|
|
Following
The Sun
9 Days/8 Nights from $1057
Central Valley — Arenal — Guanacaste
Passport Costa Rica Tours gives you more!
Your vacation package includes:
|
 |
3 nights in the Central
Valley |
|
2
nights in the Arenal Region |
|
3
nights in Guanacaste — North Pacific Beaches |
|
Full-day
cruise aboard the Calypso Catamaran to the beautiful
Tortuga Island, including a lavish lunch buffet on the
beach |
|
A
half-day at the famous Arenal Volcano and Tabacón
Hot Springs Spa including dinner at the base of the
volcano |
|
Your
choice of Rincón National Park and horseback
riding or a Tempisque River cruise in Palo Verde National
Park |
|
Ground
transfers within Costa Rica |
|
All
guided tours and excursions in itinerary including naturalist
guides, and admission fees to national parks and places
of interest |
|
Meals
where indicated |
|
The
special value-added features which are included in EVERY
Passport Costa Rica Tour |
|
| Day
1 |
Depart
USA for San José, Costa Rica. Upon arrival, you
will be met by a Passport Costa Rica Tours Representative
and transferred to your hotel. After checking in you will
have the balance of the day to begin exploring the capital
city of San José. Overnight in San José.
|
| Day
2 B, L |
This
morning, you head to Puntarenas for a day of unforgettable
ocean adventure aboard the Calypso’s Manta Ray, a
catamaran featuring music, an on-board bartender, tropical
fruits and snacks, and an expansive deck with 2 jacuzzi
pools. Sail to the white sand of Tortuga Island, and you’ll
disembark directly onto the beach where you will be served
a scrumptious mid-day buffet feast. Snorkeling, swimming
and sunbathing are a perfect ways to enjoy this island
paradise. Overnight in San José. |
| Day
3 B |
There
are many optional excursions available to you today. Ride
the rapids of one of the many rivers of Costa Rica. Or
glide through primary and secondary rainforests on the
famous Aerial Tram Ride. There’s also the colorful
experience of the Butterfly Farm in San José or
Rancho San Miguel, an unforgettable show that’s a
showcase for the equestrian arts and the unique traditions
of the Ticos. Overnight in San José. |
| Day
4 B, D |
This
morning, travel to the Northern Plains region, home of
the imposing Arenal Volcano, one of the most active volcanos
in the world. Bask in the therapeutic hot springs of Tabacón
surrounded by a lush tropical Eden. You may want to treat
yourself to a relaxing massage or mud treatment the spa
offers. Enjoy dinner while viewing the mighty Arenal,
as she rumbles and puts on a fireworks display of brilliant
colors against the night sky which will amaze and delight
you. Overnight Arenal Region. |
| Day
5 B |
Today you have a choice of many optional
activities. Birders and naturalists may migrate toward
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge near the Nicaraguan
border, a nesting area for many aquatic birds sharing
their homes with caimans and crocodiles. Or you might
try a horseback riding adventure into the forest to
the beautiful waterfalls of Río Fortuna where
you can swim in this tropical paradise. Overnight Arenal
Region.
|
| Day
6 B |
Today
you will be transferred to Guanacaste. Known for its beautiful
beaches and wonderful, diverse watersports, this region
is a sun lover’s paradise. After you arrive and settle
into your hotel, you might try an optional excursion such
as horseback riding with a genuine Guanacastean Cowboy,
or the evening Turtle Nesting Tour to watch these amazing
prehistoric creatures, some over 6 feet in length, arrive
to nest in their natural setting. Overnight in Guanacaste. |
| Day
7 B, L |
Today
you have a choice of two exciting tours. Rincón
de la Vieja National Park is an area of austere beauty
where you can either hike or travel by horseback to the
waterfalls, hot springs and mud baths. Or cruise the Tempisque
River in Palo Verde National Park, a bird watcher’s
paradise. A delightful, relaxing boat cruise slowly explores
this area where crocodiles bask in the sun while monkeys
sprint through the branches above. Return to you hotel
after your chosen adventure. Overnight in Guanacaste. |
| Day
8 B |
Today
is a day of leisure, but there are many optional adventures
to choose from, such as White Water Rafting, ranging from
Class I to Class V, suitable for all levels of experience.
Perhaps a visit to folkloric Guaitíl to watch the
indigenous Chorotega Indians making pottery using the
same techniques as their Pre-Columbian ancestors. Or simply
choose to bask in the wonderful sun and work on that tan.
Overnight in Guanacaste. |
| Day
9 B |
This
morning, you will transfer back to Liberia for your flight
home with all the wonders of Costa Rica dancing in your
mind, trying to decide which region of this beautiful
country to explore on your next visit. |
|
|
Tours with Meals are indicated as follows:
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Prices shown are for green season, choice
Superior hotels.
Moderate, First class and Deluxe accommodations are available.
|
|
|
