12-Day Tour: Discover Costa Rica and Nicaragua
San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 12 days
It’s a land of contrasts: the renowned natural beauty of Costa Rica and the tropical wildness of Nicaragua.
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It’s a land of contrasts: the renowned natural beauty of Costa Rica and the tropical wildness of Nicaragua.Day 1: San Jose
Arrive in San Jose where one of our representatives will take you to your private transfer.
Overnight in San Jose at Alta Hotel
Day 2: Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens (B-L)
Our naturalist guide will meet you at the hotel to begin our adventure journey into the Central Highlands.
Enjoy an interesting tour at the famous Doka coffee plantation. Then head to the Poas Volcano where you will get to see gorgeous Costa Rican views and the massive crater filled with a bright blue sulfurous lake.
Finish the day off by hiking to the breathtaking La Paz Waterfall where lots of birds, butterflies and monkeys life. Then enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch before being transported to Arenal.
Day 3: Arenal Observatory Lodge (B)
Explore Arenal volcano area and pick an adventurous tour for the morning, like white water rafting or rappelling.
Day 4: Cloud Forest, Monteverde (B)
A private transfer will take you to the Cloud Forest.
Overnight: Fonda Vela Hotel
Day 5: Hanging Bridges and Canopy Zip Line (B)
Go on a hanging bridges in the cloud forest. Walk along suspension bridges with an expert guide, ride a silent tram up through the canopy and finally fly across the canopy on zip lines.
Flying across the misty cloud forest of Monteverde is one of Costa Rica's signature experiences.
Overnight: Fonda Vela Hotel
Day 6: Nicaragua - Granada (B)
Fly into Managua and transfer to the colonial city of Granada on a 45-minute journey. Stay at Casa Del Consulado for the first three nights of your adventure in Nicaragua.
Overnight in Granada. Casa del Consulado Hotel
Day 7: Canopy Zip Line (B)
The first day of your adventure will find you taking a zip line canopy tour on cloud forested slopes of Mombacho Volcano that looms over the city of Granada.
Overnight in Granada. Casa del Consulado Hotel
Day 8: Kayak Tour of the Isletas (B)
Savor a cup of Nicaraguan coffee early in the morning and a healthy breakfast before getting ready for our kayak tour in the Lake Nicaragua. Duration: 2.5-hour
Overnight in Granada. Casa del Consulado Hotel
Day 9 and 10: San Jose del Sur (B)
After breakfast our representative will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel and transfer to San Juan del Sur. The transfer will last approximately 2.5-hours. You’ll stay at the famous Morgans Rock that looks over the town and bay.
Overnight in San Jose del Sur. Morgan's Rock
Day 11: Sailing Trip (B-L)
Enjoy a private sailing trip. You’ll explore hidden beaches and experience an awesome sunset! Duration: half day
Overnight in San Jose del Sur. Morgan's Rock
Day 12: Back home (B)
Transfer back to the airport.
Arrive in San Jose where one of our representatives will take you to your private transfer.
Overnight in San Jose at Alta Hotel
Day 2: Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens (B-L)
Our naturalist guide will meet you at the hotel to begin our adventure journey into the Central Highlands.
Enjoy an interesting tour at the famous Doka coffee plantation. Then head to the Poas Volcano where you will get to see gorgeous Costa Rican views and the massive crater filled with a bright blue sulfurous lake.
Finish the day off by hiking to the breathtaking La Paz Waterfall where lots of birds, butterflies and monkeys life. Then enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch before being transported to Arenal.
Day 3: Arenal Observatory Lodge (B)
Explore Arenal volcano area and pick an adventurous tour for the morning, like white water rafting or rappelling.
Day 4: Cloud Forest, Monteverde (B)
A private transfer will take you to the Cloud Forest.
Overnight: Fonda Vela Hotel
Day 5: Hanging Bridges and Canopy Zip Line (B)
Go on a hanging bridges in the cloud forest. Walk along suspension bridges with an expert guide, ride a silent tram up through the canopy and finally fly across the canopy on zip lines.
Flying across the misty cloud forest of Monteverde is one of Costa Rica's signature experiences.
Overnight: Fonda Vela Hotel
Day 6: Nicaragua - Granada (B)
Fly into Managua and transfer to the colonial city of Granada on a 45-minute journey. Stay at Casa Del Consulado for the first three nights of your adventure in Nicaragua.
Overnight in Granada. Casa del Consulado Hotel
Day 7: Canopy Zip Line (B)
The first day of your adventure will find you taking a zip line canopy tour on cloud forested slopes of Mombacho Volcano that looms over the city of Granada.
Overnight in Granada. Casa del Consulado Hotel
Day 8: Kayak Tour of the Isletas (B)
Savor a cup of Nicaraguan coffee early in the morning and a healthy breakfast before getting ready for our kayak tour in the Lake Nicaragua. Duration: 2.5-hour
Overnight in Granada. Casa del Consulado Hotel
Day 9 and 10: San Jose del Sur (B)
After breakfast our representative will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel and transfer to San Juan del Sur. The transfer will last approximately 2.5-hours. You’ll stay at the famous Morgans Rock that looks over the town and bay.
Overnight in San Jose del Sur. Morgan's Rock
Day 11: Sailing Trip (B-L)
Enjoy a private sailing trip. You’ll explore hidden beaches and experience an awesome sunset! Duration: half day
Overnight in San Jose del Sur. Morgan's Rock
Day 12: Back home (B)
Transfer back to the airport.
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