Approximately pick up time: 7:20 am
Approximately duration: 11 hours

We begin our journey driving by the monument "El Agricultor" and the Juan Santamaria International Airport.

During the drive you will begin to feel at home in Costa Rica as we enter the City of Alajuela, with the second largest population in the country.

As we continue our drive north, we begin to observe the vast difference between the construction of city homes to the ones that encompass the green countryside.

We now begin our assent to the national park where we soon will relax and enjoy an authentic cup of Costa Rican coffee accompanied by a delicious tropical breakfast.

You will feel a change in temperature and the lush vegetation becomes apparent, preparing us for the pleasures of the exuberant cloud forest of the Poás Volcano.

On a clear day the view of the main crater is admired by all visitors, its diameter is considered one of the widest in the world.

After leaving the National Park we will be able to observe some dairy farms which have become the pride of Costa Ricans, due to the quality and the rich tasting products that are currently being exported to several Latin American countries.

As we continue towards the Caribbean zone, we will stop to discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a Nature Park where we will walk on the truly spectacular trails that will lead us to Magia Blanca Falls (the largest and the most spectacular of the falls in the area.

After a terrific lunch we will continue to Sarapiquí and on our way we come across the La Paz Waterfall, where we take some time to enjoy the splendid view.

Less than a mile away we will encounter yet another waterfall surrounded by virgin forest, which becomes a great photo opportunity.

As our journey continues we have the pleasure of observing the unique characteristics of the Atlantic area.

We come across quaint towns and farmhouses that are encompassed by beautiful pineapple, yuca, coco, and heart of palm plantations. Once we arrive at Puerto Viejo (Old Port), we will be ready to enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Sarapiquí River, just sit back and observe the wildlife that is around you.

The monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, and the variety of birds will allow you to relax and concentrate on the scenery.

During the boat ride our guide will also explain to us about life style of the friendly people that live at the river margins.

Before returning to San Jose we will drive through the unforgettable rain forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most important rainforest reserves for Costa Rica.

Recommendations: Hat, light jacket, raingear, walking shoes, insect repellent, binoculars o/a camera.

Includes:

* Entrance (s)
* Breakfast
* Lunch
* Boat Ride