Tropical Escape
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Package Description
| Day 1 - Airport Transfer to hotel in San Jose | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At your arrival, Costa Rica Guides and Expediciones Tropicales will have a representative past the immigration point at the end of the ramp, waiting for you, holding a visible placard with your last name. The representative will not be able to provide assistance with your luggage inside the airport, as you’re the only person permitted to do so. Once you have exited the airport, our driver will gladly assist you with your luggage and private transportation to the hotel in San Jose. |
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| Day 2 - Irazu Volcano, Orosi & Lankester Gardens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We will take the Panamerican Highway South, to start ascending the large “Iztaru”. The winding road travels through fertile lands cultivated with all kinds of vegetables as we observe a lovely panoramic view. At the top of the volcano you can observe the main craters and on a clear day, both Atlantic and Pacific Oceans can be seen. As we descend to the city of Cartago we will stop at the Virgin of the Angels Basilica - a famous peregrination site for many believers. After visiting the Basilica we will stop at the Lankester Gardens, a University of Costa Rica Center for investigation that protects more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads and countless species of other plants. We will continue to the Valley of Orosi where creation overflows in unparallel beauty. We will be able to visit one of the few remaining colonial churches and we will stop for lunch in one of the local restaurants. During our tour we will be able to observe La Casa Del Soñador, an example of Costa Rican primitive art. |
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| Day 3 – Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Twenty minutes outside of San Jose we will cross the Continental Divide and enter the Braulio Carrillo National Park. After a half-hour trip through the park, the bus will reach a 1000-acre private reserve of virgin forest. Open-sided vehicles transport passengers from the parking area to the Visitor's Center. The shuttle trip provides an introduction to the forest, as visitors pass by a small river and numerous tree snags with nesting holes of various birds. At the Visitor's Center, visitors are provided with a quick briefing on canopy exploration and the construction of the tram. From this point, visitors divide into smaller groups for a 45 to 90 minute (optional) nature walk with a trained naturalist guide. Then we will board the Aerial Tram. The open-sided cable-cars hold 5 passengers and a guide. The tram ride lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. The lower, outbound leg of the tram journey takes you skimming over hilltops and in and out of the sub-canopy, a dark world of overburdened tree limbs dripping with mosses, ferns, and orchids. Lianas and vines drape over branches and traverse forest spaces, and act as highways for birds and insects. The ride will stop several times as passengers board at either loading station. The return leg of the ride reveals the most dramatic portion of the trip as the cars glide on a breath-taking journey through and above the airy canopy. |
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| Day 4 - Tour to the Arenal Volcano Area & visit to Baldi Hotsprings Resort | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Situated a mere 91 km northwest of San José, the Arenal Volcano is one the most active volcanoes in the Americas. In 1968 it erupted decimating the small town of Tabacón. At present, pyroclastic activity is at a minimum, however, during the day it is likely you will witness smoke and ash bellowing from the nearly perfectly formed conical shape of the behemoth. Next, we will visit the Baldi Hot Springs Resort where you can relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air while observing the stars and the incredible night sky above the volcano. At a convenient time after your arrival, we will treat you to a scrumptious dinner and at the end of the evening you will be transferred to your hotel in Arenal.
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| Day 5 – Transfer to Jaco Beach & day at leisure in Jaco Beach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Day 6 – Day at leisure in Jaco Beach |
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Day 7 – Transfer from Jaco Beach to San José & day at leisure in San José |
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Day 8 – Airport Transfer |
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Breakfast at your hotel in San Jose. Transfer from your hotel in San Jose to the International Airport.
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Package includes:
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| Tropical Escape 8 Days / 7 Nights 01/12/11 to 30/11/12 |
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| Rack Rates per person according to hotel category | |||||
| Single | Double | Triple | |||
Economy |
$1172.00 |
$896.00 |
$823.00 |
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Tourist |
$1486.00 |
$1080.00 |
$938.00 |
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Superior |
$2040.00 |
$1326.00 |
$1163.00 |
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Deluxe |
$2606.00 |
$1583.00 |
$1398.00 |
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Rates are not valid for holidays such as Easter, Christmas & December 31st.
Hotels may vary and are subject to availability.
Your credit card will be charged the total cost of the package at time of purchase. Rooms availability is not guaranteed until full payment is received.
This package can be modified according to your special requirements. Please don’t hesitate to contact our sales executives to get your customized package. You will receive an answer in a maximum of 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
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