
Puerto Limon/San José: Post- Program to Manuel Antonio National Park (6 days)
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, the nation's smallest national park, it is one of the most popular for its stunning white sand beaches backed by green tropical forests. Enjoy this charming combination of jungle foliage, beaches and coral reefs.
- Discover more of Costa Rica with Hurtigruten
- Explore the Manuel Antonio National Park
- Three nights in a tropical setting, incl. breakfast at Parador Resort & Spa and two nights in San Jose
- Transfer Puerto Limon-San Jose incl. a boat ride on Tortuguero Canals
Planned Itinerary:
Day 1: Puerto Limon/San Jose
After disembarkation we will take you on a guided transfer from Puerto Limon to San Jose. On the way, enjoy a boat tour on the Tortuguero Canals, known as Costa Rica's Amazon due to the surrounding rainforest with rich flora and fauna. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant before you continue to San Jose. The transfer incl. excursion and lunch takes about 8 hours.
Overnight in San Jose, incl. breakfast.
Day 2: San Jose/Quepos (Manuel Antonio)
In the morning, a hotel shuttle service between San José and the Parador Resort & Spa will take you to the Pacific Ocean, to the Manuel Antonio National Park (transfer time is approx. 3 hours). After arrival at the Parador Resort & Spa, spend time at your leisure or join an optional tour that can be booked and paid at the tour desk at the hotel.
You have a choice of hiking, adventure or ocean tours to explore the Manuel Antonio National Park and surroundings. The hotel is modelled after the traditional “paradores” style hotels in Spain. It offers all the expected amenities of a deluxe resort, with European refinement and a warm tropical touch. The hotel is surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. Lunch and dinner on your own and overnight.
Day 3-4: Parador Resort & Spa
After breakfast you can enjoy the amenities of the hotel or choose one of the optional tours, with certified professional bilingual guides who will ensure you have an unforgettable experience. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 5: Quepos (Manuel Antonio)/San Jose
In the early afternoon the hotel shuttle bus will take you back to San José. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight.
Day 6: San Jose
Breakfast at your hotel.
Practical information
This post program is available in combination with these Hurtigruten cruises:
- Caribbean Sea – Discover Cayes, Coves and Reefs (New York to Puerto Limon) (October 05, 2019)
- Caribbean Sea – Discover Cayes, Coves and Reefs (Miami to Puerto Limon) (October 08, 2019)
The price includes a transfer from Puerto Limon to San Jose, incl. guided excursion to Tortuguero Canal with boat ride and lunch, two hotel nights, incl. breakfast in San Jose, the ground shuttle service between San José and the Parador Resort & Spa and back, 3 overnights at Parador Hotel & Spa, incl. breakfast in garden rooms.
Not included: Lunch, dinner, drinks and gratuities, excursions offered by Parador Resort & Spa.
Tour dates: 06.10.-10.10.2019
Tour start on the day of disembarkation from the pier in Puerto Limon.
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