7 Day Classic Costa Rica

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$659
Land Only
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$899*
Air & Land
 

Highlights

Escorted Package Includes

  • Round trip flights Miami-San Jose
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
    • 2 nights San Jose
    • 2 nights Arenal
    • 2 nights Monteverde
  • All transfers
  • Breakfast daily
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

  • Visit to a Local Elementary School
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Visit to Sarchi

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    Itinerary

    DAY 1, Sunday - Depart the USA/San Jose
    Depart the USA for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation with your Tour Manager
    Overnight: San Jose

    DAY 2, Monday - Visit to a Local Elementary School en Route to Arenal
    Depart San Jose for Arenal, home to some of the world's most fascinating ecological tours. Stop for a photo opportunity in the charming village of Zarcero where you can see the Zarcero Park and Church. Later, visit a local elementary school for an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Costa Rican School System. Enjoy a serenade by school children before proceeding to the Arenal region, famous for its volcano and lake. Enjoy views of the conical Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's youngest and most active volcano, as well as the surrounding hot springs. Please Note: During school vacations, the visit to a local elementary school will be replaced with the opportunity to plant a tree
    Optional: Dinner in Local Arenal Restaurant
    Overnight: Arenal
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 3, Tuesday - Arenal Volcano National Park
    This morning depart for Arenal Volcano National Park. The park is home to Arenal Volcano and Chato, a long dormant volcano now filled with water. Here, take in the spectacular natural scenery while walking through the young forests and lava fields from previous eruptions. Arenal Volcano National Park is famous for volcano watching as well as for its large flora and fauna. It contains 2,987 species of plants and it is still possible to encounter giant anteaters, sloths, tapirs, and howler monkeys among others within the park. The remainder of the day is at leisure
    Optional: Penas Blancas Safari Boat Tour (PM)
    Overnight: Arenal
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 4, Wednesday - Travel to Monteverde and Visit to CASEM
    In the morning, embark for Monteverde (Green Mountain) via coach and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Upon arrival, visit CASEM, a co-op of local artisans whose vision is reflective of Costa Rica's natural landscapes. Balance of the day is at leisure
    Optional: Monteverde Trapiche Tour (PM)
    Overnight: Monteverde
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 5, Thursday - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
    Enjoy an excursion to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve this morning. Its high altitude gives the 765-acre reserve a beautiful misty cover, hence the term "cloud forest". The stunning region boasts an extraordinarily diverse ecosystem, being home to 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, 130 species of mammals, and an astounding 500 species of birds, not to mention more than 3,000 species of plants. It is not uncommon to see tapirs, howler monkeys, sloths, and jaguars along the way. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
    Optional: Selvatura Canopy Tour (PM)
    Optional: Selvatura Hanging Bridges (PM)
    Optional: Dinner in Local Monteverde Restaurant
    Overnight: Monteverde
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 6, Friday- Visit Sarchi en Route to San Jose
    Depart in the morning for San Jose with a stop en route in Sarchi, Costa Rica's most famous artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Upon arriving in San Jose, transfer to hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps, explore the city independently and try one of over 50 restaurants, bars, night clubs, art galleries and museums
    Optional: Dinner in San Jose
    Overnight: San Jose
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 7, Saturday- Depart for the USA
    Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Please note: Plan B will transfer via hotel's complimentary shuttle. Plan A will transfer via escorted transfer
    Meals: Breakfast

    Optionals

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

    Dinner at Local Arenal Restaurant Day #2 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2009     $24
    01 Dec 2009 - 30 Nov 2010     $24
    Dinner at Local Arenal Restaurant Enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant in Arenal.

    Penas Blancas Safari Boat Tour Day #3 01 May 2009 - 30 Nov 2009     $48
    01 Dec 2009 - 30 Nov 2010     $48
    Penas Blancas Safari Boat Tour Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rain forest and experience its peacefulness as you quietly paddle the Peñas Blancas River. A professional bilingual guide will share with you educational and interesting explanations of the plants and animals encountered on the float. Some of the animals may include monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles, and numerous tropical birds. Equipped with paddle and life jacket, you will truly appreciate the wonders of river and the surrounding rain forest as you glide along the water without a motor, allowing you to hear the sounds of nature and snap perfect photos. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and light clothes

    Monteverde Trapiche Tour Day #4 01 May 2009 - 30 Nov 2009     $29
    01 Dec 2009 - 30 Nov 2010     $29
    Monteverde Trapiche Tour Visit and learn at El Trapiche (sugar mill), which is located 4km northwest from Santa Elena center in Monteverde. The tour includes a walk through a small forest where occasionally wildlife can be seen, as well as the opportunity to visit the on site establishments. During this guided tour, you will learn about the natural history and the sugar cane process from plant to sugar. At the end of the tour, visitors are invited to take a ride in a real oxen pulled cart from the sugar cane fields to the Trapiche, worked by same oxen. There they will be able to witness how sugar cane juice is produced until brown sugar. Learn also about typical traditions such as wood stove, marimba, "el pilon" among others. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel.

    Dinner at Local Monteverde Restaurant Day #5 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2009     $29
    01 Dec 2009 - 30 Nov 2010     $29
    Dinner at Local Monteverde Restaurant Enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant in Monteverde.

    Selvatura Canopy Tour Day #5 01 Nov 2009 - 30 Nov 2010     $45
    Selvatura Canopy Tour Join an exciting tour through the canopy of the rainforest on a zipline adventure. With 15 cables and 18 platforms spanning 2 miles, the Selvatura Canopy tour is one of the longest in the country.

    Selvatura Hanging Bridges Tour Day #5 01 Nov 2009 - 30 Nov 2010     $27
    Selvatura Hanging Bridges Tour Enjoy a walk among the treetops on this 1.9 mile trail, which boasts 8 different bridges at heights ranging from 36 to 180 feet. The Selvatura Hanging Bridges are the longest and the strongest bridge system in the country. The hanging bridges give you the unique opportunity to see plants and animals not visible from the ground.

    Dinner in San Jose Day #6 01 May 2009 - 30 Nov 2009     $41
    01 Dec 2009 - 30 Nov 2010     $41
    Dinner in San Jose Enjoy a dinner at a restaurant in San Jose. (D) Pick-up from hotel lobby. Details to be advised locally.

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

    Rates & Hotels

    Step 1: Select Your Choice of Hotel Plans        Step 2: Click a Date to Book Online
    OR: Click here to create your own flexible vacation
    Choice of Hotel Plans
    Plan B - details  
    Plan A - details  
    Dates & Prices Land Only Air & Land
    Dates & Prices Land Only
    Dates & Prices Air & Land
    2009
    Nov 22 (Sold Out)$659$1149*
    Dec 27$679$1589*
    2010
    Jan 10 (Sold Out)$659$999*
    Feb 14$659$899*
    Mar 7$679$949*
    Mar 21; Apr 18$659$899*
    Create Your Own Flexible Vacation

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      *Not Included:
      Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.


      Additional Information:
      Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

      Arenal, Plan B: Mar 7 and Apr 18 departures will be accommodated at Casa Luna Lodge.


      Entry Requirements:
      US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.


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