Western Costa Rica Family Vacation

Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Indigo
Hotel Arenal Manoa
Hotel Parador

Meals
6 Breakfast
4 Lunches
4 Dinners

Day 1 – Arrive in San Jose
After you pass through customs, meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will assist with your luggage. Relax as a driver whisks your family away to the nearby resort.

Hotel Indigo: Your stylish modern hotel is located outside of San José in Santa Ana, an upscale area near shopping, entertainment and spas. Unwind and enjoy the hotel's amenities, including a swimming pool, lounge and gymnasium. If you wish to explore the area, your Adventure Guides can make suggestions.

Dinner On Your Own: Tonight, you and your family can enjoy the hotel's excellent restaurant or ask your Adventure Guides to recommend nearby local dining. Get ready -- tomorrow you will start your adventure on the path to "pura vida," or the "pure life."

Day 2 – Welcome Reception and Breakfast
Kick off your week in the tropics with a festive breakfast on a private room by the swimming pool. Meet the other adventurous families that share your journey though paradise!

Atlantic Aerial Tram Tour: Board a tram and fly above the lush rainforest in an exciting aerial tour that takes you over the tree tops! From your scenic seat, discover the gorgeous hanging gardens and verdant air plants teeming with colorful birds and other fascinating animals. A local guide accompanies your family in each tram "basket," offering insights and answering questions about the stunning scenery.

Lunch at Rancho Roberto's Restaurant: Stop at this tropical restaurant for lunch on your way to Arenal. After lunch, enjoy the beautiful gardens.

Arrive at Hotel Arenal Manoa: Follow the winding road to Arenal — your home in the heart of the rainforest. This lodge offers an electrifying view of one of the world's most active volcanoes, and borders the mystical, untouched rainforest.

Welcome Dinner Celebration: Kick up your heels at a lively feast with traditional dance music and authentic cuisine arranged specially for Adventures by Disney Guests. This celebration will really get you into the rhythm of the trip!

Day 3 – Zip Line Adventure
You're the king of the jungle! Strap on a harness, click onto suspended wires, zip line through treetops and soar across the sky. Adventures by Disney has found the expert guides to make this an awesome adventure to remember. It's the thrill of a lifetime!

Lunch at the Resort: Share the stories of your high-flying adventure in the rainforest over lunch with the group.

Local Arts and Crafts: Learn some traditional crafts from some local artisans. Get the family together and connect with the culture and your creative side -- you may even design a keepsake of your own!

Hidalgo Hot Springs: Get whisked away to Hidalgo Hot Springs for a family dinner at these remarkable hot springs. And bring your swimsuits -- you may want to take a dip before dinner!

Day 4 – Pineapple Plantation Tour
Learn to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth everyday.

Picnic Lunch: Take a break before your whitewater adventure with an unforgettable picnic on the bank of the river.

Sarapiqui White Water Rafting / Float Trip: Travel through the rainforest to a rollicking river for a wet and wild rafting adventure! Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters as a forest full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2 rapids; or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.

Dinner On Your Own: Toast to your rainforest adventure and swap stories with the family at your leisure. Who'd have thought you'd be shooting down roaring rapids and soaring across the treetops?

Day 5 – Flight to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park
Kick back and relax as we check your family out of the resort, handle your luggage and shuttle you to a brief and scenic flight on Twin Otter Aircraft to the captivating Costa Rican coastline.

The Parador Hotel: Paradise found! This tropical resort overlooking the ocean, surrounded by a lush rainforest, has beautiful swimming pools and a luxurious spa. Step into your stunning room with lush views of Manuel Antonio National Park. Whether you enjoy swimming, walking trails or bird watching, there is something to enchant every member of your family!

Junior Adventurers' Dinner / Adults' Dinner: Kids can cut loose at their own private dinner party, with their favorite foods. Meanwhile, adults can unwind over an elegant meal and toast to an enchanting evening in paradise.

Disney Movie Night: Cuddle up with the family and watch a classic Disney film in the heart of the tropics!

Day 6 – Manuel Antonio National Park
Hike through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous monkeys, beautiful birds and giant sloths. This unforgettable guided tour reveals the magical mysteries of the coastal rainforest.

Afternoon Activities at your Leisure: This afternoon is your opportunity to choose from enjoying the amenities at the Hotel Parador to shopping in the bustling seaside village of Quepos. Now this is "pura vida"!

Farewell Dinner: Celebrate all the friendships and adventures of your trip over a celebratory dinner accompanied by lively calypso music. Toast to all your newfound friends and the family memories you will cherish forever. Salud!

Day 7 – Breakfast at Hotel Parador
Breakfast at Hotel Parador: Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise, and say goodbye to your fellow adventurers.

Motor Coach transfers to San José: Return to San José (SJO Airport) via motor coach to connect with your departing flight and say "adios" until you return to the tropics again!

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
2/9/2012 - 2/15/2012	$3,399
3/31/2012 - 4/6/2012	$3,399
6/9/2012 - 6/15/2012	$3,399
8/4/2012 - 8/10/2012	$3,399
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Manuel Antonio National Park: Hike through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous monkeys, beautiful birds and giant sloths.

Atlantic Aerial Tram Tour: Board a tram and fly above the lush rainforest in an exciting aerial tour that takes you over the tree tops. A local guide accompanies your family in each tram, offering insights and answering questions about the stunning scenery.

Pineapple Plantation Visit: Learn to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth every day.

Sarapiqui White Water Rafting: Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters on the Sarapiqui River as a forest full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2 rapids or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.

Zip Lining in Costa Rica: Zip line through treetops and soar across the sky above the rainforest canopy. Our guides help make this the thrill of a lifetime!

Trip Price
Adult: $3,299 - $4,039
Child: $3,129 - $3,839

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars.

Ages
Minimum age: 4
Suggested age: 6+

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