The perfect combination to explore Costa Rica & Nicaragua. During 9 days, you will enjoy the contrast between the lovely tropical beaches and natural wonders of Costa Rica and the historical and charming Nicaragua.
Day 1
This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing to observe beautiful museums and historical sites of San José. It begins with an orientation and drive through the beautiful Sabana Park. Next, you will observe the historic National Theater. Completed in 1897, the theater is a masterpiece in art and architecture. We will continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest. Entrance to museums are not incuded. This tour is only a sightseeing tour but a Typical Lunch is included in one of the most beautiful areas of our city.
Located in the oldest historical section of San Jose, the hotel is a small but significant part of Costa Rica’s rich heritage. A few minutes away, there are several tourist attractions such as the zoo, the Pre-Columbian Jade Museum, the National Museum, the Gold Museum, some famous parks, a variety of restaurants, shops and businesses. The hotel has 33 rooms, including 19 Standard rooms, 12 Superior rooms and Two Family Connecting rooms. All of them have TV, safe deposit box, hair dryer and an executive desk.
Day 2
To get to the different attractions included during this tour, we will drive by the city of Alajuela passing by the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the famous Mango Park. First stop, will be in Poás Volcano, we will notice the change in temperature and vegetation; we will see coffee plantations, fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a colorful landscape. The Poas is one of the most spectacular volcanoes in the country, with its enormous crater measuring one kilometer in diameter and 314 meters deep.
The crystal blue sulfur pools will amaze you along with the steam rising from the various volcanic vents. We will also hike to the beautiful Botos Lagoon. The tour continues to discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a natural park where we will walk through some spectacular trails leading to the White Magic Waterfall. We will also visit the largest butterfly observatory and the impressive hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the old house, the bird house and the frogs’ exhibit. Lunch is included.
With excellent views of the majestic Arenal Volcano and only 50 meters south the central park in La Fortuna is located Las Colinas Hotel. It has 20 rooms in different categories: standard room, economic room, junior suites and one room specially designed for handicapped guests. All of them are mostly equipped with TV, air conditioning, laundry, hair dryer, safe and refrigerator. Las Colinas Hotel offers a relaxing terrace on the second floor, one restaurant and wireless Internet.
Day 3
Sky Tram is a tour for all ages and even for people with some disability, thanks to the space of the gondolas that can fit a wheelchair. The slow-paced Sky Tram gondolas soar smoothly, offering impressive views of the rainforest, the Arenal volcano and the lake. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, the ride takes around 20 minutes with the possibility of short stops to take one-of-a-kind photographs or to spot a tropical bird. This quiet and calm ride is combined with the exciting canopy tour or Sky Trek. The canopy tour includes 8 cross-sectional cables with a total length of 1.7 miles and a maximum height of 660 feet.
Day 4
The Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort Costa Rica is the iconic beach resort located in Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with its own personality, perfect for an authentic Costa Rica vacation. Features direct access to the most famous Costa Rican white sand beach, front ocean view accommodations, 4 swimming pools, restaurants, bars, casino and much more!
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Day 7
El Patio del Malinche is more than just another hotel, it`s a dream come true. Our interest to live in a different culture and to get to know new horizons took us to the ancient town of Granada. The sun-dried bricks of Granada’s old walls and the hospitality of its people bewitched us.
By restoring an old colonial house we have recreated an ambiance of peace and serenity throughout its inner patios full of history. We hope our guests will be able to relive and share with us the atmosphere of other times.
Day 8
You can explore the city on your own or take one of the optional tours not included:
Lodging at Patio Del Malinche
Day 9
Best Western Hotel Las Mercedes León is located in the heart of the city, only 50mts away from the center of the city. Leon is a colonial city, characterized by its neoclassical churches and parks. Among its main attractions is “La Catedral de la Aunción” (Cathedral of the Assumption), built between 1706 and 1740, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011. This magnificent building is located a short walk from Best Western Hotel Las Mercedes León, and is one of the many points of the city that is required to visit during your stay.
Day 10
You can explore the city on your own or take one of the optional tours not included:
Lodging at Best Western Las Mercedes
Day 11
You can explore the city on your own or take one of the optional tours not included:
Lodging at Best Western Las Mercedes
Day 12
Hotel Mansion Teodolinda is a 100% Nicaraguan family business. It was established in 1993 to provide an alternative accommodation for longer stays; however, we have adapted our services to new demands and trends in tourism.
Their experience allows them to provide a personalized attention in the heart of Managua.
We are conveniently located near several places of interest: Managua Malecón, Puerto Salvador Allende, National Theater Ruben Dario, Old Cathedral, Plaza Inter, Pricesmart, Rotonda El Güegüense (also known as Plaza España), embassies, non-governmental organizations, banks, and government offices as the Chancellery, the National Assembly and the National Palace, among others.
Day 13
Check in at airline counter must be done three hours prior to flight departure. Duration: 3.5 hours.
