight is from San José.
- Country: Nicaragua, Costa-Rica
- Accomodation: 15 nights 3* +
- Transportation: Mini-van, boat, plane
Highlights
- Granada
- Monte Verde, hummingbird garden
- Boat trip in Tortugero
- Ride in a historical carriage
Gallery
Basic information
- no VISA needed (el. visa/ESTA if you fly through USA)
- no vaccination neccessary (recommended: tetanus, hepatitisis)
- light suitcase on wheels recommended
- tracking shoes recommended (jungle/pyramids) and flip flops
- best clothes: light and short, long sleeve pants, sweater, nylon jacket, binoculars, repellent, sunglasses, hat/cap
- cash (USD) recommended, payment card suitable.
Pricing
Starts at $ 1.890 per person.
Contact us for exact calculation.
Price includes:
- private transfer from and to the airport
- tour guide during whole trip
- transportation, including boat trips tickets
- historical carriage ride tickets
- All fees related to Monte Verde trip, hummingbird garden ticket
- 15 nights accomodation in 3*+ hotels
- 13x breakfast
Price excludes:
- Flights, immigration fees in Costa-Rica
- Food and beverages that are not specified in the itinerary
- optional trips, tour extension
Possibility of extension
Day 15: PUERTO VIEJO / BOCAS DEL TORO Early morning departure from Puerto Viejo to Panama (approx. 1 hour to the border) to the town of Almirante and then by boat to the island of Isla Colon, free time to relax or optional trip: Boca del Drago and Playa de las Estrellas ..
Day 16: BOCAS DEL TORO trip to the island of Isla Zapatilla or stay by the sea on the island video
Day 17: BOCAS DEL TORO / PUERTO VIEJO departure from the island of Bocas del Toro and return to Costa Rica or by air directly to San José or to Panama City and from there to your destination
Day 18: PUERTO VIEJO / SAN JOSÉ in the morning departure from Puerto Viejo towards the central part of Costa Rica (approx. 5 hours), to San Jose and the airport and departure to your destination
Itinerary
Departure to San Jorge in the morning, transfer to the boat and cruise to the island of Ometepe, night in the eco-resort "Charco Verde" or similar hotel
This island, which is one of the largest freshwater islands measuring 276 km2 in the local Indian language means "Twin Hills" after two volcanoes "Conception" (1610 m) and "Maderas" (1394 m) .Ometepe Island was included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Morning transfer by van to San Juan del Sur. A tour of the town that offers a completely unique and authentic atmosphere of the city port ("port city"). It is a picturesque sleepy fishing town and has recently become one of the most popular places that cannot be missed when visiting Nicaragua and the Pacific coast
In the morning departure from San Juan del Sur to Costa Rica and arrival in the nature reserve Monte Verde hotel 3 *
Breakfast is followed by a day trip to the Santa Elena Reserve (included in the tour price) where you will get to know the rainforest, walk along the footbridges in the crowns of tall tropical trees, see hummingbirds and rare species of butterflies, breathtaking natural scenery of dense rainforest.
In the morning departure from Monte Verde to La Fortuna combined with a trip on Lake Arenal with a magnificent view of the Arenal volcano and the flora and fauna along the shores of the lake. Afternoon tour of the town of La Fortuna and hotel accommodation near the center video Arenal Park