COSTA RICA IS CALLING YOU!!
Costa Rica is in Central America bordered on the east by the Caribbean Sea and the west by the Pacific Ocean.
With an abundance of unique wildlife, landscapes, and climates this small country proudly shelters nearly 6% of the known biodiversity in the world.
To protect and preserve its wealth of natural resources Costa Rica has become a global leader in sustainable practices with protected areas comprising a large amount of its land mass.
You will enjoy one of the highest standards of living and organized tourism infrastructure in Latin America among a tropical paradise of lush rainforests, mystical volcanoes and cloud forests and beaches that meet mountains filled with monkeys and macaws.
You will also find a range of hotel options that include a broad terrain of activities and accommodations ranging from small beachside bed & breakfasts to authentic intimate boutique mountain lodges, to major international business hotel brands and everything in between; Costa Rica’s accommodations offer something appealing for everyone’s desires.
The phrase “Pura Vida” can be heard echoing throughout Costa Rica from coast to coast. Used as a greeting or expression of happiness, the phrase literally translates to “pure life,” however its true meaning is “full of life,” which accurately describes the adventure and wonder that await visitors.
Trip Highlights
- Round trip flights Miami-San Jose, San Jose-Miami
Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Other departure cities available - Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 6 nights accommodations
2 nights San Jose
2 nights Arenal
2 nights Monteverde - Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates
- Breakfast daily
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach - Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Special Features
- Stop at the charming artisan town of Sarchi, known for its vibrant oxcarts
- View Arenal Volcano National Park with its unique landscape and famous Arenal volcano
- Leisure time to explore the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest on a self-guided hike
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
ARENAL VOLCANO INN | MONTEVERDE COUNTRY INN
Your Itinerary
Depart for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel
Overnight: San Jose
Morning departure for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Wind down after a long day during the tour in the renowned Hot Springs of Arenal, followed by a traditional Costa Rican dinner.
Tour: EcoTermales Hot Springs with dinner (PM)
Spend this evening relaxing in the renowned Hot Springs of Arenal. The family owned EcoTermales has four different pools ranging in temperature from 91 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounded by the local flora of the forest. Private and secluded, these hot springs are a great way to wind down after a long day of sightseeing. While there, enjoy an included traditional Costa Rican dinner.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast
Join the full day Cano Negro Boat Tour to learn more about the flora and fauna endemic to the area
Tour: Full Day Cano Negro Boat Tour (PM)
Enjoy the peaceful sights and the sounds of the rainforest as you quietly float down the Rio Frio near the Nicaraguan border. A professional guide will share educational and interesting facts about the plants and animals encountered during the tour. This area is abundant with bird species, including the Snake-Bird, Wood Storks, and Olivaceous Cormorants. Keep an eye out for the various monkey species, sloths, turtles, and caimans that live along the rivers banks. This tour also includes a typical Costa Rican lunch, along with regional fruit, juices, and coffee. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel.
This tour is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from the hotel. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and light clothes.
Approximate tour duration is 7 hours.
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast
Make your way to Monteverde. In the evening, join the exploration of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest where you will be provided dinner before embarking on a guided hike in Bajo del Tigre, part of the reserve located in Monteverde
Tour: Children’s Eternal Rainforest Night Hike with dinner (PM)
The Children’s Eternal Rainforest is the largest private reserve in Costa Rica, with an area of 55,600 acres of protected tropical forest. It exists thanks to the help of children, and adults from all over the world who have taken part in what is known as the Children’s Rainforest Movement. Currently, 44 different countries have contributed to the acquisition, and protection of its territories. Embark on a guided night hike in Bajo del Tigre, part of the reserve located in Monteverde, with its 2-mile system of trails. Explore the mysteries and experience the immensely different sights and sounds of the nocturnal forest, then savor an included dinner afterward.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast
Participate in the Selvatura Canopy Tour. The evening is at your leisure.
Tour: Selvatura Canopy Tour (AM)
Join this exciting tour to see the rainforest in a whole new way. Cross through the unique Cloud Forest’s canopy while suspended from a high weight capacity zipline cable, maneuvering between the 15 platforms and 12 cables that span over 2 miles in length, making this extreme adventure one of the longest Zipline tours in the country.
It is recommended that you wear hiking boots for this activity as you will be walking some distance through the forest between the Zipline cables. For some, this activity may be considered very strenuous and people with difficulty breathing, heart or other medical conditions, should consider not to choose this optional tour. The zipline harness has an approximate limit of 250 pounds and a 41 inch waist circumference.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5-3 hours.
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast
Today, travel back to Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the balance of the day on a panoramic tour of the city, including a visit to the Gold Museum and National Theater. Conclude the tour with an authentic Costa Rican dinner
Tour: San Jose City Tour with dinner (PM)
Begin with a panoramic city tour of San Jose. Stop for a visit to the Gold Museum,* where more than 1600 pre-Columbian artifacts are displayed, dating from 500-1500 AD. Continue to the National Theater, the principal jewel of San Jose. This ornate Neoclassical theater, was declared a National Monument in 1965. Visit the lobby with its Carrara marble floor and admire the lavish furnishings and beautiful murals. Conclude the tour with an authentic Costa Rican dinner at a popular restaurant in the city.
Approximate tour duration is 5 hours
*In the event of local holidays and unexpected closures, the visit to the Gold Museum will be substituted by an in-depth tour of the National Theater
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
RESERVE YOUR TRIP NOW
LAND ONLY TRAVEL
SINGLE: $3158 | DOUBLE: $1579 per person
AIR + LAND PACKAGE
SINGLE: $4598 | DOUBLE: $2299 per person
*pricing is per person unless otherwise stated. Payment plan available. US citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of the date of travel.Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AUTOMATIC BILLING PLAN:
You can enroll in our automatic billing and relax knowing that your future payments will be made automatically.
When you book, we’ll calculate an evenly divided automatic billing plan for you and you will know in advance the day of every month that your payment will be processed.
Your initial deposit is due at the time of booking, and your future payments will be charged according to the schedule you see on your invoice. Automatic billing is available at no charge.
TERMS and POLICIES
- Making reservations for this package signifies your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.
- All payments to ALL INCLUSIVE VACATION GETAWAYS are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Reservations must be made in your FULL NAME as it appears on your passport. If you enter your name incorrectly, a name fee may apply.
- Prices are subject to change without notice. Please make your reservations today at this low price to be locked in.
- If you choose our payment plan, monthly payments are required to keep your reservations current unless you make larger monthly payments than what is required. You must ensure your roommate, if applicable, is also making timely monthly payments.
- Airline seat assignments are solely up to the airlines.
- If you require another class of service other than the economy seats that are included in the full package, you should purchase the land-only package.
- Name Change Fee – $200 before final payment date on your invoice; $250 + any vendor fees after the final payment date on your invoice.
- Late payment of $250 per person is required after the final payment date on your invoice.
- All late payment requests must be approved by management before the final payment deadline on your account.
