Enjoy a relaxing vacation in Costa Rica during ten days, specially for student groups

(10 days/ 09 nights)

San Jose- Sarapiqui River Rafting-Sarapiqui- Arenal Volcano-Papagayo Gulf- Monteverde Cloud Forest-San Jose

Itinerary

Day 01: San Jose

Upon arrival at Juan Santamaria International airport, our driver will meet and transfer you to Country Inn & Suites Hotel in San Jose, located 10 minutes away from the international airport. In the afternoon visit to San Jose downtown. After we have seen the capital’s main attractions, our first stop will be in the impressive Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and in the beautiful National Theater where we will have a guided visit tour through these cultural gems.

Day 02: San Jose/ Sarapiqui River Rafting

Pick up at 6:20 am in your hotel for the White Water Rafting in Sarapiqui River Class II and III, special for beginners, breakfast and lunch included in the tour. The Sarapiqui's rapids are moderate class II-III. Thus, it is the perfect adventure for families with children. Rapids such as "Confusion", "Ay Caramba" and "Roller Coaster" will satisfy your daily dosage for adrenaline and water splash! In addition, the clear, warm water is perfect for enjoying a swim between rapids. Then continue to Sarapiqui, located near to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, a region where you can find tropical rain forests, swamps, and plantations, in a biologically rich territory, a humid land that can be explored by way of the dense network of trails within the protected areas, which are of great importance for the conservation of birds and other animal species. Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge.

Day 03: Sarapiqui/ Arenal Volcano

Breakfast. Free morning, we recommend you to visit the trails of the hotel, the hanging bridges and Sarapiqui River. At 1:00 pm, transfer to Arenal Volcano Area with private transportation. This area offers a landscape composed by forests, lakes, fields of crops, rivers with hot springs, and the most active volcano. Overnight at Arenal Paraiso Hotel, this other offers a great view of the volcano from the private balcony of each room.

Day 04: Arenal Volcano

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the area and the hotel facilities like trails and swimming pools. At the evening, visit to Baldi hot springs with dinner included. This resort has 16 different swimming pools with hot water and a good view of the volcano. Overnight at Arenal Paraiso Hotel.

Day 05: Arenal Volcano/ Papagayo Gulf

After breakfast, you will continue to Guanacaste province where you can enjoy beautiful beaches and sunny days. Overnight at Casa Conde del Mar Hotel, located a few steps from Panamá Beach one of the most peaceful and warmest beaches in Papagayo Gulf.

Day 06: Papagayo Gulf

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the area and optional tours. Papagayo Gulf is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and other outdoor activities. It's also a perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach. Overnight at Casa Conde del Mar Hotel.

Day 07: Papagayo Gulf/ Monteverde Cloud Forest

Breakfast. In the morning, transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest. Overnight at Cloud Forest Lodge. The Monteverde Cloud Forest has excellent trails for hiking and exploration. A great way to explore the forest is to take a skywalk or a Rappelling Tour or Canopy Tour, where visitors can view the forest from a series of bridges and cables that offer a bird’s eye view of the reserve below. Due to the fragile nature of this reserve, a maximum of 120 people are allowed on a single trail at the same time, which are often bordered with exotic flowers such as ‘hot lips’ and a variety of ferns and plants.

Day 08: Monteverde Cloud Forest

Breakfast. In the morning tour to the hanging bridges and canopy tour. Free afternoon, we recommend you to visit Monteverde Biological Reserve. Overnight at Cloud Forest Lodge.

Day 09: Monteverde Cloud Forest/ San Jose

Breakfast. Free morning to enjoy the area. At 1:30 pm private transfer to San Jose. Overnight at Country Inn & Suites.

Day 10: San Jose/ Flight back home

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Includes:

Private transfer airport-hotel-airport

Bilingual guide for 08 days with lodging and meals included

Private transportation from day 03 to 09 and driver expenses

Transfer to Sarapiqui River with the tour

02 nights of lodging in San Jose

01 night of lodging in Sarapiqui

02 nights of lodging in Arenal

02 nights of lodging in Guanacaste (Ocotal Beach)

02 nights of lodging in Monteverde

09 breakfasts, 01 lunch, 01 dinner

Tours: Tour to Sarapiqui River Rafting, entrance to Baldi hot springs, entrance to the hanging bridges and canopy tour in Monteverde

Hotel taxes

Rates minimum 15 students and 02 tour leaders (17 people):

From: $775.00 per person in quadruple occupancy

Rates minimum 23 students and 02 tour leaders (25 people):

From: $725.00 per person in quadruple occupancy

Notes:

-We offer you 02 tour leaders free on double occupancy

-Rates in US dollars, valid just for this quotation until November 30^th, 2010

-Most of the hotels have rooms with two double beds in triple and quadruple occupancy

-Rates in US dollars, valid just for this quotation