VIP Airport Greeting - SJO : Hotel Arenal Springs Resort (3 Nights) : Hiking & Viewing Arenal Volcano : Baldi Termale Hot Springs : Río Balsa Rafting : Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge : Hilton Doubletree Resort (3 Nights) : Canopy Zipline Tour : Adiós ¡Hasta Luego! Smooth Tropics Inclusive AdventureDay 1 — VIP Airport Greeting - SJO  Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival to Juan Santamaria International Airport, you will receive a VIP Airport Greeting by a Toucan Maps Inc./Costa Rica Guide representative who'll help load your luggage into the waiting private transportation to your hotel in La Fortuna (Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia can easily be arranged). Since it's just you and your group the driver will be happy to stop along the way to La Fortuna (Arenal volcano) if you want to photograph the scenery or get a quick bite to eat. Hotel Arenal Springs Resort (3 Nights)  With incredible views of the Arenal Volcano, the 4 star Arenal Springs Resort offers elegance, privacy and relaxation amidst a tropical backdrop. You'll enjoy all the amenities including a first class spa and restaurant, a Junior Suite equipped with king or 2 queen size beds, your own private terrace over looking the beautiful gardens with the volcano looming in the distance.                Day 2 — Hiking & Viewing Arenal Volcanomore photos >>  After breakfast and an early afternoon of becoming acclimated with your new surroundings, you will be guided on an easy hike through the rain forest at the base of Arenal Volcano. Your bilingual guide will point out some of the many wonders of the tropical forest possibly including monkeys and sloths. A clearing at the closest safe observation point is a great spot for a cool drink and with a little cooperation from Mother Nature, you'll see lava spewing from the volcano. Baldi Termale Hot Springs  After the hike, you will be brought to Baldi Hot Springs, where you will have the opportunity to relax and bathe in the geo-thermally heated hot springs pools and enjoy a buffet dinner. Hot Springs Upgrades Upgrade to Eco Termales Hot Springs for an additional $50 per person including dinner, or Tabacon Hot Springs for an additional $74 per person including dinner. Day 3 — Day of Adventure on the Water Today you will have your choice between two activities on the water. Río Balsa Rafting  Professional guides will navigate you through Class II and III rapids on the Rio Balsa. This is a great adventure for first time and experienced rafters alike. Hold on and enjoy the ride! Challenge yourself as you paddle through fun and safe rolling rapids with names like "Morning Coffee" and "Rock around the Croc" and then play around in tranquil river pools in an isolated rainforest river canyon! Lunch included. Caño Negro Wildlife Refugemore photos >>  You can replace the white water trip with a jungle riverboat ride through the wilds of Caño Negro. This park comprises the Río Frío and Caño Negro Lake, which grows and shrinks seasonally. The wetland refuge was created to protect the diverse aquatic birds that live and breed there and is home 3 species of monkeys, 2 species of sloths, caiman, and thousands of birds. Day 4 — Hilton Doubletree Resort (3 Nights)  Transportation will be provided to the All Inclusive Hilton Doubletree Resort, located along the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica featuring comfortable guest accommodations with Sweet Dream beds. The resort offers several restaurants and bars, a variety of sparkling pools, Spa services, Discotheque, nightly entertainment and many daily activities including land and water sports. During your stay, you will enjoy All Inclusive accommodations, including all meals & drinks, (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic). The contemporary style rooms are appointed with refreshing colors and balconies overlooking lush tropical gardens. Your room is equipped with coffee table and chairs,flat screen TV, clock radio with MP3 connectivity, cordless phones, and high speed Internet access.       Day 5 — Canopy Zipline Tour Be sure to eat a light breakfast! Today you will go on a high speed, high flying canopy zipline adventure. On this gravity defying adventure, you will soar through the canopy of the rain forest on zipline cables, suspended by wheel and harness. Day 6 — Resort Day! Privileged guests of the Hilton Doubletree Resort are treated to endless fun for both adults and children. Complimentary activities include Dance Class, Beach Volleyball, Non Motorized Water Sports (such as Kayaking and Boogie Boards), Tennis, Aerobics, Karaoke, Live Music and the Kids Club just for kids. Day 7 — Adiós ¡Hasta Luego! A Private transfer will bring you back to Juan Santamaria International Airport, scheduled to arrive 3 hours prior to your departing flight. Save some hassle when you're headed home by paying your $26 departure tax in advance when you arrive (on the right as you enter the departure area). Thank you for traveling with us and of course ¡Pura Vida! All Drinks (Both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic) are included at the Hilton Doubletree Resort. Included in your Costa Rica Vacation
Lodging, meals, drinks and activities as described above plus your choice of a compact 4x4 rental vehicle or chauffeured transportation $999 per person double occupancy (all taxes and fees included) — detailed pricing) |