Travel Type
Tour
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Costa Rica
This 7-night Costa Rica vacation package provides the perfect combination between the natural beauty of the northern lowlands and the beautiful Pacific beaches! You’ll begin with 3 nights in the Arenal Volcano area, where you’ll admire the majestic beauty of the Arenal Volcano (one of the most active in the world!) and its perfect conic shape, the Ecotermales Hot Springs, and the tropical wonders of the environmentally friendly Hanging Bridges. Your eco-adventure will continue with three nights in the lush Manuel Antonio area, on the Central Pacific Coast. With its expansive white-sand beaches backed by evergreen forest, it’s the ideal place to conclude your vacation, with days full of rest, relaxation and sun!
Inclusions
Meet and greet at SJO Int’l Airport to San José
Private unescorted transportation from San José to Arenal Volcano
7-night accommodation
Regular half day Arenal Hanging Bridges tour and Hot Springs Tour including transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and dinner at Ecotermales Resort
Regular transportation from Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio
Regular half day tour to Manuel Antonio National Park, includes transportation, English guide and entrance fee
Regular transportation from Manuel Antonio to San José area
Regular transfer from San José to Juan Santamaria Int’l Airport (SJO)
8 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Exclusions
International airfare – Optional excursions – Beverages – Gratuities to hotel personnel and guides.
Additional Information
Note
When choosing your flights through the online booking process, please be sure to select one that arrives in San José by early afternoon, in order to accommodate the transfer time from San José International Airport to the Arenal Volcano area. Otherwise please add one night at San José at beginning.
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DAY 1 SAN JOSÉ INTERNATIONAL · ARENAL VOLCANO
Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José, you will be met and greeted by our local representative, who will provide you with all the necessary documentation for your vacation including your day-by-day itinerary, main contact details, and necessary phone numbers.
Afterwards, you will be provided with unescorted transportation to the Arenal Volcano area located in the Northern plains of Costa Rica, this is an approximate 4-hour scenic drive. During the first part of the drive, you will pass through the Central Volcanic Mountain Range, where you will admire the incomparable beauty of the landscapes, which includes the tropical Rain and Cloud Forest and its warm climate. Then, the journey is adorned with the beautiful scenery of the northern plains, with its abundance of spectacular natural surroundings and country villages. Once you arrive at the Arenal Volcano area, you will check-in to your hotel.
Afterwards, you will be provided with unescorted transportation to the Arenal Volcano area located in the Northern plains of Costa Rica, this is an approximate 4-hour scenic drive. During the first part of the drive, you will pass through the Central Volcanic Mountain Range, where you will admire the incomparable beauty of the landscapes, which includes the tropical Rain and Cloud Forest and its warm climate. Then, the journey is adorned with the beautiful scenery of the northern plains, with its abundance of spectacular natural surroundings and country villages. Once you arrive at the Arenal Volcano area, you will check-in to your hotel.
Accommodation : Arenal Manoa, 4* or similar
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DAY 2 ARENAL VOLCANO
In the morning you will visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, which is one of the most beautiful environmental-friendly projects in Costa Rica. The tour takes place on a 600-acre reserve filled with lush vegetation and a variety of birds and animals. During this guided naturalist walk, you will discover the rainforest canopy from an unrivaled perspective, showing you the fascinating and colorful tropical rainforest world. Also, the impressive views of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the rainforest will provide an unforgettable moment.
During the afternoon, you will visit the Ecotermales Hot Springs. These natural hot springs feature a hot river that flows through a series of pools. From cascading falls to tropical gardens, the hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the earth’s interior. Once heated, the water rises to the surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth’s rocky crust; this way, water becomes very therapeutic to your body, as the temperature helps to relax the muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate the skin. Ecotermales is a unique location full of natural jewels, and a “must-see” for anyone staying in the Arenal area.
During the afternoon, you will visit the Ecotermales Hot Springs. These natural hot springs feature a hot river that flows through a series of pools. From cascading falls to tropical gardens, the hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the earth’s interior. Once heated, the water rises to the surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth’s rocky crust; this way, water becomes very therapeutic to your body, as the temperature helps to relax the muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate the skin. Ecotermales is a unique location full of natural jewels, and a “must-see” for anyone staying in the Arenal area.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Arenal Manoa, 4* or similar
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DAY 3 ARENAL VOLCANO
Today you have the entire day to explore the region at your leisure. We highly recommend a visit to Arenal Volcano National Park (at an extra cost), that protects an active perfect cone volcano with constant moderate explosions accompanied by roar, gases and ash emissions that raise high in the air. The attraction of this volcano has helped to develop the area as a prime destination in the country; from being a small town of cattle and agricultural farms, it has become one of the most popular tourist areas with hotels, tour attractions, adventure activities, hot springs and water sports. You’ll have several other options to choose from in the area - Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Venado Caves, La Fortuna Waterfall, and other activities such as river floating, nature walks, hot springs, zip-lines, cultural activities, canyoning, rafting, hiking and horseback riding.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Arenal Manoa, 4* or similar
4
DAY 4 ARENAL VOLCANO · MANUEL ANTONIO
Today, you will travel on to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park, located on the Pacific Coast, and one of the most popular beach destinations in Costa Rica. The drive takes you via the scenic mountain roads to the majestic shores of the Pacific Ocean. Upon arrival, you’ll understand why these impressive beach destinations are so beloved.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Parador Resort & Spa, 4* or similar
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DAY 5 MANUEL ANTONIO
In the morning you will visit Manuel Antonio National Park. No trip to Costa Rica’s mid-Pacific region is complete without experiencing it, perhaps because of its expansive white-sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. Along the walk you will discover a wide variety of beach vegetation, lagoons, mangrove swamps, 109 species of mammals and 184 species of birds. You will observe several species of monkeys, iguanas, birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth. After the internal hike at the park, if you would like, you can remain in the park on your own to relax, enjoy the beach and sunbathe. Otherwise, you will return to the hotel, where you can spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Parador Resort & Spa, 4* or similar
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DAY 6 MANUEL ANTONIO
Today you have the entire day at leisure, to enjoy the hotel’s many facilities, visit the beach or explore the local area. Some extra cost activities in the area are Canopy, Rafting, Horseback riding, Boat Tours, Kayaking and many others for you to explore.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Parador Resort & Spa, 4* or similar
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DAY 7 MANUEL ANTONIO · SAN JOSE
You will depart the hotel in early afternoon, for the trip back to San José where you will overnight at the Radisson Europa Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Radisson San José, 4* or similar
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DAY 8 SAN JOSÉ · SAN JOSÉ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Your Costa Rican eco-adventure comes to an end today. You will be met at the hotel and transferred back to the airport for your return trip home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
ARENAL
Arenal Manoa 4*
MANUEL ANTONIO
Parador Resort & Spa 4*
SAN JOSÉ
Radisson San José 4*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package | ||
| Daily departures | Double | Single Travel Alone | |
| December 5 – 20, 2024 | 2669 | 5199 | |
| December 21, 2024 – January 6, 2025 | On request | On request | |
| January 7 – April 16, 2025 | 2669 | 5199 | |
| April 17 – 22, 2025 | On request | On request | |
| April 23 – 30, 2025 | 2669 | 5199 | |
| May 1 – June 30, 2025 | 2519 | 4899 | |
| July 1 – August 31, 2025 | 2669 | 5199 | |
| September 1 – December 4, 2025 | 2519 | 4899 | |
| Seasonal surcharge may apply. | |||
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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Toucans and Monkeys – Detailed itinerary
