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PURA VIDA ROUNDTRIP 3 ( Our Highlights Tour )
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| Duration:
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9
days / 8 nights |
| Accomodations:
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3
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| Operates:
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Daily
with a minimum of 2 passengers |
PURA VIDA is the Costa Rican expression to say hello and to show the joy
of the ticos! This journey will show you the marvelous natural attractions of
this beautiful country in 8 nights of adventure and excitement! Experience the
rainforest of Tortuguero and the great
scenic beauty of a boat ride through these natural labyrinths! Enjoy the Tabacon
hot springs and the breathtaking lava eruptions of the Arenal
Volcano! Hike and experience the beauty of a mystical cloud forest in the
continental divide and its hummingbirds! ( Monteverde
) Swim and enjoy one of the most beautiful white sand beaches of the country!
( Manuel Antonio ) Enjoy a Pura Vida
holiday in Costa Rica!
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Quick
Overview
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1
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Arrival. Hotel Presidente in San Jose.
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Tortuguero. Mawamba Lodge
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Tabacon
Lodge in the Arenal Area.
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Montaña
Monteverde in Monteverde.
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Montaña
Monteverde in Monteverde.
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Playa
Espadilla. Manuel Antonio.
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7
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Playa
Espadilla. Manuel Antonio.
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8
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Hotel
Presidente in San Jose.
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9
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Transfer
out
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First Day:
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Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you to Costa
Rica and to take you to the Hotel Presidente
in San Jose.
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Second Day:
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The bus of Mawamba will be picking you up at the given pick up time. The excursion
will take you by bus crossing the lush rainforest of the Braulio Carrillo National
Park until getting to the Caribbean lowlands for breakfast at the Rio Danta Restaurant.
Afterwards you will continue across banana plantations heading to a little port
after Matina. From there the journey will continue by boat to Tortuguero. During
this boat ride you can enjoy the great scenery and wildlife of the Tortuguero
Canals and the different mouths of the rivers. Once at Tortuguero you will arrive
at Mawamba Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon your tour guide will be taking you
to the town of Tortuguero. Overnight in Mawamba
Lodge.
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Third Day:
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After breakfast the trip will continue by boat back to Matina and after lunch
in Rio Danta, our transportation
will be taking you to Tabacon Lodge on
the slope of the Arenal Volcano. Once
there you can enjoy the Tabacon Hotsprings
as well as the eruptions of this very active volcano at night. You will have view
to the active side of the volcano from the hotsprings as well as from the lodge.
Overnight at Tabacon Lodge.
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Fourth Day:
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You will have the morning at your own leisure to take and optional tour like horseback
ridind to La Fortuna Waterfall, or a hike in the Arenal National Park. In the
afternoon the shuttle bus transportation will be taking around the Arenal Lake
up to the continental divide where Monteverde
is located. This is a very interesting drive with great changes of vegetation
and nice vistas of the mountains, the Gulf and the forest. Overnight at the Hotel
Montaña Monteverde.
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Fifth Day:
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After breakfast you will have a very interesting guided hike in the trails of
the famous Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde.
Your guide will be explaining to you the natural history of this natural sanctuary
and pointing out the birds and wildlife. Afterwards you will have time to enjoy
the hummingbirds feeding in the Hummingbird Gallery. In the afternoon some of
the optional tours will be available for you, like the Skywalk
or the Skytrek. Overnight at the Hotel
Montaña Monteverde.
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Sixth Day:
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After breakfast the shuttle bus transportation will be taking you to the Central
Pacific Coast. It is a very pleasant drive through the mountains and later by
the coast way. The rest of the afternoon will be free to enjoy the beach, the
sunset or the swimming pool of your hotel. The hotel Playa Espadilla has its own
Rainforest Reserve and trails to hike with lots of chances to see monkeys and
wildlife. Overnight at Playa Espadilla.
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Seventh Day:
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Today you will have time to enjoy the beautiful Manuel
Antonio National Park. This park has 2 of the most beautiful white sand beaches
of the Pacific Coast and nice trails for hiking and for nature observancy. ( Closed
on Mondays ) Overnight at Playa Espadilla.
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Eighth Day:
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The morning will be free at your own leisure. You can enjoy the beach only 50
meters away from your hotel. In the afternoon the shuttle bus will be taking you
back to San Jose. Overnight at the Hotel Presidente.
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Nineth Day:
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Our transportation will be picking you up for your transfer out at the indicated
time.
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We hope you have had a great time in Costa Rica!
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Services included in this package:
Transfers airport / hotel in San Jose / airport
2 Nights at the Hotel Presidente *** in standard room with buffet breakfast
Package 2 days / 1 Night at Mawamba Lodge *** including terrestrial and boat transportation,
boat tour, meals and english speaking tour guide
Private transfer from Rio Danta to Tabacon Lodge
1 Night at Tabacon Lodge in standard room with buffet breakfast and free entrance
to the Tabacon Hotsprings
Shuttle bus transfer from Arenal to Monteverde
2 Nights at the Hotel Montaña Monteverde in standard room with breakfast
Guided hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Shuttle bus transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
2 Nights at Playa Espadilla in standard room with continental breakfast
Shuttle bus transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Not included:
Entrance fee to the Tortuguero and Manuel Antonio National Parks ( US $ 7.00
p / p )
Airport tax ( US $ 17.00 per person )
Meals not mentioned
Tips and Optional Tours
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