FreeGate
Included Features
- Round trip economy class airfare from the USA to Costa
Rica
- 8 nights accommodations (San Jose 2, Pacuare River 1,
Sarapiqui 1, Arenal 2, Monteverde 2) with breakfast daily
- All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage
handling
- All transportation within Costa Rica via air-conditioned
vehicles and the service of English speaking professional
tour guides
- 2-day/1-night Soft adventure: Pacuare River rafting
tour (Class III-IV)
- Hike on the
Arenal Volcano
- Horseback riding on the La Fortuna Waterfalls
- Sky Trek in Monteverde
- Meals as specified each day: B = Breakfast (8), L =
Lunch (2), D = Dinner (2)
- Hotel service charges and taxes
- FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio
Itinerary
 Day
1: USA - SAN JOSE
Depart USA to San Jose, Costa Rica. Meeting and assistance
upon arrival at Juan Santamara International Airport, and
transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Costa Rica, with its
resplendent rainforests,
active volcanoes, and gorgeous beaches provides the perfect
setting for an adventure in Central America.
Day 2: SAN JOSE - PACUARE RIVER (B, L, D)
Today you will begin a 2-day White Water Rafting expedition.
Following an early breakfast, you will be transported from
your hotel in San Jose to the Pacuare River (Class III-IV).
This is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, exuberant
wildlife and exciting rapids. The Pacuare is the quintessential
tropical river - and along its course lie several densely
vegetated gorges which shelter jaguars, ocelots, monkeys,
sloths and an incredible variety of birds. Also found within
these gorges is some of the best white water in the world.
You will never forget what camping in the rainforest is like.
 Day
3: PACUARE RIVER - SARAPIQUI (B,L)
Continue your adventure along the Pacuare River. Lunch will take
place at a local restaurant along the way. Continue to the
area of Sarapiqui, which is a tiny community in a majestic valley
surrounded by rainforests in a tranquil and peaceful environment.
An increasing number of nature enthusiasts are lingering in this small
jungle town to take advantage of some of Costa Rica's most
diverse and dense wildlife and vegetation in a area of rich biodiversity
(estimited arrival to Sarapiqui around 3:00pm).
There are 3000 different plant species, 450 different ant
species and 142 different mammals in the area. Overnight at selected hotel
in the Sarapiqui area.
Day 4: SARAPIQUI - ARENAL (B)
Morning at leisure to relax and/or explore on your own the beauty
of the area. Early afternoon you will continue on to the Arenal area
and your selected hotel; from the Sarapiqui area is approximately
a 3-hour drive. Arenal Volcano area is a well deserve visit place,
not only for the constant activity of the volcano and its perfect
cone shape, but also because of the exuberant vegetation in the
surrounding areas, adorned by the majestic engineering masterpiece
of the Arenal Lake. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day
5: ARENAL (B, D)
In the morning, you will enjoy a horseback riding excursion at
La Fortuna Waterfall. One of the most exciting ways to experience
nature is on horseback, and this tour will provide you with a
different perspective of one of the most complex ecosystems on earth.
For the afternoon you will enjoy a half day visit to the Arenal Volcano
surroundings and the Tabacon Hot Springs (dinner and entrance fee included).
Enjoy the relaxing scenery and the refreshingly cool alpine region.
While there, you may even witness an explosion of smoke and lava
from the mighty Arenal. Later, enjoy dinner at the Tabacon Resort.
Day 6: ARENAL - MONTEVERDE (B)
After an early breakfast, you will be transported to Monteverde
and your selected hotel for the next 2 nights. At 200 meters
above sea level, this world famous Cloud Forest will be your
backdrop for observing one of the most diverse bird populations
in Costa Rica. You will also admire prehistoric ferns and
the trees full of epiphytes and moss. Remainder of the day
at leisure.
Day 7: MONTEVERDE (B)
Today you will experience the Sky Trek. This tour will provide
you with an insight into the rainforest not seen from the
ground. Through a series of canopies and walkways, you will
experience flora and fauna, which only exist at this level,
and gain a new appreciation for the importance of conserving
these natural areas. In the afternoon, you will return to
your hotel in Monteverde for overnight.
Day 8: MONTEVERDE - SAN JOSE (B)
This morning, you will return to San Jose and your selected
hotel where you will spend the final night of your adventure.
Afternoon at leisure.
Day 9: SAN JOSE - USA (B)
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the International
Airport for your return flight to the USA.
| Accommodations |
Option A |
Option B |
Option C |
Option D |
| SAN JOSE |
Occidental Toremolinos
(Standard room) |
Tryp Corobici
(Standard room) |
Real Intercont'al
(deluxe room) |
Real Intercont'al
(deluxe room) |
| PACUARE RIVER |
Pacuare
Lodge
(Standard room) |
Pacuare Lodge
(Standard room) |
Pacuare Lodge
(Standard room) |
Pacuare Lodge
(Standard room) |
| SARAPIQUI |
La Quinta
(Standard room)
|
Selva Verde Lodge
(Standard room) |
Sueno Azul Htl
(deluxe room) |
Sueno Azul Htl
(deluxe room) |
| ARENAL |
Montana de Fuego
(Standard room) |
Tilajari Hotel
(Jr. suite) |
Tabacon Resort
(Garden room) |
Arenal Kioro
(Suite) |
| MONTEVERDE |
Heliconia
(Standard room) |
Sapo Dorado Hotel
(Sunset ter. suite) |
Fonda Vela
(Junior suite) |
Fonda Vela
(Junior suite) |
Departure
Dates & Prices
DEPART
USA: DAILY
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