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Monteverde Cloud Forest & Arenal Volcano Cruise Tour
 
Santa Elena (Monteverde) to Puerto Caldera
Mon Mar 9, 2026 - Mon Mar 16, 2026,
 7 days
 on Star Pride
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Day 8: Puerto Caldera to Monteverde
Upon arrival to Puerto Caldera disembark from the ship to be picked up by an English-speaking guide and a driver and transferred to Monteverde. Along the way you learn about the wildlife you might encounter at the Monteverde Reserve. Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is among the most famous reserves in the world for its biodiversity, conservation, contributions, and scientific researches. Hike in the forest canopy, go birding, hoping to spot the Resplendent Quetzal, or discover the aromas and beauty of the coffee plantation. The evening brings Curi-Cancha Reserve, part of 210-acre private wildlife reserve in the very heart of Monteverde, covering both lower, and wet montane, and premontane wet virgin cloud forest. The night allows for possible sightings are mammals and sleeping birds. Enjoy the nightly symphony of frogs and insects. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

(Includes overnight at hotel in Monteverde and breakfast onboard the yacht, lunch and dinner.)
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Day 9: Monteverde to Arenal
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel to fuel you for your lake crossing to Arenal. On the way, stop at Rancho Heliconia for a tour of world-famous Costa Rican coffee plantation, take a cooking class on local cuisine, and leave your green footprint by planting a tree. Lunch is served at Rancho Heliconia. Then head to Arenal Lake to board a boat. At the other side of the lake, head to your resort for the rest of the evening is at your leisure. Soak in the hotel’s well-known hot springs to prepare for your next full day. Buffet-style dinner at Aves del Paraiso (or similar) is included.

(Includes overnight at hotel in Arenal and breakfast, lunch and dinner.)
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Day 10: Arenal Option
Today includes the option of ziplining through the trees or walking a series of impressive bridges in the treetops. Start your day with breakfast at your hotel. Then it’s off on adventure. If you’re ziplining you’ll head to Arenal Park for a 20-minute gondola ride to see the rainforest, the Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake.  Then you’ll zipline, traveling 600 feet in the air to see nature from a truly different perspective.  Or if you’re walking the bridges, you’ll start your adventure at Mistico Park. You’ll want to bring your binoculars to look for the birds and howler monkeys in the trees around you. Then on to Arenal Park to take the gondola ride. Enjoy lunch at the park before transferring back to your hotel for an afternoon at your leisure. Your guide will recommend some optional activities before dinner at the hotel’s main restaurant.

(Includes overnight at hotel in Arenal and breakfast, lunch and dinner.)

What’s Included?

  • •4 hotel stays – 1 night at the Costa Rica Marriott or similar, 1 night at the Poco a Poco Hotel or similar, 2 nights at Hotel Arenal Kioro or similar

    •Admission to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Curi-Cancha Reserve Night Tour of the Cloud Forest, Arenal Lake Crossing, Ranch Heliconia World Famous Coffee Tour,  Mistico Park, Admission to Hot Springs in Arenal, San José National Theater and National Park

    •Meals as indicated on day-by-day descriptions

    •All transfers to and from sites, hotels, and ship

    •7-day cruise from Colón to Puerto Caldera or reverse
Popular Highlights
Arenal Volcano
Admire the majestic Arenal Volcano and cross Lake Arenal.
Diego Vasquez
Attend onboard presentations from a Costa Rican Naturalist throughout your cruise.
Golfo Dulce
Find the coastline beauty of Golfo Dulce’s rainforest flora and fauna and inland Monteverde’s cloud forest, home of the Resplendent Quetzal
Manuel Antonio National Park
Explore the beaches and wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park.
Panama Canal
Appreciate this engineering feat with daylight transit of the Panama Canal.
sky tram
Take a sky tram ride to the Arenal Park.
zipline
Zipline through the Arenal rainforest for a bird’s-eye view of the lush landscape.
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