Package includes:
- Private arrival and departure transfers
- English speaking assistance
- Daily breakfast
- Shuttle transfers as specified in the itinerary
- 2 nights in selected hotel in San José
- 2 nights in selected hotel in Arenal
- 2 nights in selected hotel in Monteverde
- 2 nights in selected hotel in Tamarindo
- Guided visit to Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Hot Springs
- Entrance fee, lunch and dinner included
- Adventure Combo Tour in Selvatura, including Canopy Tour, Suspention Bridges, visit to the Butterfly Garden and transportation
- Hotel taxes
Not Included:
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
- Optional tours or ground services not specified in the itinerary
- Tips to tour guides & drivers
- Local and/or international phone calls
- Personal and/or medical expenses
- Costa Rica departure tax (us$28,00 per person)
- Air tickets to/from Costa Rica
Meet and greet at Juan Santamaría International airport and private transfer to selected hotel in San José.
Night in San José.
Day 02: San José − Arenal back to top |
Breakfast in the hotel. Shared tour to Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs (Entrance fee, lunch and dinner included).
Night in selected hotel in Arenal.
Few sites in Costa Rica inspire more respect and admiration than the Arenal Volcano. Located in the northern region, this impressive volcano is a natural phenomenon that attracts many tourists, thanks to its permanent and trusted volcanic activity. Sometimes lava can be seen flowing down the sides of the volcano and, if Mother Nature permits, you may have the pleasure of seeing a spectacular eruption. However, its upper part is often covered with clouds. On the way to La Fortuna, a stop is made in Sarchi, the country's most famous crafts and souvenir town. As the trip continues, we will pass by different plantations of tropical crops and ornamental plants and also cattle ranches.
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Lunch is taken in a cozy restaurant with an excellent view of the volcano. After lunch, a visit to the Arenal Lake is made. To end the afternoon, relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area where you can enjoy a healthy and relaxing soak.
After dinner, transfer to your hotel in La Fortuna.
Breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure to relax, explore the area on your own or take an optional tour.
Night in selected hotel in Arenal area.
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Day 04: Arenal – Monteverde back to top |
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Breakfast in the hotel.
Shared boat transfer via Arenal Lake to Monteverde.
This service, half tour half transfer, is a picturesque and fastest way to go to Monteverde from Arenal Volcano area. After a 30 minute ride to the dam, you will board a very comfortable and safe pontoon boat. After crossing the lake, (a 30 to 40 minutes boat ride), you will arrive to Río Chiquito, a little town at the other side. Arenal Lake is the largest and the most important lake in Costa Rica. It was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. It is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory bird; sometimes mammals such as monkeys and sloths can be seen. In addition, in a clear day, there are great views of the Arenal Volcano. Once at Río Chiquito, a bus will take passengers to selected hotel in Monteverde.
The town of Monteverde, located at the south end of the cloud forest, had its beginnings in the early 1950s with the impetus of a group of Quakers from the United States, a group that came to Costa Rica attracted by its pacific inclinations and disarmament. They established themselves in the region and devoted themselves to produce milk and quality cheeses. Monteverde is located 172 kilometers northeast of San José. The climate is template and humid, with and average of 17oC (60oF). Nights are cool and sometimes even cold, especially when the trade winds blow.
Night in selected hotel in Monteverde area.
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Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning, Adventure Combo Tour in Selvatura, including Canopy Tour, Suspention Bridges, visit to the Butterfly Garden and transportation.
Selvatura Park is a cloud forest conservation project where a wide variety of tours are hosted. Visitors can glide through cables and zip lines through the cloud forest or take the Treetop Walkways consisting of a 3–kilometre trail and eight different bridges.
The Park also has a butterfly garden hosting more than 50 different species of butterflies and a hummingbird garden, a treat for photography lovers and a spectacular show for anyone who loves nature.
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There is also an Education Center with a large private insect collection, property of world famous entomologist Dr. Richard Whitten.A Cloud Forest History Walk teaches visitors about the natural history of Monteverde. and all about the cloud forest ecosystem.
Night in selected hotel in Monteverde.
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Day 06: Monteverde – Tamarindo Beach back to top |
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Breakfast in the hotel. Shuttle transfer to Tamarindo Beach.
Night in selected hotel in Tamarindo Beach.
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Day 07: Tamarindo Beach back to top |
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Breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure to relax at the beach or to take an optional tour.
Night in selected hotel in Tamarindo Beach.
Day 08: Tamarindo Beach – San José back to top
Breakfast in the hotel. Around noon, shuttle transfer back to San José.
Night in selected hotel in San José.
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport. Check in at airline counter must be done three hours prior to flight departure.
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OPTION 1 HOTELS back to top
- Sleep Inn, STD room, San José
- Hotel Magic Mountain, STD room, Arenal
- Hotel Trapp Family Lodge, STD room, Monteverde
- Hotel Tamarindo Diriá Tropical Poolside rooms, Tamarindo
Sleep Inn Hotel
Sleep Inn Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the capital city, 15 Km from Juan Santamaria International Airport. This is an excellent location to explore by on its own the most important attractions of San Jose: the National Theatre, the Jade Museum, the Gold Museum and several public parks that are part of the national heritage.
The hotels offers 86 guest rooms including nine rooms specially equipped for disabled persons, four Mini Suites and 12 connecting rooms. All rooms are elegantly decorated in a contemporary style and feature noise insulated windows, air conditioning, 25" Cable T.V., telephone, high speed internet access, coffee maker, mini refrigerator, microwave oven, safe deposit box, iron and ironing table and hairdryer. The hotel has a breakfast lounge, where our guests can enjoy a complimentary full American buffet breakfast from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Room service is available 24 hours with a variety of international dishes. Sleep Inn offers its guests a gym, a souvenirs shop, a non smoking Casino, a business center equipped with services for the executive traveler: free wireless internet, two computers, a printer and a scanner, all with up–to–date technology and parking lot.
Magic Mountain Hotel
Located in La Fortuna, very near the downtown area, Hotel Magic Mountain offers 36 Standard rooms and six Junior Suites with either a balcony or a terrace with an excellent view of Arenal Volcano. All rooms have two Queen–sized beds, air conditioning, telephone, cable television, safety box, coffee maker, hair dryer and wireless Internet access. The hotel has a nice restaurant offering an international cuisine, bar, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a fully–equipped conference room. The Spa has for rooms, Jacuzzi and Sauna and offers a soothing array of services including massages, facials, waxing and body treatments. Private parking.
Trapp Family Lodge
It is one of the nearest hotels to the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The lodge features 26 spacious and confortable guest rooms with two queen size beds, telephone, cable TV and hairdryer. Each room has a large window that guarantees a unique cloud forest view. The lodge has a restaurant, a bar, a nice living room, and beautiful garden. It also offers laudry services.
Tamarindo Diriá Hotel
This beachfront hotel is located on the amazing Tamarindo, just 50 minutes away from the Liberia International Airport. The hotel offers 124 rooms in different categories: sunset ocean view, tropical garden, tropical pool side, classic and condominiums. All rooms feature air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, coffee maker, mini bar, safety box and hairdryer. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, a wet bar, a tennis court, a gift shop, meeting rooms, wireless internet access and parking lot.
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OPTION 2 HOTELS back to top
- Crowne Plaza STD room, San José
- Arenal Volcano Inn, STD room, Arenal
- Hotel El Sapo Dorado, STD Classic Mountain room, Monteverde
- Hotel Capitán Suizo, STD room, Tamarindo
Crowne Plaza Corobici
It is located only five minutes from downtown San José and 15 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport. It has 213 guestrooms of different categories: 162 Deluxe Rooms, 26 Executive Rooms, 18 Executive Superior Rooms, five Junior Suites, one Master Suite and one Presidential Suite. Some rooms are specially equipped for disabled guests. All rooms are spacious and confortable and completely equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, voicemail, internet access, coffee maker, mini? bar, safe deposit box, iron and ironing board, bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer. The hotel offers its guests a lobby bar, two restaurants, 24–hour room service, a swimming pool, a modern fitness center and Spa, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a beauty parlor, a Casino, a gift shop, 15 modern conference rooms, laundry service, baby–sitting, doctor on call 24 hours and a private parking area.
Arenal Volcano Inn
It is located only 10 minutes from La Fortuna. It has 14 comfortable rooms and one Junior Suite with Jacuzzi. All guestrooms have an excellent view to the Arenal Volcano and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV, telephone, mini bar, a breakfast table and a private terrace. In addition, the hotel has two swimming pools, Jacuzzi, safe deposit box in the reception, room service, laundry service and private parking. The restaurant offers a buffet breakfast included in the room rate and a varied menu for lunch and dinner.
Sapo Dorado Hotel
The hotel has 30 bungalow style suites, surrounded by spacious tropical grounds perfect for children’s outdoor fun. All suites offer private entrance and porch, 2 queen–sized beds with orthopedic mattresses, versatile lighting and a table and chairs for writing, playing games, or enjoying room service. Guests can choose between Mountain Suites with a fireplace, Fountain Suites with one master bedroom or Sunset Terrace Suites with a great view on the Gulf of Nicoya. The restaurant at El Sapo Dorado is known for its creativity and variety, and La Guarida del Sapo Bar is the perfect place to end you day and try some of the original, exotic cocktails. Organic and biodegradable products are used in the property. In addition El Sapo Dorado offers a convenient five–kilometers, self–guided trail, right next to the property, where you can explore both primary and secondary forests, open pastures and enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Nicoya. These trails are reserved for the exclusive use of the guests and offer another quiet alternative.
Capitán Suizo Hotel
This beachfront property is located in a secluded area at the world famous Tamarindo. The eight bungalows, 22 rooms and one four–bedroom apartment are spacious and have been recently renovated. All rooms have telephone, coffee maker, mini bar, safety box, bathrooms with bathtub, hair dryer, balcony or terrace; some rooms have air conditioning and some are naturally cooled by ceiling fans. This hotel offers an excellent restaurant, bar, free–form swimming pool, gym, gift shop, internet access and parking lot.
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This is just a quote. If at time of booking quoted hotels do not have availability, similar hotels will be booked; therefore, prices are subject to change.
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