Costa Rica Tour -7
Tropical
Adventure
9 days /8 nights (San Jose 3, Pacuare
River 1, Arenal 2, Manuel Antonio 2)
Included
Features
• Round trip economy class international airfare to MIA-SJO-MIA.
• 8 nights Hotel (San Jose 2, Pacuare River 1, Arenal 2, Manuel Antonio
2) with breakfast daily.
• Transportation within Costa Rica as per itinerary.
• Airport transfers as per itinerary with assistance & baggage
handling.
• 2 days/1 night white water rafting (class III-IV) tour with all
meals.
• Half day tour to Arenal volcano & Tabacon thermal baths.
• Half day tour to Cano Negro wildlife refuge.
• Escorted sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary with English speaking
professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges & taxes.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 9, L = lunch 2, D = dinner
2)
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Itinerary
Day 1 USA-SAN JOSE  Depart USA. Upon your arrival you will be met assisted & transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.  Day 2 SAN JOSE-PACUARE RIVER You will depart San Jose early in the morning driving through the old capital city of Cartago and the lush green farmlands to the banks of Pacuare River with a stop for breakfast on the way. (Pacuare River is one of the top five rivers in the world for its scenery & rapids). At the banks of the river expert guides will provide you with the rafting gear and explain to you safety precautions before the rafting adventure begins (class III rapids). The river passes through scenic canyons where waterfalls plummet down into the rapidly coursing river below. This enjoy this exciting journey for an hour and a half before you arrive at your lodge. The afternoon is at your leisure; you may want to try an optional canopy adventure, a guided hike to the waterfalls or just relax & enjoy the nature and the facilities of the lodge. Lunch & dinner are included. B, L, D |
Day 3 PACUARE RIVER RAFTING-SAN JOSE |
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After
breakfast you will prepare for the second expedition. Rafting becomes
more thrilling as you begin to use the skills & experience you gained
the day before. You may stop to explore side streams that lead to
striking waterfalls and pools with a natural waterslide. The day
ends having conquered one of the wildest and most scenic rivers
in the world. After lunch you can change into dry clothes and return
to San Jose. B, L |
Day
4 SAN JOSE-ARENAL (VOLCANO & TABACON THERMAL BATHS) |
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This
morning depart by shuttle bus to Arenal, via scenic San Ramon &
the plains of San Carlos, a landscape of exceptional beauty, where
you can see the volcano through the clouds. Proceed to your Lodge
in the area. In the afternoon you will visit the Tabacon Thermal
Baths Resort where you can enjoy the luscious gardens & pools of
therapeutic water heated to a perfect temperature by the Arenal
Volcano. Arenal is Costa Rica’s most active volcano & erupts frequently,
providing an unforgettable spectacle of sound & light, lava & ash.
B, D |
Day
5 ARENAL (CANO NEGRO WILDLIFE REFUGE) |
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You
will visit the Cano Negro wildlife Refuge. The variety of wild life
in the area includes monkeys, sloths, ocelots, fresh water sharks
& hundreds of species of birds. Continue to Cano Negro Lagoon for
a boat ride through the Lake Region (box lunch included). B, L |
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Day 6 ARENAL-MANUEL ANTONIO You will be transferred by bus to Manuel Antonio National Park & proceed to your hotel. This unique park features a tall evergreen forest that grows to a high-tide mark & holds a variety of wildlife, including the squirrel & the monkey, currently in danger of extinction. It also features white sandy beaches & islands that dot the coastline. The islands are home to numerous waterfowl & dolphins. Whales are sometimes sighted in the clear crystal waters. The remainder of the day is at leisure. B, Day 7 MANUEL ANTONIO The day is at your leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities & the beach. You may choose to stroll around or take a swim on one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, or perhaps visit (optional tour) the Manuel Antonio National Park. B  |
Day 8 MANUEL ANTONIO-SAN JOSE |
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Today
you will be transferred to Quepos airstrip for your short flight
to San Jose where you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder
of the day is at leisure. B |
Day
9 SAN JOSE-USA |
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After
breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for
your departing flight home. B |
Dates & Rates:
USA Departure: Daily
| San Jose: | Real Comfort | Country Suites | Heradura | Melia Cariari | Real Intercontonental | Marriott |
| Pavuare River: | Pacuare Lodge or Tropicales Lodge | |||||
| Arenal: | Paraiso | Paraiso | Tilajari | Tilajari | Montana del Fuego | Montana del Fuego |
| Manuel Antonio: | Eclipse | Eclipse | Mariposa | Mariposa | Parador | Parador |
| Jan – Mar 31 2010 | $1,559 | $1,589 | $1,719 | $1,779 | $1,869 | $1,959 |
| Apr 01-30 2010 | $1,509 | $1,539 | $1,669 | $1,729 | $1,819 | $1,909 |
| May, Jun 2010 | $1,459 | $1,499 | $1,579 | $1,629 | $1,669 | $1,729 |
| Jul, Aug 15 2010 | $1,509 | $1,549 | $1,629 | $1,679 | $1,719 | $1,779 |
| Aug 16 – Dec 11 2010 | $1,459 | $1,499 | $1,579 | $1,629 | $1,669 | $1,729 |
| Dec 12-31 2010 | $1,709 | $1,739 | $1,869 | $1,939 | $2,019 | $2,109 |
| Single supplement: | ||||||
| Low Season: | $549 | $570 | $630 | $670 | $760 | $815 |
| High season: | $590 | $620 | $690 | $760 | $900 | $990 |
| Low: May–November, | ||||||
| High season :Dec.-April | ||||||
NOTES:
• Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from Miami.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees of $76 are not included.
• Costa Rica taxes of $26 are to be paid locally on departure.
• Airfares are based on midweek departures Tue, Wed, Thu.
• For departures on Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun please add $25 each way on above rates.
• Fares are based on a special class of service. If not available by the time of booking supplement to above rates of $50-$100 for a higher class of service will apply.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 30 & Aug 16-Dec 11 $410
• Jul 1-Aug 15 & Jan 1-Mar 31 $460
• Dec 12-31 $610
• Boats & air domestic flights allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds. Excess baggage will not be carried for security reasons.
• Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from Miami.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees of $76 are not included.
• Costa Rica taxes of $26 are to be paid locally on departure.
• Airfares are based on midweek departures Tue, Wed, Thu.
• For departures on Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun please add $25 each way on above rates.
• Fares are based on a special class of service. If not available by the time of booking supplement to above rates of $50-$100 for a higher class of service will apply.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 30 & Aug 16-Dec 11 $410
• Jul 1-Aug 15 & Jan 1-Mar 31 $460
• Dec 12-31 $610
• Boats & air domestic flights allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds. Excess baggage will not be carried for security reasons.
