Costa Rica Vacation
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
DURATION: 10 Days - 9 Nights.
VISITING: San José, Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Allegro Papagayo Resort.
ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Swimming, Birdwatching & Nature, all inclusive, rain forest |
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Day 1.WELCOME TO COSTA RICA . Arrivals to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Meet and Great by our tour guide and transfer to Hotel Herradura.
Day 2. POAS VOLCANO AND LA PAZ WATERFALLS. (B, L) . Enjoy the contrasts of urban and rural areas, as we drive to the Poas Volcano National Park and continue up the mountains toward San Pedro de Poas. The good climate and fertile soils make this area very productive. Dairy farming, coffee, sugar cane, vegetables, all can be seen during this tour. Poas Volcano National Park is considered the largest geyser in the world, due to its explosive, geyser-like eruptions, which it frequently displays at irregular intervals. This park offers more than just the spectacular volcanic activity. The visitor will be struck by the intense green colour of the foliage and the great variety of wild flowers. The most conspicuous plant in the park is the poor man's umbrella, whose leaves grow up to 2 meters in diameter. On a clear day you will see the lagoon at the bottom of the crater, whose muddy waters changes colours depending on the volcanic activity.
After enjoying the attractions of this park, we will take the road to La Paz Waterfall Gardens . This complex is an excellent educational center where you will learn about butterflies, Orchids and hummingbirds. Five magnificent waterfalls with nine observation platforms allow the visitors a close up view of the falls and the spectacular La Paz River .
Waterfall Gardens is proud to have one of the largest Butterfly Observatories in the world. The enclosed structure allows butterflies to soar freely while guests walk amid the natural habitat. An on site laboratory is a breeding ground for the eleven fluttering species. Each guest will have the opportunity to release a newly emerged butterfly. In the Hummingbird garden, our feathered friends will delight and fascinate you with their antics as they play and fight with each other at amazing speeds. These normally skittish creatures have become so tame; they will feed within a few feet of you. After exploring Waterfall Gardens , you will enjoy a delicious buffet style lunch at the terrace dinning room. After lunch, return to San Jose.
Overnight at Hotel Herradura. Dinner on your own.
Day 3. 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. Overnight at Hotel Herradura.
Day 4. ARENAL VOLCANO. (B, L, D). Located 3 hours from San Jose , Arenal is a beautiful cone-shaped volcano rising out of flat, surrounding plains. It is the most active volcano in the country. In the daytime, clouds of ash and smoke frequently billow into the sky. On clear nights, spectators are occasionally treated to eruptions of lava and burning rocks that explode into the air and shower down the cinder cone. Even when it is overcast, the rumblings venting and molten lava glowing through the clouds afford a very special experience. Leaving San Jose in the morning, you will be arriving to the Arenal Hot Springs area by midday. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the surroundings and its relationship with the volcano. Next, you will visit Baldi Hot Springs , where you can relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air while observing the stars and the incredible night sky above the volcano. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Arenal at Hotel Arenal Volcano Inn or similar. The tour includes a visit to the picturesque town of Sarchi , where you will be able to buy beautiful souvenirs.
Day 5. ARENAL VOLCANO. (B). Free time at Arenal for enjoy the hotel facilities or explore the region by yourself. Lunch and dinner on your own. Many optional tours available.
Day 6. PAPAGAYO GULF . ( B, D). By mid morning, land transfer to Golfo de Papagayo, one of the most beautiful places of Costa Rica. Check in at Hotel Allegro Papagayo with All Inclusive Service. Allegro Papagayo by Occidental provides a perfect place for your Costa Rican experience. Directly on Manzanillo beach, the azure blue waters of the Pacific Ocean invites you to sample the many watersports or explore the many optional tours available. Set in an exotic jungle locale, rest and relax with open-air dining and cocktails by the pool, or participate in the many activities available. Remember to visit the resort's private beach club, just 10 minutes away by boat.
All-Inclusive Features (free of charge)
Accommodations as selected, Managers weekly cocktail party, All meals and snacks, including an menu dining in the specialty restaurant
Unlimited local alcoholic beverages, Unlimited juices and soft drinks, Wine served with dinner, Swimming pool, also featuring a kids area, 2 Jacuzzis, Beach Club, Towel service for beach and pool area, Fun Club activity staff to both Fun Club references.
Sports & Activities (free of charge)
Daily activities program by pool and beach area, Nightly entertainment with local talent with Fun Club, Kids Club supervised activities program, Exercise Room, Non-motorized water sports program, Chess, billiards, playing cards and board games, Scuba lesson in the pool, Aerobics, water polo, football soccer, water basketball by Fun Club activities.
Day 7 & 8 .ALLEGRO PAPAGAYO RESORT. (ALL INCLUSIVE) Free time for enjoy the hotel facilities and relax .
Day 9.TRANSFER TO SAN JOSE (B) By mid morning, domestic flight to San Jose by SANSA Airlines. Check In at Hotel Herradura, (Deluxe room) and free time at leisure.
Day 10.TRANSFER OUT. (B) According with you flight reservation, transfer to the International Airport and good bye .
MINIMUM : 2 PAX.
TIPS & INFORMATION.
WHATS TO BRING : Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent, Camera, Warm Clothes, Long Pants.
INCLUDE : 9 nights lodging, all land transportation within Costa Rica , all airport/ hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/ departures dates only, specified meals, specified tours and activities and domestic flight Liberia- San Jose.
NOT INCLUDED : International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages not specified, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, 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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$ 1.475 |
B |
Self Drive with Car Rental |
$ 1.650 |
C |
Private Transfers
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$ 1.770 |
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Notes:
- Rates based in double occupancy and minimum 2 pax.
- Single supplement, please add $ 600.
- 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.
- For Christmas, New Year and Eastern Week, please add 20% extra to the regular rate.
*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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