8 Day Costa Rica Fly & Drive with Guanacaste

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Highlights Independent Package Includes Round trip flights Miami - San Jose, Liberia - Miami Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 7 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 1 night San Jose 2 nights Arenal 2 nights Monteverde 2 nights Guanacaste Arrival transfer 7 day car rental: SUV Compact (Daihatsu BEGO or similar). Upgrades to SUV Intermediate/manual transmission or to SUV Standard/automatic transmission available Unlimited mileage 11 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Vehicle Options (Click on Available Vehicle for brief description) Category/ Type Available Vehicle SUV Compact/ Manual Daihatsu BEGO or similar SUV Intermediate/ Manual Hyundai Tucson or similar SUV Standard/ Automatic Mitsubishi Nativa or similar Itinerary DAY 1, Wednesday or Thursday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: San Jose DAY 2, Thursday or Friday - Drive to Arenal In the morning, your vehicle will be delivered to your hotel. Depart San Jose, driving north. Stop at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, near the Poas Volcano. Walk along paved trails with viewing platforms and hummingbird and butterfly gardens Drive Time: 4 hours Overnight: Arenal Meals: Breakfast DAY 3, Friday or Saturday - Full Day in Arenal Spend a full day at leisure in Arenal, with hot springs, hiking or horseback riding to enjoy in the midst of an unspoiled setting Overnight: Arenal Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Saturday or Sunday - Drive to Monteverde Depart for Monteverde Cloud Forest area. The road system in Costa Rica has improved over recent years, but those in and out of Monteverde can be bumpy and unpaved. Visit the town of St. Elena, founded by Quaker settlers. Then explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which is dedicated to the conservation of many species of flora and fauna Drive Time: 3 hours Overnight: Monteverde Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Sunday or Monday - Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Enjoy a full day to explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest on your own. Boasting 120 reptile and amphibian species, 130 mammal species, and 500 bird species, the Reserve represents an outstanding example of biodiversity Overnight: Monteverde Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Monday or Tuesday - Drive to Guanacaste Today, you will drive to the Guanacaste coast, where some of Costa Rica's finest beaches are found Drive Time: 4 hours Overnight: Guanacaste Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Tuesday or Wednesday - Full Day in Guanacaste Enjoy snorkeling and diving, fishing or water sports, or visit one of the national parks nearby Overnight: Guanacaste Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Wednesday or Thursday - Depart for the USA Return your vehicle at the Liberia International Airport prior to your departure flight Meals: Breakfast, Lunch *Please consider that the driving times are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as, specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. GPS devices are recommended and can be rented locally, subject to availability. 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. 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 Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land Oct 15 (Please Call) 499 1029 Oct 16 499 959 Oct 22 (Please Call) 499 1029 Oct 23 499 959 Oct 29 499 959 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, Car Rental Fees not included in package & Costa Rica departure taxes (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival transfer. Starting August 28, all departures through October 23 will depart on Thursdays. San Jose, Plan C: Passengers will be accommodated at Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino or Occidental Torremolinos. Arenal, Plan C: Passengers will be accommodated at Ecolodge for all departures through July. Starting August 1, passengers will be accommodated at Villas Eco Arenal. Monteverde, Plan B: Passengers will be accommodated at Montana Monteverde for all departures through June. Starting July 1, passengers will be accommodated at Hotel Poco a Poco. Monteverde, Plan A: Passengers will be accommodated at Montana Monteverde for all departures through June. Starting July 1, passengers will be accommodated at El Establo. Hotel Plans Plan C - [details]   Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino   San Jose This tourist class hotel is conveniently located in the western suburbs of the city. [more] Occidental Torremolinos   San Jose This tourist class hotel is situated near the Museo de Arte Costarricense, the Parque Metropolitano de la Sabana, shopping centers and businesses. [more] Ecolodge Hotel   Arenal This tourist class rainforest ecotourism family resort lies along Costa Rica's beautiful Northern pacific mountains, an exclusive location with breathtaking panoramic views of Arenal Volcano and the famous Coter and Arenal Lakes. [more] Villas Eco Arenal   Arenal This superior budget class resort is located in La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. Ideal location for relaxation, exploration, and natural beauty. Numerous Nature Tours are available to explore nearby natural attractions. Enjoy spectacular views, outdoor pool, restaurant, and tropical landscaping. [more] Hotel Montana Monteverde   Monteverde This tourist class hotel can be found in the town of Santa Elena, high on the ridge above the coastal plain. It is set beside a farming colony and the Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde. [more] Flamingo Beach Resort   Guanacaste This tourist class resort is located on one of the world's most beautiful white, sandy beaches, of Playa Flamingo Beach, which is ecologically protected. Lush tropical landscaping, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, on site casino, nearby marina, and nearby natural attractions provide unique opportunities to experience the beauty of Guanacasta province in Costa Rica. [more] Plan B - [details]   Barcelo Palma Real   San Jose This first class hotel is well-located in San Jose, offering easy access to the main centers for business, shopping, and entertainment. [more] Arenal Manoa Hotel   Arenal This tourist class resort is located 4 miles west of La Fortuna with spectacular views of Arenal Volcano. Ideally situated for relaxation, comfort, and exploration of nearby Arenal Volcano National Park. Experience the lush tropical gardens and a typical Costa Rican dairy farm, Finca Manoa. [more] Hotel Montana Monteverde   Monteverde This tourist class hotel can be found in the town of Santa Elena, high on the ridge above the coastal plain. It is set beside a farming colony and the Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde. [more] Hotel Poco a Poco   Monteverde This tourist class hotel is located near to the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve for exploration of outstanding wildlife and natural beauty. [more] Barcelo Playa Langosta   Tamarindo This first class hotel is one of the most complete all inclusive hotels in Costa Rica: wonderful beach, gorgeous views, interesting excursions in the area (land and sea), delicious food and rich entertainment program. [more] Plan A - [details]   Barcelo San Jose Palacio   San Jose This deluxe hotel is surrounded by beautiful natural forests. [more] Tilajari Resort   Arenal This first class hotel is spread among 17 acres of impeccable gardens. Tilajari is located in the lush San Carlos Valley in the north central region characterized by mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, rainforest and some outstanding natural wonders such as the Arenal Volcano, Tabacón hot Springs, Fortuna Waterfall, Venado Caves and Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. [more] Hotel Montana Monteverde   Monteverde This tourist class hotel can be found in the town of Santa Elena, high on the ridge above the coastal plain. It is set beside a farming colony and the Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde. [more] El Establo Hotel   Monteverde This first class hotel is famous around the world for its rich flora and fauna, where six different ecological system converge. El Establo is a Quaker / Costa Rican family owned lodge, situated on 150 acres of tropical forest. [more] Occidental Grand Papagayo   Guanacaste This superior first class hotel is beachfront and all-Inclusive. Its location, nestled within a dense and exotic tropical canopy, creates a wonderful contact with nature. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children