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PURA VIDA is the Costa Rican expression
to say hello and to show the joy of the ticos! This journey will show you the
marvelous natural attractions of this beautiful country in 7 nights of adventure
and excitement! Experience the rainforest of Tortuguero
and the great scenic beauty of a boat ride through these natural labyrinths!
Enjoy the Tabacon Hot Springs
and the breathtaking lava eruptions of the Arenal
Volcano! Swim and enjoy one of the most beautiful white sand beaches of
the country! ( Manuel
Antonio ) Enjoy a Pura Vida holiday in Costa Rica!
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Services included in this package:
Transfer airport / hotel in San Jose / airport
2 nights at the Amon Plaza Hotel **** in standard
room with buffet breakfast
Package 2 days / 1 Night at Mawamba Lodge *** including
terrestrial and boat transportation, boat tour, meals and english speaking tour
guide
Shuttle bus transfer from Guapiles to Tabacon Lodge
2 Nights at the Tabacon Grand Spa in Garden or
Forest room with buffet breakfast and free entrance to the Tabacon Hotsprings
Shuttle bus transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
2 Nights at Playa Espadilla in standard room with
buffet breakfast
Shuttle bus transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Not included:
Entrance fee to the Tortuguero and Manuel Antonio National Parks (
US $ 7.00 p / p )
Airport tax ( US $ 26.00 per person )
Meals not mentioned
Tips and Optional Tours
ITINERARY |
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| FIRST
DAY |
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Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you to
Costa Rica and to take you to the Amon Plaza
hotel in San Jose.
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| SECOND
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The bus of Mawamba will be picking you up at the given pick
up time. The excursion will take you by bus crossing the lush rainforest of
the Braulio Carrillo National Park until getting to the Caribbean lowlands for
breakfast at the Rio Danta Restaurant. Afterwards you will continue across banana
plantations heading to a little port after Matina. From there the journey will
continue by boat to Tortuguero. During this boat ride you can enjoy the great
scenery and wildlife of the Tortuguero Canals and the different mouths of the
rivers. Once at Tortuguero you will arrive at Mawamba Lodge for lunch. In the
afternoon your tour guide will be taking you to the town of Tortuguero. Overnight
in Mawamba Lodge. During the turtle nesting
season ( from July to October ) you will have the opportunity to take the Turtle
Night Walk Tour to see the Green Turtle laying eggs at the beach of Tortuguero
( optional ).
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| THIRD
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The highlight of
Tortuguero will be an early boat drive through the narrow canals of the
National Park in the search of caymans, sloths, toucans, turtles and monkeys.
You will be delighted and comfortable while enjoying nature at its best! Returning
to the lodge breakfast will be served. After breakfast the trip will continue
by boat back to Matina and afterwards to Rio Danta for lunch. At this point
our driver and transportation will be waiting for you for your transfer to the
Arenal Volcano area. Arrival aproximately at 4:00 p.m. Overnight at the Tabacon
Grand Spa.
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| FOURTH
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Day at your own leisure to explore the area. You have free
entrance to the Tabacon Hot
Springs and an excellent view to the active side of the Arenal
Volcano. At the reception desk of Tabacon Lodge you can get information
on any optional tours available in the area like Canopy, Rafting and many others.
Overnight at Tabacon
Grand Spa.
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| FIFTH
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After breakfast the shuttle bus transportation will be taking
you to the Central Pacific Coast. It is a very pleasant drive through the mountains
and later by the coast way. The rest of the afternoon will be free to enjoy
the beach, the sunset or the swimming pool of your hotel. The hotel Playa Espadilla
has its own Rainforest Reserve and trails to hike with lots of chances to see
monkeys and wildlife. Overnight at Playa
Espadilla.
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| SIXTH
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Today you will have time to enjoy the beautiful Manuel
Antonio National Park on your own. This park has 2 of the most beautiful
white sand beaches of the Pacific Coast and nice trails for hiking and for nature
observancy. Overnight at Playa Espadilla.
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| SEVENTH
DAY |
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The morning will be free at your own leisure. You can enjoy
the beach only 50 meters away from your hotel. In the afternoon the shuttle
bus will be taking you back to San Jose. Overnight at the Amon Plaza..
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| EIGHTH
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Our transportation will be picking you up for your transfer
out at the indicated time.
