Activites:
Hot Springs, river rafting, sightseeing, canopy tour, surfing, hiking.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Fly to the San Jose international airport. Upon arrival you will be met by one of our representatives, at which point your itinerary will be explained and questions answered. You will also be provided with a packet of vouchers and information about your trip. From the airport you will be transported to Hotel Alta. Only minutes away from the bustling city of Escazu and the typical Costa Rican town of Santa Ana, Hotel Alta is a wonderful Spanish Colonial stay with continental Breakfast included.
Day 2
Transfer to La Fortuna by private microbus (approx. 3 hours). Stay at Arenal Paraiso in a Superior Bungalow. Relax & enjoy the brand new pools & hot spring fed wetbar, and the great views of the volcano Deluxe private bungalows come equipped with A/C. Breakfast buffet included.
Day 3
Take a Rain Forest River Float and Safari. Experience exotic plant and wildlife floating down the White Rock River. Midway through the adventure, visitors stop and have lunch at the home of Don Pedro, a respected elder who has subsisted on his spot in the river for some 80 years. Your meal will consist of various local dishes, all of which are farmed, harvested and cooked there on location. Your tour includes snacks, beverages, transportation, and a bilingual guide.
Day 4
After breakfast, transfer to Tamarindo by private microbus (approx. 4 hours). Stay at the Stay at Tamarindo Diria Hotel . This beachfront resort offers 113 rooms and two spectacular pools, one which is the biggest in Tamarindo. Manicured tropical gardens surround the property. A buffet breakfast is included.
Day 5
Ready to play Tarzan? Take Combination Canopy Tour . Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rain forests and explain what's going on around you, from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor. Once your work-out has concluded, take a short horseback ride to the soothing natural hot springs in the area, where you can ease all of your cares away. By the time you have lunch and a few drinks you'll know you've just participated in a truly unique and amazing experience! Your tour includes lunch, bilingual guide, and transportation.
Day 6
Relax on the beach! Catch some waves or soak up the sunshine!
Day 7
Transfer to the Tamarindo airstrip and take an afternoon flight back to San Jose. Spend the night at Hotel Alta.
Day 8
Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.