Tropical Adventureland

 

DAY   ACTIVITIES INCLUDED   MEALS
1   Transfer airport-hotel. Overnight in San José    
2   San José City Tour. Overnight in San José   Breakfast
3   Poas Volcano & Sarchi Tour. Overnight in San José     Breakfast, Lunch
4   Transfer to Tortuguero area. Overnight in Tortuguero area   Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner  
5   Tour to Tortuguero National Park. Overnight in Tortuguero   Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
6   Transfer to Arenal. Overnight in Arenal area   Breakfast, Lunch
7   Baldi-Arenal Volcano Tour. Overnight in Arenal area   Breakfast, Dinner at Baldi
8   Transfer to Monteverde. Overnight in Monteverde   Breakfast
9   Tour to Monteverde area.Overnight in Monteverde   Breakfast
10   Transfer to Manuel Antonio area. Overnight in Manuel Antonio   Breakfast
11   Tour to Manuel Antonio. Overnight in Manuel Antonio   Breakfast
12   Overnight in Manuel Antonio. Day at leisure   Breakfast
13   Transfer to San José. Overnight in San José   Breakfast
14   Transfer to the airport   Breakfast

 


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Day 1

Transfer from International Airport to your hotel in San José.
Overnight in San Jose.
After exiting the plane, and pass the immigration point look for a person at the end of the ramp holding a placard with your last name.

Costa Rica Guides and Expediciones Tropicales
will make special arrangements to have a representative from Expediciones Tropicales in the entry of the airport. These persons cannot, however, provide assistance with your bags, as you are the only person permitted to handle your luggage while you are inside the airport.

Outside the arrivals area, look for our representative from Expediciones Tropicales who will be holding a placard with your last name on. Our driver will provide assistance with luggage and private transportation to the hotel in San Jose.

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DAY 2

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.
San José City Tour.
Overnight in San José.
San Jose Costa RicaSan José City Tour (in the morning or afternoon, as your convenience).
This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical sites of San José. It begins with an orientation and drive through the beautiful Sabana Park. Next, we will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater. Completed in 1897, the theater is a masterpiece in art and architecture. Afterwards we will visit one of the many unique museums of Costa Rica.

We will continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest. A brief stop will be made in a beautiful art craft shopping store allowing you to browse through it before returning to your hotel and why not, buy some souvenirs for those who are expecting you back at home.

Suggested Equipment: camera.

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DAY 3

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.
Poás Volcano & Sarchi Tour. Lunch included.
Overnight in San José.
Poas VolcanoPoas Volcano & Sarchí Tour with lunch.

This tour is the combination of the Poas Volcano National Park and the Grecia & Sarchi (Oxcart Factory) tours. See the best of Costa Rica saving time to see more!

The Poas Volcano is one of the world's largest geysers with an awesome crater, over 1.5 km. wide! The volcano is active, but completely safe for viewing. This tour begins with a beautiful drive through the lush coffee plantations and flower farms of the area.

In addition to the volcano, the Poas National Park is a 9,884-acre reserve with rich tropical vegetation and animal life. The tour includes a hike through the surrounding forest that is teeming with typical plant life and exotic birds. The hike concludes at a restful, emerald green, tropical lagoon.

Next, we will tour the fascinating craftsman factories of Sarchi; where they build the famous oxcarts of Costa Rica.

Splendidly decorated and in various sizes, these oxcarts are treasured worldwide for their unique beauty. You will not want to leave Costa Rica without one!

Suggested Equipment: sweater, camera, binoculars, comfortable shoes and rain coat.

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DAY 4

Breakfast on route to Tortuguero.
Tortuguero 3 Days / 2 Nights Package. FULL BOARD (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Overnight in Tortuguero.
Tortuguero 3 Days / 2 Nights Package :

Leave from San Jose in the morning. Admire the biodiversity of an astonishing protected area in Costa Rica as we drBaula Turtleive by Braulio Carrillo National Park, a primary forest in 95% of its extension. Have a taste of our delicious Costa Rican breakfast on route. Be our special guest in a banana processing and packaging plant and learn more about one of Costa Rica's prime products (subject to availability). Board a comfortable boat upon arrival to the port and let this extraordinarily exotic paradise enchant you, as you travel along the Tortuguero Canals. Have a one-in-a-lifetime experience in this unique place surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna of breathtaking beauty. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch as we welcome you to the lodge in Tortuguero. After lunch, we will visit the museum, the beach area and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero. A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge. (B/L/D).
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DAY 5

Continue your " Tortuguero 3 Days / 2 Nights Package ".
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge.
Overnight in Tortuguero.

  • OPTIONAL MORNING TOUR: Enjoy nature its best as you undertake a journey through the canals at dawn, and take your best short of a real Caribbean sunrise.
  • Discover Costa Rican flavors as you enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
  • Get ready to hike Tortuguero Hill or travel along the well-known Tortuguero Canals and have the experience of your life in this unique paradise of magnificent flora and fauna.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge.
  • Take your time to enjoy our private trails, ride a boat through the canals or just relax.

Admission to National Park included.

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DAY 6

Last day of your " Tortuguero 3 Days / 2 Nights Package ".
Breakfast at the lodge in Tortuguero.
Boat transportation from the lodge to the dock.
Lunch is on route.
Land transportation to Arenal Area.
Overnight in Arenal Area.

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DAY 7

Arenal VolcanoBreakfast at your hotel in Arenal.

Morning at leisure. Tours can be arranged at the hotel.

In the afternoon we will take you to the Baldi Hot Springs Resort.

Buffet Dinner at Baldi Hot Springs Resort.

Overnight in Arenal.

Baldi Hot Springs Resort

Baldi Hot SpringsThe constant energy of an active volcano, the warmth of flowing thermomineral rivers and the surrounding lush tropical rain forest, provide for an unparalleled experience at Costa Rica's renowned jewel.

This is our most popular tour! Arenal Volcano is one the most active volcanoes in the Americas. From Baldi Hot Springs, you may feel the ground tremble and see the night sky explode withash and lava in a natural display of fireworks. We will also enjoy the volcano´s hot springs, where you can relax in the soothing waters while contemplating the stars and the incredible nigth sky over the volcano.

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DAY 8

Breakfast at your hotel in Arenal.

Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde by shuttle.

Balance of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Monteverde.

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DAY 9

Breakfast at your hotel in Monteverde.

Monteverde Naional ParkMorning tour to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Balance of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Monteverde.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve .

Private non-profit reserve (not a national park) administered by the Tropical Science Center. There are 6 distinct ecological zones in this reserve. It is called a cloud forest rather than a rain forest because of its altitude: the clouds go thru the forest. The canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterfly, and thousands of plants. Great bird watching,

In Monteverde Costa Rica rain forest are found more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths) and 2,500 species of plants  (420 kinds of orchids). The area is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.

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DAY 10

Breakfast at your hotel in Monteverde.

Transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio by shuttle.

Balance of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

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DAY 11

Breakfast at your hotel in Manuel Antonio.

Morning tour to Manuel Antonio National Park. (Closed on Mondays).

Balance of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

Manuel AntonioManuel Antonio National Park Tour .

Manuel Antonio National Park is deservedly the most popular park in Costa Rica with beautiful white sand beaches surrounded by emerald waters and jungle.  Our naturalist guides will explain the history and geography of the area as well as help you get the most of your visit, pointing out sloth, monkeys, iguanas, and a multitude of insects and birds during this very informative three hour walk.

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DAY 12

Breakfast at your hotel in Manuel Antonio.

Day at leisure. Tours can be arranged at the hotel.

Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

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DAY 13

Breakfast at your hotel in Manuel Antonio.

Transportation from Manuel Antonio to San Jose by shuttle.

Overnight in San José.

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DAY 14

Breakfast at your hotel in San José.

Transfer from your hotel in San Jose to the International Airport.


Package includes:
    º Transfer in & transfer out
    º VIP service (assistance at the airport on their arrival date provided by Expediciones Tropicales)
    º All vehicles have A/C.
    º 13 breakfast 4 lunches1 dinners 13 nights accommodation in a standard room.
    ºSan Jose City Tour, including entrance fee to The National Theater and
    º The National Museum (or a similar museum)
    º Poas Volcano
    º Entrance feeVisit to Sarchi.2N/3D package at Tortuguero (includes all boat transportation, all meals and tours to Tortuguero Town, Tortuguero
    º Canals, hiking to Tortuguero Hill -depends of the weather- but in case is not possible to do the hiking the clients will be taken to another canal tour) .
    º Visit and entrance fee to Baldi Resort Hot Springs and Spa , with dinner.
    º Visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Entrance fee included.
    º Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park (please notice this park is closed on Mondays) Entrance fee included.
    º All hotel taxes are included
Not included:
    º Meals not mentioned
    º Airline ticket
    º Airport Departure taxes (US$26.00 per person).
    º Alcoholic beverages
    º Personal equipment
    º Extras in hotels (phone calls, laundry, room service)
    º Tips (not mandatory but appreciated)

Hotels may vary and are subject to availability.

Your credit card is charged the total cost above at time of purchase. Rooms availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.



Rates

Tropical Adventure Land 14 D / 13 N
01/12/07 to 30/11/08
Rack Rates per person according to hotel category
  Single Double Triple

Economy

$1409.00

$1092.00

$974.00

Tourist

$1654.00

$1216.00

$1089.00

Superior

$1842.00

$1288.00

$1130.00

Deluxe

$3467.00

$2138.00

$1939.00


Hotels per category:

Area Economic Tourist Superior Deluxe
San Jose La Amistad Vesuivio
/San Gildar
Country Inn
B.W. Irazu
Marriot
/ Alta
Tortuguero Samoa Lodge Turtle Beach Pachira Mawamba
Arenal Volcano Luigis/San Bosco Arenal
Volcano Inn
Arenal
Volcano Inn
Arenal
Kioro
Monteverde Villa Verde Heliconia/Belmar El Estabo Fonda Vela
Manuel
Antonio
Kamuk Villa Teca Parador Parador/ La Mansion

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*If the hotel you select is not available we will look for an altenative hotel on the same category.

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