Costa Rica eco tour
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COAST TO COAST EXPEDITION
DURATION: 10 Days - 9 Nights.
VISITING: San Jose , Tortuguero National. Park, Sarapiqui, Arenal Hot Springs and Manuel Antonio National. Park.
ACTIVITIES : Hiking, Swimming, Canoeing, Snorkeling, Beach activities, horseback riding, Canopy Tour, Whitewater Rafting and nature walks. |
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION : To travel to Costa Rica is an opportunity to escape the stress and tedium of the daily world and discover a country proud of its ecological preservation. With only .03% of the planet's surface, the nation is endowed with over 5% of all life forms on earth.
In ten days we will show you the vast richness of the country's natural wealth: San Jose , capital city; Tortuguero whose canals are one of the world's most popular ecotourism destinations; Arenal Volcano which erupts 3 to 4 times every hour; and Quepos, a great beach and home to Manuel Antonio National Park .
LETTER CODES: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.
Day by Day Itinerary .
Day 1 – WELCOME TO COSTA RICA . Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Meet and Great by our tour guide. Transfer to Hotel Herradura or similar with afternoon at leisure.
Day 2. TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D) After breakfast, enjoy a brief coach drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park (commonly referred to as a Symphony of Green) where it is common to see sloth lazily soaking up the sun in the high tree limbs. Then it's a leisurely cruise to Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean coast. Touring the jungle canals by boat one can see Caymans, monkeys, toucans, manatees and over 400 varieties of birdlife. Overnight at Pachira Lodge or similar.
Day 3. TORTUGUERO (B, L, D). Morning and dusk cruising on the canals. In the afternoon, relax in the pool of the hotel or visit the small village of Tortuguero . July to September is prime time for a night trek on the beach to watch giant green turtles laying their eggs in the sand. Note: Entrance fee to National Park not included.
Day 4. SARAPIQUI (B, L). After breakfast hotel check out and departure to our next destination. On the middle of the way and after lunch, you will meet your private transport or shuttle bus and proceed overland to Sarapiqui. Check In at Rain Forest Lodge Sarapiquis with afternoon at leisure. This hotel is one of the pioneer's rain forest lodges in CR and it is located just in front the Sarapiqui River . The rooms are rustic but with all the comfort and the hotel's concept is an Indian village where the rooms are immersed into a big Palapa concept. Dinner on your own.
DAY 5 – COMBO ADVENTURE TOUR (B, L) After a full Costa Rican breakfast, you will experience a great adventure in Costa Rica . The Adventure Combo Tour is a combination of 2 of the most adventurous tours in Costa Rica . The Canopy Tour and the Whitewater Rafting. These 2 activities in just one day. The Canopy Tour has a total of 12 cables and 17 platforms, 7 of which are build on trees between 60 and 90 feet high. This unique experience will take you through a canyon where you start from the edge at the ground and after several tree and ground platforms you end at a landing platform on the ground crossing the canyon 2 or 3 times. The whitewater rafting leaves at the Hacienda's put-in and runs 13 Km . to Chilamate, with an average gradient of 1.2%. It can be run year round and no previous experience is required. Lunch included at the Hacienda Pozo Azul. After the tour, hotel's return. Dinner on your own.
Day 6. CHOCOLATE TOUR & ARENAL VOLCANO ( B, D) . In this three-hour activity you will discover the marvels of one of the favorite foods of humankind - chocolate. A plant originating in Mesoamerica with an extraordinarily rich history, cacao, or chocolate, was one of the most important products of the Maya and Aztec, as well as other Central American cultures. The tour includes a guided hike across the Tirimbina suspension bridge to a cacao plantation, as well as to a forested section where you will observe forest species of cacao and how the product originally developed there. During the hike, the natural and cultural history of the cacao tree is explained. Onsite, you will learn about the process by which cacao is processed into chocolate (harvesting, fermentation, drying, milling). There also you may taste different types of chocolate, made from organic chocolate grown by the Association of Amazilla Women of the Caribbean , a group of rural women from Pueblo Nuevo de Guacimo dedicated to the production of organic chocolate. Lunch on your own at the hotel and by 2:00 PM, land transfer to La Fortuna town where the impressive and active Arenal Volcano is located. Check In at Hotel Arenal Paraiso or similar. Afternoon, visit to Baldi Hot Spring Waters and free time for enjoy the place. Dinner included at this paradise. Note: Transportation form the hotel to the hot springs not included, but it is only 5 minutes by cab.
Day 7 – MANUEL ANTONIO BEACH (B). Depart for a land transfer to famous Manuel Antonio beach and National Park. Check In at Casitas Eclipse Hotel or similar and free time for enjoys the hotel's facilities. Evening: Free time for explore the rich nightlife of Manuel Antonio and have dinner in one of the great restaurants of the area. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 8. A FREESTYLE DAY IN MANUEL ANTONIO ( B). Customize your day with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one option.
- Manuel Antonio Park Nature Walk : Take a natural history walk into the rainforest of Manuel Antonio National Park . Your bilingual naturalist guide will point out the great diversity of wildlife you might otherwise miss, and will explain the history and geography of the area.
- Canopy Safari : Sail high above the rainforest canopy and experience Manuel Antonio most popular adventure sport: the canopy zip line.
- Sunset Sail : Your adventure aboard our sail-ships begins as you sail down the scenic coast, past the beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio National Park . During rainy season (May- Oct) the tour is offered only in the mornings and includes snorkel.
- Mangrove Kayaking : Easily paddle the lush mangroves to watch the abundant wildlife which includes hundreds of birds, coatis, and silky ant eaters. Immerse yourself in indescribable beauty, where nature reveals its flawlessness.
- Sea Kayaking : A challenging half day journey along the coastline of Manuel Antonio, closely passing islands and inlets that are the mating refuges of many species of marine birds. Visit islands to see the nesting grounds of sea birds.
- Isla Damas Mangrove Tour : A convenient day trip out of this region is to Damas Island , just a 30-minute boat ride from Quepos. The island has mangrove swamps filled with crocodiles and other colorful animals.
- Horseback Riding : Discover with us the most spectacular views in the area from the view point of our best horses, all while under the special care of our tour guides. Our guides have an in depth knowledge of all the trails, and have the ability to make you feel at home in your new environment.
- Mountain Biking : The surrounding mountains and jungles of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park provide a perfect setting for every mountain bike riding level. Guided tours are available to explore hidden waterfalls, traverse steamy jungle paths and thrill at glorious coastal vistas from the mountains above.
Day 9 – SAN JOSE (B) . Optional morning tour to Manuel Antonio National Park with enchanting white-sand beaches ideal for swimming. Watch for monkeys and iguanas who share the park with you. Afternoon, land transfer to San Jose and check in at Hotel Herradura. Lunch and dinner on your own. Free time at leisure.
Day 10 TRANSFER OUT (B). Transfer to the international airport according with your scheduled flight and good bye.
INCLUDES : 9 nights lodging, all land transportation within Costa Rica , all airport/ hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/ departures dates only, specified meals, specified tours and naturalist tour guide on tours.
NOT INCLUDED : International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls and room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control.
* LETTER CODES : (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.
CATEGORIES |
RATE PER PERSON |
A |
Transfers by Shuttle Bus
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$ 1.375 |
B |
Self Drive with Car Rental |
$ 1.595 |
C |
Private Transfers
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$ 1.650 |
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Notes:
- Rates based in double occupancy and minimum 2 pax.
- Single supplement, please add $ 450.
- Passengers between 4-10 years old are considered children. Their fee is 80% of the adult fee when share room with 2 parents.
- 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.
- For Christmas, New Year and Eastern Week, please add 20% extra to the regular rate.
- 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.
DEPARTURE DATES: All our options are available all year around and we just need your travel dates in order to check the hotel's availability and arrange it.
HOW BIG ARE THE GROUPS: Our vacations are operated in an independent basis and you will not travel as part of a group unless you are part of a group. However, during the transfers and Daily Tours you will travel with other tourist we might have for that particular activity or service.
HOW TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE: Please send an email to info@greenwaytours.com with as much as information you can about your desired vacation, number of participants, arrival dates, name of the package you are interested on and any other special requirements. Once you receive our confirmation form, a 20% deposit is due. Full payment due 60 days prior to departure.
CAN I CUSTOMIZE A PACKAGE: Yes, you can use our packages as a base and make any change on it. We are very flexible. If these packages do not fit on your desired vacation, just send an email to us and we can prepare a new option for you.
AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED: All our options includes the Land Portion only. Airfare must be on your own and indicate your arrival and departure dates to us in order to arrange the hotel's bookings.
HOTEL CATEGORIES: All the hotels used by Greenway Tours had been selected considering the best standards of quality and service. Our Hotels are between 3 and 5 stars. All inspected by our company's owners and managers in order to guarantee an excellent service. At least 50% of our lodging contractors had been certified as Green Companies by the Costa Rican Tourist Board ( Certification in Sustainable Tourism CST ).
AIRPORT TRANSFERS: All our packages includes Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers with a professional bilingual tour guide upon your flight arrival.
VOUCHERS & WECOME KIT: During the transfer service to your hotel, our tour guide will provide general information about your tour and give you a welcome kit with all the vouchers and documents you will need for your trip. |
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