OVERVIEW
Our 7-night Rainforest & Beach Holiday vacation package begins at Arenal Volcano and ends on the warm, wild beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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One way Liberia international airport transfer.
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3 nights Hotel Royal Corin, 2 junior suites. Includes breakfast daily.
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Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River. Includes transfers, guide, equipment and snack.
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Arenal Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Hikes. Includes transfers, guide, entrance and lunch.
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One way private ground transfer Arenal/Punta Islita.
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4 nights Hotel Punta Islita, 2-bedroom villa. Includes New Year's Eve dinner, breakfast daily and complimentary activities and experiences.
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One way private ground transfer Punta Islita/Liberia.
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24/7 IN-COUNTRY ASSISTANCE.
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ALL HOTEL TAX INCLUDED.
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All tours can be made private upon request and at an additional cost.
DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1
Dec 26: Transfer to Royal Corin, Arenal
Upon arrival in Liberia, Costa Rica you will be picked up and driven approximately 3 hours to Hotel Royal Corin at Arenal Volcano. This modern hotel showcases views of Arenal Volcano from every room and has three thermal pools accessible right on the property.
Day 2
Dec 27: Penas Blancas Float
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the rainforest as you quietly paddle along the Peñas Blancas River looking for crocodiles, monkeys, sloths, and birds. A naturalist guide will share interesting information about the animals you encounter as you float along down the river. Overnight Hotel Royal Corin.
Day 3
Dec 28: Arenal Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike
Begin your day at a private nature reserve discovering the rainforest canopy over a series of eight fixed and six hanging bridges. A professional naturalist guide will point out the unique relationships of the forest ecosystem as you hike through the park. After your morning hike, enjoy lunch before visiting La Fortuna Waterfall. Before trekking down to the base of the waterfall, check out La Fortuna from the lookout point to take in the scenery. Then, make your way down the paved stairs and over a couple of fixed hanging bridges to the base of the waterfall. Take photos and go swimming slightly downstream from the waterfall. Swimming in the waterfall is prohibited. Overnight Hotel Royal Corin.
Day 4
Dec 29: Transfer to Hotel Punta Islita, Nicoya Peninsula
Today you will be met and driven approximately 4 hours to Hotel Punta Islita on the Nicoya Peninsula. This hacienda boutique-style hotel is perched high up on the cliffside of a secluded cove with incredible views overlooking the coast!
Day 5
Dec 30: Punta Islita Free Day
Enjoy some of the resorts complimentary activities including zip-lining, cooking lessons, yoga, birdwatching, horseback riding and much more. Guests can also enjoy the resort’s tennis courts, spa, and 9-hole golf course. Overnight Hotel Punta Islita.
Day 6
Dec 31: Punta Islita Free Day, New Year's Eve Dinner
Enjoy New Year's Eve at your leisure by the beach or pool, and a delicious New Year's Eve dinner provided by the hotel. Overnight Hotel Punta Islita.
Day 7
Jan 1: Punta Islita Free Day
Happy New Year's! Relax by the beach or book more excursions. Overnight Hotel Punta Islita.
Day 8
Jan 2: Depart Liberia, Costa Rica
Today you will picked-up and driven approximately 2 1/2 hours to Liberia international airport for your return flight home.
Pricing is valid through the date listed for each itinerary (all pricing is subject to change until booked and confirmed). Holiday season supplements apply for Christmas, New Years, Presidents Day, and Easter travel dates. Green season specials and/or lower rates may apply for May to November travel dates.
All itineraries are land only and international airfare is quoted separately. Itinerary adjustments may be necessary depending on your international flight schedule. For example a late arrival will usually require a night near the airport in San Jose.
Please call one of our experts at 800-827-9046 to discuss your travel details.