Package Details |
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights
Rates:
November 01, 2007 to Octuber 31,2008
Single occupancy $1.490 p/p
Double occupancy $1.195 p/p
Operated with a minimum of 2 passengers.
Includes:
Meet & Greet at the airport
Private ground transfers in an A/C motor coach.
2 Nt Courtyard Marriott (B)
2 Nts Sueño Azul (B)
1 Nt Arenal Paraiso (B)
2 Nts Bosque de Paz (FB)
All tours described above.
Local English speaking guides.
Meals described above.
All taxes and service charges.
What to bring:
Clothing: Costa Rica is a very informal and casual country. Formal attire is only used in the city of San Jose and on very special occasions (Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries)
We recommend to bring a sweater for the highland areas, and light loose fitting shirts, pants or jeans, and shorts for the lowland areas.
For the beach areas please don´t forget to bring a hat or cap, sunscreen, and sun glasses.
For the rainforest and the National Parks we recommend hiking boots, a small backpack, water bottle, pocket knife, flashlight, insect repellent, rainwear, and a pair of binoculars to observe animals.
Return To:
Nature Packages
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Close to Nature Special $1.195p/p
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Imagine…feeling, seeing and hearing an active volcano spewing fiery red lava while luxuriating in its natural hot springs; touching the soft velvety paw of the endangered squirrel monkey; riding along jungle rivers; spotting the rare Quetzal bird and hearing its mystical voice. Imagine being able to experience all of this and more in just 8 days.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival/ San Jose
Meet and greet at the international airport and transfer to the Hotel for your first night in Costa Rica.
Overnight at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, deluxe room. (B)
Day 2 Poas Volcano – La Paz Waterfalls
Depart for the Caribbean lowlands. Along the way stop at Poás Volcano, the Peace waterfall, a hummingbird gallery and the largest butterfly enclosure in the world. Take a break for breakfast at a typical Costa Rican restaurant and get your first taste of the local cuisine. Arrive to Sueño Azul Lodge for lunch. Grab your binoculars and take advantage of the outstanding bird watching here or go for a swim in the river on the property.
Overnight at Sueno Azul Lodge, standard room. (B)
Day 03 Sarapiqui River Adventure
The next morning, after breakfast, depart for the Sarapiquí River boat trip. A two-hour ride along calm waters that will give you the chance to witness the magnificent rainforest and its inhabitants, such as toucans, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and many other species. Return to the hotel and enjoy a home-style lunch afterwards. Choose horseback riding or a hike on one of the nature trails at this enchanting farm. (B/L)
Day 04 Arenal Volcano
After breakfast enjoy a scenic drive through the San Carlos Valley to the Arenal Volcano where you will check into the Arenal Paraiso. Relax in the thermal waters and enjoy Arenal’s dramatic performance or receive an invigorating spa treatment. (B)
Day 5 –6 Bosque de Paz
Today the day starts with a scenic drive to Bosque de Paz, the Peace Forest. This 988 acre private reserve serves as a corridor between two National Parks: Poas and Juan Castro Blanco. This rain and cloud forest is a bird life sanctuary where the Resplendent Quetzal and the emerald toucanet are frequently seen. Bosque de Paz is where you will overnight this two days.
The next morning, explore the flora and fauna that surrounds the area with your local guide. Free afternoon to relax or take a hiking tour. (B/L/D)
Day 7 San Jose
Return to San Jose and Courtyard Marriott Hotel for your last night in Costa Rica. (B)
Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport or take advantage of one of the many beach extensions available. (B)
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