Altura Tour Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

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Duration: 11 hrs
During this tour, you will also visit Sarchí, a little famous village for its handicrafts and artisans.
This tour includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the San Carlos area, Arenal Volcano is one of the three most active volcanoes in the world. Its nightly view is magnificent. Powerful eruptions and incandescent rock make a natural fireworks show, and as if this were not enough, you will feel the earth shaking, because you will be really close to the volcano. You will visit the Tabacón Resort, which beautiful gardens surround over a lot pools filled with volcanically heated mineral water. After dinner, on the way back to San José you will understand that you made one of the most interesting tours in Costa Rica.
What to bring: Sweater, swimsuit, insect repellent, camera and a towel.
Price per person US$ 115

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City Tour

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Duration: 4 hrs
This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical sites of San José. It begins with an orientation and drive through the beautiful Sabana Park. Next, we will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater. Afterwards we will visit one of the many unique museums of Costa Rica. We will continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest. A brief stop will be made in a beautiful art craft shopping store allowing you to browse through it before returning to your hotel.
Price: $ 30.00 per person
Include: Transportation, entrance to the places and English-speaking guide

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Irazu Volcano and Orosi Valley

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Duration: 9 hours. Pick-up: 8m aprox / Drop off: 5pm The trip begins ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. After an exciting tour at the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ruins of the old Paris and view the beautiful Basilica of our “Virgen de los Angeles” with rich displays of carvings, statues and art. we will drive to the Lankester Gardens. The Lankester Gardens are a tropical paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids, various tropical flowers, and plant life. This tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazon River The area is noted for its rich soil, abundant plant life, and the outstanding coffee plantations. We will have a stop for lunch in a restaurant surrounded by beautiful coffee plantations and an excellent view to the Cachï¿½ Lake. Along the way, we will visit one of the oldest colonial churches and see the enchanting “Dreamers House“. Wear: Comfortable clothes, sweater or a light jacket. Included: Air-conditioned, round trip transportation, drinks, lunch and English-speaking guide.
Price: $ 65.00 per person

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Rain Forest Aerial Tram

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Duration: 7 hrs-Pick-up: 7 am or 2 pm / Drop off: 5pm
Drive past Braulio Carrillo National Park with its graduating altitude to a height of 9,425 feet, this preserve sustains a highly diverse flora and fauna. Continue to the adjoining private reserve to board the tram for a fascinating eye view of the rain forest canopy wildlife. After the tram if you want you can hike into the forest.
Wear: Comfortable clothes, sweater or a light jacket.
Included: Air-conditioned, round trip transportation, breakfast or lunch , and English-speaking guide.
Price: $ 95.00 per person

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Poas Volcano and Sarchí

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Duration: 9 hours. Pick-up: 8m aprox / Drop off: 5 pm
At the height of 8,500 feet and surrounded by green forest and an emerald green lake, Poas is one of the few active volcanoes in the Americas. Famous for its geyser like eruptions of gas and ash, Poas boasts one of the largest craters in the world. Return via the artisan town of Sarchí to view and purchase the hand-painted oxcarts and other handicrafts. We will visit the Metal Church at Grecia.
Included: Air-conditioned, round trip transportation, entrance to the park, lunch, and English-speaking guide.
Price: $ 87.00 per person

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Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River

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Duration: 10 hours
Your adventure begins with an adrenaline-laden ride down one of the worlds most scenic rivers, passing below tumbling waterfalls, impenetrable rainforest and through water that alternates between foamy white and placid green. Abruptly, around the corner you spy a hidden paradise perched on the banks of the wonderful Pacuare River and enveloped within verdant rainforest.
Included: Air-conditioned, round trip transportation, lunch, and English-speaking guide.

Price: $ 99.00 per person

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Tortuga Island Cruise

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Duration: 12 Hours . Pick-up: 6AM aprox/ Drop off: 7PM
A full day tour that carries you to the Pacific port of Puntarenas, where you board a 50-foot yacht for a day of cruising on the Gulf of Nicoya. A perfect chance to swim, snorkel just soak up the sun.
Included: Air-conditioned, round trip transportation, lunch, drinks and English-speaking guide.
Price: $ 95.00 per person

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Carara Biological Reserve (Only Saturday)

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Duration:10 hours
Full-day excursion to Carara Biological Reserve. Straddling a transitional zone from humid to dry land forest, it provides a habitat for diverse species of flora and fauna from mountainous terrain to primary and secondary forests; lagoons and marshlands. This is home to a variety of scarlet macaws, parrots, monkeys, sloth and crocodiles. Breakfast and lunch included.
Included: Air-conditioned, round trip transportation, lunch, and English-speaking guide.

Price: $ 99.00 per person

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Coffee Plantation and Butterfly Farm

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Duration: 7 hrs
This combination tour is the perfect choice for a one day tour in the Central Valley. This tour combines two of the most celebrated attractions in the San Jose area in one easy day outing. The day begins with a fascinating tour of The Butterfly Farm. Afterwards, visitors will be transported in a comfortable private minivan through the country side to the base of the Barva Volcano where one can learn about the art and science of producing one of the most highly acclaimed gourmet coffees in the world, Café Britt. The award winning Coffee tour de Café Britt combines nature with the magic of theater to present a fascinating presentation about the history of coffee, its role in the development of Costa Rica and how to appreciate a fine cup of coffee. Lunch is provided at the Don Prospero restaurant of Café Britt. Transportation is provided from most hotels in the San Jose area.
Included: Air-conditioned, round trip transportation, lunch and English-speaking guide.

Price: $ 99.00 per person

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Adventure & relax Costa Rica 7 days / 6 nights

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Day 1 Arrive San José
Meeting upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 San José / Sarapiquí – One day rafting – Departure to Sarapiquí, upon arrival begin the adventure practicing rafting through the rapids in the Sarapiquí river. Lunch during the tour. Then you will be transfered to the hotel in Sarapiquí Dinner at the lodge.
Day 3 Sarapiquí – Full day adventure- After breakfast transfer to the Pozo Azul Adventure where you will combine 2 of the most amazing tours: the Canopy Tour and Horseback riding. Tractor wagon will take you through an enjoyable ride to the launching site of the tour. The Canopy Tour with a total of 12 cables and 17 platforms, 7 of which are built on trees between 60 and 90 feet high. Your unique experience will take you through a canyon where you start from the edge at the ground and after several tree and ground platforms you end at a landing platform on the ground crossing the canyon 2 or 3 times. Lunch will be served at the property. The horse tours start at the stalls, were you will be given your equipment which includes: helmet, leggings if you are wearing shorts to protect your legs, and rain ponchos. Next a presentation on basics of horse handling and safety procedures. When you are ready you will mount your horse and handled it around the arena until you and your horse understand each other. Now you are ready for a great experience through our own trails combining pasture, jungle and rivers. Return to the hotel.
Day 4 Sarapiquí / Arenal – Hiking tour- Breakfast and departure to Tirimbina Rainforest Center. This is a tropical science resource and travel destination where education, research, and striking beauty combine for outstanding encounters with nature. We offer visitors exciting educational programs, along our 8 km of trails and bridges, including the new Chocolate Tour. Located within the rainforest and river environments of Costa Rica, the Tirimbina highlights biodiversity, ecological systems, conservation and human culture. Return to the hotel and during the afternoon transfer to La Fortuna de Arenal.
Day 5 Arenal – Hanging Bridges-After your breakfast departure to the Arenal Hanging bridges within a 250 hectares reserve of primary forest. This project of traversing 15 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long that cross the rain forest and 3 km circuit of interpretative trails built with paving blocks to prevent slipping. Return to the hotel. In the afternoon tour to the Arenal Volcano and end the tour with a visit to the Tabacon Hot spring with dinner included at the Spa.
Day 6 Arenal / San José- Breakfast and transfer back to San José. Afternoon free!!
Day 7 Departure back to your country Breakfast. At the convenient time transfer to the airport to board you plane back home or any other destination.
Rates per person-Program 7days/6nights From 992 dollars
35% supplement during Christmas and Eastern Week-Ask us for details about more options.

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