Kids Love Costa Rica

Day 1:   Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will pick up a 4 X 4 rental vehicle and drive approximately 1 hour to the Peace Lodge at La Paz Waterfall Gardens for overnight.  The lodge is located on the grounds of the private nature reserve offering incredible waterfalls, lush gardens, butterfly observatory, and hummingbird feeders all connected by a unique trail system. Peace Lodge encompasses the rustic past and natural beauty of the rainforest and the essence of Costa Rica.  The deluxe hotel rooms are 800 square feet with an unbelievable garden bathroom designed for the true nature lover.  A seven-foot waterfall comes to life as you are soaking in the Jacuzzi tub in the garden.   There is also a garden shower and indoor shower.  All of this is surrounded by beautiful indoor landscaping and illuminated by a skylight.  The room also has a Jacuzzi tub and hammock on the balcony for those picture perfect star gazing nights.  A grand gas fireplace to view from the king size canopy bed completes the room.  There is also satellite TV, stereo system, refrigerator, and coffee maker. 

Day 2: Free day to explore La Paz Waterfall Gardens.  All guests are welcome to enjoy the park before it opens and after it closes the optimal bird and wildlife viewing times. Optional guided tours are available at extra cost including private hike through La Paz, Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation, river-rafting for beginners, a boat cruise on the Sarapiqui, horseback tours, and the Center for Neotropical Studies.   Overnight at Peace Lodge.

Day 3:  Today, you will drive approximately 2 – 3 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 Lost Iguana Resort. The resort is located on a 100-acre rainforest property and offers a pristine and dramatic view of the volcano on a clear night, as well as miles of foot trails for exploration. All rooms are equipped with a/c, telephone, cable TV and private balconies overlooking the Arenal Volcano and Arenal River gorge. Tonight watch for dramatic “fireworks” of vapor and lava from your balcony.  Overnight Lost Iguana Resort.

Day 4:  Guided Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk:  Located within a corridor followed by birds migrating between North and South America, these trails and miraculous hanging bridges will bring you closer than you could imagine to an array of wild animals, birds, flowers and lush vegetation of the primary and secondary rainforest.  The bridges consist of 8 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges built with the latest techniques.  They are designed with an eye for both beauty and safety.  Overnight Lost Iguana Resort.

Day 5: Today, you will drive about 4 hours around Lake Arenal to the North Pacific Coast.  Arrive at the Bougainvillea Condominiums at Reserva Conchal.  This tropical village resort offers luxury 2 and 3 bedroom condominium accommodations. The Spanish colonial facades are accented with tiled roofs and decorative tiled walls, and ample balconies offer spectacular ocean and golf views. Each richly decorated unit has vaulted 10-foot ceilings, European designer fixtures, central air-conditioning, spacious living areas, satellite television, mini stereo, washer and dryer and club house. 

The Reserva Conchal Beach Club is ideally situated between the golf course and the beach.  Reserved exclusively for the use of the Reserva Conchal's guests. The club is unlike any other in Costa Rica.  Including two pools, one for adults and one for children.  restaurants, snack bar and poolside lounge for dining, fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, spa for body treatments and skin care therapies, beach and spa boutiques for apparel and accessories and complimentary Kid's Corner with a variety of activities.

Day 6:   Canopy Tour Cartagena.  Come and enjoy one of the last dry forests in Guanacaste, take a look at Costa Rica’s national tree from the tree tops.  After the explanation and instructions, we climb up a winding star case of 17 meters ready to start the system of cables increasing in distance while we swing from platform to platform.  The tour has 10 cables with 11 platforms, the final cable leads directly into the center, making it the final platform, here you will be greeted with drinks, (water, juice, or beer) and a souvenir.  All platforms are made of metal; they are designed and built with highest standard materials to provide the best quality and safety for everyone.  Cartegena Canopy Tour is 1600 meters in total; on the tour, you will encounter many species of trees, vines, reptiles, mammals and birds such as long tail manikin, trogons, fly catcher, tiger heron.  Overnight Bougainvillea Condominiums at Reserva Conchal.

Day 7:   Free day to explore the white sand beaches and surrounding area. Additional activities include sport fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, kayaking, and sailing. Guided tours can be pre-booked or arranged upon arrival at additional cost such as a visit to Buena Vista Hot Springs, Corobici River float trip, Palo Verde National Park & River, Canopy tour, and Liberia City Tour & Souvenir Shopping. Overnight Bougainvillea Condominiums at Reserva Conchal.

Day 8:  Today drive to the International Airport for departure (1 hour to Liberia and 5 hours to San Jose.

INCLUDES:

• 4X4 vehicle (1 week rental) – Includes automatic transmission, unlimited mileage, a/c and mandatory insurance *A $750.00 deductible applies
• 2 nights Peace Lodge, deluxe room
• 2 nights, Lost Iguana Lodge, celebrity villa plan B –includes breakfast daily
• Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour – includes transfers, guide and entrance fees
• 3 nights Bougainvillea Condominiums at Reserva Conchal, 2 bedroom villa
• Canopy Tour – includes transfers, guide, equipment and entrance fees
• ALL HOTEL TAX INCLUDED

** To  upgrade to 2 connecting deluxe garden view rooms at the JW Marriott add $210.00 per adult, child price remains the same**

Prices valid through October 31, 2010