SPECIAL COSTA RICA PROPOSAL BY
LANDS IN LOVE
Day 1, Arrival to San Jose, Costa Rica
(D)Upon arrival you will be welcomed inside the airport terminal and will be assisted during your customs procedures. Our guide will meet you outside the terminal to give you an introductory briefing about Costa Rica, pointing out the essential information for first time visitors, including tips, routes and recommendations, the guide will also review the itinerary with you and attend to any queries that you might have.
You will receive a Welcome Kit including information on Costa Rica, a map, brochures of properties and attractions, recommendations on what to bring and wear during the excursions. Transfer to Lands in Love hotel located in the surrounding of San Ramon.
Overnight at Lands in Love Hotel, standard room
NOTE: Estimated driving time 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Day 2, Lands in Love – Arenal
(B,D) After breakfast the life of the forest from the top of the trees - more then 500 acres of forest with amazing view 9 cables, 10 platforms, 3 trails, 2 hanging bridges, 1 Tarzan swing -Total of 845m. Then adventure cables - 3 twin cables for partner's experience. Long Cable of 750m, steel towers, hanging bridges, high velocity of 80 km per hour, 150m above the hidden valley. Then transfer to Arenal, located in the northern part of the Alajuela province, close to the Nicaraguan border. This region possesses beautiful and varied scenery. Refreshed by gentle tropical rains, this land stays green and humid almost all year round. The lowlands host gushing rivers, hot springs, lagoons, remote national parks, and plentiful wildlife. Late in the afternoon visit the Arenal National Park for a gentle hike and then to Tabacon Hot Springs for a fabulous and healing bath in the hot springs. Dinner at Tabacon included.
Overnight at Arenal Springs Hotel, junior suite
NOTE: Estimated driving time 1 hour, transportation on private basis
Day 3, Arenal Hanging bridges, transfer to Monteverde
(B) After breakfast at the hotel you will visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, right inside the forest, as you walk, you will be able to appreciate the great diversity of flowers and wildlife that are typical of the rainforest. Early in the afternoon one of our carriers of the zone, properly identified, will gather you in the lobby of the hotel where you will be staying to take you to the Santa Elena & Monteverde area. The trip in itself is all an adventure since it includes the crossing of the Arenal dam in a boat with motor, which shortens the duration of trip in 2 hours approximately. Once at the small wharf of R?o Chiquito, passengers will be welcome by a representative of the same carrier company to continue by ground to the Santa Elena Village. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Fonda Vela Hotel, standard room
NOTE: Estimated transfer time 2½ hour, transportation on shared basis
Day 4, Monteverde – Manuel Antonio
(B) You will visit on this day the Monteverde Cloud Forest reserve. The reserve is home to over 100 species of mammals, more than 400 species of birds (including the Quetzal and 30 local hummingbird species), and 120 species of amphibians and reptiles. This reserve hosts one of the richest ecological systems and one of the most important virgin cloud forests in the country. A well-developed trail system of different levels of difficulty leads visitors throughout primary cloud forest for a close encounter with nature. After lunch transfer to the central pacific coast where Manuel Antonio is located. In addition to the large variety of activities available, Manuel Antonio is undoubtedly one of the most luxuriant locations in Costa Rica, with spectacular white-gray sandy beaches fringed by thickly forested green hills.
Overnight at Parador, garden view rooms
NOTE: Estimated driving time 4 hours
Day 5, Manuel Antonio National Park
(B) After breakfast you will depart to the Manuel Antonio National Park. The National Park at Manuel Antonio preserves not only beautiful beaches and the unique formation of Punta Cathedral, but also mangroves, a setting of islands offshore, and a humid tropical forest. The park has four beaches, each with its special characteristics; it also offers visitors the opportunity to hike in the forest trails and observe wildlife such as squirrel monkeys, raccoons, coatis, agoutis, and two-toed sloths, among others.
Overnight at Parador, garden view rooms
NOTE: National park closed on Mondays
Day 6, Manuel Antonio – San Jose
(B) Transfer back to San Jose early in the afternoon. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Amon Clarion - standard deluxe rooms
NOTE: Estimated driving time 4 hours
Day 7, Departure from San Jose
(B) We will drive you to the international airport according to your international flight departure schedule drive to San Jose international airport, you must return the rented car at the airport upon arrival
NOTE: Estimated driving time 20 minutes. Please notice that check in for International flights must be done three hours prior departure.
PRICE PER PERSON - $960.00
Prices per person in US dollars subject to changes without notice
Prices based in double occupancy valid for 2 passengers traveling together
Program subject to availability at the services offered at the time of confirmation, prices might vary if any is not available
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
Accommodation
1 night at Lands in love hotel & resort, standard room
1 night at Arenal Springs Hotel, junior suite
1 night at Fonda Vela Hotel, standard room
2 nights at Parador Hotel, garden view rooms
1 night at Amon Clarion - standard deluxe rooms
Meals
As specified in the program (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
Transportation
Private transfer from the International Airport to Lands in Love on day 1
Private transfer from Lands in Love to Arenal on day 2
Shared bus – boat – bus transfer from Arenal to Monteverde on day 3
Private transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio on day 4
Private transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose on day 6
Private transfer to the International Airport on day 7
Tours (all include transportation, guide services and entrance fees, shared basis)
Combo canopy tour
Arenal National Park
Tabacon Hot Springs
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Manuel Antonio National park
Others
Airport VIP service
Meet & Greet upon arrival
Information Package
Does not include:
Personal expenses & tips
Optional tours and activities
Departure taxes ($26.00 per person at the time of quote)