Costa Rica has more to offer than beaches and you will experience the wonders of its mountains and countryside in this custom vacation package!
(A valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica. Depending on your country of origin you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. The United States of America, Canada and most European countries have this privilege. Expiration rules on passports change. We recommend passengers to have at least six (6) months of validity from the date you return to your home country.)
Rest in the colonial mansion after your flight. Then begin your adventure by taking a trip to the heart of a tropical jungle, staying at eco-friendly Pacuare Jungle Lodge. Explore the stunning nature around you – it’s the perfect place to disconnect and relax. Enjoy a delicious full meal plan, and spurge on a massage in the open air bungalows, immersed in the surrounding nature.
Once you’re completely rejuvenated it’s time for adventure! Speed down III and IV class rapids of the fast paced river, revealing picture-perfect vistas featuring waterfalls, swim holes and canyon gorges around every corner.
Your journey will take you North, to the Arenal Springs resort, with its private hot springs, swim up sushi bar and stunning landscaped gardens. Head out on a tour to Caño Negro Nature Reserve to experience a completely different side of Costa Rica nature: lazy river reveals glimpses into the teeming wildlife surrounding it, as you slowly travel down its path.
The very next day will show you the stunning views of both Arenal lake and Arenal volcano as you glide above the canopy on your Sky Tram adventure. Return to the Central Valley highlands and finish your vacation in style at the boutique Finca Rosa Blanca Inn and Coffee Plantation.
Hotels
Grano de Oro
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Grano de Oro Hotel is a surprising oasis in the concrete jungle of the San Jose downtown, offering boutique-style services and luxury accommodations.
Grano de Oro Restaurant is fabulous and we recommend enjoying at least one meal there during your stay. The gorgeous indoor/ outdoor dining area offers ample seating or guests can pull up a stool at the indoor/outdoor fully-stocked bar. The menu offers a variety of Costa Rican fusion dishes with European influences from their French chef. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special diets can be accommodated with notice.
Breakfast is included.
Pacuare Jungle Lodge
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Set along the Pacuare River on the Caribbean side of Talamanca Mountains range, the Pacuare Jungle Lodge is a unique and adventurous property in the secluded jungle.
The property itself is 850 acres of the pristine rainforest with 20 bungalows set along the river. Guest rooms offer privacy, decor is understated and elegant to blend with the natural surroundings. Rooms don’t have electricity, so there are few amenities available.
In the evenings bungalows are illuminated with warm candle light. They are equipped with a safe and a telephone to communicate with the lobby. The main lodge features minimal electric lighting and there is Wi-Fi in the office and an outlet to recharge small electrical devices.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Arenal Springs Resort
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The Arenal Springs Resort is located just outside of La Fortuna town in the province of Alajuela. With on-site private hot springs and great volcano views.
The resort has 90 rooms, spread throughout the property as the ground floor “casitas – each featuring two rooms – that have lovely views of the volcano and the surrounding gardens. Each guest room has comfortable rustic furnishings with modern touches, including A/C, cable TV, safe deposit box, mini bar and coffee maker. All suites have their own terrace with rocking chairs and volcano views.
Breakfast is included.
Tours
Sky Adventures
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One of the most amazing places to visit while traveling in Costa Rica is the Arenal Volcano, where Sky Adventures Arenal Park is practically located. It is one of the most, and if not, the most impressive and breathtaking Volcano of Costa Rica.
Sky Tram Sky Trek tour includes: tram ride, zip-lining, all equipment and safety procedures bilingual guide. The tour includes 8 cross-sectional cables that together have a total length of 1.7 miles with distances from 100 to 2460 feet.
Caño Negro Rio Frio
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This wonderful boat trip is an incredible experience for anyone wishing to get up close and personal with a huge variety of different wildlife and birds of Costa Rica!
Your day begins when you are picked up from your hotel in the Arenalvolcano area and driven twp hours to a small town called Los Chiles, in a remote part of Costa Rica just 4km from the Nicaraguan border.
Once you arrive at Los Chiles you will board a small covered, motorized boat and enjoy a three-hour river tour along the Rio Frio that is part of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Rio Frio is a slow flowing river winding through canyons towards the Caño Negro lake where you will pass tropical rain forest, pastures and marshland.
Day by Day
Day 1
Arrive in San Jose where one of our representatives will meet you and show you to your private transfer. Spend the afternoon resting in the Victorianesque mansion, Grano de Oro, in the San Jose downtown, and try out some of the best food Costa Rica has to offer. Stay at Grano de Oro Hotel. Day
Day 2
Set off early in the morning for an enriching nature experience ahead-stay at the Pacuare Jungle Lodge, uniquely adventurous property featuring luxurious bungalows amid the tropical rainforest of the Talamanca Mountains range. Stay at Pacuare Lodge.
Day 3
Enjoy the stunning nature around you, explore the trails and indulge in the meal inclusive plan. The lodge is deeply committed to sustainability, and you can learn everything about their nature conservation efforts. A $50 credit to use at the Jawa Juü Spa is included as part of the package. Stay at Pacuare Lodge.
Day 4
It’s time for an exciting adventure! Raft out of the Pacuare Lodge, through amazing canyons, on a fast paced river featuring III and IV class rapids, number of waterfalls and a great swimming hole. A private transfer will then take you to La Fortuna, where you will stay at the beautiful Arenal Springs Hotel.
Day 5
A boat tour through Rio Frio and Caño Negro Nature Reserve will show you another face of Costa Rica. See monkeys, caimans and colorful birds as you sail down the slow river near the Nicaraguan border. Stay at Arenal Springs Hotel.
Day 6
Go on a Sky Tram and Sky Trek tour, high above Lake Arenal, you’ll enjoy beautiful vistas of Arenal Volcano and trails teeming with lush tropical vegetation and wildlife. Explore charming town of La Fortuna and relax in the hotel’s hot springs. Stay at Arenal Springs Hotel.
Day 7
Take a transfer from Arenal to the Central Valley of Costa Rica to stay at the authentic Finca Rosa Blanca Inn Coffee Plantation, boutique hotel set in the highlands of the Central Valley. Stay at Rosa Blanca Inn.
Day 8
Take a transfer to the San Jose International Airport where you will catch your flight back home.