DAY 1-  SAN JOSE / LA PAZ / ARENAL
Arrive in San Jose's Juan Santamaría International Airport,  where our driver will pick you up to begin a 4 hour journey to the ARENAL VOLCANO, Costa Rica's, and one of the world's most active. En route stop for tour at LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS.  When you think about Costa Rica, you probably imagine lush tropical Rain Forests, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies and flowers.  At La Paz Waterfall Gardens, you will see all that and more.  Afterwards, continue on to Arenal and a scheduled stop for a relaxing soak and dinner at the thermal pools of  ECO TERMALES HOT SPRINGS, whose warm, mineral-rich waters are heated within the volcano. Overnite at Linda Vista Del Norte Lodge where you will have a spectacular view of the volcano's night time eruptions. The lodge is located just 25 kilometers southwest of La Fortuna de San Carlos, adjacent to the Arenal Volcano National Park, and about 4 hours from San Jose. Besides being able to enjoy the volcano and the surrounding areas, you can find very comfortable lodging in any of the ten rooms, each with private bathroom, some with views of the volcano and some with views of the Lake. The whole area of the Linda Vista del Norte Lodge encompasses 210 hectares of pristine rain forest teeming with wildlife and tropical birds species such as the Quetzal or the Toucan - usually seen from March to June. (L)(D)

DAY 2 - ARENAL
Morning horseback ride to La Fortuna waterfall in San Carlos.  Afternoon “Canopy Tour” Overnite at Linda Vista Del Norte (B)

DAY 3 - ARENAL / ISLA TORTUGA
After early breakfast, leave Arenal for drive to the seaport city of Puntarenas where you will board the new catamaran Manta-Ray, to cruise among the islands of the Gulf of Nicoya. Disembark on scenic Isla Tortuga with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters for a special barbecue lunch of fresh seafood, white wine, and live music. Spend the remainder of the day collecting shells, snorkeling, sea kayaking, or just relaxing in the sun. 

Late afternoon/early evening drive back to San Jose and spend the night at  the Hotel El Presidente, a 110 room hotel with suites and junior suites, located right in the heart of San Jose, between 7th and 9th streets on Central Avenue, just one block from the Cultural Square and 25 minutes away from the International Airport. All rooms have: a/c, cable color T.V., telephone and private bathroom with hot water. The Hotel has a restaurant, room service, Conference rooms (25-200 people), Doctor on call, currency exchange, laundry services, Jacuzzi and Sauna, baby sitting and many other services!!
(B) (L). 

DAY 4 - PACUARE RIVER / SAN JOSE
Rio Pacuare white water rafting adventure (Class III-IV) - Costa Rica's most scenic and quintessential tropical river with densely vegetated gorges, waterfalls, exuberant wildlife and ravishing rapids. It is one of the great rafting rivers in the world, with sections dropping 100' per mile as it cuts through one of the rare pockets of unexplored wilderness left on this planet. Overnite at Hotel El Presidente (B) (L)

DAY 5 - RETURN HOME
- Transfer to airport for return flight home and the end to an unforgettable adventure!! (B)

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 4 nights accommodations
• All taxes
• Airport transfers
• White-water rafting trip
• La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour
• Canopy Tour
• Meals where indicated; Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
• Entrance to Eco Termales Hot Springs
• 3 days ground transportation with private driver and a/c van
• Horseback tour to La Fortuna waterfall
• Calypso Island Cruise

...AND A GUARANTEED GREAT TIME!!!!!!


Contact us to customize this package with airfare from your departure city

Price does not include:

A) International airfare
B) Airport departure tax ($26.00 U.S.)
C) Personal expenses like liquor, laundry, phone calls, etc.
D) Tips for your drivers and/or guides.
E) Any optional tours not included above

*** Please note that this is only a quote and prices are subject to change according to hotel's space availability at the moment we confirm your reservations.