Highlights of Costa Rica
An 8-Day tour starting from $1,339
Length: 8 Days
Type: Independent Travel
Category: Uncategorized
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-71
   
 
About This Tour
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing

General Tours World Traveler Hosted Touring
  • Our diverse itinerary features the best from the Caribbean to the Pacific, including an active volcano and the ‘crown jewel’ of Costa Rica’s national parks. Uniquely planned for superior value and flexibility, with your choice of great hotels and our FreeStyle Day to personalize your trip. Our private car transfers whenever you’re on the road allows you to pace your travels to fit your personal style.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Arenal Kioro Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
An intimate deluxe resort with spacious guest rooms offering private terraces an en suite jacuzzis with magnificent views of Arenal Volcano.

Arenal Paraiso Resort
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Located in the northern region of Costa Rica, the Arenal Paraiso Resort offers a restful atmosphere with an astounding view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. All guest rooms have private bath with hot water, air-conditioning, balcony telephone, cable TV, and a small fridge. Guests can explore the local area, as well as the spa, hot springs, and massage.

Best Western Kamuk
Hotel Class: Superior Tourist Class
The Best Western Hotel and Casino Kamuk is located in tropical Quepos, Costa Rica on the Pacific Ocean, just minutes away from Manuel Antonio National Park. This superior tourist class hotel has 44 air-conditioned rooms with hot water and cable TV. The hotel offers a Casino on premises for those who enjoy gaming, as well as an outdoor pool for our guests who prefer to relax in the sun.

Hotel California
Hotel Class: First Class
Set on a mountain, surrounded by jungle, with awesome views of the Pacific Ocean, the Hotel California is the perfect place to experience the peace of paradise and the thrill of local attractions. The 22 rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art and super quiet A/C, cable tv, private bathroom with hot water, mini-bars, telephone, balcony with large chairs, and security box. breakfast buffet to at our poolside restaurant. Lunch and dinner are served poolside an international menu from Pastas and fish to Nachos and burgers. Rinconcito Tipico. This is our offering to help you experience a taste of traditional Costa Rican foods. Many local favorites such as picadillos(sautéed veggies with spices, a touch of meat or not, served with tortillas), Vigarones or Chicharones (meat specialties of the area that are NOT generally available in the local restaurants) and other favorites are available so you can try a taste of the real Costa Rica. A great first class hotel, set on a lush tropical mountain with awesome views of the Pacific. A delightful ocean-view restaurant and lovely pool enhance your stay.

Si Como No
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Si Como No Hotel is located in Manuel Antonio and surrounded by Costa Rica’s natural beauty. All guest rooms have minibar, private balcony, telephone, and air-conditioning. The hotel also has a pool, restaurant, bar, and various local attractions for guests to explore. This award-wining deluxe eco-resort and spa is set on an idyllic hilltop location in Manuel Antonio, offering unsurpassed views of the beautiful Pacific coast.

Mawamba Lodge
Hotel Class: Lodge
Mawamba Lodge is situated on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean Ocean, an excellent location that provides direct access to the pristine beach and the canals. Nestled in the lush rainforest, this is the ideal hideaway for nature lovers and the perfect place to discover the wonders of the Tortuguero National Park. The Lodge is a 15-acre beach front property located on the right side of Tortuguero, offering nice views to the Tortuguero Lagoon and the canals. Guest accommodations consist of 36 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fans and chairs for a pleasant, relaxing evening. Hotel facilities include two docks on the canals, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, two family-style restaurants with local and international cuisine (one specially designed for groups and incentives), BBQ, bar, souvenir shop, relaxing ranchos with hammocks, natural trails, beach access in walking distance, sand volleyball court, and and conference room where daily lectures on Tortuguero's natural history are presented. The perfect hideaway for nature lovers. Enjoy great canal views, two restaurants, a refreshing pool, nature trails and walking access to a beautiful Caribbean beach.

Pachira Lodge
Hotel Class: Lodge
The Pachira Lodge is located only minutes from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park and across the canal from the town of Tortuguero. Activities guests can persue include exploring the National Park, and – during certain times of the year – the arrival of the green sea turtles.

Turtle Beach
Hotel Class: Lodge
Turtle Beach Lodge is set in the area of Tortuguero, the Amazon of Costa Rica, and is accessible only by a boat on the Jungle Rivers. The secluded lodge is 175 acres of jungle, trails, a private canal, and more than half a mile of beaches. A pool, hammocks, restaurant, bar, and beautiful scenery will put travelers into vacation mode.
 
Day 1 - Arrive San José
Check-in to your choice of hotel. City One Hotel,T; Parque del Lago,F or San Jose Palacio,D

Day 2 - San Jose / Tortuguero National Park
Travel by private car and boat to Tortuguero, famed for its great biological diversity including 309 species of birds like toucans, macaws and egrets, plus crocodiles, white-faced howler monkeys, manatees and iguanas. Meals B,L,D Turtle Beach,T; Mawamba Lodge,F or Pachira Lodge,D

Day 3 - Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero is often referred to as the“Amazon of Costa Rica”. Explore the park and region by boat, heading through the Tortuguero Canals and then visiting Tortuguero town and the Caribbean Conservation Corporation Museum. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - Arenal Hot Springs
Transfer by boat and private car to Arenal, a region of hot springs, lush gardens and hot mineral pools. Relax at your hotel’s private thermal spring pools. The nearby Arenal Volcano, one of the most active in the world, is a stunning sight. Meals B,L Arenal Paraiso,T; Arenal Paraiso – Superior Rooms,F or Kioro Resort,D

Day 5 - A FreeStyle Day in Arenal
Tailor your vacation with the included adventure of your choice:
• La Fortuna on Horseback: A 90-minute horseback ride and short hike through the forest bring you to this spectacular waterfall.
• Hike Arenal Volcano: Hike the base of the volcano along forested trails and recent lava flows.
• Hanging Bridges: 15 hanging bridges wind their way through the forest, some with views of Arenal. Explore high in the canopy for an up-close look at the rainforest’s flora and fauna.
• Canopy Tour: Adrenaline-rushing adventure: 12 platforms and over 1,000 feet of cable strung through the tree tops. Gain a new perspective of the rainforest as you “fly” through the trees, safely attached by harness to the steel cables. Park, the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s national parks, with palm-fringed beaches, rocky headlands and forests rich with wildlife. Meals B BW Kamuk –Superior Rooms,T; Hotel California,F or Si Como No,D

Note: You can choose to spend an additional night in Arenal and then continue to Manuel Antonio on Day 6, for a total 8-night / 9-day tour. From $105 including one night accommodation and an additional adventure activity of your choice.

Day 6 - Manuel Antonio
Explore Manuel Antonio on an exciting naturalist-guided walk, a great opportunity to spot several species of monkeys including the mischievous whiteface monkey, sloths and tropical birds. Then enjoy free time to explore the beautiful Pacific beach. Meals B

Day 7 - Manuel Antonio
Enjoy the day relaxing on the beach, or join an optional excursion such as white water rafting, kayaking, or horseback riding. Your choice of accommodations – Meals B

Day 8 - San José
Your program with us ends after breakfast. Meals B


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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.

         
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11/1/2008 - 11/30/2008
$1,589
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12/1/2008 - 4/30/2009
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General Tours World Traveler Hosted Touring
  • Our diverse itinerary features the best from the Caribbean to the Pacific, including an active volcano and the ‘crown jewel’ of Costa Rica’s national parks. Uniquely planned for superior value and flexibility, with your choice of great hotels and our FreeStyle Day to personalize your trip. Our private car transfers whenever you’re on the road allows you to pace your travels to fit your personal style.
Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.
 
 
   
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