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NATURAL COSTA RICA FOR FAMILIES

Destination: Cntrl America
Place: Costa Rica

Duration: 7 day(s) /6 night(s)

This 6 night’s package provides an itinerary for your family to see as much as possible without scarifying comfort. This program provides the perfect solution for families, covering the country with the impressive Arenal Volcano Area, Monteverde with it’s known cloudy forest and San José. Come and enjoy a package that offers you an interesting glance of what our country offers with hotels especially for families.

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Day 1: SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

Arrival to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, CR). One of our representatives will meet and greet you upon arrival and will provide you with a transfer to the San Jose area where you will stay one night at the selected hotel.

Day 2: SAN JOSE - ARENAL VOLCANO

After breakfast you will continue to Arenal Volcano Area where you will have the opportunity to take a learning walk through the La Fortuna Town that begins to experience a transformation, passing from an agricultural activity to the tourism, which nowadays is the one main generator of resources in the area. After the walk, you can visit the Hot Springs and take a dip into the springs indulging you in the mineral waters of the pools surrounded by tropical forest. Dinner will be served at the Tabacón Hot Springs. Check In and overnight at the selected hotel. About Arenal Volcano Area… This Area represents the countryside of our towns. These lands are dedicated to agriculture and cattle ranches become what many people have called the heart of the country. The North area, in which the Arenal Volcano is located at, is proud to be the home for the Cano Negro Wild Life Refuge, caves, waterfalls, forest reserves and a whole country within Costa Rica. The climate in the region goes a long way in making the northern plains so special. A striking characteristic of this area is the dramatic contrast in topography. Several small and medium-sized rivers that range throughout the plains make the region very fertile. Fruit trees, rice paddies and cattle ranching are practiced by the residents. Yet there are many expanses of protected areas dotting the region. The main attraction of this area is by far the Arenal Volcano, active since 1969 with its curative hot mineral springs and its manicured gardens. It rises 1,633 meters above sea level and casts an almost flawless silhouette on the land below Arenal's last explosion was in 1969 but this volcano is far from dormant. Its constant rumblings are Arenal's most popular characteristics. Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: LOS CHILES - CANO NEGRO

After breakfast, our transportation will pick you up from your hotel and ride the bus for approximately 1.5 hours, we will arrive to Los Chiles; a culturally mixed village located only 2 miles from the Nicaraguan border. From here, we will start our journey on a 4-hour boat safari through the rainforest and pastureland to the huge Cano Negro Marsh. Cano Negro is considered one of the most important nesting sites for migrant waterfowls in Costa Rica. Our experienced guide will bring the area alive for you, and you might see literally hundreds of birds while you’re out there. Some other species like monkeys, iguanas, sloths, turtles and caimans can be seen in this area. Return to Arenal Area and overnight at selected hotel. Meals: B, L.

Day 4: MONTEVERDE

In the morning we have programmed the transfer from Arenal Volcano to Monteverde Cloud Forest, in view that part of this stretch is over dirt roads, you'll have time to immerse in the incredible mountain scenery. Arrive to Monteverde and stay for two nights at the selected hotel. About Monteverde area… In the mid 60’s, a Quaker community moved to the Monteverde area where they found a cloud forest paradise and decided to protect it. The area was covered with tall trees festooned with orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines, and mosses as well as numerous crystal clear streams and waterfalls. Variable climate and large altitudinal gradient has helped to produce an extremely high biodiversity, the four life zones found in Monteverde are home to more than 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, 500 species of butterflies, 120 reptile and amphibian species, 2,500 plant species (among them 420 different types of orchids and 200 fern species), 500 species of trees and thousands of insects. Among the 400 species of birds, some of the best known species are: The Quetzal, the Bird Bell, the Black Turkey Bird, the Mot-Mot, the Orange-bellied Trogon, and the Bare-neck Umbrella Bird. Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: SELVATURA PARK

After breakfast, take an exciting Natural History Walks tour in the Selvatura Park, a network of suspension bridges and trails built within the cloud forest. Selvatura Park offers different observational levels to help you better admire the flora and fauna, starting at the forest floor and ending on the treetops. Also, you will visit the Butterfly garden and the Hummingbird garden. Afternoon at leisure for you to relax or eventually take an optional tour (extra cost). Meals: B, L.

Day 6: AT LEISURE

Morning at leisure. In the afternoon you will be transferred by our shuttle service to San Jose. Check-in and overnight at the selected Hotel in San Jose City. Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, departure transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your flight back home. Meals: Breakfast

Natural Costa Rica

Time period: Dec 15, 2009 - Nov 30, 2010
Single	1815.00
Double	1286.00
Triple	1152.00
Children	583.00
Single Travelling Al	2512.00

Additional Information: San José City: Country Inn & Suites Hotel - 3 stars - Standard
Arenal Volcano: Arenal Paraiso - 3 stars - Standard.
Monteverde: Montaña Monteverde - 3 stars - Standard

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