San José Special Offer

• Transfer from The Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose - Alajuela) to your hotel in San Jose.
• A personal day of leisure where you can opt to take in some of the sights and sounds of the metropolitan area, such as plaza de la cultura, which boasts an acclaimed national theater, restaurants of all types and forms, and many unique shops.
• Overnight in San José (Country Inn & Suites or similar).

Upon your arrival a representative from CANATUR (Costa Rican Chamber of Tourism) will meet you at the end of immigration to provide assistance through customs and introduce you to the representative of Costa Rica Guides. Our driver will provide assistance with your luggage and private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in San José.

• Combo Tour, a delicious breakfast and lunch are included in your tour.
• Overnight in San José (Country Inn & Suites or similar).

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Poas Volcano National Park and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

A professional chauffer and bilingual guide will accompany us as we head toward the city of Alajuela passing by the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the famous Mango Park on our way to our destination.

As we ascend towards the Poás Volcano you will notice the change in temperature and vegetation; you will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, offering you a chance to enjoy the beautiful landscape and majestic scenic views of the central valley.

On the way to the volcano you will visit the Doka Coffee Estate, and be treated to a delicious breakfast and a very informative and enjoyable coffee tour, in an actual coffee plantation where you will learn about the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce one of the best coffees in Costa Rica, and around the world. More so, you will have the opportunity to learn first hand about the careful process involved in the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean.

Following the coffee tour we will continue to the Poás Volcano where one cannot help but to admire the impressive 1.7 km wide and 200 - 300 meter deep main crater with its sulfur fumaroles emanating from the northern lake, appropriately named Laguna Caliente ("hot lagoon"). A second lake which fills an inactive crater, which last erupted in 7500 BC is located just a few short minutes from the main crater, and is surrounded by a cloud forest located within the beautiful Poas Volano National Park, allowing one to take in and witness the different ecosystems afforded by the vast array of microclimates.

Next, we will continue to the La Paz Water Fall Gardens for a scrumptious lunch and adventurous tour. Upon arrival to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens area, we will go on a light hike through a trail surrounded by all types and forms of biodiversity as we are lead to a spectacular waterfall in the middle of the rainforest. Inside the park we will also visit one of the most impressive hummingbird galleries in the area, a serpentarium, a bird house, a butterfly garden and the frog’s exhibit.

Suggested Equipment:
Hat, Jacket, Walking shoes, Insect repellent, Binoculars, Camera

• A scrumptionus breakfast at your hotel in San José.
• A visit to one of the most sought after sites in the Americas, the Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs Resort Tour.
• Overnight in the charming Arenal Volcano Inn or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Our most popular!; witness one of the most beautiful volcano in the Americas. From your vantage point, on a clear day, you will you will feel the power of the Arenal Volcano as you take in the sheer immensity of the natural wonder, and continually witness the white plumes of smoke that emanate from its nearly perfectly shaped conical crater. In short, it is an awesome site to behold, that you will not soon foget.

Next, we will head on over to the natural hot springs which result from the constant thermal activity of the adjacent volcano, 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, with your loved ones. At a convenient time after your have thoroughly basked in the glory of the primal, awe inspiring natural surroundings, we will treat you to a splendid dinner with all forms and types of specialty dishes.

So prepare yourself for an absolutely spectacular day and evening that you will not want to miss in Costa Rica! On this tour we will also visit the town of Sarchi, well known for the beauty of the handicrafts that they produce. (A delicous typical lunch and scrumptious dinner is included).

Suggested Equipment:
Swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes (if there is good weather), sweater, insect repellent, and a towel (optional).

• A delicious breakfast at your hotel in Arenal.
• A chance to relax in your hotel, maybe go for a light hike or bask in the pool before heading back to San Jose.
• Overnight in San José (Country Inn & Suites or similar)

• A delicious breakfast at your hotel in San Jose.
• A day of leisure where you can take in the many sites and sounds of the city; maybe go to one of the many museums, such as the gold or jade museum, enjoy some of the authenic culinary offerings, or just relax in the comfort of your hotel, and bask in the sun, sipping an a tropical drink, as you are poolside.
• Overnight in San José (Country Inn & Suites or similar).

Package Includes:

• Transfer in & out
• VIP service (assistance at the airport on your arrival date provided by Canatur)
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• 05 breakfast
• 02 lunches
• 01 dinner
• 05 nights accommodation in a standard room.
• Combo Tour (Bilingual guide (English/Spanish), Entrance fee to the Poás Volcano National Park, Entrance fee to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Entrance fee to the Coffee Tour, Breakfast & Lunch.)
• The Arenal Volcano Tour (Visit to Zarcero Park, visit to Sarchi and entrance fee and buffet dinner at Tabacon Resort Hot Springs).
• All hotel taxes are included

Not included:

• Any meals not mentioned
• International Airline Fares
• Airport Departure taxes (US$29.00 per person).
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal equipment
• Extras in hotels (phone calls, laundry, room service)
• Tips

(Hotels are subject to availability)