Costa Rica Fantasy Tour

Costa Rica fantasy 8 days - 7 nights

PRICES VALID FROM JANUARY - APRIL 2012
DEPARTS ONLY: MONDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY
Ask for prices for special Seasons (Christmas, New Year and Holydays)

Price per person

2012 Rates

First Class Accommodation ( 4 stars )

Price per person US$2146 based on Single occupancy
Price per person US$1307 based on Double occupancy
Price per person US$1084 based on Triple occupancy

Hotels included in this package
San Jose: Best Western Irazu 4*
Arenal : Arenal Paraíso Hotel
Jaco : Best Western Jaco Hotel 4*

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Day 1 – SAN JOSE:

Transfer from the International Airport to a hotel in San José. Accommodation in Best Western Irazú Hotel

Day 2 – OPTION 1 SAN JOSE / POAS / DOKA /SARCHI / SAN JOSE:

Admire the majestic and awe-inspiring crater of Poás Volcano at 2,708 m (8,884 ft) above sea level, offering breathtaking views of the Central Valley and of its huge crater –considered one of the largest craters in the world. After admiring this national park, we will visit Doka Estate, starting in the beautiful coffee plantations and moving to the 96-year-old coffee processing plant, where you can witness the fermentation and pulping process of the country’s “golden bean” and enjoy a typical lunch. Then, we will continue to the town of Sarchí, home of Costa Rican handcraft and traditional hand-painted ox carts. Accommodation in Best Western Irazú Hotel

Transportation, tour guide, lunch, and entrance fee to the national park included in the tour.
Recommendation: Bring a pair of pants, a light jacket, comfortable shows, and a camera.

Day 2 – OPTION 2 (Arrival to Costa Rica on Thursday) SAN JOSE / CARTAGO / OROSI / SAN JOSE:

This tour will give you the opportunity to visit Cartago –old capital city of Costa Rica, the Basilica of our Lady of the Angels, and discover the largest volcano in Costa Rica at 11,000 feet above sea level, whose summit shares an uncanny resemblance to a lunar landscape. On a clear and cloudless day, we will be able to see both the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean from the top of the volcano. Later, we will descend to historical and picturesque Orosi Valley, where you can visit the oldest church in Costa Rica –the colonial church of Orosi along with its town. Thanks to this combination of attractions, you will learn about the colonial and historical tradition of Costa Rica as well as its luxuriant vegetation. Accommodation in Best Western Irazú Hotel

Transportation, tour guide, lunch, and entrance fee included in the tour.
Recommendation: Bring a pair of pants, a light jacket, comfortable shoes, and a camera.

Day 3 – SAN JOSE / ARENAL:

Visiting the most active volcano is one of the most popular tours in Costa Rica. You will have the opportunity to relax in Tabacón Hot Springs. This will be an unforgettable experience. We will head directly to the volcano in order to enjoy one of the most famous tourist attractions in the country, engaged in agriculture and livestock. Later, you will arrive at La Fortuna, the closest town to the volcano, where, on a clear day, you will have the opportunity to admire the majestic colossus. The Arenal Volcano earns admiration for its explosion of lava and ash –illuminating the sky at night like fireworks. Just before heading to the volcano and close enough to feel it rumbling, we will stop by at the hot springs, where you can take a bath in rejuvenating and healing waters. At night, we will enjoy dinner at the foot of the volcano. Accommodation in Arenal Paraíso Hotel

Transportation, tour guide, lunch, dinner, and entrance fee to Tabacón Hot Springs included
Recommendation: Bring light clothing, a jacket, a bathing suit, a towel, comfortable shoes, sandals, and a camera.

Day 4 – ARENAL:

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and Río Frío make up a one of the wetlands with the richest flora and fauna in Costa Rica. We most likely run into a wide variety of native and migratory birds, three different species of monkeys, iguanas, sloths, caimans and turtles.

We will pick up all “Nature Lovers” at the different hotels for a 1 ½ hour tour to Los Chiles –a small border town located 4 km from Nicaragua. The, we will take a 2 ½ hour boat tour through the Tropical Rainforest.

This tour includes a delicious typical Costa Rican lunch served with local fruits and natural drinks in “Río Frío” Restaurant for convenience of tourists. Sodas, fruit juices, water and cookies are also included in the boat tour. Accommodation in Arenal Paraíso Hotel

Day 5 – ARENAL / JACÓ:

In the morning, we will transfer to the warm Pacific coast. Jacó Beach will be waiting for you. Enjoy the different landscapes as we head down to the sea. Accommodation in Jacó Beach Hotel

Day 6 – JACÓ / MANUEL ANTONIO / JACÓ:

This National Park is considered one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. It is a
combination of paradisiacal beaches, crystal clear waters and coral reefs surrounded by
exuberant vegetation and natural treasures of a tropical rainforest. Its beaches are among the best in the country, where scuba diving and surfing are very popular. On our way to the park, we will take the Southern coastal highway (Costanera Extension). We will see beautiful beaches and pass by African palm plantations and picturesque towns along the Pacific coast until you reach Port of Quepos and from there, we will head to the National Park. Upon arrival,
we will hike to the park, crossing a creek to access the park, for this park is closed to vehicles.
Once at the park, you can simply enjoy the beaches, take a sunbath, or take a walk through the park trails, allowing you to explore the abundant flora and fauna of the park, especially several species of monkeys, iguanas, birds, and perhaps, three-toed sloths. On one of the trails bordering Punta Catedral (Cathedral Point), you can have spectacular views of the park and the sea. Accommodation in Best Western Jacó Hotel

Transportation, tour guide, and entrance fee to the national park included
Recommendation: Bring light clothing, a bathing suit, sandals, a towel, sunblock, a hat, and a camera.

Day 7 – JACÓ / TARCOLES / SAN JOSE:

We will pick you up at the hotel and then take you to Río Grande de Tárcoles, giving you the opportunity to see American crocodiles over four meters long, iguanas and basilisks in their natural habitat, over 120 different species of native, migratory, land and coastal birds. There is also an estuary where you can admire different mangrove swamps. This boat tour will guarantee you total comfort and personal safety for about two hours.

Transportation, tour guide and boat tour included.
Recommendation: Bring light clothing, sports shoes, a hat, sunblock, and a camera.
In the afternoon, we will return to San José and spend the last night at Best Western Irazú. Breakfast included.

Day 8 – SAN JOSE / INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the International Airport at the agreed time.

End of the Services
Note: Tour schedule may vary depending on our packages.

Arenal Volcano

Orosi Valley

Manuel Antonio National Park

INCLUDED IN THE FEE
All scheduled transfers
All scheduled guided tours (English and Spanish Speaking Guide)
Meals as specified in the Itinerary
Accommodations specified in the Itinerary
Entrance fee of the National Parks
Including: Airport – Hotel – Airport transfer, ground transfer in between destinations, 3 nights at Best Western Irazú Hotel, breakfast included, excursion to Irazú Volcano, Orosi and Lankaster Gardens, lunch included (applicable for tourists arriving to Costa Rica on Thursdays) or excursion to Poás Volcano, Doka Estate and Sarchí, lunch included, 2 nights at Arenal Paraíso Hotel, breakfast included, excursion to Arenal Volcano & Tabacón Hot Springs, lunch and dinner included, boat tour to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, lunch included, 2 nights at Best Western Jacó Beach Hotel, breakfast included, hike to Manuel Antonio National Park, lunch, Crocodile Safari, entrance fee, naturalist guide, and taxes included.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Airfares (domestic and international)
Airport taxes (domestic and international)
All services, meals or items not mentioned
Personal expenses such as: phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.
Tips to bellboys and room-maid at hotels.
Tips to drivers and guides.