Your tour begins with a
delicious breakfast at a rustic mountain lodge in the heart of a
modern day coffee plantation. The tropical gardens and spectacular views of Costa
Rica's Central Valley compliment the education you will receive on
Costa Rica's fourth biggest industry: coffee.
Next,
travel past country towns, highland forests and
fern & flower plantations on your way to the cool summit of
Poas Volcano. Here you can walk through
an exuberant, primeval cloud forest, laden with moss,
giant leaves, tree ferns, elfin forests, hummingbirds and colorful
blossoms while witnessing one of the most spectacular active craters in
the world.
Your
trip continues through the mountain jungle before a stop for
photos at the beautiful La Paz Waterfall. Your coffee
break at a Hummingbird Gallery overlooks the impressive 250 ft.
high San Fernando Waterfall.
Your next stop
is at the Selva Verde Lodge for a delicious lunch. See why it's
considered one of the most beautiful jungle lodges in Costa Rica, where
you'll also have a chance to enjoy a pleasant walk through
rainforest trails or to relax and spend some time on your own.
Finally, ride the beautiful Sarapiqui River on the lookout for
iguanas, monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, turtles, and colorful birds
while you intimately experience the impressive biological diversity
of the rainforest. Your 1 hr. jungle cruise gives you a
fascinating glimpse into the Costa Rican way of life from this remote area near
the Nicaraguan border.
By the time you board the bus for your short trip
back to San Jose, you won't believe all you saw in just one day.
It's easy to see why the Highlights Tour is considered one
of the best ways to see Costa Rica!
you've come to the right place! This tour packs an amazing variety
of education, fun and environmental wonder into a single day, and
is perhaps the best way for a newcomer to begin their Costa Rican
adventure.
