Special budget adventure packages:

Budget adventure package #1- 09 days / 08 nights:

White water rafting, horseback riding, canopy tour, hanging bridges and snorkeling coastal kayak


itinerary:

 

 

A budget adventure package including some of the highlights in Costa Rica such as: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 01:

Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International airport, our driver will meet and transfer you to Colonial Hotel in San José, a restored neocolonial building nearly a century old, located in the National Civic Center, one of the safest places in San José, close to tourist attractions. Overnight Colonial Hotel.


Day 02: We will pick you up at your hotel and head through Costa Rica's colonial capital city of Cartago before rising up through the fertile countryside that surrounds the base of Turrialba Volcano. We'll stop for a delicious breakfast along the way. Once we arrive at the verdant banks of the Pacuare River, our professional guides will instruct you on paddling techniques and safety procedures before you don your helmets, grab you paddles and climb aboard the inflatable rafts for an unforgettable adventure. The Pacuare is a swift flowing river that offers visitors a unique and exciting rafting experience within one of Costa Rica's most unspoiled wilderness areas. In fact, expert rafters call the Pacuare one of the world's best white-water runs. Once in the river, you'll battle powerful rapids and rolling waves that spill over the sides of the raft drenching everyone with excitement and fun. Lunch on the way. Continue to Arenal area. Overnight Arenal Paraiso hotel which offers spectacular views of the nightly showers of lava and glowing rocks discharged from the volcano, from the private balcony


Day 03:

Breakfast. In the morning horserback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, you will enjoy spectacular views of the lush environment of flora and fauna as you ride on horseback to this amazing 60 meter high waterfall. Upon reaching your destination you will trek through the rainforest to reach the waterfall where you can swim or just relax. In the afternoon you will visit Tabacón Resort, where you can sooth your muscles in the clear, relaxing thermal springs. Overnight at Arenal Paraíso Hotel.



Day 04:

Breakfast. In the morning, you will travel to Monteverde by land and boat transportation crossing the Arenal Lake. Monteverde is the Costa Rica's premier cloud forest. This 26,000-acre reserve is home to an astonishing diversity of plant and animal species. Overnight at Claro de Luna hotel

   


Day 05:

After breakfast, you will be taken to the Walkways; this is a unique system of suspension bridges that zigzag through deep canyons at the level of the treetops and also enjoy the canopy tour adventure, then you will have free afternoon to enjoy other attractions of the area. Overnight at Claro de Luna Hotel.



Day 06:

Breakfast. Departure to Manuel Antonio National Park. Overnight Verde Mar Hotel. Situated only steps from the entrance to the most famous national park in the country Hotel Verde Mar has a barefoot relaxed ambiance with a jungle paradise feel, but with easy access to great restaurants and entertainment. The town of Quepos, with all it's amenities, is also just 5 kilometers away.



Day 07:

Snorkeling coastal kayak: The adventure begins near the developing Pez Vela (Sail Fish) Marina in Quepos and winds along the Manuel Antonio coastline. Indulge yourselves at a rare jewel of a beach - a hidden Manuel Antonio treasure at Biezans Bay - for a refreshing swim and delicious local snacks. And feel free to have your bilingual naturalist guide direct you to the best snorkeling spots as you experience three small but growing, active, and astounding coral reef systems nestled very close to the shore of Biezans Bay. Or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of a private white sand beach. After an unforgettable experience at Biezans, continue kayaking - if you choose to do so - towards Manuel Antonio National Park and wonder at the nearby nesting islands where exotic boobies and frigates call home year round. Ask your naturalist guide to steer you towards their favorite species' nesting spots and most popular locations for local aquatic marine life. And finally end your adventure with a relaxing yet rewarding hot meal in typical Costa Rican flavor near the beach at a local Manuel Antonio hot spot before you return to your Costa Rican residence. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach. Overnight Verde Mar hotel.



Day 08: Free morning to enjoy the beach. At afternoon, departure to San José. Overnight Colonial Hotel

Day 09: Breakfast and transfer to the airport to your flight back home

 

Features:

  • Private transfer airport-hotel-airport
  • Transfer to Arenal Area with the tour
  • Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde by land and boat transportation.
  • Transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio with the shuttle bus
  • Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San José with the shuttle bus
  • 02 nights of lodging in San José
  • 02 nights of lodging in Arenal
  • 02 nights of lodging in Monteverde
  • 02 nights of lodging in Manuel Antonio
  • 06 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
  • Tours: White water rafting, horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, entrance fee to Tabacón hot Springs, entrance fee to the walkways and canopy tour in Monteverde, Snorkeling coastal kayak.
  • Hotel taxes
Tarifas:

$730.00 per person on double occupancy

Important note:Rates in US dollars, valid just for this quotation

 

Budget adventure package #2 08 days/07 nights

White water rafting, snorkeling in Cahuita National Park, horseback riding, canopy tour and hanging bridges.

 itinerary:

 

 

With this adventure package you will enjoy the Caribbean Area and Cahuita National Park , Arenal area, and Monteverde Cloud Forest.


Day 01:

Our driver will meet you at the International Airport and transfer you to Colonial Hotel in San José, close to tourist attractions. Overnight Colonial Hotel.


Day 02: White water rafting tour. Pick up at your hotel, enjoy a typical breakfast in route. Once in the river, you'll battle powerful rapids and rolling waves that spill over the sides of the raft drenching everyone with excitement and fun. Lunch on the way. Continue to Puerto Viejo beach in the Caribbean Area. Overnight Cabinas Guaraná.


Day 03:

Snorkeling in Cahuita National Park. You will visit the many unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Cahuita National Park; its one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Its main attraction is a picture postcard reality of white sandy beaches, thousands of swaying palm trees, a calm sea of crystal-clear water and a live coral reef. In a glass fiber boat, plus Capitan and guide, you will be able to appreciate: 35 different coral species such as: You can practice the snorkelling for 2 or 3 hours, in different places of the most important Coral Reef of Costa Rica. After the snorkelling, the boat capitan will take you to Cahuita Point. Right there, if you want, you can swim in the peaceful and warm water of the Caribbean Sea while you take a refreshment of tropical fruits. Overnight Cabinas Guaraná.


Day 04:

In the morning transfer to Arenal Area. In the afternoon visit to Tabacón Hot Springs to enjoy the thermal waters, from Tabacón you will be able to see the Arenal Volcano. Buffett dinner included. Overnight Arenal Paraíso hotel.



Day 05:

Breakfast. Jeep boat jeep to Monteverde area. In the afternoon horseback riding to El Rodeo. Overnight Claro de Luna hotel.

   


Day 06:

Breakfast. you will be taken to the Walkways; this is a unique system of suspension bridges that zigzag through deep canyons at the level of the treetops and also enjoy the canopy tour adventure, then you will have free afternoon to enjoy other attractions of the area. Overnight at Claro de Luna hotel 


Day 07:

Breakfast. Free morning, we recommend you to visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve where you can see a lot of birds and vegetation. Transfer to San José. Overnight Colonial Hotel.


Day 08: Breakfast. Private transfer to International Airport.

 

Features:

  • Private transfer airport-hotel-airport
  • Transfer to Puerto Viejo beach with the tour
  • Transfer from Puerto Viejo beach to Arenal Area with the shuttle bus
  • Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde by land and boat transportation.
  • Transfer from Monteverde to San José with the shuttle bus
  • 02 nights of lodging in San José
  • 02 nights of lodging in Puerto Viejo beach
  • 01 night of lodging in Arenal
  • 02 nights of lodging in Monteverde
  • 05 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
  • Tours: White water rafting, snorkeling in Cahuita National Park,  entrance fee to Tabacón hot Springs, horseback riding to Finca el Rodeo, entrance fee to the walkways and canopy tour in Monteverde.
  • Hotel taxes
Tarifas:

$678.00 per person on double occupancy

Important note:Rates in US dollars, valid just for this quotation

 

Budget adventure package #3 07 days/06 nights

Hotsprings, ATV, mountain biking and coastal kayaking.

 itinerary:

 

 

Enjoy in seven days a lot of adventure, the most active volcano in Costa Rica, the hotsprings and the biodiversity of Manuel Antonio National Park.


Day 01:

Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International airport, our driver will meet and transfer you to Colonial Hotel in San José, a restored neocolonial building nearly a century old, located in the National Civic Center, one of the safest places in San José, close to tourist attractions. Overnight Colonial Hotel.


Day 02: Breakfast. Tour to Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hotsprings. The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in America. From our point of view we think that this experience is unforgettable because of the amazing and surprising things like feeling the tremble ground and seeing the nightly sky exploded with ash and lava in a natural firework. Next, we will visit the hot springs of the volcano, where you can relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air, while observing the stars and the incredible sky above the volcano. When you arrive, we will receive you with a splendid dinner.On this tour we will also visit the town of Sarchí, well known for the beauty of the handcrafts they produce. (Lunch and dinner included). Overnight Arenal Paraíso hotel.


Day 03:

Breakfast. ATV tour: On this particular tour you'll travel through the tropical cloud forest of La Fortuna, conveniently located between the town of La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano, where you'll enjoy the vast flora and fauna in their natural habitat.

Then to an amazing look out point where you will enjoy the spectacular view of the most beautiful waterfall in the area. Then continue our trip to a unique and impressive Butterfly Farm where you will observe a variety of butterflies and their life cycle in a nature habitat, you will also enjoy the exhibit on the farming of the Agouti Pocas (known as Tepezcuintles) which help reproduce local species in danger of extinction. In the afternoon: Mountain biking tour: This is one of the tours we offer for those who want to go on a bike trip to the area where the forest, the Arenal Volcano and the Lake meet and leads trough a beautiful trail. The tour starts from the Arenal Lake Dam, where we take an old trail into the forest.

At the end of the trail we will arrive at the entrance of the Arenal Volcano National Park and then get on the way to the Observatory and back in the main road. On this trail we will have the chance to see many different birds, for example: Squirrel Cuckoos, Keel Billed Toucans Crested Guans, Slaty Tailed Trogons, Black Headed Trogons, Bare Throated Tiger Herons (Laughing Falcons; as well as howler monkeys and raccoons). The whole trip will be about four hours if we leave from La Fortuna. Overnight Arenal Paraíso Hotel.



Day 04:

Breakfast. Transfer to Manuel Antonio beach. Free afternoon to enjoy the area. We recommend you to visit Manuel Antonio National Park. Overnight Verde Mar hotel located near the National Park.


Day 05:

Snorkeling coastal kayak: The adventure begins near the developing Pez Vela (Sail Fish) Marina in Quepos and winds along the Manuel Antonio coastline. Indulge yourselves at a rare jewel of a beach - a hidden Manuel Antonio treasure at Biezans Bay - for a refreshing swim and delicious local snacks. And feel free to have your bilingual naturalist guide direct you to the best snorkeling spots as you experience three small but growing, active, and astounding coral reef systems nestled very close to the shore of Biezans Bay. Or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of a private white sand beach. After an unforgettable experience at Biezans, continue kayaking - if you choose to do so - towards Manuel Antonio National Park and wonder at the nearby nesting islands where exotic boobies and frigates call home year round. Ask your naturalist guide to steer you towards their favorite species' nesting spots and most popular locations for local aquatic marine life. And finally end your adventure with a relaxing yet rewarding hot meal in typical Costa Rican flavor near the beach at a local Manuel Antonio hot spot before you return to your Costa Rican residence. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach. Overnight Verde Mar hotel.


Day 06:

Free morning to enjoy the beach. In the afternoon transfer to San Jose. Overnight Colonial Hotel.


Day 07:

Breakfast. Private transfer to International Airport.


 

Features:

  • Private transfer airport-hotel-airport
  • Transfer to Arenal area with the tour
  • Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio with the shuttle bus
  • Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San José with the shuttle bus
  • 02 nights of lodging in San José
  • 02 nights of lodging in Arenal Area
  • 02 nights of lodging in Manuel Antonio Beach
  • 04 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
  • Tours: Entrance fee to Baldi hotsprings. ATV tour,  Mountain biking, Snorkeling coastal kayak.
  • Hotel taxes

Tarifas:

$598.00 per person on double occupancy

Important note: Rates in US dollars, valid just for this quotation

 

 

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