11 days/ 10 Nights Official Tour Package

DAY 01. Arrival at the San José International Airport.

• After clearing customers, our airport rep will await for you and transfer you to your hotel.
• This transfer will take about 20- 40 minutes driving distance.
• Overnight at Presidente Hotel or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Crowne Plaza Corobicí or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Double Tree Cariari by Hilton or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 02. Poás Volcano/ Doka Estate Coffee Tour/ Visit to Sarchí. (Lunch included)

At the Volcano we will have time to enjoy the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, and hike on a trail to the beautiful Botos Lagoon as we learn about the different ecosystems in the park. After visiting the volcano, we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the area.

The main objective of the Coffee Tour is to educate and inform the local and international population with regard to the whole production process as well as the processing of coffee. The tour takes place on the Doka Estate, where you can learn about the production, the harvesting, the processing plant and the roasting of the grain.

Our third stop is beautiful Grecia. Considered one of the cleanest towns of Latin America, it is home to the only Metal Church in Central America and a national monument that fills its inhabitants with pride.  In order to catch a glimpse of local lifestyle we will also visit the central market area.

Costa Rica has a large variety of microclimates and altitudes within short distances. This route explains how the different climatic factors favor the taste of our coffee.

Guided by an expert, the visitors will receive extensive information, which will make this activity an incomparable experience.

Our last stop is Sarchí, known as the Cradle of Costa Rican Artisans because of its fine workshops.  Here we will have time to enjoy the artistic work of the local artisans as they create the famous typical oxcart and you will be able to shop for that special souvenir to take home.

• Overnight at Presidente Hotel or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Crowne Plaza Corobicí or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Double Tree Cariari by Hilton or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 03. Half Day City Tour. (No meals included)

Starting on the East side of San Jose, the first thing we will see is Democracy Plaza and the National Museum, the Courts, Los Yoses, San Pedro Mall, Hispanidad Fountain and the Rodrigo Facio Campus of the University of Costa Rica.

After we have seen the capital’s main attractions, our first stop will be the impressive Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and the beautiful National Theater where we will have a guided visit through these cultural gems.

After our visit, the tour continues thru the western section of San Jose: La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Costa Rican Contemporary Art Museum or the first International Airport in Costa Rica, the National Gymnasium, the Comptroller’s office, residential area Rohrmoser, Nunciatura, Nobel Peace prize winner Oscar Arias Sanchez’s home, Rohrmoser Boulevard and Pavas section.

At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity of visiting an interesting shopping place where you will be able to buy a souvenir of your visit to San Jose.

On Sunday, the National Theater is closed and we will only see it from the outside and all the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

• Overnight at Presidente Hotel or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Crowne Plaza Corobicí or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Double Tree Cariari by Hilton or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 04. Arenal Volcano Tour + overnight at Arenal. (Lunch and dinner included)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Arenal area with the excursion on route.

We will pick you up at the hotel lobby and drop you off at Arenal. Please remember checking out of your hotel prior your tour and have your luggage ready with you at the indicated time.

After arriving at Arenal and having lunch, is now time to relax at The Springs Hot Springs. Lovely view, great food and service!

• Overnight at Arenal Paraíso Hotel or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Magic Mountain or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Royal Corín or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 05. Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfalls. (No meals)

The length of the tour is approximately four hours; from La Fortuna we have to go 5 ½ kilometers to the southeast.  We spend 1 ½ hours to get to the rest site of the horses.

A beautiful example of the Costa Rican country site will be found along the way, cattle farms and agriculture, also the chance to see some birds as oropendolas and toucans.  After that you have to walk five hundred meters into the forest to get to the waterfall, which is 70 meters high.

At the base of the waterfall there is a “natural pool” where we can swim in the fresh water of La Fortuna river for about one hour.

• Overnight at Arenal Paraíso Hotel or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Magic Mountain or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Royal Corín or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 06. At leisure at Arenal.

Take a time off at this beautiful destination.

Enjoy the amenities, pool, spa and other services that your hotel offers.

If you feel more active and wanting to know different tours, then the Rafting, Canopy, Sky Trek- Sky Tram and Río Celeste Tour are highly recommended!

• Overnight at Arenal Paraíso Hotel or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Magic Mountain or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Royal Corín or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 07. Ground shuttle transfer to Manuel Antonio, Quepos.

After breakfast you will be transferred to Manuel Antonio, known for its white sand beach and sightseeing.

This trip will take about 4 hours driving distance thru beautiful scenarios.

• Overnight at Casitas Eclipse or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at El Parador or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Gaia Hotel and Reserve or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 08. Manuel Antonio National Park Tour. (no meals)

After breakfast our guide will take to the Manuel Antonio National Park.

Monkeys, birds, bats and many more animals you can see in this tour!

After the trip you can stay on the Park, it closes at 4:00 pm (Mondays are closed)

• Overnight at Casitas Eclipse or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at El Parador or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Gaia Hotel and Reserve or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 09 & 10. At leisure at Manuel Antonio.

Among the must do excursions in this beautiful place are: Catamarán Adventure, Canopy Tour, the Mangrove Boat or Kayak Tour and the Rafting!

• Overnight at Casitas Eclipse or similar (basic package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at El Parador or similar (deluxe package). Breakfast included.
• Overnight at Gaia Hotel and Reserve or similar (VIP Package). Breakfast included.

DAY 11. Ground transfer back to the San José Airport.

Hope you had a great time in Costa Rica.

Please take under consideration that Airlines require to be between 2-3 hours ahead plus the driving distance to get there.

Have a safe flight back home!

Rate per person per package:

Basic Package:

Rate per person/ SGL Occupancy       $2,132.00

Rate per person/ DBL Occupancy       $1,250.00

Rate per person/ TPL Occupancy        $1093.00

Deluxe Package:

Rate per person/ SGL Occupancy       $2,693.00

Rate per person/ DBL Occupancy       $1,536.00

Rate per person/ TPL Occupancy        $1,295.00

VIP Package:

Rate per person/ SGL Occupancy       $3,526.00

Rate per person/ DBL Occupancy       $1,853.00

Rate per person/ TPL Occupancy        $1,509.00

This Package Includes.

-         Round Trip Airport Transfers, Shuttle Services between destinations-

-         3 nights hotel accommodation at San José, Breakfast Included.

-         3 nights hotel accommodation at Arenal, Breakfast

-         4 nights hotel accommodation at Manuel Antonio Quepos, Breakfast Included

-         Arenal Volcano and The Springs Tour (Lunch and dinner included)

-         Manuel Antonio National Park

-         Daily breakfast

This Package does not include.

-         Personal Items

-         Meals, drinks and activities not indicated in the program

-         Gratuities to Guides and Drivers

-         Airport Taxes

Notes and recommendations.

What kinds of clothes should I bring?

Pack light and bring comfortable clothing. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable in San José (during the day, if planning to go out in the evening slacks are highly recommended as some restaurants won’t admit you in shorts or sandals). Loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and pants are recommended if you want to avoid sun. Bring a large hat to block the sun from your face and neck. Pack a light sweater or jacket for the A/C of the bus might get cool. Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are essential if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing and hiking. Waterproof hiking sandals or other footwear that lets your feet breathe are good for strolling about town, and also for beach walking, fording streams, and navigating the myriad mud holes you’ll find on rain and cloud forest trails.

How is the weather in Costa Rica?

The climate is idyllic. In the lowlands, which are dry in the Pacific Northwest and humid elsewhere, daytime temperatures range in the eighties to nineties F° (high twenties to mid-thirties C°). Usually in the seventies F° (low to mid-twenties C°) at middle elevations, the mercury can fall as low as the forties and fifties F° (five to mid-tens C°) at the top of the mountains. Costa Rica can be broadly categorized into four major climatic zones:

Language

The official language is Spanish, although the tourist will find that English is widely spoken particularly in places such as hotels, travel agencies, banks, rental car companies, restaurants, etc.

Time

In Costa Rica daylight savings time is not used, but in order to have an idea of the approximate time of this country, it can be related to the U.S. Eastern Standard Time:

From October to April: Costa Rica is one hour behind Eastern Standard Time.

From April to October: Costa Rica is two hours behind Eastern Standard Time

Electricity

Is the same as in the U.S. 110 volts., 60 cycles.

Credit cards

All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, stores, restaurants and car rental agencies. Outside San Jose and in some places the tourist should be prepared to pay in local currency; especially if the store, hotel, etc. is planning to include a service charge fee for the use of the credit card.

Policies and payments

All tours must be prepaid 1 month prior arrival.  You can wire the funds to our bank in Miami or pay with credit card.  In case of credit card payment there is a service charge of 4% and banks in Costa Rica, in order to protect the costumer, requires a ¨signature on file form¨ with a copy of both sides of the credit card.

REFUNDS:

No refunds after 15 days prior arrival.

INSURANCE:

Our passengers, while transported in vehicles owned by our company, are covered by insurance from the Instituto Nacional de Seguros.

RESPONSIBILITY:

As a recognized tour company, acts only as an agent for the passenger in regard to travel, whether by car, motor coach, railroad, boat or plane and assumes no liability during such travel for injury damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned whether by reason or defect in any vehicle or for any reason whatsoever, or through the acts of default of any company or person engaged in covering the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. We cannot be held responsible for losses or additional expenses due to delay, hotel or airline irregularities, sickness, weather or any other causes. We assumes no liability for the loss of personal effects or baggage. The right is reserved to cancel or change any tours, schedules and rates and to cancel or substitute stops on any tour without notice, and to use the services of affiliated companies as deemed necessary.

NOTE:

When other individuals or companies are used to provide services, their insurance payment and cancellations policies will apply.