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COSTA RICA HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Transfer from International Airport to San Jose. Overnight
at Amon Park Plaza Hotel
Located at 1149 m above sea level, maintains an average all year
round temperature of 24°C.
An intimate hotel of distinctive Costa Rican character and style,
the Amón Park Plaza is dedicated to providing personalized
service and attention. Situated in San José's historic Amón
district, the Amón Plaza Hotel is conveniently located in
the heart of central city's cultural, shopping, entertainment and
business venues. Only 15 minutes from the Juan Santamaría's
International Airport. AMON PLAZA HOTEL has a select restaurant,
the "Danubio", which offers the palate a sophisticated
menu of international and Costa Rican cuisine.
Day 2 Pick up the rental car (4X4 Toyota RAV4) self drive
from San José to Puerto Viejo. Accommodation at Cariblue
Hotel (Standard Bungalow)
After breakfast you will board the boat, then bus back to San José.
On the way bus will stop in Siquirres for lunch. Here you will be
picked up by a shuttle bus that will take you to Puerto Viejo.The
town of Puerto Viejo is rustic and charming. Puerto Viejo is renowned
for its beautiful beaches. The famous Salsa Brava beach in Puerto
Viejo is an excellent surfing spot (experts only!). The harbor after
which Puerto Viejo is named is calm and peaceful, with beautiful
still blue waters and inviting shores. Several bars and discos are
located right on the beach, making this a great spot to hang out
at night. Most of the people in Puerto Viejo speak at least some
English, as well as spanish and often Patois (the local Caribbean
dialect. Puerto Viejo has managed to maintain its small-town atmosphere
and rustic local appeal. The atmosphere is laid back and slow paced.
Puerto Viejo is a great place to relax on the beautiful Caribbean
shores of Costa Rica.
Day 3 Free day in Puerto Viejo. Overnight at Cariblue Hotel
(Standard Bungalow)
Cariblue offers the finest lodging among Puerto Viejo hotels. Lodging
at Standard bungalow. Hard wood bungalows few steps from white sand
beaches, nestled in a lush tropical garden surrounded by uncontaminated
beaches and wild tropical jungle. Spacious rooms in palm-thatched
duplex bungalows, with private bathrooms decorated in mosaic, hot
water, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, and inviting porches with hammocks.
For further information please visit: http://www.cariblue.com/
Day 4 Self drive from Puerto Viejo to Horquetas de Sarapiqui.
Overnight at Sueño Azul Hotel
Located in Horquetas of Sarapiqui, about 70 km from San José,
near the boundaries of the well known Braulio Carrillo National
Park.
Sueño Azul is set on a 500 ha property including primary
rain forest and surrounded by the San Rafael and Puerto Viejo rivers.
The private rain forest reserve offers an immense variety of birds,
such as toucans, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, herons, the resplendent
quetzal, and green macaws. Insects, amphibians, reptiles and mammals
are also found on the premises. Set amid lush gardens, the Sueño
Azul's rustic-style rooms feature two queen-size beds, private bath/shower,
hot water, hair dryer, ceiling fan and a private terrace overlooking
the lake, mountains and river.
While at the Sueño Azul Resort, guests may sunbathe by the
pool, soak in a soothing hot tub, visit the spa for a relaxing massage,
or book an individual yoga session. For further information, please
visit www.suenoazulresort.com
Day 5 Self drive from Sarapiquí to Arenal. Overnight
at Montaña de Fuego Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Nothing short of "awesome" is the only way to describe
the feeling one has when seeing Arenal Volcano for the first time.
Moving through the valleys of the agriculturally rich Northern Zone
up through San Carlos and into the towering rain forest, this is
one of the most inviting regions in Costa Rica.
Montaña de Fuego Resort and spa is located in La Fortuna,
San Carlos, the hotel takes advantage of the natural beauty of the
area and emerges as a peaceful oasis within a magnificent vegetation
and diverse fauna. The best and most spectacular view of the Arenal
Volcano. Its spacious and comfortable rooms offer you all the facilities
to rest and relax. Besides, you will have the opportunity to choose
among different tours full of adventure and specially for nature
lovers.
Accommodation at Deluxe Bungalows: With a spectacular view of the
Arenal Volcano, spacious and comfortable rooms, with private bathroom
with hot water, and private porch. For further information please
visit: http://www.montanadefuego.com/
Day 6 Free day in Arenal. Overnight at Montaña de
Fuego Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Day 7 Self drive from Arenal to Samara. Overnight at Villas
Kalimba Hotel
Playa Samara is one of the nicest beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula.
Not only is it a wide and beautiful, sandy beach but it is also
very safe for swimming as there is a coral reef protecting the coast
from waves and currents. Snorkeling, windsurfing and diving are
some of the popular water sport activities available in this area.
The vacation homes of many wealthy Costa Ricans dot the landscape.
Even though Samara is somewhat secluded, you can find and buy anything
you might need during your stay. There are restaurants and a few
shops as well as a number of tour options.
Day 8 Free day in Samara Beach. Overnight at Villas Kalimba
Hotel
The Hotel is located just a few steps from one of the most beautiful
beaches on the Pacific Ocean. It has six villas surrounding the
tropical garden and a wonderful swimming pool fully equipped with
a bubbling waterfall cascading into an inviting jacuzzi. Each villa
is totally independent with uniquely tiled bathrooms with hot water,
a kitchen unit and a large wrap-around terrace. All six villas are
gems set in a tropical garden. The perfect place to relax with the
soothing music of the ocean surf. www.villaskalimba.com
Day 9 Selfdrive from Samara to Rincon de la Vieja. Overnight
at Hacienda Guachipelín Hotel
The climate in this national park is so diverse that areas with
a severe dry season lasting 4 or 5 months are immediately followed
by others, near the summit or on the Caribbean side, where there
is constant rainfall, which gives rise to a forest mass rich in
epiphytes. The differences in altitude and climate play an important
role in the distribution of the flora and fauna. Resident species
include the resplendent quetzal, three-wattles bellbirds, morpho
butterflies, tapir, coatimundis and three kinds of monkeys.
Day 10 Free day in Rincon de la Vieja. Overnight at Hacienda
Guachipelín Hotel Accommodation at Hacienda Guachipelín
a typical hacienda located near beautiful waterfalls that can be
discovered by horse or hiking. Swimming pool. All of the rooms have
private bathrooms with hot water. Hacienda Guachipelín is
a cattle farm dedicated to raising beef cattle and work horses.
It is also dedicated to the conservation of the dry tropical forest
and to commercial reforestation. In the last years it has participated
in activities such as eco-tourism, adventure tourism.
As far natural attractions, there are rivers, waterfalls, natural
pools, thermal waters, volcanic mud, tropical forests, birds, mammals,
reptiles, insects and more. In the National Park exist countless
attractions, more rivers, waterfalls, boiling mud pools, vapor vents,
thermal waters, sulphur springs, a volcanic crater and a lake on
the mountain summit. For further information please visit: http://www.guachipelin.com
Day 11 Selfdrive from Rincon de la Vieja to Monteverde.
Overnight at El Establo Hotel (Deluxe Room)
The Monteverde Cloud Forest area is known around the world for its
conservation efforts and lifestyle centered on respect for nature.
Santa Elena is the area's main service center with various shops
and tourism companies. Though its main attraction is the Monteverde
Biological Preserve, the region also features a variety of natural
places, picturesque paths, flora- and fauna-watching opportunities,
natural landscapes and more.
Day 12 Free day in Monteverde. Overnight at El Establo Hotel
(Deluxe Room)
El Establo Hotel is located in Monteverde in one of the nicest places
of Costa Rica. From the balconies you will experience sunsets and
a breathtaking view. At El Establo Hotel and in mid if the Monteverde
Mountains you will find the Green Leaf Spa. At the Spa you will
leave your daily stress behind and relax yourself. www.elestablo.com
Day 13 Selfdrive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio. Overnight
at El Parador Hotel (Jungle Room)
Manuel Antonio National Park. In this 682 - hectare national park
you will see beaches, islands offshore, lush rainforest with good
trails, and may have close - up encounters with monkeys, sloth's
and lots of birds. Between beaching, you can explore the park's
network of wide trails, which lead into a swatch of humid tropical
forest. Manuel Antonio National Park attracts with tropical jungle
that borders white sand beaches and blue-green waters... A splendid
combination of nature experience and beach fun.
Hotel Parador "Boutique Resort & Spa", is located
on Punta Quepos in the most pristine and tranquil area of Manuel
Antonio, yet within minutes from the World Famous Manuel Antonio
National Park, the small sport fishing town of Quepos, and the local
airport.
It's elegant Mediterranean - style architecture, modeled after
the Traditional Spanish Paradores and quaint European "boutique
hotels", has made the resort one of a kind. With 108 rooms
and suites, we offer all the expected amenities of a four - plus
resort, with European refinement and a warm tropical touch! www.hotelparador.com
Day 14 Free day in Manuel Antonio. Overnight at El Parador
Hotel (Jungle Room)
Day 15 Selfdrive from Manuel Antonio to San José.
Car drop off. Overnight at Carlsson Country Inn & Suites
Day 16 Transfer from Hotel to the International Airport
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY + 1 RAV4OR SIMILAR
Rate High Season 2008
(£885 per person)
( November 1, 2007- April 30, 2008)
Local taxes included. Rates based on double occupancy. Subject to
availability
Rate Special Season 2008
(£775 per person)
( May 1 - October 31, 2008 Except July and August )
Local taxes included. Rates based on double occupancy. Subject to
availability
Rate Green Season 2008
(£855 per person)
( July 1 - August 31, 2008)
Local taxes included. Rates based on double occupancy. Subject to
availability
Additional fees apply in bookings within December 21, 2007 &
January 2, 2008
and within March 17-23, 2008
Includes:
1. Personalized information, maps, brochures, vouchers etc.
2. 15 nights lodging at hotels in a double room described at the
preceding proposal (depending on availability), Breakfast included.
3. Airport transfer upon arrival and departure
4. 14 days rental car Toyota RAV4 or similar, free mileage, BASIC
INSURANCE NOT INCLUDED (US $ 18.00 per day)
Does NOT include:
1. Excursions indicated as optional or as not included
2. National Parks entrance fee ($ 7.00 pp) not included.
3. International flights, airport taxes, personal expenses, alcoholic
drinks, tips.
Terms and conditions rental car Costa Rica:
Ø Standard hiring includes: free mileage, local taxes and
a Costa Rica map (simple).
Ø Not included: gas, mandatory basic insurance CDW (Collision
Damage Waiver - damage to the car) and LDW (Theft Protection) $
750.00 deductible and Damage to third parties 20% with a cost of
US $ 18.00 per day.
Ø Valid credit card required holder head driver (VISA / MasterCard
/ American Express, Diner's club)
Ø Recommended valid credit card secondary driver.
Ø Available Zero Deductible additional insurance (Total Insurance),
including CDW (without own risk), without damage to third parties.
With a cost of US $ 10.00, the rental car company will freeze US
$ 100.00 from your credit car refundable once the rental car is
returned.
Ø Optional second driver charge (US$ 2.00 per Day).
Ø Minimum rental car days: 3 days; Minimum age: 21 year old.
Ø The rental car company will freeze US $ 750.00 to cover
eventual damages.
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The best time to visit Costa rica is between October and March
-Personalized information, maps, brochures, vouchers etc.
-13 days 4x4 Daihatsu Terios (manual) AC with free mileage
-Continental / Buffet Breakfast included in each hotel
-Airport transfers
-Lodging at middle class hotels / lodges with private bathroom
and hot water and AC as indicated
-Basic Insurance rental car $18.00 per day
-Other meals, entrance fees, excursions than indicated
airport taxes.
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