Tropical Marvels - Family Vacation

12 DAYS – 11 NIGHTS
Itinerary

For more information on this package or any other travel arrangement to Costa Rica please contact us at : reserv@crtteam.com

DAY 01 - Arrival/Accommodation at Sleep Inn Hotel* or similar 

  • Arrival to Costa Rica. Private transfer to your hotel in San José. Explanation of your itinerary and following activities

*This hotel is located in the heart of San José. Its location is very convenient to main attractions of the city.

DAY 02 -  San José – Arenal/Accomodation at Arenal Paraiso Hotel* or similar

  • Breakfast, transfer to the Arenal Volcano area and rest of the day at leisure 
  • *Arenal Paraiso Hotel & Spa, is a destination in its own. The hotel is located on 
  • the Northern Area of Costa Rica, right in front of the Arenal Volcano 

DAY 03 - Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs/ Accomodation at Arenal Paraiso Hotel or similar

  •  Breakfast at the hotel and rest of morning at leisure to explore the area
  • Afternoon departure on tour to Arenal Volcano & Ecotermales Hot Springs: The classically conical shape of Arenal Volcano dominates the rolling plains of San Carlos, emitting occasional puffs of smoke as it bursts into thunderous eruptions. Enjoy the lushness of the surrounding scenery and the majestic form of the Arenal Volcano by the light of day. Try to observe, conditions permitting, the Arenal's impressive eruptions at night! Then  visit the local hot volcanic springs for a swim

DAY 04 - Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs/ Accomodation at Arenal Paraiso Hotel or similar

  • Day at leisure in Arenal. Some of the optional activities (not included in package price) in the area are : 
  • Hiking to Celeste River, Quads Adventure, Rapel-Canyoning, Expedition to Chato Hill, Combination Tour with Ecocentro Danaus, Sfari      Float Trip, Venado Caves Tour, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge 

DAY 05 Arenal – Monteverde by Lake Arenal/Accommodation at Sapo Dorado Hotel* or similar

  • Pick up at your hotel for the ground & boat transfer to Monteverde by Lake Arenal: The fastest and newest way to get from the Arenal Volcano area, to the Monteverde area or viceversa. Minivan, boat, minivan                         

*As a Costa Rican/North American family they offer you a taste of both cultures with sensitivity to local customs. Costa Rica beauty and genuine hospitality blend with an internationally influenced service style and ingenious cuisine to create a unique atmosphere of comfort and simple elegance 

DAY 06  - Arenal  - Selvatura/Accommodation at Sapo Dorado Hotel or similar

  •  Morning pick up at the lobby of the hotel for transfer to Selvatura Walkways: Self guided visit to Selvatura,  where you can see and explore the forest from a different perspective. The Canopy Walkways are the best way to enjoy peacefully and safely the cloud forest. Also the bridge system of easy walking trails, make the visitors enjoy the marvels of the cloud forest. Free rest of the day

 DAY 07 - Monteverde – Manuel Antonio/Accommodation at Playa Espadilla Hotel* or similar

  • Afternoon transfer to Manuel Antonio Beach (Central Pacific). Rest of the day at leisure  

*Hotel Espadilla, located within 3 minutes walk away from the National Park of Manuel Antonio and 2 minute walk from the beach front. A nice two story building with rooms over looking a private biological reserve which belongs to the hotel

DAYS 08 - 11   Days at leisure in Manuel Antonio/Accommodation at Playa Espadilla Hotel or similar

  • Days at leisure in the area. Optional activities available upon request: 
  • Sunset Sailing Tours, diving, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, snorkeling, white water rafting, mountain biking, ATV tours, hiking…

DAY 11 - Manuel Antonio - San José/Accommodations at Sleep Inn Hotel or similar

  •   Transfer from the Central Pacific back to San José and overnight

DAY 12 - Back home

  • Private transfer from your hotel to the airport to take your flight back home
Package Information

Minimum 2 participants

*RATES PER PERSON in US Dollars

  to November 30th, 2012

Transportation SGL Supplement DBL Occupancy/Per Person TPL Occupancy/Per Person
A. Shuttle Transfers $ 495.00 $ 986.00 $ 860.00
B. Private Transfers $ 495.00 $ 1,280.00 $ 1.025,00

*Rates do not apply for Easter week, Christmas or New Year´s Eve

ABOVE RATES INCLUDE:

ACCOMMODATION

  • Two (2) night accommodation in standard room at Sleep Inn Hotel or similar in San José
  • Two (3) night accommodation in standard room at Arenal Paraiso Hotel or similar in Arenal
  • Two (2) night accommodation in standard room at Sapo Dorado Hotel or similar in Monteverde
  • Four (4) night accommodation in standard  room at Playa Espadilla Hotel or similar in Manuel Antonio

Hotel Taxes (13% sales)

TRANSPORTATION  

A. Shuttle Transfers:

  • Transfers International Airport-Hotel in San Jose-International Airport
  • Shuttle transfer San Jose – Arenal
  • Land & Boat transfer from Arenal to Monteverde
  • Shuttle transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
  • Shuttle transfer from Manuel Antonio to San José
  • The package includes seat in coach/shuttle transfers, which DO NOT include bilingual escort/personnel.

B. Private ground transfers:

  • Private Transfer International Airport-San José Hotel-International Airport
  • Private transfer San Jose – Arenal
  • Land & Boat transfer from Arenal to Monteverde
  • Private transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
  • Private transfer from Manuel Antonio to San José
  • Private ground transfers include bilingual guide/escort during transfers between destinations.

TOURS & ACTIVITIES

  • Evening Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs tour with dinner included
  • Selvatura Walkways (No guide included)

MEALS

  • Day 01: No meals, Day 02: Breakfast, Day 03: Breakfast & Dinner, Day 04: Breakfast, Day 05: Breakfast, Day 06: Breakfast, Day 07: Breakfast, Day 08: Breakfast, Day 09: Breakfast, Day 10: Breakfast, Day 11: Breakfast  Meal taxes (13% sales + 10% service)

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Departure airport Taxes $ 26.00 per person. This amount must paid directly at the International Airport
  • Meals or activities not specified on the itinerary.
  • This package does not apply for peak seasons: Christmas Week, New Year Eve Week and Easter Week. During these periods the program ought to be requoted, and special conditions will apply.
  • Rates are conditioned to gasoline surcharges when applicable and are subject to changes previous notice.

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