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Costa Rica Is Pura Vida Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. Day 2: Morning ground transfer to the dock for a scenic boat ride to Tortuguero on the northern Caribbean coast. Arrive Mawamba Lodge, located on a sand bar between Tortuguero Lagoon and primitive beaches of the Caribbean, for overnight. Day 3: Today tour the canals by boat with local guides to observe the flora and fauna of the area. Look for beautiful shore birds, lizards, toucans, monkeys, caimans, and sloth. Overnight Mawamba Lodge. Day 4: This morning transfer to the local airstrip for a short flight back to San Jose. You will pick up a rental 4x4 vehicle and drive about 4-5 hours to the North Pacific Coast. Arrive at the Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort for overnight. Located right on the beautiful and isolated Potrero Beach. Day 5-7: Free day to explore the area or relax on the beach. Optional tours are available. Overnights at Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort. Day 8: Today drive about 4-5 hours back to San Jose. Arrive at the Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. This evening return the 4X4 vehicle. Remainder of the day free to explore San Jose or to do some last minute shopping. Day 9: Transfer to the International Airport for departure.
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Large Families can be accommodated subject to re-pricing. Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. Day 2: Today a 4X4 rental vehicle will be delivered to the hotel. Drive about 3 and ½ hours to the Arenal Volcano. Arenal is one of the world's most active volcanoes, famous for its frequent eruptions, lava streams and incandescent rock explosions. Arrive at the Arenal Observatory Lodge for overnight. Day 3: Today drive about 5 hours to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. This high-elevation forest of dense, chaotic vegetation is great for hiking and wildlife observation, especially bird watching. Arrive at Hotel Fonda Vela for overnight. Day 4: Free day to hike, take an adventure canopy tour, horseback ride or visit the town. Overnight Hotel Fonda Vela. Day 5: Today drive about 4-5 hours to the Manuel Antonio / Quepos area on the Central Pacific coast at Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa for overnight. Manuel Antonio National Park contains three of the country’s most beautiful beaches and casual trails that wind through the rainforest where it grows to the water’s edge. Day 6: Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike. Overnight Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa. Day 7: Free days to take the complimentary shuttle down to the beach, kayak, horseback ride or explore the town. Overnight Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa. Day 8: Morning free in Manuel Antonio, afternoon drive about 3 hours to San Jose. Arrive at Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. This evening return the 4X4 rental vehicle. Day 9: Transfer to the International Airport for departure.
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$1585.00 per person / double occupancy (with guided transfers) Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. Day 2: Morning ground transfer to the dock for a scenic boat ride to Tortuguero on the northern Caribbean coast. Arrive Mawamba Lodge, located on a sand bar between Tortuguero Lagoon and primitive beaches of the Caribbean, for overnight. Day 3: Today tour the canals by boat with local guides to observe the flora and fauna of the area. Look for beautiful shore birds, lizards, toucans, monkeys, caimans, and sloth. Overnight Mawamba Lodge. Day 4: This morning transfer to the local airstrip for a short flight back to San Jose. Upon arrival meet a driver/guide and proceed to Poas Volcano. After exploring the Park continue about 4-5 hours to Monteverde Cloud Forest. This high-elevation forest of dense, chaotic vegetation is great for hiking and wildlife observation, especially bird watching. Overnight in Monteverde at Hotel Fonda Vela. Day 5: Morning visit to the Selvatura's Canopy Zip Line Tour. In the afternoon hike through the Monteverde Cloud forest Reserve. Overnight in Monteverde at Hotel Fonda Vela. Day 6: After breakfast, mid morning departure for the drive about 5 hours via ferry to the Tango Mar Beach Resort for overnight. This is a small, intimate and secluded resort located within a tropical beachfront reserve. Day 7-8: Free days to relax on the beach. Additional optional activities include hiking to waterfalls, snorkeling at Tortuga Island, horseback riding, 9 hole golf course, tennis and more. Overnight Tango Mar Beach Resort. Day 9: Today transfer to the domestic airport for the short flight to San Jose. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. Day 10: Transfer to the International Airport for departure. PRICE: Kids Love Costa Rica Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica pick up a 4X4 rental vehicle and drive about 1 hour to Peace Lodge at La Paz Waterfall Gardens for overnight. The lodge is located on the grounds of the private nature reserve offering five incredible waterfalls, lush gardens, butterfly observatory, and hummingbird feeders all connected by a unique trail system. Day 2: Free day to explore La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Overnight Peace Lodge. Day 3: Today drive about 2 and 1/2 hours to the Arenal Volcano. Arenal is one of the world's most active volcanoes, famous for its frequent eruptions, lava streams and incandescent rock explosions. Lost Iguana Resort for overnight. Day 4: Guided Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk. Overnight Lost Iguana Resort. Day 5: Today drive about 4 hours around Lake Arenal to the North Pacific Coast. Arrive Bougainvillea Condominiums at Reserva Conchal or (JW Marriott) for overnight. Bougainvillea Condos feature luxury 2 and 3 bedroom condominium accommodations and club house. JW Marriott resort features villas and beach houses and a golf couse. Day 6: Zip through the tree tops on the Canopy Tour Cartegena. Overnight Bougainvillea Condominiums or (JW Marriott). Day 7: Free day to explore the white sand beaches of Tamarindo and Langosta. Overnight Bougainvillea Condominiums or (JW Marriott). Day 8: Today drive to the International Airport for departure (1 hour to Liberia and 4 hours to San Jose). PRICE: $2175.00 per person adult and $269.00 per child (age 12 and under) (Bougainvillea Condominiums) *Maximum 3 children - larger families subject to re-pricing. Show Me The Wildlife Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. Day 2: Today a short ground transfer to the San Jose Domestic Airport for the short flight to Palmar Sur, on the remote Osa Peninsula. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Sierpe River for a scenic boat ride through the river, estuary and into the Pacific. Arrive Aguila de Osa Inn, located in Drake Bay, for overnight. The lodge is located between the tropical rainforest and the Pacific, offering comfort and seclusion with a touch of elegance. Day 3: Full day guided hike of Corcovado National Park. Overnight at Aguila de Osa Inn. Day 4: Snorkeling Tour of Cano Island Biological Reserve: Overnight Aguila de Osa Inn. (Or certified divers can substitute a full day Scuba diving tour at additional cost) Day 5: Boat and ground transfer to the Palmar Sur airstrip for the short flight to the Manuel Antonio / Quepos area on the Central Pacific coast. Arrive at Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa for overnight. Manuel Antonio National Park contains three of the country’s most beautiful beaches and casual trails that wind through the rainforest where it grows to the water’s edge. Days 6-7: Free days to take the complimentary shuttle down to the beach, kayak, horseback ride or explore the town. Overnight Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa. Day 8: Transfer to the local airport for the short flight to San Jose. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the International Airport for departure.
PRICE: Jungle Fever Day 1: Upon arrival, take the complimentary shuttle to the San Jose Marriott Hotel for overnight. Day 2: Morning transfer to the domestic airport for the short flight to Tortuguero on the northern Caribbean coast. Arrive Mawamba Lodge, located on a sand bar between Tortuguero Lagoon and primitive beaches of the Caribbean, for overnight. Today tour the canals by boat with local guides to observe the flora and fauna of the area. Look for beautiful shore birds, lizards, toucans, monkeys, caimans, and sloth. Day 3: This morning transfer to the local airstrip for a short flight back to San Jose. Upon arrival pick up a 4X4 rental vehicle and drive about 4 hours to the Arenal Volcano, known for its frequent eruptions, dramatic lava flows and incandescent rock explosions. Arrive at Tabacon Grand Spa Resort for overnight. Day 4: Guided Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk. Overnight Tabacon Grand Spa Resort. Day 5: Today drive about 4-5 hours to the Quepos / Manuel Antonio National Park region. Manuel Antonio National Park contains three of the country’s most beautiful beaches and casual trails that wind through the rainforest where it grows to the water’s edge. Arrive at Hotel El Parador for overnight. Day 6: Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike. Overnight Hotel El Parador. Day 7: Free day to relax at the beach, kayak, horseback ride or explore the town. Overnight Hotel El Parador Day 8: Morning free, afternoon drive about 3-4 hours to San Jose. Arrive at the San Jose Marriott Hotel for overnight. This evening return the 4X4 rental vehicle. Day 9: Shuttle to the International Airport for departure. PRICE: Family Exploration Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. Day 2: Poas Volcano National Park & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour. La Paz is a private nature reserve offering five incredible waterfalls, lush gardens, butterfly observatory, and hummingbird feeders all connected by a unique trail system. Overnight at the Hotel Grano de Oro. Day 3: Morning ground transfer to the domestic airport for a scenic flight ride to Puerto Jimenez on the remote Osa Peninsula. Upon arrival transfer by ground and boat to the Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge for overnight. Day 4-5: Free days to enjoy Golfo Dulce’s 80-degree blue green waters and the surrounding rain forest with abundant wildlife. Additional optional activities include sea kayaking, shore fishing, hiking to nearby beaches, botanical gardens, horseback riding, snorkeling and more. Overnight Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Day 6: Boat and ground transfer to Puerto Jimenez for the short flight to the Manuel Antonio / Quepos area on the Central Pacific coast. Arrive at Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa or Arenas del Mar for overnight. Manuel Antonio National Park contains three of the country’s most beautiful beaches and casual trails that wind through the rainforest where it grows to the water’s edge. Days 7-8: Free days to take the complimentary shuttle down to the beach, kayak, horseback ride or explore the town. Overnight Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa or Arenas del Mar. Day 9: Morning transfer to the domestic airport for the short flight to San Jose. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred the International Airport for departure. PRICE: $2370.00 per person adult and $1050.00 per child (ages 6-12) (Hotel Si Como No Resort & Spa) *Families with more than 2 kids subject to re-pricing. Day 1: Upon arrival, take the complimentary shuttle to the San Jose Marriott Hotel for overnight. Day 2: This morning transfer to the a private dock for a scenic boat ride to Tortuguero on the Northern Caribbean Coast. Overnight at Manatus Hotel . Day 3: Today tour the canals by boat with local guides to observe the flora and fauna of the area. There is also the opportunity for hikingm tours and other activities. Overnight at Manatus Hotel. Day 4: This morning transfer to the local airstrip for a private charter flight to Arenal. Upon arrival you will transfer to the Arenal Volcano to Lost Iguana Resort for overnight. The lodge offers a pritine and dramatic view of the colcano on a clear night. Day 5: Free day to explore / hike around the volcano region, horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfall, visit Tabacon Hot springs, float through Cano Negro reserve, explore Venado caves, or take a mountain bike tour. Overnight Lost Iguana Resort. Day 6: This morning private charter flight to Quepos. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the Buena Vista Villas, located amid the the peacefule 33 acre Tulemar Property which slopes down to its own exclusive sandy beach. Day 7: Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike. Overnight Buena Vista Villas. Days 8-9: Free days to explore the region, take guided tours, shop or relaxing on the beach. Overnight Buena Vista Villas Days 10: This morning you will transfer to the domestic airport in Quepos for the short private charter flight back to San Jose. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the international airport for departure. PRICE: Price valid through October 31, 2010 Costa Rica & Panama cruises with Cruise West Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica you will be met and transferred to the Pacific Explorer. Cruise West offers an up-close, personal and casual cruise experience. D Day 2: Manuel Antonio National Park: Naturalists lead walks to outstanding wildlife viewing. There are over 100 mammal species and 180 species of birds here. Watch for monkeys, iguanas, agoutis, sloth, and the rare white ibis. BLD Day 3: Corcovado National Park: Discover Costa Rica's pristine rainforests, populated by a number of endangered species, including puma, tapir, poison dart frogs, crocodile, and jaguar. BLD Day 4: Golfo Dulce: Explore a mangrove forest by small craft or kayak, if the tide allows, and stroll through the beautiful gardens at Casa Orquideas or "Orchid House." See, smell, taste, and touch a wide variety of beautiful ornamental plants. Note: If the tide does not allow us to go up Rincon River, then we will visit Caña Beach, which is a private reserve and rescue and rehabilitation center for scarlet macaws. BLD Day 5: Isla de Coiba: Pristine waters, abundant sea life and over 15 species of coral surround the islets of Isla de Coiba National Park. Enjoy a day of island snorkeling and kayaking. BLD Day 6: Darien Jungle: Visit a remote Emberá village tucked away on the coast of the Darién Jungle. The Emberá villageers open their homes and hearts to welcome Cruise West friends. You will laugh with them, dance with them, and collect memories for a lifetime. BLD Day 7: Panama Canal and City: Drive up the Panama Canal and return transit of the canal by day boat through the most exciting parts, an unforgettable experience, especially aboard a small ship. In the afternoon, visit Panama City to shop at local handcraft and souvenir shops. BLD Day 8: Disembark: Transfer to the Panama City Airport for your return trip home. B Extension for the 9 night Itinerary: Day 7: Panama Canal Transit: Transiting the Panama Canal is an unforgettable experience, especially aboard a small ship like the Pacific Explorer. Note: international maritime law gives priority to large vessels. The Pacific Explorer will be assigned transit based on that criterion and may transit the Canal at night, an exciting and impressive alternative to typical daytime passage. BLD Day 8: Portobelo: Sleepy Portobelo was once one of the richest ports of the Spanish Main, until plundered by Henry Morgan in 1671. BLD Day 9: San Blas Islands: Step ashore at a Kuna Indian village, which nearly overflows a tiny island. At an uninhabited island nearby, crystal-clear waters tempt you in for snorkeling. BLD Day 10: Disembark and transfer from Colon to the Panama City Airport. B PRICE: Available upon request |
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