09 Days San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio (mid pacific)
Day 01 Arrive San Jose
Upon arrival to Juan Santamaria International Airport, our representative will meet you to give you the warmest welcome to Costa Rica. You will be transfered to your hotel. Overnight at Sangildar or Radisson Europa Hotel.
Day 02 Transfer to Arenal Area
Today you will be transfered to the northern region of the country, Arenal In this area is where the majestic Arenal Volcano is located. Arenal Volcano is one of the 5 volcanoes that are active in Costa Rica. In a wonderful night, with no clouds you can see the red lava coming down! Another “highlight” of the area is Tabacon Hot Springs where you can safely bear witness to nature's most powerful force as Arenal erupts in a display of awesome energy. The best place for a relaxing swim on the thermal waters! Overnight at Arenal Paraiso or Montaña de Fuego. (breakfast included)
Day 03 Visit to Arenal Hanging Bridges
Hanging Bridges of Arenal Volcano, is the most beautiful environmental project in Costa Rica. Located within the corridor followed by birds migrating between North and South America, the trails and bridges of this project will bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rain forest.
You will be able to walk right into the forest, thanks to the imposing hanging bridges and the beautiful trails that are safe and easy to walk on. The Hanging Bridges project consists of eight (8) fixed bridges, ranging in length between 8 and 22 meters, and six (6) hanging bridges, built with the latest techniques and designed with an eye for both beauty and safety. The hanging bridges are between 48 and 98 meters long. All the bridges are made of galvanized steel and high-strength aluminum. The safety mesh and the suspension cables are all galvanized steel. The entire project was designed to blend with the natural environment, leaving the forest virtually intact.
The trails, covering a distance of about 3.1 kilometers, are inside the forest close to Arenal Volcano. As you walk, you be able to appreciate the great diversity of flowers and wildlife that are typical of the rain forest. Given the roughness of the terrain, the trails are joined by the eight fixed bridges and six hanging bridges described above. The trails have been designed professionally and have been laid out with a maximum grade of 7 degrees, so that anyone can walk on them. Overnight at Arenal Paraiso or Montaña de Fuego. (breakfast included)
Day 04 Transfer to Monteverde
Most famous for being associated with the Monteverde Biological Reserve the tiny community of Monteverde is a small village located near the entrance of the cloud forest. Monteverde which means ‘green mountain’ in Spanish was founded by the Quaker community that migrated from North America to Costa Rica in the 1950’s. Though not an actual village as many of the homes spread out over a large area, this village has now developed itself to cater to the huge number of tourists that pass through here.
Upon your arrival in Monteverde you will find that much of this village remains untouched by modernity, and most of the people here still lead rural lives. In town, which is actually Santa Elena, there is a bank, where you can exchange your money and travelers checks, as well as withdraw cash. There is also a pharmacy, local hospital, book store, gas station, ATM machine, police station, and post office in the area as well. A number of supermarkets, internet cafes, restaurants, and bars have also opened up; mostly to sever tourists who pass through town.
As the weather here is quite chilly and misty, due to the village being high up in the Tilaran Mountain Range, do bring some thick clothes and a light jacket to stay warm. A lovely and peaceful place perfect for those who enjoy nature, the village of Monteverde is actually a dairy farming community that makes some of the best cheeses in Costa Rica. When here, do remember to try out the delicious local cheeses, which are a treat to eat.
If you are a bird watcher, this village offers some lovely bird watching opportunities, even though you are not in the cloud forest itself. However, if you prefer to do the more touristy thing, visit the local craft centers, the women's co-op center, the butterfly garden and the Hummingbird Gallery in town. Overnight at Belmar or Sapo Dorado Hotel (Breakfast Included)
Day 05 Visit to Monteverde Reserve
The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a very important and popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica and is one of the most stunning and breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world.
This biological reserve sits at an elevation of between 1,200 m to 1,600 m, and is surrounded by a misty cover that supports a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Often creating a surreal environment, this reserve is considered to be among the most exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics.
When exploring the forest you will come across a variety of birds and animals including, bellbirds, guans, toucanets, jaguars, pumas and monkeys, as well as the golden toad, a toad species that is only known to exist here the in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. This unique landscape is also the habitat of more than 300 species of orchids and 200 species of fern. With views of both the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans, this reserve is filled with a huge array of lofty and soaring trees laden with stunning epiphyte plants. The Monteverde Cloud Forest has excellent trails for hiking and exploration. However, this reserve is not meant for the weak at heart Overnight at Belmar or Sapo Dorado Hotel (Breakfast Included)
Day 06 Transfer to Manuel Antonio (mid pacific)
The area of Manuel Antonio is located in the mid pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is one of the most important destinations in Costa Rica, due to the Manuel Antonio National Park, a place with a lot ob biodiversity, flora and fauna and also 3 beautiful beaches inside of the park. Overnight at Casitas Eclipse or El Parador (Breakfast Included)
Day 07 Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
This park is among the most diverse and beautiful places in the region. Considered to be among the tiniest national parks in Costa Rica, what this park lacks in size, it makes up for in stunning natural beauty, combining gorgeous beaches with dense lush rainforests, exotic animal and bird species and exquisite coral reefs.
Home to an amazing variety of birds and wildlife, the Manuel Antonio National Park also has some of the best beaches in the entire country that not only offer wonderful water sport activities, but also are lined with striking lush green forestation. The snorkeling here is terrific, while swimming conditions on some of the beaches in the park are fantastic. The four beaches here include; the Espadilla Sur, the Playita, the Manuel Antonio, and the Escondido. Of these the Playa Manuel Antonio is the prettiest beach with silky white sand and a stunning offshore coral reef.
Sloths, iguanas, peccaries, armadillos, coatimundis, and scarlet macaws are just a few of the many animals that can be seen roaming in the park. However, the Manuel Antonio National Park’s most popular residents are the different monkey species that live here. From the common White-Faced Monkeys to the rare Squirrel Monkeys, this park is also the habitat of roughly 350 bird species as well as a variety of lizards and other insects.
One of the best trails in the Manuel Antonio National Park is the Perezoso Trail, which offers some stunning views of the park’s off shore islands, or go to the Punta Cathedral and get some magnificent vistas of the beautiful Pacific Coast. When visiting the park do hire a guide as they can be very helpful and informative, and take a trip to the small open-air natural-history museum and information center of the park. Overnight at Casitas Eclipse or El Parador (Breakfast Included)
Day 08 Transfer to San José
Today you will be transfered to the capital of Costa Rica for your last night in Costa Rica. Overnight at SanGildar Hotel or Radisson Europa Hotel. (breakfast included)
Day 09 Depart Jan Jose
Our representative will pick you up at your hotel in order to transfer you to the International Airport. (breakfast included)
3 STAR HOTELS: SAN GILDAR (SAN JOSE) + ARENAL PARAÍSO (ARENAL) + BELMAR HOTEL (MONTEVERDE) + CASITAS ECLIPSE (QUEPOS)
NET RATE PER PERSON
DOUBLE
SINGLE
Jan 10 to April 30, 2008
C $ 900
C $ 1370
May 01 to June 30, 2008
C $ 825
C $ 1225
01 July to Aug. 31, 2008
C $ 900
C $ 1370
Sep. 01 to Nov 30, 2008
C $ 825
C $ 1225
4 STAR HOTELS: RADISSON (SAN JOSE) + MONTAÑA DE FUEGO (ARENAL) + SAPO DORADO (MONTEVERDE) + EL PARADOR (QUEPOS)
NET RATE PER PERSON
DOUBLE
SINGLE
May 01 to November 15, 2007
C $ 1055
C $ 1650
Jan 10 to April 30, 2008
C $ 1125
C $ 1795
Note: Price Per Person in group service with minimum of 02 People Casa Corcovado is closed from September 01 to November 14 due to rainy season
Tour Cost Includes:
• Transfers Airport – Hotel - Airport;
• Inside Airport assistance;
• 2 nights at San Jose (San Gildar Hotel 3* or Radisson Europa 4*);
• 2 nights at Arenal (Arenal Paraiso 3* or Montaña de Fuego 4*);
• 2 nights at Monteverde (Belmar Hotel 3* or Sapo Dorado 4*);
• 2 nights at Quepos (Casitas Eclipse Hotel 3* or El Parador 4*);
• All are standard rooms;
• Meals specified in chart;
• Tours: Entrance fee + round trip transportation to Arenal Hanging Bridges, Monteverde Reserve and Manuel Antonio National Park;
• Transfers: San Jose to Arenal, Arenal to Monteverde, Monteverde to Quepos (Manuel Antonio), Quepos to San Jose;
• Hotel taxes;
Tour Cost Does Not Include:
• International Airfare;
• Tax departure $35.00;
• Other services not specified in the above mentioned chart;
• Personal expenses;
• Tips to guide and driver;
Air fares: Please call us at 1-800-898-2638 for International Airfares from your departure city
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