Itinerary for Corcovado Tent Camp & Arenal Volcano Expedition

TEXT: Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA: Our Greenway Nature tour representatives will meet you upon your arrival at the International Airport Juan Santamaria, Costa Rica. Our Costa Rica tour guide and representatives will provide you with a package of vouchers to be used on your Costa Rica vacation. At this time your Costa Rica tour itinerary will be given to you and you may ask questions about your Corcovado Tent Camp and Arenal Volcano Expedition vacation in Costa Rica. You will be transported to the Aurola Holiday Inn to enjoy time of leisure. There are a lot of things to do in Costa Rica.

Day 2. CORCOVADO TENT CAMP: After the hotel serves breakfast, you will be taken to a Costa Rica airport for a domestic flight to Drake Bay. A Greenway Tent Camp representative will meet you and drive you to the lodge. The Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp has a reputation of providing comfortable and affordable Costa Rica vacations that offers Costa Rica tours to the most beautiful places on earth such as; the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. The lodge is located just southwest of Drake Bay on the western side of the Osa Peninsula. The Camp is close to the Caño Island Biological Reserve and Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.

The National Geographic Society has stated that the Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica is "one of the most biologically intense places on Earth!" Enjoy the best of both worlds, a beautiful beach and a tropical wilderness. The Corcovado Nation al Park is a paradise that houses the Spider, Howler and White-faced Monkeys. There are over 350 species of birds that include Toucans, Trogons Scarlet, Macaws and hummingbirds. Our beautiful flowers attract numerous species of butterflies and the famous Morpho Butterfly

Explore one of the most gorgeous locations in Costa Rica; the Osa Peninsula. The Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp of Costa Rica offers you this comfortable and affordable opportunity to explore this Costa Rica location. The Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica is located southwest of Drake Bay so it is just a 10 minute boat ride. The Luxury Tent Camp is a quick boat ride from the Cano Island Biological Reserve and Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.

The yellow sand beaches of Caletas are located by the Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp. The camp also borders a natural swim pond that is filled by a fresh water stream before it empties into the ocean.  Follow the sound of rushing water and you will find a water fall upstream.

Sit on the chairs of the front deck by your full-size tent that the CorcovadoTent Camp provides and enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean! A large tarp covers the tents to protect them from the tropic rain and sun. A healthy, delicious and balanced dinner of International Cuisine will be provided. After dinner you will sleep soundly on your wood-frame bed.

Day 3. CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK TOUR: After a healthy breakfast at the Corcovado Tent Camp in Costa Rica, get ready for a full day of breathtaking beauty in the Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica. The rainforest is lavished with foliage and exotic wildlife. There will be a 25-minute boat ride to the San Pedrillo Station, the northernmost ranger station of Corcovado National Park.

The Costa Rica naturalist guide will lead you on an hour walk along the beach. The beach shore leads to a forest trail up the Rio Pargo. You will enjoy hiking the well-groomed trails because the rainforest canopy provides shelter to keep the trail cool. The jungle is a quiet place so the shrieks of the scarlet macaws, the deep bark of the howler monkey and the scurry of the agoutis in the bush can be heard. Sloths can be seen making their way slowly among the branches. Deep green foliage, bromeliads orchids, enormous primary growth trees dripping with epiphytic plants, can be seen in the Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica.

Lunch will be served at midday on the Llorona beach under the shade of a mango tree, while enjoying the rolling surf and the breaking of each wave. After resting from the morning's expedition, the next adventure is a walk up the San Pedrillo River. Look for the residents of the river such as the Jesus Christ lizards and Kingfishers, small wildlife and exotic birds. Other residents to look for are: the howler, spider and squirrel monkey, white-faced capuchin, jaguars, ocelots, cougars, giant anteaters and macaws. The brilliant colors displayed against the green of the forest will astound you. The park is home for all endangered species. The trail leads to a Costa Rica rainforest waterfall. This is a great place for a cool dip. In late afternoon you will board the water craft and return to the Corcovado Tent Camp, Costa Rica.

Day 4. CANO ISLAND PARK TOUR: Nature lovers, snorkelers, divers and hikers have an extraordinary encounter at the Caño Island, Costa Rica. This island is around 8 miles off the coast of the Osa Peninsula. The boat ride to the Caño Island, Costa Rica is an experience in itself. This ride gives you the opportunity to witness first hand fisherman fishing for tuna and wahoo and watch dolphins swim and search for whales migrating. Caño Island looks like a dark green emerald, because of the densely forest interior and soaring coastal cliffs making it the most dramatic landmass in the Costa Rica area.

The Caño Island has an indigenous pre-Columbian burial ground that has designated it as a protected biological and archeological reserve. Trails on the island will lead you to the Indian burial sites. Incredible hand carved and perfectly rounded stone spheres have been found here showing evidence of the Caño Island’s history. These spheres still amaze archeologists of how these stones could have been made.

Red snapper barracuda, white-tipped shark, dog-toothed snapper, and other varieties of rays are the marine species awaiting the snorkeling and diving bunch while on their Costa Rica vacation. They will be able to indulge in a crystal-clear underwater playfield of seven separate dive sites of cliffs, caves and canyons. Schools of colorful tropical fish are a treat for those that love to snorkel. Five platforms of low reefs on the Caño Island will be found here. A habitat of over a dozen species of coral growth while housing a countless number of lobsters, sea urchins and giant conchs are also a spectacular sight to see.

Under the shade of an almond tree lunch will be served on the Costa Rica beach. Guests will then be free to create their own experience by playing a friendly game of beach volleyball, diving or snorkeling, go for another round of swimming, explore the island’s burial sites on self-guided trails, or relax under the sun on the beach. The abundant bird and marine life, the emerald island, crystal-clear water, and beach coves make this part of your Costa Rica vacation a memory you will never forget.

Day 5. CORCOVADO – SAN JOSE – ARENAL: Breakfast will be served at the Corcovado Tent Camp. Next on the itinerary of your Corcovado Tent Camp Expedition in Costa Rica, is a transfer to the local airport for a domestic flight to San Jose where a land transfer will be provided to the Arenal Volcano located in the north of Costa Rica. Arenal Volcano is Costa Rica’s most active volcano in the world. On a clear night this remarkable volcano emits an explosion of ash and lava that makes the night look like the fourth of July. Its everlasting and trusted activity makes the Arenal volcano an attraction no tourist will want to miss.

After viewing the Arenal Volcano the tour group will travel north and make a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, Costa Rica. Sarchi has earned its name of the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans. Continuing we will go through ornamental plants and cattle ranches, diverse agricultural product plantations until our journey ends at La Fortuna and check in at the Hotel Arenal Paraiso. After check-in, feel free to use this leisure time anyway you please.

Day 6. A FREESTYLE DAY IN ARENAL (B). Customize your vacation with an optional tour. Please let us know if you want to add any of these optional activities in order to make a reservation in advance. Otherwise free time at leisure. Check here the options available.

- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge ($70
- Safari Adventure Boat ($50
- Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano ($60

-Arenal Paraiso Canopy Tour. ($65

-Arenal Mundo Aventura Canopy Tour. ($70)

- ATV Tour ($85)
- Arenal Mountain Biking ($75)
- La Fortuna Waterfall on Horseback ($65)
- Arenal Volcano Hike ($50)

- Arenal Hanging Bridges ($60)
-Lake Arenal kayaking ($60)
-Venado Caves ($65)
- Safari Kayaking ($60)
-Whitewater Rafting ($90)

-Sky Tram & Nature Walk ($70)

-Sky Tram & Sky Trek ($85)

-Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano ($105)

- Arenal Volcano Hike - Tabacon Hot Springs with Dinner ($125)

- Arenal Volcano Hike - The Springs with Dinner ($110)

- Arenal Volcano Hike - Baldi Hot Springs with Dinner ($90)

- Arenal Volcano Hike – Ecotermales with dinner ($105)

Afternoon, free time at leisure. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 7. FREE TIME (B). During the morning, free time at leisure. Early afternoon, land transfer to San Jose. Overnight at Hotel Aurlola Holiday In in San Jose.

Day 8. GOOD BY: (B). Transfer to the International Airport accordingly with your scheduled flight and Good bye.

WHAT TO BRING: Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Camera, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent.

INCLUDE: 7 nights lodging in high quality Hotels, all land transportation within Costa Rica, all airport/ hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/ departures dates only, specified meals, specified tours and taxes.

NOT INCLUDED: International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, and room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control.

CATEGORIES		RATE PER PERSON
SUPERIOR CLASS		$1.550
NOTES: *Rates based in double occupancy and Standard Rooms at selected hotels. Upgrades available. *All land transfers by shuttle bus. *For single travelers a single supplement applies. Please contact us for a quotation. *Children under 10 y/o sharing room with parents 10% discount of the regular rate. *Passengers under 3 years old are considered infants and do not pay any fee. Parents will assume their expenses and provide their meals. * Upgrade your package with a Car Rental. Contact us for a quotation. * Upgrade the package with Private Transfers between Hotels for an extra fee of $175 per person. * For Christmas, New Year and Eastern Week, please add 10% extra to the regular rate. *All rates include taxes and are Net Rates. * Not last minute changes allowed once the program is confirmed and the clients begin the trip. * Hotels Categories: Tourist Class: 2-3 Stars / Superior Class: 3-5 Stars / Deluxe: 5 Stars
SELECTED HOTELS
AREA	TOURIST		SUPERIOR	DELUXE
San Jose			Aurola Holiday Inn
Corcovado	Corcovado Tent Camp
Arenal			Arenal Paraiso

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE: The shuttle bus is a service where a maximum of 6-7 passengers travel in the same vehicle and to the same destination. By this way, we reduce the price of the transfer service and can arrange more economical packages. The service is very good, door to door, with recent model vehicles, full insured and A/C.

DEPARTURE DATES: All our options are available all year around and we just need your travel dates in order to check the hotel's availability and arrange it.

HOW BIG THE GROUPS ARE: Our vacations are operated in an independent basis and you will not travel as part of a group unless you are part of a group. However, during the transfers and Daily Tours you will travel with other tourist we might have for that particular activity or service.

HOW TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE: Please send an email to cheryl@thingstodocostarica.com with as much as information you can about your desired vacation, number of participants, arrival dates, name of the package you are interested on and any other special requirements. Once you receive our confirmation form, a 20% deposit is due. Full payment due 60 days prior to departure.

CAN I CUSTOMIZE A PACKAGE: Yes, you can use our packages as a base and make any change on it. We are very flexible. If these packages do not fit on your desired vacation, just send an email to us and we can prepare a new option for you.

AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED: All our options includes the Land Portion only. Airfare must be on your own and indicate your arrival and departure dates to us in order to arrange the hotel's bookings.

HOTEL CATEGORIES: All the hotels used by Greenway Tours had been selected considering the best standards of quality and service. Our Hotels are between 3 and 5 stars. All inspected by our company's owners and managers in order to guarantee an excellent service. At least 50% of our lodging contractors had been certified as Green Companies by the Costa Rican Tourist Board (Certification in Sustainable Tourism CST).

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: All our packages include Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers with a professional bilingual tour guide upon your flight arrival.

VOUCHERS & WECOME KIT: During the transfer service to your hotel, our tour guide will provide general information about your tour and give you a welcome kit with all the vouchers and documents you will need for your trip.