Package #1

Jewels of the Rainforest

Total Package Price: $4940

Day 01: Arrive at the Juan Santamaria Airport.  A representative from Costa Rica Travel Professionals will be waiting for you outside the terminal to transfer you to the Alta Hotel.

The Alta Hotel is considered one of Costa Rica’s best boutique luxury hotels.  In a relaxed atmosphere of understated elegance, you will always receive the finest in personalized service while enjoying Alta’s royal accommodations, extensive facilities, thoughtful amenities, fine cuisine and unsurpassed views.

Day 02: You will be picked up at 8:00 a.m. for a transfer to the local airport for your domestic flight to Palmar Sur.  You will be met by a guide from Casa Corcovado for a transfer to their base camp in Sierpe.  You will have a few minutes to freshen up and use the facilities before embarking on a one and a half hour boat ride down the Sierpe River and into the Pacific Ocean.  During the trip you will observe the largest mangrove forest system on the Pacific Coast of Central America, home of many different varieties of birds such as the roseate spoonbill and crocodiles.

Once on the open sea, you may be able to spot dolphins and humpback whales on your trajectory to the hotel.

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge is located right next to the Corcovado National Park, the last remaining lowland rainforest of sustainable size in Central America and the “Crown Jewel” of the national park system.

Upon your arrival at the lodge you will enjoy a refreshing welcome cocktail.  Your private bungalow is immersed in exotic gardens, surrounded by wild tropical rainforest and furnished with the most beautiful details.  There will be a bottle of wine, flowers and a special gift waiting for you in your room.

Free afternoon to explore the surrounding trails and the beach.  (Meals BLD)

Day 03: After breakfast, you will head down to the beach for your boat ride to Caño Island, an ancient Indian burial ground, where you will spend the day.  You will be able to snorkel among the coral reefs that surround this tropical paradise and hike to the burial sites.

A picnic lunch will be served on the white sand beach, sheltered by coconut trees.

Return to the hotel for overnight.  (Meals BLD)

Day 04: Today you will have a full day adventure in the Corcovado National Park.  Once you’ve had a hearty breakfast, you will head out with your naturalist guide into Corcovado National Park. The cool morning hours offer a good opportunity to spot wildlife and to observe some of the incredible variety of birds that abound in the park.

The animal life in this section of the National Park is quite vibrant, with frequent sighting of monkeys, coatimundis, squirrels, spiders, macaws, bats, leaf cutting ants, and other animal species. As well, much will be mentioned about the plant and tree species, which is lush, and teeming with life.

Along the trail your guide will have a chance to tell you some of the fascinating stories about life in the rainforest and point many things out to you. Later, coming down through the forest you will find a river and then discover an incredible waterfall. Now is your chance to cool off in one of the shaded pools of the rushing river.

Afterwards, you wind your way down the river until reaching the Park Station at San Pedrillo. The San Pedrillo ranger station is the most northern of the four stations. Situated just off shore is Picaros Island, which serves as a refuge for several species of marine birds including the Brown Boobie, Blue Heron and Brown Pelican.  At the Station under shade trees on the beach you will enjoy a sumptuous picnic with fresh fruit and ice-cold drinks. After lunch there will be time to explore the beach or to just relax.

In the afternoon, you will walk short distance along the coastal trail to return to the lodge. Join us later for a frosty margarita and to watch the sunset.

As you watch the sun melt in to the sea you can reflect upon the wonders of the most intricate and intense place on earth, the rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. (Meals BLD)

Day 05: Start your day with a delicious breakfast in bed.  A well deserved treat after all the excitement of the previous days. 

Today you will be able to relax by the pool or head down to the beach for some R&R.  In case you want to get up early, there is an optional bird watching tour right in the hotel premises.  (Meals BLD)

Day 06: Get your bags ready to head back to San Jose and continue your adventure.  You will depart the hotel around 8:00 a.m. and arrive at the airport in Palmar Sur in time for your flight to San Jose.  You will then board another plane that will take you directly to La Fortuna, where you will be met and transferred to Mountain Paradise Hotel.

Hotel Mountain Paradise has a privileged location in the Arenal Area.
Only 6 kilometers from downtown La Fortuna and 800 meters
from the main road, with a direct, uninterrupted panoramic view
of the Arenal Volcano from any where in the property.
As you drive from the main road to the hotel, you will feel like you are
stepping into another world, where the only sounds you will hear are
those of birds and the rumbling of the volcano.

Enjoy a welcome cocktail before checking into a 70 sq meters (753.43 sq feet) Junior Suite, furnished with a king size canopy bed, “My Home Intelligent System”, fine wood furniture, flat screen cable television, wireless internet, international access telephones and an outdoor jacuzzi that will allow you to enjoy breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano.

The innovative “My Home” system allows integrating the domotique functions to provide comfort, security and automation.

You will enjoy a fruit basket, tropical flowers and a special gift in your room.

After lunch and an afternoon siesta, get ready to soak in the healing waters of the thermal pools.  You will be transferred at 4:45 p.m. to Eco Termales La Fortuna, where you will experience an enchanting evening. 

Eco Termales is a private family farm that opened its doors to a selective clientele available only by appointment, which will ensure you the privacy that other mineral spring resorts can’t give you.

Very tastefully put together, this oasis of mineral waters will provide you with relaxation and a chance to experience a lush tropical rain forest first hand.

Several pools with different temperature waters are nestled amongst hundred year old trees.  You will have the opportunity to see birds and small animals.  As soon as you arrive, make sure to take a walk to the 240 yr. old Ficus tree, home to two beautiful spectacle owls and their new born off-spring.  A homemade dinner is included with your visit to Eco Termales.  And make sure you don’t leave without trying a delicious piña colada at the pool bar and the famous rice pudding Doña Mireya makes.

Return to the hotel for overnight.  (Meals BD)

Day 07:  The breakfast of your choice will be served in your room every morning.  Be sure to let the restaurant staff know your choice the evening before. 

Today, you can choose a half day activity from the following:  hike to Arenal Volcano, horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall or a visit to the Hanging Bridges.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing aromatherapy couple’s massage.

Supper tonight will be served in your terrace.  Enjoy a romantic candle light dinner with a bottle of wine while watching the fireworks from the volcano. (Meals BD)

Day 08:  Enjoy a leisure morning before taking your flight back to San Jose.  You will depart the hotel around 11:15 a.m. for your transfer to the airport. 

Upon your arrival in San Jose, you will be met by a representative of Costa Rica Travel Professionals who will take you to the Alta Hotel for your overnight.  (Meals B)

Day 09:  You will be picked up 3 hours prior to your International Departure for your transfer to the airport for your flight back home.  (Meals B)

Package Includes:

All transfers to and from the international airport.  Meals where specified, hotel taxes and specified tours.

At Alta:  Deluxe Double Room and Continental Breakfast.

At Casa Corcovado:  Air transportation San Jose – Palmar Sur – San Jose, land transportation Palmar Sur – Sierpe – Palmar Sur, boat transportation Sierpe – Hotel – Sierpe, lodging in a deluxe bungalow, Welcome cocktail, a bottle of wine served in the room, special gift and flowers upon check-in, breakfast in bed (one morning of your choice), tour to Caño Island and Corcovado National Park, Bird watching Tour (optional), hiking on the lodge’s trails, all meals, park fees and taxes. 

At Mountain Paradise:  Welcome cocktail, fruit basket and tropical flowers upon arrival, special gift, candle light dinner with a bottle of wine, in-room daily breakfast, half day tour of your choice (volcano hike, horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall or Hanging Bridges) aromatherapy massage for two and hotel taxes. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

v    Prices are subject to change without notice.  Once the package has been confirmed, no price changes will apply.

v    A $250 non-refundable deposit must be made before any reservations can be confirmed.  The deposit will apply to the total cost of the package.

v    The prices for the packages are quoted in US dollars and are per couple. Due to the fact that the net rates used by the agency are confidential NO BREAKDOWNS WILL BE GIVEN AT ANY TIME.

v    Once the package is approved, a deposit of 50% of the balance will be required.  Full payment must be made 45 days prior to arrival.  If the reservations are made less than 45 days before the arrival date, full payment must be made at the time of confirmation.

v    Any changes made after the package has been confirmed will have a penalty of $10 per change.

v    Confirmation and itineraries are subject to availability.  The order of the itinerary may vary according to availability.  It is recommended that reservations be made at least 60 days in advance; during the Peak Season (December 15 thru January 05) you should reserve at least 9 months in advance.

v    All cancellations must be done in writing.  Penalties will vary according to the hotels and their policies.  No refunds will be made on any cancellations made 15 days prior to arrival.

v    Please keep in mind that if you are renting a car, the rental car company will require a $1000 deposit on a major credit card, which will be released once the car is returned.  Unless previously requested, the car will be standard transmission.

v    Gratuities to drivers, guides, chamber maids and bellhops are not included in the package.