8-Day Jewels of Costa Rica Tour
Costa Rica’s vibrant landscape comes to life on this 8-day adventure packed itinerary, which takes you on tours of the country from its capital city, San José, to beaches lined with mangrove trees and dense cloud forests dotted with volcanoes.
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Pacuare Lodge
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Day 1: Arrive in San José Our driver will meet you at the airport to transfer you to the award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari hotel. Rest up to prep for tomorrow’s adventures or have a traditional dinner at one of the restaurants in town. Day 2: La Paz Waterfall Gardens / Arenal Volcano After an early breakfast you will be picked up for drive to La Paz Waterfall Gardens for tour and lunch. U.S. News & World Report ranked this nature park among Costa Rica’s top attractions. Its residents include butterflies, jaguars, and other rare wildlife. Afterwards, continue the drive north towards Costa Rica’s Northern Plains and the crown jewel of Arenal Volcano. Soothe your muscles by soaking in the pool at Mountain Paradise Hotel. (B, L) Day 3: Arenal Volcano Today’s adventure-packed afternoon includes whitewater rafting on the Balsa River (Class II - III). Late afternoon / early evening visit for a relaxing soak and dinner at the thermal waters of Tabacon Grand Thermal Resort (B, L, D) Day 4: Monteverde Cloud Forest Morning pick up at your hotel for Jeep / Boat / Jeep transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest. Here, you can walk on hanging bridges that weave through the misty treetops and zipline beneath a canopy of lush. The park features more than 400 types of rare orchids and a wild butterfly garden. (B) Days 5, 6: Guanacaste Early morning pick up for drive to the sunlit shores of Costa Rica’s Gold Coast, known to the locals as Guanacaste. The next 2 days include leisure time to lounge on the beach; alternatively, you can take a kayak tour to Isla Chora or a charter fishing cruise (fees apply). (B) Day 7: Guanacaste / San Jose Time for an early morning swim then pick up at your hotel for drive back to San Jose and overnight at Cariari Hotel. Time to enjoy dinner at one of the many fine restaurants close by. (B) Day 8: Return Home Depending on your flight time, you’ll be picked up at the hotel for transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your return flight home. (B) |
COST:
$1,450.00 per person based on double occupancy (“Green” Season May 16 – Nov 14, 2018) $1,975.00 per person based on double occupancy (High Season Nov 15, 2018- May 15, 2018) Please inquire about pricing during Special Seasons (Dec. 22 – January 3), (March 24 – April 1) PACKAGE INCLUDES:
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: A) Airport departure tax ($29.00 U.S.) B) Personal expenses like liquor, laundry, phone calls, etc C) Tips for your drivers and/or guides D) International airfare. NOTE: Local flights have a luggage limit of 25 pounds per person including the hand baggage Gallery |
