COSTA RICA NATURAL
6 Days / 5 Nights

VISITING: San José, Irazu Volcano, Cartago City and La Fortuna Town with Arenal Volcano.

LETTER CODES: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

Costa Rica Natural Vacation Package Brief Description:

DAY 1. Welcome to Costa Rica. Meet & Great at San Jose Airport and transfer to Hotel.

DAY 2. Discover the most important sites of San Jose, Costa Rica with our professional tour guide and in a private tour with delicious lunch.

DAY 3. Private tour to Cartago Province, the former Capital City of Costa Rica. Visit the famous Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, Ujarras Ruins, the Basilica and more.

DAY 4. Visit one of the highlights of Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano and enjoy the day at Baldi Hot Springs, a world class complex with multiple thermal pools, wet bars, deluxe restaurants and amazing facilities.

DAY 5. Enjoy the beauty of the rain forest with a tour to Arenal Hanging Bridges. Walk along several bridges build over the treetops and admire this unique ecosystem.

DAY 6. Transfers to International Airport. Time to say goodbye. Have a safe and pleasant journey back to home.

Day by Day Itinerary.

Day 1.    WELCOME TO COSTA RICA. Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Upon arrival at the San Jose airport, you will be met by one of our representatives how will explain your itinerary, answer any questions and provide you with a packet of vouchers and information about your trip. Transfer to hotel and free time at leisure.

Day 2. SAN JOSE CITY TOUR. (B, L). Explore our Capital City, San Jose, with a professional guide on this bus & walking unique San Jose City Tour. Starting with a 9:00 AM Pickup directly from your hotel, you will be able to learn about our culture, architecture, customs and traditions. Touring the main streets and avenues, know La Sabana Metropolitan Park, the largest park in the middle of the city where many sport activities can be practice for free now, but in the past, was the main international airport of Costa Rica. This beloved place by the Costa Ricans, houses important attractions such as The Costa Rican Art Museum and former Control Tower of the airport, The Headquarter of the Costa Rican Soccer Federation, The National Gym, The Olympic Swimming Pool, The National Stadium, a Lake and many soccer, basketball, and tennis courses for the free use of the citizens.

In the heart of the city, know our Central Park, which dates from 1885, the main Roman Catholic Cathedral, The Melico Salazar Theater and the National Theater, our most important masterpiece and most beautiful building we have in Costa Rica. Inaugurated on October 19, 1897, our jewel is still our maximum cultural center at national and international level.

Next to the National Theater it is the Plaza de la Cultura. A very popular square where different public and open-air activities are carried out daily. Below the square is one of our most important museums. The Gold Museum. This is belonging to the Central Bank of Costa Rica and its own the largest Pre-Columbian Gold pieces found in our country.

Few blocks East the Gold Museum we have the National Museum, one of the most emblematic and important historical buildings we have in Costa Rica. A former headquarter for the military forces in Costa Rica, back in 1948 and after the civil war, the Costa Rican army was abolishing at this place and the facilities were transformed into the museum. Today, the National Museum protects the pre-Columbian patrimony and preserves the nature and cultural history of Costa Rica. During our San Jose City Tour you will be able to explore this beautiful place with our guide.

After touring San Jose City, enjoy a delicious typical lunch in a small and cozy restaurant located in an old house. This place, called Grandma’s Corner specializes in the preparation of authentic typical Costa Rican meals and they use fresh ingredients from the garden and that are very traditional.

After lunch, continue our San Jose City Tour visiting other important areas of our capital city such as Barrio Otoya and Barrio Amon, two of the most traditional neighborhoods, Parque España, Metal School, The Yellow House (host of our Ministry of Foreign Affairs), The National Center of Culture, The Parque Nacional with our National Monument (representing the Rivas and Santa Rosa Battle), Our National Congress, The old Train Station, The National Library, The Electoral Tribunal and Democracy Square, Parque Morazán and Music Temple.

Driving a little bit west from this area, you can enjoy the beautiful architecture of our Oficina de Correos or Post Office. It is a major landmark and postal center of the city. Completed in 1917, it was designed by the foreign architect Luis Llach in an eclectic style, originally has a pea green colored facade and Corinthian style pilaster. The arch centerpiece contains angels bearing the Coat of arms of Costa Rica.

After all this great San Jose City Tour experience, we will bring you back to your hotel.

Day 3.  CARTAGO HIGHLIGHTS TOUR. (B, L). This popular tour star with the pickup at your hotel. After it, one-hour transfer will take you to the summit of this beautiful volcano.

Irazú Volcano National Park is a National Park in the Central Volcanic Conservation Area of Costa Rica.  The volcano is still active although the last major eruptions were between 1963 and 1965, with occasional minor eruptions and some small lava flows since that time.

The Crater Principal Lake has an unusual greenish yellow coloring caused by rainfall dissolving the minerals along the craters walls. It has also been known to change color to rust-red depending on the minerals present.

The name could come from either the combination of “ara” (point) and “tzu” (thunder) or a corruption of Iztarú, which was the name of an indigenous village on the flanks of the volcano. In Costa Rica, it is known by the name of “El Coloso” (The Colossus) due to the catastrophes that it has provoked in the past.

After the visit to the volcano, you will enjoy the beauty of the Orosi Valley and Town, Ujarras Ruins and Cachi Lake and its Hydroelectric Dam. Lunch included in a beautiful local restaurant before to descend to the historical City of Cartago. Here you will visit the mysterious ruins of the old Parish and view the beautiful Basilica of our “Virgen de los Angeles” with rich displays of carvings, statues and art. Return to the Hotel by 5:00 PM.

Day 4.  PRIVATE TOUR ARENAL VOLCANO, FORTUNA WATERFALL & BALDI HOT SPRINGS. (B, L). Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or minibus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including coffee plantations, sugar cane and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will be heading Fortuna Town, about 2 hours’ drive from San Jose. Once in Fortuna you will visit Fortuna Waterfall.

Located in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a National Park that attracts thousands and thousands of tourists due to its beauty and recent past volcanic activity. Back in the 80´s the volcano was very active, but now has reduced its activity and we could say that it has entered a period of calm. However, the beauty of the Volcano and surroundings are just spectacular. Once in La Fortuna Town, a sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the area and its rich diversity of tourist attractions, ecosystems, the lake, culture, customs & traditions of this emblematic town of Costa Rica.

The La Fortuna Waterfall is one of the best things to see when you come to the Arenal Area! You will love the hike down to this waterfall near the town of La Fortuna because you can see all the natural beauty of the rainforest as well as the birds and wildlife that live there. Once you arrive to the La Fortuna Waterfall, prepare to be blown away by the beauty of this impressive waterfall near the Arenal Volcano! You will also be able to swim and take amazing photos! This popular attraction on TripAdvisor’s “Top Things to do in La Fortuna” is great for the whole family.

Later, you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream came true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant stem room, luxury pool bars, Giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more.

Upon arrival to Baldi Hot Springs, enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch before to jump into the Thermal Pools. Lockers and Towels are included in our tours. At this paradise you will stay till 4:00 PM. After the hot springs transfer to the hotel in Fortuna Town. Dinner on your own.

Day 5. ARENAL VOLCANO HANGING BRIDGES TOUR & TRANSFER TO SAN JOSE (B). Breakfast at the Hotel. Early morning, pick up and transfer to Mistico Park and Hanging Bridges. This is a private biological reserve located just in front of the imposing Arenal Volcano. The property has beautiful facilities and a complex of suspension bridges and trails. Hike 10 regular bridges and 6 suspension bridges and gaze at an 18-meter waterfall from one of the trails. Our guide will help you interpret nature and look for some species of wildlife present in this unique tropical forest.

At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and check out. Lunch on your own. At approximately 1:00 PM, transfer by shuttle bus to your hotel in San Jose. Free time

Day 6. TRANSFER OUT. (B) Transfer to the International Airport accordingly with your scheduled flight and Goodbye. Or you can request a trip extension.

WHATS TO BRING: Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Camera, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent.

INCLUDE: 5 nights lodging in high quality Hotels, all land transportation within Costa Rica, all airport/ hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/ departures dates only, specified meals, specified tours and taxes.

NOT INCLUDED: International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, and room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control.

RATE OPTIONS FOR THIS PACKAGE: All our packages are quoted according to our clients budged preferences in 3 categories. Silver, Gold or Platinum. Minimum 2 people.

SILVER PACKAGE	GOLD PACKAGE	PLATINUM PACKAGE
Includes 3 Star Hotels Shuttle Bus Transfers	Includes 4 Star Hotels Shuttle Bus & Private Transfers	Includes 5 Star Hotels Private Transfers
Rate per Person: $1.805	Rate per Person: $1.999	Rate per Person: $2.640

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Certified by the Costa Rica Tourism Board since December 2003
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

HOW TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE: Please send an email to info@vacationpackagescostarica.com indicating: Number of passengers adults, children and ages, travel dates and selected category (Silver, Gold or Platinum)

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENTS: Once you confirm your package selection, we will send a confirmation form and request a 20% deposit. The Balance must be paid 45 days before the arrival date.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE: The shuttle bus is a service where a maximum of 6-7 passengers travel in the same vehicle and to the same destination. By this way, we reduce the price of the transfer service and can arrange more economical packages. The service is very good, door to door, with recent model vehicles, full insured and A/C.

PRIVATE TRANSFERS: Exclusive VIP service. Door to Door in deluxe Mini van or vehicle. Recent model vehicles, full insured and A/C.

TRAVEL DATES: You select the best date for you. All our options are available all year around and we just need your travel dates in order to check the hotel’s availability and arrange it.

HOW BIG THE GROUPS ARE: Our vacations are operated in an independent basis and you will not travel as part of a group unless you are part of a group. However, during the transfers and Daily Tours you will travel with other tourist we might have for that particular activity or service.

CAN I CUSTOMIZE A PACKAGE: Yes, you can use our packages as a base and make any change on it. We are very flexible. If these packages do not fit on your desired vacation, just send an email to us and we can prepare a new option for you.

AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED: All our options include the Land Portion only. Airfare must be on your own and indicate your arrival and departure dates to us in order to arrange the hotel’s bookings.

HOTEL CATEGORIES: All the hotels used by Greenway Tours had been selected considering the best standards of quality and service. Our hotels are between 3 and 5 stars. All inspected by our company’s owners and managers to guarantee an excellent service. At least 50% of our lodging contractors had been certified as Green Companies by the Costa Rican Tourist Board (Certification in Sustainable Tourism CST).

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: All our packages include Airport – Hotel – Airport Transfers with a professional bilingual tour guide upon your flight arrival.

VOUCHERS & WECOME KIT: During the transfer service to your hotel, our tour guide will provide general information about your tour and give you a welcome kit with all the vouchers and documents you will need for your trip.

FAST AND EASY COMMUNICATION WITH US: We highly recommend the use of the App WhatsApp. This is a very well-known and free communication system. If you already use it, great. Let´s get connected. If not, we invite you to download it in your phone and start using it. Our number in Costa Rica is +(506)8530-2973.