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Arenal Volcano and Rainforest Discovery (Post)

Post-programme

Price from

£920

Duration
4
Season

Spring (April-May)

Min. number
6 travellers
Booking code
PASAREPOST25

Discover hot springs, incredible wildlife, lush rainforest and the Arenal Volcano on this action-packed 4-day tour
  • Discover the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican rainforest

  • Enjoy a relaxing soak in natural hot springs and paddle Peñas Blancas River, scouting for wildlife like monkeys and sloths

  • Get incredible views of tropical rainforest and the Arenal Volcano as you walk along the Arenal Hanging Bridges


Day 1: From Puntarenas to La Fortuna 

After disembarking from your expedition ship in Puntarenas, you'll meet your local guide who’ll accompany you on the two-hour journey to your hotel near La Fortuna in the Arenal Volcano area. Set among 900 acres of lush tropical reserve, La Fortuna is home to Costa Rica´s largest network of naturally flowing hot springs. Once we arrive, we’ll have lunch, and you’ll have the rest of the day and evening at your leisure to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or indulge in the volcanic hot springs.  

Day 2: Exploring the rainforest around the Arenal Volcano 

Today’s action-packed itinerary begins right after breakfast. Bask in the sights and the sounds of the rainforest as we paddle the Peñas Blancas River. Quietly rowing our way downriver, we’ll look out for monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and tropical birds with the help of our bilingual guide. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars! 

After lunch at a local restaurant in Fortuna village, get ready to explore the forest from the top of the trees. 

The Arenal Hanging Bridges form a two-mile trail through the rainforest canopy that allows you to take in nature’s beauty and serenity from above. With 15 interconnecting bridges up to 145 feet high, you’ll get incredible 360-degree views of the tropical rainforest, and if the weather is on your side, we may even see the Arenal Volcano itself.  

Your day ends with a relaxing evening at your leisure and an overnight stay. 

Day 3: La Paz Waterfall Garden and on to San José 

In the morning, we’ll take a two-hour drive to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. 

Located within private parkland at an altitude of 4,200 to 5,200 ft, this nature park and animal sanctuary offers lush tropical rainforest, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls and plenty of safe walking trails. Don´t miss the butterfly garden, or the hummingbird garden which is home to 26 different species and has handfeeding in the mornings and afternoons. The other attractions include a small serpentarium with native snakes and a wild animal section with jaguars, pumas, ocelots, jaguarundi and margays.  

After lunch, we’ll continue to San José, the capital city of Costa Rica, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay. The rest of the day is at your leisure. 

Day 4: The end of your adventure 

After breakfast at your hotel, your Post-Programme comes to an end.  

Please note that the order of sights might vary. 

 

Practical information

Included
  • Two nights at a Hotel Arenal Kioro Suite & Spa (or similar) with breakfast 

  • One night at a hotel in San José with breakfast 

  • All transfers and activities as described, and entrance fees 

  • Lunch on three days 

  • English-speaking guide 

Not included
  • Dinner, drinks and gratuities 

Remarks/requirements
  • This tour is available as a Post-Programme in combination with expedition cruises ending in Puntarenas.  

  • This tour starts on the day of disembarkation in Puntarenas.  

  • This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility. 

  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 6 weeks before departure. 

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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