5 Days / 4 Nights - 5 Day Adventure Package w/ Car Rental
San Jose – Arenal Volcano - Tabacon Hot Springs – San Lorenzo Canopy Tour – Jaco Beach – San Jose
Day 1:
You are greeted outside of the San Jose airport and helped with your bags for the comfortable and short drive to your hotel in the area of San Jose where you are welcome to unpack, unwind and settle in for your first night in our tropical paradise. There we will give you all the necessary documentations and instructions for your trip.
The Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown is conveniently located in the heart of the City, less than 10 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport. It is a short distance from tourist attractions, Casinos, Night Clubs, Bars, and Restaurants, The National Theatre, Museum de Jade, Museum de Oro and parks that are part of the national heritage, among many others.
Day 2:
After breakfast your car will be delivered to the hotel for you to start exploring the country. You will drive in between coffee plantations to reach Poas Volcano National Park (entrance fee not included $7 per person + $3 parking fee). After arriving there, a short walk will put you in front of this wonder of nature, since you will be standing at the edge of the giant active crater and its gorgeous view. Continue to the lowland of the North Country with incredible landscapes and waterfalls. You will arrive mid-afternoon and check into Arenal Paraíso hotel and then go to Tabacon Resort and Hot Springs where you will experience one of the world's most amazing offerings. Here you will relax in Mother Nature's enormous hot tub. The hot springs are fed by an underground river heated naturally by the Arenal Volcano to the perfect temperature of 101 degrees. Our previous guests refer to this as their personal visit to the Fountain of Youth. After a great buffet dinner, you will head back to your hotel for a wonderful night of rest.
At the Arenal Paraíso hotel you can enjoy a peaceful and quiet atmosphere with the best view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. From a height of 1,633 meters above sea level, the volcano spews forth rocks, fire and lava over its upper slopes. Here the natural beauty of the rain forest with its great variety of exotic plants, animals and birds of tremendous beauty, merges with the magnificence of one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Really the best place to enjoy the peace and nature!
Arenal Volcano is by far the most active volcano in Costa Rica and as well one of the most active in the world with daily eruptions. This makes the area of Arenal and La Fortuna a fascinating tourist destination that attracts foreigners as well as the residents of Costa Rica.
Day 3:
After a delicious and hearty breakfast you will get back on the road, taking a different route across the Central Volcanic Mountain Range, about a 1-½ hour drive for a different kind of adrenalin rush. The San Lorenzo Canopy Tour! You and your safety harness will be hooked to several long cables where you will glide through the middle of the jungle, from tree to tree, just like the Toucans do. At the end of the tour you may eat at their restaurant or explore other areas on the way to Jaco Beach, your final destination. You will be there just in time for the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Explore Jaco’s nightlife and the many restaurants they have to offer.
The Best Western Jaco Beach Resort does not only offer the comfort of its rooms, but also a variety of facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, children's swimming pool, Mambo Restaurant, Guipipias Karaoke Bar, El Almendro Snack Bar, laundry services, tennis court, volleyball court, souvenir shop, game room, barbecue area, water sports and recreational activities. The have free parking, complimentary bicycle rental, photocopy and fax service, front beach for surfing, a conference room for up to 45 people and shopping center located across the street.
Day 4:
Enjoy the beach and the pool in the morning and around noon you will start a 2 hour drive back to San Jose for your last night in Costa Rica. In San Jose explore the wonderful gastronomy that the city offers for your last night in our tropical paradise.
The Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown, which is the same hotel you stayed at the first night, features 86 rooms, all of which are decorated in an elegant, comfortable and contemporary style.
Day 5:
Today you will drive back to the airport to return your rental car and catch your flight back home (approximate 3 hours prior to your flight). It’s time to say goodbye to the new friends you have made in Costa Rica.
Pricing 2008:
Green Season 2008: US $ 535 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement US $ 345
Valid from 05/01/08 thru 11/15/08
Pricing 2009:
High Season 2009: US $ 615 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement US $ 425
Valid from 11/16/09 thru 04/30/09
Green Season 2009: US $ 595 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement US $ 405
Valid from 05/01/09 thru 11/15/09
Notes:
- Price does not apply to New Year’s or Easter week and is subject to availability of hotels and tours.
- Depending on the hotels, July and August are considered High Season
Package Includes:
- 2 Nights of lodging at Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown (4 stars) in a Standard Room.
- 1 night of lodging at Arenal Paraiso Resort (3 stars) in a Superior Room.
- 1 night of lodging at Best Western Jaco Beach (3 stars) in a Standard Room.
- Tabacon Natural Hot Springs including entrance fee and dinner.
- San Lorenzo Canopy Tour including guides, equipment and specialist guide.
- Meals (4 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner).
- 4 day rental Toyota Yaris (Echo) (for one driver), manual transmission, or similar including unlimited mileage and SLI insurance ($750 deposit apply. Additional insurance recommended but not mandatory).
- Transfer in at your arrival.
- Detailed route map and directions to get the different destinations on your own.
- 24 hour travel assistance.
Not included:
- Airfare and Airport tax at your departure US $ 26 per person (cash only).
- Poas Volcano entrance fee $10 per person (cash only).
- Fuel and other car expenses.
- Meals and other services not mentioned above.
- Gratuities for guides and providers based on quality of service.
