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COSTA RICA TROPICAL PASSIONS
10 Days / 9 Nights

 

COSTA RICA VACATIONS

VISITING: San José , Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs , Monteverde and Tamarindo Beach.

ACTIVITIES : Canopy tour, hanging bridges, Hiking, Swimming, Birdwatching, Nature and beach time

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA . Arrivals to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Meet and Great by our tour guide and transfer to Hotel Herradura.

Day 2. ARENAL VOLCANO & HOT SPRINGS . (B, D). Located at 2 hours from San Jose , Arenal is a beautiful cone-shaped volcano rising out of flat, surrounding plains. This is the most active volcano in the country. In the daytime, clouds of ash and smoke frequently billow into the sky. On clear nights, spectators are occasionally treated to eruptions of lava and burning rocks that explode into the air and shower down the cinder cone. Even when it is overcast, the rumblings venting and molten lava glowing through the clouds afford a very special experience. Leaving the hotel in the morning, we'll be arriving to the Arenal area by noon . There, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the surroundings and its relationship with the volcano. Next, we will visit the Hot Springs of the volcano, where you can relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air while observing the stars and the incredible night sky above the volcano. Buffet dinner is included at the Spa. Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraiso or Volcano Lodge. Lunch on your own.

Day 3. ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES TOUR. (B) After breakfast, tour to the Arenal Hanging Bridges, where you will enjoy the beautiful rainforest while you are guided by a naturalist tour guide. Afternoon, free time for enjoy the hotel facilities or visit La Fortuna Town. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 4. ARENAL - MONTEVERDE. (B) After breakfast, transfer to Monteverde Cloud forest. Upon arrival, Check in at Hotel Belmar and free time for relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 5. SKY TREK TOUR. (B) After breakfast you will experience the most excited experience of your life. The Sky Trek. This is a system of three platforms suspended above the ground in the midst of tree boughs. Zippiness attached from one platform to another allows you to slide with the use of special equipment. A suspended bridge 90 m (300ft) long and 22 m (66ft) high, gives you the best view of the inner forest. An observation platform above the canopy offers visitors a panoramic view (360 grades) of the Guanacaste, San Carlos and Puntarenas lowlands. There are four cables, two of them 190 metros (633ft) run through the inner canopy and the other two 214 (713ft) are outside. The whole system is integrated by a path 2300 m long (7000ft) in length. Sky Trek gives you access to a world of incomparable beauty in the tropical cloud forest canopy. Through jumping, flying and gliding experience what it is like to be an inhabitant of the canopy. You will never forget the Sky Trek experience, which guarantees you 1,317 meters of secure and comfortable sliding adventure.
In the afternoon you will have some free time for take a look of the Town of Santa Elena and its beautiful souvenirs stores, Art Galleries , Cheese Factory and Butterfly Garden . (On your own).

Day 6. MONTEVERDE- TAMARINDO. (B) During the morning, you will be transferred to the beautiful beaches of Tamarindo in Guanacaste province. Tamarindo Beach is part of a bay formed by a cape, Cabo Velas (velas is Spanish for sails or sailfish). Playa Grande lies to the north of Tamarindo Beach inside the bay. The two beaches are separated by a natural salt water estuary, Estero Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo Bay there is another beautiful estuary and beach, Playa Langosta. Both Playa Grande and Playa Langosta are protected nesting areas for the giant leatherback

turtle, and are part of the Costa Rican National Park System. These beaches are the major nesting areas worldwide for the turtles, which arrive from October to March to lay their eggs.

Tours led by official guides are available to take visitors to see this incredible spectacle. Another very special tour is the jungle boat ride. Small groups are ferried on locally built skiffs deep into the mysterious mangrove forest, where a breathtaking diversity of birds, mammals, and reptiles can be seen.

Upon arrival, check in at Barcelo Playa Langosta, one of the best hotels in the area and with All Inclusive Service.

The all inclusive plan offers the following: Unlimited domestic cocktails, beer, and refreshments, three buffet meals daily, a la carte restaurant available by reservation, daily poolside activities (volleyball, aerobics, contests), tennis courts, dance classes, spa and gym facilities, kayaks, boogie boards, beach towels, snack bar open daily until midnight, discotheque. Have a great time and enjoy all this.

Day 7. BARCELO PLAYA LANGOSTA. Free time for enjoy the beach and the hotel.

Day 8. BARCELO PLAYA LANGOSTA. Free time for enjoy the beach and the hotel.

Day 9 BARCELO PLAYA LANGOSTA - SAN JOSE. Morning: free time for enjoy the beach and hotel. Afternoon, domestic flight to San Jose by SANSA Airlines. Upon arrival to the airport in San Jose , transfer to Hotel Herradura and check in. Free evening and dinner on your own. (For the car rental option, car rental drop off at Tamarindo office)

Day 10. TRANSFER OUT. Transfer to the International Airport and Good Bye.

* LETTER CODES : (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

CATEGORIES

RATE PER PERSON

A

Transfers by Shuttle Bus

$ 1.295

B

Self Drive with Car Rental

$ 1.350

C

Private Van Service & Naturalist Tour Guide.

$ 1.350
     

Notes:

  • Rates based in double occupancy and minimum 2 pax.
  • Single supplement, plase add $ 600
  • Passengers between 4-10 years old are considered children. Their fee is 80% of the adult fee.
  • 3 rd and 4 th Passenger and teenagers sharing room with parents pay 80% of the regular rate.
  • Passengers under 3 years old are considered infants and do not pay any fee. Parents will assume their expenses and provide their meals.
  • Category B is based with a 4X4 Terios. Mandatory insurance is not included ($18 per day) and Car Rental deposit ($ 750). Car Upgrade available.

*All rates include taxes and are Net Rates.

 

DURATION: 8 Days - 7 Nights.

MINIMUM: 2 pax

INCLUDE: 2 nights lodging at Hotel Herradura ,Transfers In & Out, 2 nights lodging at Arenal (Hotel Arenal Paraiso or Volcano Lodge), 2 nights lodging in Monteverde at Hotel Belmar, 3 nights lodging at Hotel Barcelo Playa Langosta with All Inclusive Service, Tour to Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges and hot Springs, transportation and naturalist guide.

NOT INCLUDED: International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages not specified, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control.

PRICE: From $ 1.295 p/p.

WHATS TO BRING : Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent, Camera, Warm Clothes, Long Pants .

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With over 4 years tour operating experience in Costa Rica, Centralamerica and the Caribbean, Greenway Nature Tours, is excellently positioned to fulfill all your travel requirements. Our business is making your dreams of the ultimate Costa Rican rain forest come true. No other Costa
Rican tour operator can offer you our personalized service, expertise, information quality and staff capability to organize travel in Costa Rica efficiently and safely - from coast to coast - all to match your budget.

If you prefer to travel independently or can't find a tour to match your ideas we can tailor make itineraries.

If group travel doesn't fit your travel plans we can arrange tailor made itineraries to suit your ideas and budget to virtually anywhere. It may cost a little more but gives you the flexibility to choose where, when and what to visit. With a portfolio of tours and hotels running into thousands, from five stars to no stars, we can usually find and put together a trip that fits your preferences.

As well as gearing itineraries to ideas, budgets and time-scales we can also offer plenty of advice, such as on the amount of money to take, local climate, visas and travel insurance. One of our team is likely to have first hand knowledge of the destination you're planning to visit and will be able to give you up to date first hand advice..

We can mix and match any number of tours, treks, hotels, hostels, flights and car hire and are past masters at putting together complex itineraries. For more information or inspiration take a look around our website and read about the destinations, activities and styles of travel that we can offer. Alternatively you can email us or use our enquiry form in the 'Design your package' section for more information or a quote. 

For Further Information Contact:

Mario Leon. CEO.
Greenway Nature Tours. San Jose, Costa Rica. Central America.
P.O.Box 3153-1000 SJ. Costa Rica. Phone: (506) 297-0889 -Fax (506) 240-0309. USA Toll Free 1-800-895-6978
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