Amazing Costa Rica Expedition
8 DAYS – 7 NIGHTS.

VISITING: San José, La Fortuna Town, Arenal Volcano and Tamarindo Beach.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, River Swimming, Nature walks, Boat Trips, surfing, Kayaking, Snorkeling

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

BREEF DESCRIPTION:

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

DAY 2. Private tour to Arenal Volcano area. Visit Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs. Buffet lunch and free time for enjoy the thermal pools. Overnight at Arenal.

DAY 3. Time to explore Arenal Volcano area and enjoy the day with the selected tour of your preference included in your package.

DAY 4. Enjoy a pleasant and sightseeing transfer to Tamarindo Beach. Upon arrival, hotel check in. Free time for relax or explore the area on your own.

DAY 5. Time to explore Tamarindo area and enjoy the day with the selected tour of your preference included in your package.

DAY 6. Free time in Tamarindo. Time to visit the beach, explore the town or just relax at the beautiful swimming pool of your hotel.

DAY 7. Enjoy a pleasant and sightseeing transfer to San Jose. Upon arrival, hotel check in. Free time for discover the city on your own.

DAY 8. Transfers to International Airport. Time to say goodbye. Have a safe and pleasant journey back to home.

Day by Day Itinerary.

Day 1. ARRIVE IN SAN JOSE.  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 package of vouchers and information about your trip. Transfer to hotel and free time at leisure.

Day 2.  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 hotel in La Fortuna Town. Dinner on your own.

Day 3. FREE STYLE DAY IN ARENAL (B) Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary. Note: Some options are half day, others full day with lunch included.

– Nature History Rainforest Walk at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

– Nature History Rainforest Walk Night Walk at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

– Nature Walk to La Fortuna Waterfall at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD

– Horseback Ring to La Fortuna Waterfall at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD
– Zipline Canopy Tour (12 cables) at Arenal Mundo Aventura Park HD
– Day Pass with Lunch or Dinner at Baldi Hot Springs HD

– Arenal Volcano & Lake Mountain Bike Tour HD

– Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. FD
– Chocolate & Coffee Tour. Cultural experience HD
– Arenal River Tubing HD
– Arenal Volcano Hike Expedition HD
– Arenal Hanging Bridges Nature History Walk HD
– Lake Arenal kayaking. HD

– ATV Discovery Adventure. 2 hours ATV drive. HD

– Sky Tram & Sky Walk in the Hanging Bridges at Sky Adventure Park. HD

– Sky Tram & Sky Trek Zipline Canopy Tour at Sky Adventure Park. HD
– Safari Adventure Raft at Peñas Blancas River. HD
– Sarapiqui White Water Rafting Class II-III HD

– Lake Arenal Pedal Board. HD

– Arenal National Park Nature Walk HD

Afternoon: Free time.

Day 4. ARENAL TO TAMARINDO BEACH. (B) Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the beautiful Tamarindo Beach on the Pacific Coast. Arriving at your hotel by middle afternoon, you will have the chance to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and relax in the swimming pool or the beach. Free evening.

Day 5. FREE STYLE DAY IN TAMARINDO.  (B) Customize your vacation with the included adventure of your choice. Please select one. This option will be added to your final itinerary.

– Marlin del Rey Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling HD

– Tamarindo Horseback Riding Experience HD

– Tamarindo ATV Expedition HD

– Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour HD

– Surfing Lessons at Tamarindo Beach HD

– Ocean Kayaking HD

– Estuary Kayaking HD

– Snorkeling Boat Tour HD

– Floating raft tour at Corobici River. HD

Afternoon: Free time.

Day 6. TAMARINDO.  (B) Free time.

Day 7. TAMARINDO TO SAN JOSE.  (B) During the morning, a great opportunity for explore the surroundings on your own and enjoy the beach. By noon hotel check out and transfer to San Jose. Upon arrival, hotel check in and free time.

Day 8. TRANSFER OUT.  (B) Transfer to the International Airport according with your schedules flight and Goodbye.

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

INCLUDE: 7 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: $1.800	Rate per Person: $2.250	Rate per Person: $3.400

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.