7 Day Costa Rica Discovery (trip)
7 Day Costa Rica Discovery
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,092* per person | 7 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Kensington Tours | 12 people max | |
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Locations visited/nearby
Costa Rica, Central America
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kensington Tours:
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Reviewer: Rinat Goren, 2009
located in
Central America
"Just wanted to thank you. We are back from Costa Rica and had a wonderful trip. Everything worked really well, on time and we had really good time. Also, I wanted to comment on your contacts in Costa Rica- they were very responsive, helped solve problems on the spot and it was very reassuring to have them there."
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Reviewer: Nita Duncan, 2009
located in
Egypt & Ancient Lands
"For any single traveling woman - no fear! I, a single 61 year old female, traveled through Egypt & Jordan with absolutely no fear or concern for my safety. Not because I am brave but because there was no external cause for fear. The representatives who met me at the airports, the guides (especially Sam), and the drivers were all wonderful and very informative. The tour was first class and I would love to take another with Kinsington Tours and will recommend them to all my friends."
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Reviewer: Marie, 2009
located in
Asia
"We are back and we had a wonderful trip. Everything was perfectly organized, with the right balance between time with a guide and free time. We were very lucky with the weather, no rain at all except for a 20 minutes thunderstorm in Dalat. Halong Bay was very clear all the time although it is supposed to be foggy during the day. The Metropole was perfect, the best breakfasts ever, the boat, Jasmine, wonderful and we were only 14 people instead of 44…,the Palm Garden in Hoi An very nice, the Ana Mandara in Nha Trang, pure Heaven, the Sofitel in Dalat beautiful, almost empty and a very friendly staff."
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 San JoseSan José was founded in 1737 and is a pleasant mixture of traditional and modern Spanish architecture. Places of interest include the Teatro Nacional, the Legislative Assembly building, and the Parque Central, east of which is the Cathedral. The National Museum and the Museum of Gold are also worth a visit.
Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with vehicle, and professional driver. The transfer is approximately 30 mins (22km/14mi).
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
Seated in San Jose's downtown core, the Hotel Presidente is a modern hotel with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The 100 rooms are equipped with air conditioning and all the features of home. Rooms are clean, and comfortably appointed. One may dine at the hotel restaurant or visit any of a plethora of hotels in the city. The hotel bar is known for great people-watching, as it has a bar counter looking onto the street.
Overnight at Presidente.
Day 2 Arenal
Arenal contains an active Volcano, and also the only dwarf cloudforest in Costa Rica. The crater of the volcano is 1.5km (1-mile) wide and contains a hot-water lake which changes color from turquoise to green to grey. It is also a whitewater rafting center with routes on the Rio Toro and Rio Sarapiqui.
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Transfer from San Jose to Arenal Hotel - Please note that this service is shared - there will be other people on this transfer - it is a scheduled transfer. The total transfer time is approximately 3.5 hours (150km/93mi)
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price).
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
The hotel Arenal Springs offers the perfect combination between relaxation, comfort, and exuberant tropical scenery, as well as the best view of the Arenal Volcano from any vantage point in the premises. Located at only 2 and-a-half hours from San José, the hotel Arenal Springs offers the perfect combination between relaxation, comfort, and exuberant tropical scenery, as well as the best view of the Arenal Volcano from any vantage point in the premises.
Overnight at Arenal Springs Resort.
Day 3 Arenal
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Waterfall repelling is known as "Canyoning". You will be picked up from your hotel and begin your adventure with a 30-minute 4x4 drive into the tropical rainforest outside the town of La Fortuna, in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano. This adventure includes 5 rappels, 4 of which are along side or right in waterfalls, and one dry rock face. After this sensational adventure you will return to the base camp to enjoy lunch. Return to the hotel after the tour has finished. You are required to be in good physical condition to participate. Morning Departure, Duration 4 Hours (approximately)
Recommended list of items to bring: Easy dry clothes, bathing suit, secure shoes (Sports Sandals and water shoes are best), extra change of clothing for after the tour, sunscreen
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price).
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the rainforest close to the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a leisurely hike for 1.5 hours through the rainforest while your shared guide teaches you the history of the Arenal Volcano. This park is located at the base of the Arenal Volcano and is filled with wildlife including monkeys, toucans, coati and a large variety of bird species. Conclude the tour at the Springs Resort - soak in the hot mineral baths and enjoy! After a soothing soak in the hot springs, enjoy a lovely dinner at The Springs Resort, prepared in a colonial style rustic kitchen. Enjoy the local cuisine for a true authentic experience. Return to your hotel in the evening. Afternoon departure (3:45PM approximately) Duration 6 Hours (approximately)
Overnight at Arenal Springs Resort.
Day 4 Arenal
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to The Caño Negro Nature Preserve. This preserve offers some of the most abundant bird watching opportunities in Costa Rica. On an average day floating down the canal, you can expect to see 40 species of birds, as well as various sloths, monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, turtles, and iguanas! Tour includes a stop for lunch (typical Costa Rican cuisine) along the way. Morning Departure, Duration 8 Hours (approximately)
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
Overnight at Arenal Springs Resort.
Day 5 Manuel Antonio
Well-kept and well-guarded, Manuel Antonio National Park features five kinds of forest, some with characteristic rainforest vegetation. Orchids and ferns, jaguars, ocelots and the Baird tapir may be seen here. There are trails through the park and many lookouts. Horseback riding and whitewater activities also available.
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio. Please note that this is a shared service, there will be other people on this transfer.
A lovely boutique hotel located on the central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in Manuel Antonio, one of the most beautiful coastal national parks in the country. Surrounded by the rain forest at the top of the hill, Byblos offers opportunities for adventure-sport travelers and relaxation seekers alike. Affordable and convenient hotel accommodations and activities are offered.
Overnight at Byblos Resort & Casino.
Day 6 Manuel Antonio
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Enjoy time at leisure in Manuel Antonio. There are many optional activities you can choose to add to your itinerary during your stay here, please let us know if you wish to add any of the following activities (optional activities not included in tour price) Optional activities: White Water Rafting, Zip Canopy tour, Nauyaca Waterfalls by horseback, Catamaran sunset sail, ATV rentals and more!
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price).
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
Overnight at Byblos Resort & Casino.
Day 7 San Jose
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Meet your driver for a private transfer to San Jose.
Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.
Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) .
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