Amazing & Romantic Expedition to the Wild Side - Things to do Costa Rica

Itinerary for Amazing & Romantic Expedition to the Wild Side


Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA. For 8 days and 7 nights explore the fascinating San Jose, Corcovado National Park, and the Arenal Volcano in 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 Costa Rica vacation. All guests will then be transported to hotel Aurola Holiday Inn, Costa Rica. Get ready for a great Costa Rica vacation because there are a lot of things to do in Costa Rica.

Day 2. CORCOVADO NATIONALPARK. Breakfast will be served at the Aurola Holiday Inn, Costa Rica. After breakfast you will take a domestic flight to Drake Bay or Palmar Sur, Costa Rica where you will arrive at our reception center, “La Hacienda,” in the town or Sierpe. This is where the Greenway Nature Tour adventure begins. By motor launch you will travel to Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, Costa Rica. Traveling down the Sierpe River you will be thrilled as the motor craft winds its way through the largest mangrove wetlands on the Pacific Coast of Central America. During the hour and a half trip, lunch and a complimentary cocktail will be served.

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your Spanish colonial-style bungalow by a Casa Corcovado representative. The bungalows are tucked away in the trees giving privacy and a view of the beautiful170 landscaped acreage. An American naturalist built and designed Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge with the highest concern for conservation and producing harmony with nature. Along with its beauty, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge in Costa Rica is noted for their first class service, food and exhilarating activities. Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge is in a perfect location, it borders the Corcovado National Park giving you a chance to experience the most extraordinary rainforest in Costa Rica. In Central America, the Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica is the last remaining Pacific lowland rainforest of a sustainable size. All meals are included at the lodge.

Day 3. CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK TOUR (B, L, D). After breakfast served at the Tent Camp, a 25 minute boat ride will take you to the San Pedrillo ranger station in the northern most part of the Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica. Here you will experience a full day in the Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica, taking in the lush and thick rainforest. The beauty of the Corcovado National Park is breathtaking. View the fascinating abundant wildlife and enjoy the rich foliage.

For the next hour a Costa Rica local naturalist guide will lead you on a walk on the beach. The Costa Rica beach walk will lead the tour group to the Rio Pargo, a well-groomed forest trail filled with numerous large primary growth trees saturated with epiphytic plants, such as bromeliads, ferns and orchids. The Costa Rica rainforest canopy generates a refreshing environment for hiking. The quiet Costa Rica jungle is sporadically interrupted with the screech of scarlet macaws, the rustle of agoutis in the bush and the deep bark of howler monkeys. Look up and you will see sloths making their slow way on the tree branches overhead.

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 park is home for all endangered species. The brilliant colors displayed against the green of the forest will astound you. All this 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 Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge.

 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 for whales migrating and dolphins swimming. Caño Island looks like a dark green emerald, because of its densely forest interior, soaring coastal cliffs makes 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, beach coves will 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 Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge. Next on your Greenway Nature Tours 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 Greenway Nature 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 Royal Corin. After check-in, feel free to use this leisure time anyway you please.


Day 6. A FREESTYLE DAY IN ARENA: Optional tours are available to customize your vacation. Inform a Greenway Nature Tour representative if you want to add any of the listed optional activities. Please make your reservation in advance. Otherwise the day is a 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: During the morning, free time at leisure. Early afternoon, land transfer to San Jose. Overnight at Hotel Aurlola Holiday Inn in San Jose.

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

WHATS 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 COUPLE

SUPERIOR CLASS

$4.520

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


Casa Corcovado
Arenal


Royal Corin





SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE: The shuttle bus is used as a transfer service where a maximum of 6-7 passengers will travel together going to the same destination. Including this service will reduce the price of the transfer service and making a more economical vacation package. The shuttle busses are recent model vehicles, fully insured and with air-conditioning, and also delivers tourists door to door.

DEPARTURE DATES: All options are available all year around. Inform us of your travel dates so hotel availability dates can be checked and arranged.

HOW BIG THE GROUPS ARE: During transfer and Daily Tours you will travel with other tourists that need that particular activity or service. As a rule our vacation tours operate on an independent basis. You will not travel in a group unless you are part of a group.

HOW TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE: Please send an email to info@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: We are very flexible. Yes, you can use our packages as a base and make any change you like. If these packages do not fit 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 Things to do Costa Rica 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.