Costa Rica In Style (trip)
Costa Rica In Style
- Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica
- Active & Adventure
| Contact provider for price | 7 Days | Year-round |
| Luxury accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Horizon And Company | 12 people max | |
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Locations visited/nearby
Costa Rica, Central America
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3 testimonials about the provider, Horizon And Company:
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Reviewer: Mr. & Mrs. O
located in
Ottawa
"This tour was a "voyage of discovery". We very much appreciated having contact with the local people and their culture. It was refreshing not to be 'cocooned' as tourists."
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Reviewer: Mr. & Mrs. C.
located in
Agincourt
"It is not possible to find the words to thank you for your help and sincere caring on our fabulous trip to wonderful Labrador! To mention a few treats and surprises – the gifts of tea, syrup and spread – Horizon is excelling itself."
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Reviewer: Mr. & Mrs. L
located in
Barrie
"My wife and I would like to add an extra 'thank you' to all of your staff, and especially to the tour escort, for the superior quality of our recent Newfoundland and Labrador holiday. Horizon has gained our loyalty as the best escorted holiday company, and I have conveyed this belief to our travel agent."
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.
- Family oriented trip.
Itinerary
Day 1: San Jose - ArenalUpon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.
Meet your driver for a private transfer to Arenal.
You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the entrance of the micro rainforest near the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a leisurely 1.5 hour hike through the rainforest while your English speaking guide offers 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. Observe lava flow at the end of the tour (lava and weather permitting). Return to the hotel in the evening. Duration: 3.5 Hours (Approximately) Pick up is usually at 3:45PM.
Enjoy dinner (included in tour price).
Accommodation: The Springs Resort & Spa
With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs, four unique dining experiences, and an impressive full service Spa, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design. The resort perches one thousand feet above the Arenal Valley on a mountain ridge just six kilometers north of the active volcano. Their higher altitude relative to other hotels in the area allows for not only incomparable views of the volcano, the lush valley and the surrounding towns that sparkle at night, but also access to the area’s famous prevailing breezes. In fact, the name Arenal is an indigenous word meaning “Window of the Wind”. With an average daytime high temperature of 80°F in the shade and nighttime lows averaging 70°F, you are sure to enjoy countless comfortable hours in your balcony hammock, al fresco dining, or sipping a frothy tropical cocktail in one of their spring pools.
Day 2: Arenal
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the tour start point. Experience the excitement and adrenaline of white water rafting on this half day adventure on the Balsa San Carlos River with rapids graded 2/3. After meeting with your river guide at your hotel, you will drive 30 minutes to the river where the fun begins! You guides explain the safety procedures and safety equipment before embarking down the river. Enjoy up to 2 exhilarating hours of white water action on this beautiful tropical river. Return to your hotel after the tour. Recommended to take with you: easy dry clothes, bathing suit, secure shoes (sport sandals or water shoes are great). Must be 7 years old or older to participate in this tour. Morning Departure, Duration 5 Hours (approximately).
Accommodation: The Springs Resort & Spa
Day 3: Arenal - Monteverde
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Meet your driver for a private transfer to Lake Arenal. Board a motor boat and cross the lake while observing scenic views of the Arenal Volcano (45 mins). Private vehicle transfer to your hotel in Monteverde.
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price).
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: El Establo (4*)
Hotel el Establo (4*) offers the best views of Monteverde, Costa Rica, with its location next to the Monteverde Reserve and the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The 155 rooms are clean and offer wall to wall carpeting, as well as private bathrooms. The hotel is a large property, with lots of space to roam. Take advantage of some dining in private at either of the hotel's two restaurants, which serve traditional dishes in both a la carte and buffet. Besides paying a visit to the spa for some relaxation, get to know the community with organized cultural visits.
Day 4: Monteverde
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Santa Elena Cloud forest. Explore the enchanted Santa Elena Cloud forest with a set of expert eyes during this privately guided walk. Explore different trails in search of birds and mammals and discuss the amazing diversity of plants. Half day excursion (4hrs).
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price).
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the tour starting point. You will see beautiful views of the area all from a bird’s eye view flying through the treetops of the Monteverde Cloud Forest . You will get your adrenaline pumping when between each one of the points on the cables that stretch jungle. Morning/Afternoon Departures, Duration 3 Hours (approximately) Return to the hotel after the tour.
Accommodation: El Establo (4*)
Day 5: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price).
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Arenas del Mar
Arenas del Mar is a beach and nature resort located next to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. "Unique and spectacular beach and nature experiences combined with highest levels of comfort and sustainability in a local Costa Rican setting" define the concept of Arenas del Mar. The resort caters to tourists that are looking for more than just another high end resort experience. Arenas del mar offers a luxurious lodging experience in harmony with nature.
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 (included in tour price).
Accommodation: Arenas del Mar
Day 7: Manuel Antonio - San Jose
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Meet your driver for a private transfer to San Jose.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard)
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