See from: tree-lined tropical beaches, spectacular birds and flowers, rain forest, erupting volcanos, etc; this is a real family travel experience,
Day 1 Arrival/San Jose
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Arrival. Meet and greet at the international airport and transfer to Bougainvillea for your first night in Costa Rica. Breakfast included.
Overnight at Hotel Boungainvillea, Standard room. (B)
Day 2 Rainforest Aerial Tram
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This is an extraordinary opportunity to see a primary forest and its natural splendor at first hand. The open-air gondolas with canvas awnings seat 6 passengers and a naturalist guide.
We show our guests all the different layers of the rainforest, from the floor to the treetops. The canopy is home to an enormous amount of flora and fauna.
The Aerial Tram tour covers a distance of 2.6 kilometers through primary rainforest. The ride lasts about an hour and twenty minutes and travels at the leisurely pace of two kilometers per hour, allowing you the chance to fully explore this exciting part of the forest.
Overnight at Hotel Boungainvillea, Standard room. (B)
Day 3 San Jose - Arenal area
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After breakfast you will be provide with a private transfer to the Arenal Area. Approximate driving time: 3 1/2hrs
Arenal’s perfectly symmetrical shape makes it a sightseer’s dream, while its abundance of outdoor activities makes it an easy place to check things off your “must-do in Costa Rica” list. So visit one of the nicest volcanoes in Costa Rica, cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is just part of what you will find in this amazing area of Costa Rica.
Overnight at the Arenal Paraiso, superior room (B).
Day 4 Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
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A fascinating boat trip through a tropical wilderness, located in the North Atlantic lowland tropical forest. Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered to be one of the richest sites for birdwatchers in this continent.
Overnight at the Arenal Paraiso, Superior room (B).
Day 5 Arenal - Manuel Antonio
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Pick up at the hotel and provide private transfer to the famous Manuel Antonio, Quepos.
Considered to be Costa Rica's most beautiful park, with enchanting white-sand beaches ideal for swimming, and tropical rainforest forest alive with wildlife. Watch for the monkeys and iguanas who share the park with you. Most hotels are small and intimate, set high on a hill overlooking the rain forest, endless beaches and the national park. Options abound here! Whether you are looking for a romantic honeymoon hideaway or an action-packed visit, this premier destination has the answer.
Overnight at the Parador Hotel, Garden Plus room. (B)
Day 6 Catamaran Island Adventure
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Sail aboard the Tom Cat or the Spanish Dancer. Come aboard and see the many dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and birds of the Manuel Antonio Marine Preserve.
The tour includes snorkeling equipment and a tour of the offshore islands . We also stop for a leisurely swim at one of the white sand beaches and dive on the underwater reefs of the Manuel Antonio Marine Preserve. Enjoy a feast of fresh fruits, grilled fish brochettes, pasta salad, drinks and the finest hospitality. We offer your choice of a morning sail into the Manuel Antonio Marine Preserve or a sunset sail.
Overnight at the Parador Hotel, Garden Plus room. (B)
Day 7 San Jose
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Return in the afternoon to San Jose under private basis and check-in at the El Rodeo Country Inn for your last night in Costa Rica. (B)
Day 8 Departure
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Transfer will be provided to the International airport.
End of services.
$2,990 Costa Rican Summer
Family Package $2.990
November 01, 2011 to April 30, 2012 &
July 01 to August 31, 2012
Except Christmas, New Years & Easter Week.
$2,850 Green Season
Family Package $2.850
May 01 to June 30, 2012 & September 01 to November 30, 2012
Based on a family of 4, 2 adults & 2 kids sharing room.
Except Christmas, New Years & Easter Week.
Children rate applies for children under 11 years old and sharing room with parents.
Daily departures
Meet and greet at the airport.
All ground private transfers between destinations.
2 nts / Bougainvillea Hotel /Standard / B
2 nts / Arenal Paraiso / Superior room/ 2 nts/ El Parador Hotel/ Garden Plus room /B
1 nt/ El Rodeo Country Inn / Superior room / B
Daily Breakfast
Rainforest Aerial Tram (L)
Caño Negro Tour (L)
Catamaran Island Adventure (L)
All taxes and service charges
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.