Costa Rica eco adventure
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COSTA RICA ECO ADVENTURE
9 Days - 8 Nights
VISITING : San Jose, Arenal Volcano, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio & Quepos.
ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Swimming, Birdwatching, Nature, Beaches, Boat Trip, Canopy Tour |
COSTA RICA TRIP DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
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. Transfer to Hotel Sleep Inn or similar and check In.
Day 2. 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 3. A FREESTYLE DAY IN ARENAL (B) . Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. Some options include lunch.
- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge : Caño Negro and Rio Frío 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, also iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans. The tour starts when we pick up all Nature Lovers from the hotel in a very comfortable bus for the 1-½ hour Transfer to Los Chiles, a culturally mixed village only 4-km from the Nicaraguan border. Here your boat waits for your river adventure, at that time we begin our 2 ½ hour floating safari through Tropical Rain Forest and pastures until we arrive at the marsh.
- Safari Adventure Boat : Enjoy a relaxing 2 hour float with no motor, only the incredible sounds of nature around you. Our expert bilingual naturalist guide will describe the many different flora and fauna of the region.
- Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano : It is the perfect horseback riding tour in this area. As we come closer to the volcano, we ride through rivers and tropical rain forest, and enjoying the magnificent Arenal Volcano.
- Cerro Chato Hike : You'll hike through lush rain forests and pasture lands, and witness spectacular scenic views. The tour begins at the Old Observatory Lodge after passing by the Arenal National Park, Volcano and Lake.
- Arenal Mountain Biking : With a moderate ranking, we offer you a mountain bike tour in one of the best-suited area of Costa Rica: the region of Arenal Volcano with its lush vegetation and excellent views.
Horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall : A 90-minute horseback ride and short hike through the forest bring you to this spectacular waterfall.
Hike Arenal Volcano : This hike takes you along the base of the volcano along forested trails and recent lava flows.
Hanging Bridges : 15 hanging bridges wind their way through the forest, some with views of Arenal. Explore high in the canopy for an up-close observation of the rainforest's flora and fauna.
Canopy Tour : Adrenaline-rushing adventure awaits with 12 platforms and over 1,000 feet of cable strung through the tree tops. Gain a new perspective of the rainforest as you fly through the trees, safely attached by harness to the steel cables.
Lake Arenal kayaking : You will embark in first class touring kayaks and spend a day paddling in the lake's calm waters while the beautiful view and energy of the Arenal Volcano penetrates your soul.
Venado Caves : Be prepared to squeeze through small holes, crawl through tight passages, climb small rock formations, crawl on your stomach with only your head above water in a narrow tunnel as fish swim by, or walk up small waterfalls.
Safari Kayaking . Relax and enjoy a day of heightened emotions on the quiet waters of the Peñas Blancas River.
* ATV Tour: ¿ Where are we going? We start on the ATV ARENAL TOURS base after a little explanation about how to drive the ATV and safety rules. We road to La Fortuna Waterfall , next after this we go to Jauri Town to watch different kinds of plantations, we followed to La Guaria Town looking for the Arenal River, right there we have time for a little snack; with a refreshing shower finishing soon to return to the base and its respective hotel.
Afternoon, free time at leisure. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 4 MONTEVERDE (B). After breakfast, you will start the trip to the next destination: Monteverde. A 3 hours bus ride will take you into the clouds of the mountains of this fascinating region. Our destination: Hotel Belmar or similar where you will have the rest of the day for relax and enjoy the place.
Day 5. FREESTAYLE DAY IN MONTEVERDE (B). Customize your day with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one option
- SkyTrek : SKY TREK is a secure system of trails and zip lines, in the Monteverde Cloud Forest that offers visitors the opportunity to observe and appreciate the nature from different vantage points.
- SkyWalk : SKY WALK is a combination of suspension bridges and platforms built in the cloud forest, that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner.
- Horseback Riding Cloud Forest & Farms: Ride with an experienced Costa Rican cowboy and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Monteverde zone. This ride is not in the forest allowing the rider to have a better open view of the surrounding countryside as well the Gulf of Nicoya.
- Horseback Riding to San Luis Waterfall : This waterfall is over 100 feet high! A great way to visit the San Luis waterfall is on horse. This ride takes a total of 5.5 hours. Not all of the time is spent on a horse as you will need to hike along the river to reach the waterfall.
- Monteverde Coffee Tour: Learn about Monteverde's Coffe in our uniquye coffe tour. On the tour you'll see the whole process, from the farm to your cup.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Nature Walk: This large reserve is one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas and includes eight distinct ecological zones. It protects more than 400 species of birds and over 100 species of mammals.
- Sugar Mill & Typical Farm Tour : A Costa Rican Family project that offers visitors a two hour long guided tour. It begin with a walk on our farm where our guests will learn about the production of sugarcane, coffee, and the traditional ways of cultivating bananas, local legumes, avocado, macadamia nuts as well as other products. A very interesting tour where you will be able to learn how all those products are processed.
Day 6. QUEPOS - MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK (B) Departure to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast . Arriving at Hotel Casitas Eclipse or similar by middle afternoon, 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 7. MANUEL ANTONIO TOUR . (B) Free time at leisure. Optional tours available. Lunch & dinner on your own.
Day 8. FREE TIME (B). During the morning, a great opportunity for explore the surroundings on your own and enjoy the beach. After lunch, land transfer to San Jose . Overnight at Hotel Sleep Inn or similar.
Day 9. GOOD BY: (B). Transfer to the International Airport and Good bye.
WHATS TO BRING : Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Camera, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent.
INCLUDE:
8 nights lodging in high quality Hotels, 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, 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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$ 995 |
B |
Self Drive with Car Rental |
$ 1.200 |
C |
Private Transfers
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$ 1.250 |
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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.
- 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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