Taste of Costa Rica The Highlights
(8 Days / 7 Nights) Price from: $ 680.00
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Want to see what Costa Rica has to offer but do not want to break the bank while doing it? Check out this affordable holiday. Catch a glimp of the red lava of Arenal volcano, experience nature in the Monteverde cloudforest and relax at a beautiful tropical beach in Manuel Antonio! Visit and stay at some Costa Rica’s more personal and friendly hotels.
San José- Arenal- Monteverde- Manuel Antonio
Day 1 - Arrival at San Jose. Transfer to Hotel Sleep Inn, Standard Room. Overnight in San Jose City.
Day 2 - Transfer to the Arenal Volcano. Accommodation at Hotel Arenal Springs.
Enjoy a beautiful ride through mountains and typical small villages. Arenal volcano is the most active volcano in Costa Rica. This almost perfect cone, which soars 1,633 meters above sea level, has a crater 140 meters deep formed over an ancient caldera. Best spot to enjoy these wonders are Tabacon Hot Springs, or any of the other hot springs in the area, a veritable thermal wonderland, where a hot volcanic stream is channeled in five pools of varying temperature. Arenal Springs Hotel offers the perfect combination between relaxation, comfort, and exuberant tropical scenery, as well as the best view of the Arenal Volcano from any vantage point in the premises. The Arenal Springs Hotel features colonial style rooms.
Day 3 - Arenal, Day at leisure. Accomodation at Hotel Arenal Springs.
Optional activities: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tour To the Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Resort Hot Springs, Sport Fishing in the Arenal Lake, Arenal Volcano Hike Tour, Mountain Biking, Venado Caves Tour, horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano, Peñas Blancas Safari Float.
Day 4 –Transfer to Monteverde. Accommodation at Trapp Family Lodge, Mountain Suite Room.
Monteverde has gained international renown as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics. The climate and terrain of the preserve produce an incredible bio-diversity. There are at least 400 bird species in this high elevation rain forest, including the Resplendent Quetzal, ancient holy bird of the Mayans, over 100 species of mammals, 120 species of amphibians and reptiles and an estimated 2,500 species of plants making Monteverde a true "nature lover's paradise". The Trapp Family Lodge is the closest lodge to Monteverde Reserve Costa Rica (a 15 minute walk, great for bird watching), this cozy inn pays tribute to its setting with beautiful tropical wood appointments, private balcony in each guest room, and a family-style restaurant.
Day 5 - Monteverde, Day at leisure. Accomodation at Trapp Family Lodge.
Monteverde's most significant tourist activities rest on nature and adventure: Birdwatching, Guided Natural History Walks, Canopy tours, Hanging Bridges, Horsebackriding,Coffee tours, among others.
Day 6 –Transfer to Manuel Antonio. Accommodation at Hotel Villas Lirio. Villa Garden Room
One of the biggest attractions when visiting Manuel Antonio is without a doubt it’s national park. It’s beauty is without compare. Composed of several trails and two of the most breath taking white sandy beaches, the park is a true tropical rain forest with lots of mammals and birds along the way. Manuel Antonio is a true ecosystem surrounded by rain forests and lush mountains that literally meet the ocean. Its great popularity is well deserved as one of the richest natural places in Costa Rica to enjoy wild life
Day 7 – Manuel Antonio, Day at leisure. Accomdation at Hotel Villas Lirio
Day 8 – Transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Includes:
- Personalized information, maps, brochures, vouchers.
- 07 nights lodging at hotels indicated at the preceding proposal breakfast included. Subject to availability.
- Airport transfer upon arrival.
- Shuttle transfers in air conditioned shuttle in international company.
Excludes:
- Other meals than indicated as included
- Entrance fees
- Other excursions tours and activities indicated as optional or not included.
- Airport taxes (US $ 28,00 per person not included).
- International Flights.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
Price Conditions:
Price per person with transfers
Green Season:
May 1st – November 30th 2012:
US $680.00 per person
High Season:
December 1st, 2012 – April 30, 2012:
US $725.00 per person
Price based on double occupancy in US Dollars. Local Taxes included. Subject to availability
Important Note:
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