Welcome to Costa Rica! Take a first look at the diversity that Costa Rica offers: volcanic mountain ranges, green forests, racing rivers, and beautiful coffee plantations along the hillsides. Head to Chayote Lodge nestled on a hilltop in the cloud forest of Naranjo’s coffee region. Here you will enjoy a stay in one of 12 expansive bungalow suites that showcase the area’s nature, culture, and, of course, coffee with views to Poas, Barva, and Irazu Volcanos.
Day 2
Naranjo
Rise and shine to a beautiful day with near endless views of coffee plantations and the Central Valley. After a delicious Costa Rican breakfast, discover the history of this ancient beverage. Venture along to visit the coffee plantation of Espiritu Santo where you will be introduced to traditional cultivation methods. In the afternoon, an ecological walk through the hotel’s property takes you to experience enchanting species of colorful birds and plants. (B)
Day 3
Naranjo | Arenal Volcano
After breakfast, head towards the Northern Lowlands, taking in the pastures, wetlands, jungles, rainforests, cloud forests, and river webs at every turn. En-route, cross distinctive towns including Zarcero and Florencia before arriving at the village of La Fortuna. Check-in to your hotel, where later on today you can experience the world famous Tabacón Hot Springs, featuring thermal springs that rise from the volcanic earth and form waterfalls, streams, tranquil pools, and ponds. (B,D)
Day 4
Arenal Volcano
Power up with breakfast at your hotel and get ready for an exotic adventure to discover the Arenal Hanging Bridges, a series of 15 suspension bridges, platforms and trails in the rainforest that share amazing views of Lake Arenal and the Volcano. The bridges form part of a 2-mile self-guided trail through the rainforest that allow you to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy way. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the area at your own pace. (B)
Day 5
Arenal Volcano | Manuel Antonio
Enjoy breakfast and then head out on scenic mountain roads to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park, located on the Pacific Coast and acclaimed as one of the country’s most popular beach destinations. Here you will find spectacular beaches ideal for swimming and a tropical rainforest brimming with wildlife. With so many options available, consider such activities as snorkeling, surfing, or join in a canopy tour where you glide from tree to tree along the upper reaches of the forest. (B)
Day 6
Manuel Antonio
Savor a full Costa Rican breakfast at your hotel and get ready to enjoy the amenities of your luxurious resort today with a full day to experience the property at your own pace. Discover the on-site nature trails teeming with wildlife, lounge in the pools, relax on the beach, visit the spa, or choose one of the many tours offered in the area. The options are virtually unlimited. (B)
Day 7
Manuel Antonio
Savor a full Costa Rican breakfast at your hotel and get ready to enjoy the amenities of your luxurious resort today with a full day to experience the property at your own pace. Discover the on-site nature trails teeming with wildlife, lounge in the pools, relax on the beach, visit the spa, or choose one of the many tours offered in the area. The options are virtually unlimited. (B)
Day 8
Manuel Antonio | San Jose to USA (or extend your stay)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in San Jose to board your flight back home. (B)
Program Highlights
Get to know the diversity of Costa Rica from its culture and natural wonders to its glorious beaches
Enjoy amazing views of the Central Valley and its coffee plantations with a stay at the Chayote Lodge
Travel to the northern lowlands and experience life in the Arenal Volcano area
Admire the majestic beauty of the Arenal Volcano, the world-famous Tabacón Hot Springs, and the tropical wonders of the environmentally friendly Hanging Bridges
Venture on to the Central Pacific Coast and take in the Manuel Antonio area’s white-sand beaches backed by a lush evergreen forest
Round out your vacation on Costa Rica’s beach with days full of rest, relaxation, sun, and fun
INCLUDES
Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
8 included meals consisting of:
- 7 buffet breakfasts
- 1 dinner
All transfers are based on shared services
Sightseeing, including:
- Coffee tour & Naranjo Village with guide
- Evening visit to Tabacón Hot Springs
- Half day Hanging Bridges tour with guide
Hotel taxes and service charges
Hotels
CHAYOTE LODGE
2 Nights
Chayote Lodge is a new lodging concept where the unique combination of culture and nature meet to share with its guests one of the most valuable treasures of Costa Rica: our authentic lifestyle and culture.
Chayote Lodge lays in the outskirts of the mountainous central valley, located only 50 minutes away from San Jose Airport in Llano Bonito de Naranjo, and 1500 meters above sea level in the cloud forest. It boasts 12 spacious bungalows – first six accommodation opened by January 2015. They feature a private terrace with a breathtaking view of Poas, Barva, and Irazu Volcanos, as well as the Central Valley and the Nicoya Gulf in the Pacific Ocean seen on clear days.
Arenal Kioro offers a fabulous place with a natural viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano.The hotel has 27 acres of undulating land, surrounded by two streams (La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that begin to flow in the Arenal Volcano National Park. Private Thermal water surround exuberant gardens for guests pleasure.
PARADOR RESORT & SPA
3 Nights
Parador Resort & Spa is located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in Manuel Antonio near the town of Quepos. Easily accessible from the capital of San Jose by air or road. A 20 minute domestic flight or the scenic 2 ½ hour drive through the mountains and down the coast.
The property sits on 12 acres of primary and secondary tropical forest. Guests will find nature trails, where they can view many varieties of fruit trees, which attract sloths, monkeys, toucans, just to name a few, that are permanent residents within the property's reserve.
Biesanz beach is a short 7 minute hike from the resort’s main entrance and offers a secluded swimming and sunbathing spot where guests can rent kayaks and snorkel gear. You may spot aquatic birds, dolphins or sea turtles, as well as other marine life.
Guests can also take the shuttle down to Espadilla Norte public beach for all kinds of water sports and surfing lessons.
The forests and beaches allow you to experience the essence of Costa Rica’s bountiful beauty.
This charming hotel is set in the jungle above Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park and is a 5 minute car ride to the beach. It offers a cinema, spa, hot tub and 2 outdoor pools with a waterslides and a swim-up bar and a butterfly garden.
The air-conditioned rooms at the Sí Como No Resort, Spa & Wildlife Refuge feature tiled floors and modern décor. Each one offers jungle views, a sofa and a coffee-maker.
The Sí Como No has a fresh seafood restaurant and a Tex-Mex restaurant, as well as a snack bar with live music. The Boca Bar Mogotes is a swim-up bar where you can enjoy a cocktail in the pool.
All rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy.
Extra nights and triple occupancy available upon request.
Dates for Peak Season (March 24-30th, 2024 and Christmas & New Years) are on request basis.
NOTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
What kinds of clothes should I bring?
Pack light and bring comfortable clothing. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable in San José (during the day, if planning to go out in the evening slacks are highly recommended as some restaurants won't admit you in shorts or sandals). Loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and pants are recommended if you want to avoid sun. Bring a large hat to block the sun from your face and neck. Pack a light sweater or jacket for the A/C of the bus might get cool. Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are essential if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing and hiking. Waterproof hiking sandals or other footwear that lets your feet breathe are good for strolling about town, and also for beach walking, fording streams, and navigating the myriad mud holes you'll find on rain and cloud forest trails.
How is the weather in Costa Rica?
The climate is idyllic. In the lowlands, which are dry in the Pacific Northwest and humid elsewhere, daytime temperatures range in the eighties to nineties F° (high twenties to mid-thirties C°). Usually in the seventies F° (low to mid-twenties C°) at middle elevations, the mercury can fall as low as the forties and fifties F° (five to mid-tens C°) at the top of the mountains. Costa Rica can be broadly categorized into four major climatic zones.
Language
The official language is Spanish, although the tourist will find that English is widely spoken particularly in places such as hotels, travel agencies, banks, rental car companies, restaurants, etc.
HIGHLIGHTS OF COSTA RICA
Naranjo - Arenal Volcano - Manuel Antonio
8 Days
From: $2,145
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