costa rica family vacation
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PURA VIDA COSTA RICA
DURATION: 15 Days - 14 Nights.
VISITING: San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio & Quepos.
ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Swimming, Birdwatching, Nature, Beaches, Boat Trip, Canopy Tour |
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA . Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Transfer to Hotel Herradura and check In.
Day 2. TORTUGUERO . (B,L,D) . We begin our trip early in the morning between 6:00 am to 7:00 am . You will be travelling with a bilingual naturalist guide on an air conditioned bus. Drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park , where you have the opportunity to see beautiful views and abundant vegetation. On the way we will stop for breakfast at Selva Tropical Restaurant where you can enjoy a butterfly garden with a variety of tropical flowers. After breakfast we will continue our trip to Caño Blanco deck driving by banana plantations.
At Caño Blanco, you will board the covered boat to the lodge, passing the Tortuguero canals arriving between 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the lodge our staff will be waiting for you with a refreshing cocktail, your rooms will be assigned and the guide will explain the afternoon activities after lunch -the visit to the Turtle Museum of the C.C.C. (Caribbean Conservation Corporation) and to the colourful Tortuguero town.
You will return to the lodge around 5:30 p.m. Free time to enjoy the pool, the bar service and prepare for your dinner. Dinner service from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and then rest of the night free to enjoy the surroundings, pool and bar.
Day 3 - TORTUGUERO. (B,L,D) Optional 6:15 am tour to admire the awakening of the wildlife of Tortuguero. Return for breakfast (service between 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ). Then another boat tour to admire the canals of Tortuguero National Park . This is a wonderful and interesting experience where you can see abundant flora and fauna of Tortuguero National Park . Return to the lodge for lunch and free time for a siesta, enjoy the pool or go for a walk to the beach. Then you have another optional tour to the canals or stay at the lodge to explore the private trails of the lodge and visit the open butterfly garden. Dinner at the lodge and free night.
Day 4 - TORTUGUERO - ARENAL VOLCANO. (B,L,D) After breakfast, hotel check out and departure by boat to our next destination. On the middle of the way and after lunch, you will meet your private van or shuttle bus and proceed overland to Arenal, arriving at our accommodation for the next two nights. Our comfortable Hotel Arenal Paraiso or Volcano Lodge offer panoramic views of Arenal Volcano and have private baths with hot showers. In the afternoon and before dark, we will be visiting the most important touristy attraction of the area: The Hot Springs where you will have the rest of the day for enjoy the thermal pools and spa. Dinner is included at this beautiful place.
Day 5 - LA FORTUNA WATERFAL BY HORSE. ( B) After breakfast visit to La Fortuna Waterfall by horse. Afternoon: free time at leisure. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 6. CAÑO NEGRO WILDLIFE REFUGE (B, L) The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frio are biological humid areas considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica . Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, iguanas, sloth's, turtles and Caymans. During this full day tour you will have a great ecological experience while enjoy the boat trip along the river.
Day 7 MONTEVERDE (B). After breakfast, we will start our trip to the next destination. Monteverde. A 3 hours bus ride will take us into the clouds of the mountains of this fascinating region. Our destination: Hotel Belmar where you will have the rest of the day for relax and enjoy the place. Optional: Transfer by boat and horse. This is a unique ecological experience where you can have a lot of fun while you are transferred to Monteverde. This trip involves a short boat trip along the Arenal Lake and a fascinating horseback riding tour for 3 hours crossing the rain forest and 3 rivers. (only available for people in very good physical conditions and weather conditions permitted).
Day 8. MONTEVERDE - SKY TREK (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 the opportunity to take a look of the Town of Santa Elena and its beautiful souvenirs stores, Art Galleries , Cheese Factory and Butterfly Garden.
Day 9. QUEPOS - MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK (B) Departure to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific slope. Arriving to Casitas Eclipse Hotel in Manuel Antonio by noon , our passengers will have the chance to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and relax in the swimming pool. Free evening. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 10. MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK (B). The perfect spot for enjoy the beach, the rain forest and its rich biodiversity. During these 3 days, you will have the chance to explore one of the best places in Costa Rica on your own.
Day 11. Manuel Antonio on your own.
Day 12. Manuel Antonio on your own.
Day 13. Manuel Antonio on your own.
Day 14. FREE TIME (B). During the morning, a great opportunity for explore the surroundings on your own and enjoy the beach. After lunch, transfer to San Jose by plane. Overnight at Hotel Herradura.
Day 15. GOOD BY (B). Transfer to the International Airport according to your scheduled flight and good bye.
* LETTER CODES: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.
CATEGORIES |
RATE PER PERSON |
A |
Transfers by Shuttle Bus
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$ 1.595 |
B |
Self Drive with Car Rental |
$ 1.695 |
C |
Private Van Transfers
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$ 1.795 |
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Notes:
- Rates based in double occupancy and minimum 2 pax.
- 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. |
costa rica family vacation |
DURATION: 15 Days - 14 Nights.
MINIMUM: 2 pax.
INCLUDES : 14 nights lodging in high quality Hotels, all land and water transportation within Costa Rica, all airport/ hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/ departures dates only, specified meals, private transportation or shuttle bus according with package selection 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, room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control .
WHATS TO BRING: Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Camera, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent.
PRICE: From $ 1.595 p/p.
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