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Trips Featuring Spa/Yoga
(83B08). SARAPIQUI, BAJOS DEL TORO, ARENAL, MONTEVERDE & ESTERILLOS BEACH Hike and Observe Wildlife at La Selva Station, Highland Spa and Biking, Cloud Forest Hike and Beach Stay (14 Days / 13 Nights) From US$3,808 per person in double occupancy ($272 per person per day), depending on the season and category of hotels booked.
This is an activity-filled trip with several opportunities to hike in Costa Rica's forests and bird watch. You will visit the La Selva Biological Station in Sarapiqui to experience the rainforest and learn about the country's lowland wildlife and pre-Colombian culture. From here you will head to the highlands, first staying at a secluded spa resort with hiking trails to three scenic waterfalls. Next you'll stay in the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs and take a half-day bike ride. After exploring the cloud forest and a horseback ride in Monteverde, stay on the Pacific Coast.
(29A09). ARENAL, MONTEVERDE & FOUR SEASONS RESORT Scenic Mountain Forests near Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forest Birding and Luxury Beach Resort on Papagayo Peninsula (12 Days / 11 Nights) From US$4,632 per person in double occupancy ($386 per person per day) depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is a scenic trip that starts in the highlands near Arenal, where you will walk over cascading gorges on the Hanging Bridges trails at the base of the Volcano. Then you will stay at Monteverde Lodge to visit the Cloud Forest Reserve. From January to July, depending upon your luck and patience, you may observe the Resplendent Quetzal in its natural habitat. Spend your last four nights in Costa Rica at The Four Seasons, where you will have time to relax on the hotel's two private beaches, in the spa, or fine tuning your game on the championship golf course.
(72B09). TORTUGUERO, BAJOS DEL TORO, ARENAL & ESTERILLOS BEACH Tortuguero Rainforest, Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forest Hike and Pacific Beach Getaway (12 Days / 11 Nights) From US$3,540 per person in double occupancy ($295 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
First explore Tortuguero National Park and perhaps see turtles nesting on the beach (Jun-Oct only). Afterwards head to the highlands where you'll hike a cloud forest trail to view three scenic, hidden waterfalls. Then to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs, and float down a forest river. End the trip at Esterillos Beach on the Pacific Coast.
(05B09). ARENAL, TORTUGUERO, SAVEGRE VALLEY & LAPA RIOS IN OSA Wildlife Tours in Arenal, Tortuguero Jungle and Savegre, then Ecolodge Stay (11 Days / 10 Nights) From US$4,862 per person in double occupancy ($442 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Walk the trails of the Hanging Bridges Project, soak in a natural hot springs and view the active Arenal Volcano. Then explore the backwater creeks of Tortuguero, home to monkeys, otters, caiman and myriad tropical bird species. In the cloud forests of the Savegre Valley, you will have the opportunity to observe the rare Resplendent Quetzal (Jan. to July only) and other highland birds. Your last days will be on the Osa Peninsula at the renowned Lapa Rios Resort, an upscale ecolodge.
(30C08). PACUARE RIVER, MONTEVERDE, ARENAL & FLOR BLANCA RESORT Active Highland and Beach Vacation with Rafting, Hiking, Canopy and Biking Tours (11 Days / 10 Nights) From US$3,410 per person in double occupancy ($310 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Adventure-filled vacation starting with a one-day white water trip down the scenic Pacuare River. The next day you will visit Jaco to observe life in the trees on the Waterfall Canopy Tour. In Monteverde you will stay at Monteverde Lodge and walk in the cloud forest with a local guide. Then go to the Arenal area to soak in a natural hot springs and view the active Volcano (weather permitting). Before leaving, you will take a mountain bike ride in forests near the Volcano. Your last three nights will be spent on Santa Teresa Beach at the Flor Blanca Resort.
(49D07). TAMARINDO SELF DRIVE & OSA PENINSULA Drive to Tamarindo Beach and Stay at Lapa Rios Resort (11 Days / 10 Nights) From US$3,948 per person in double occupancy (or $359 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Stay at some of the country’s finest hotels beginning with San José’s cozy, Grano de Oro, featuring a top-rated restaurant and rooftop Jacuzzi. Fly to Tamarindo Beach, where you will pick up your rental car to better explore the area during five days there. On Day 8, fly to Puerto Jimenez for three nights at the exclusive Lapa Rios, where you will be immersed in nature at this unique resort.
(12A09). MONTEVERDE, ARENAL & GUANACASTE BEACH Volcano and Cloud Forest Visits with Punta Islita Stay (10 Days / 9 Nights) From US$3,230 per person in double occupancy ($325 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest and visit Arenal to see the active volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, three full days at Punta Islita Resort on the beach in Guanacaste Province.
(57A09). ALAJUELA RESORT, MONTEVERDE & GUANACASTE Honeymoon Adventure: Exclusive Resorts with Cloud Forest, Canopy and Horseback Tours (10 Days / 9 Nights) From US$3,920 per person in double occupancy ($390 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This vacation includes a two-day stay at the Xandari fruit and coffee plantation near San Jose. Then visit the highlands at Monteverde to walk in the Cloud Forest Reserve. The last four days of your trip will be at the unique, beachside Hotel Punta Islita on the Guanacaste Coast.
(73A07). ARENAL, BAJOS DEL TORO & ESTERILLOS BEACH Hike near the Arenal Volcano and in a Cloud Forest, then Head to the Beach (10 Days / 9 Nights) From US$2,620 per person in double occupancy ($260 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
First explore the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs, and float a forest river. Then you'll hike a cloud forest trail to view three scenic, hidden waterfalls. End the trip at Esterillos Beach on the Pacific Coast.
(74C09). TORTUGUERO, BAJOS DEL TORO, ARENAL & PACUARE RIVER Tortuguero Rainforest Boat Tour, Cloud Forest Spa, Arenal Volcano and White Water Rafting (10 Days / 9 Nights) From US$3,020 per person in double occupancy ($300 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked. Min. age: 12 years.
First explore Tortuguero National Park and perhaps see turtles nesting on the beach (Jun-Oct only). Afterwards head to the cloud forest, where you'll have the opportunity to hike to three scenic waterfalls. Then to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, take an exhilarating one-day white water trip down the pristine Pacuare Canyon with continuous Class III-IV rapids. (Min. age 12 years.)
(88C08). PACUARE RIVER, LAPA RIOS ECOLODGE & FOUR SEASONS PAPAGAYO White Water Rafting, Boutique Hotels and The Four Seasons (9 Days / 8 Nights) From US$5,580 per person in double occupancy ($620 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
On this vacation you will enjoy some of Costa Rica's finest hotels in three destinations, the central highlands, the Osa Peninsula, and in Guanacaste Province. Start the trip with a scenic and exciting white water adventure down the Pacuare River, a one-day Connoisseur Rafting tour, limited to a maximum of three rafts. Then go to the south Pacific coast for a stay at Lapa Rios Ecolodge, built in harmony with the surrounding forest and beach. Your last days will be at The Four Seasons on the Papagayo Peninsula, where you will have time to relax on two private beaches, in the spa, or enjoy the championship golf course.
(07A09). GUANACASTE & MANUEL ANTONIO Beach Escape to Punta Islita Ecoresort and the Buena Vista Villas (8 Days / 7 Nights) From US$2,865 per person in double occupancy ($360 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Three days at the remote and renowned Punta Islita Resort in the Guanacaste Beach area. Then fly to Manuel Antonio to stay at the upscale Buena Vista Villas in the Tulemar Gardens complex, with a private beach, restaurant and pool and bar.
(26C08). PACUARE WHITE WATER, ARENAL & GUANACASTE White Water Rafting and Float Trip in Arenal, then Punta Islita Resort Stay (8 Days / 7 Nights) From US$3,560 per person in double occupancy ($445 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your stay with an exciting and scenic white water trip down the Pacuare River (min. age 12 years). Then head to the Arenal area with a private guide to view the active volcano and float the Penas Blancas River. Soak in natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. Then, enjoy three nights at the isolated and luxurious Punta Islita Hotel on the beach in Guanacaste Province.
(60C08). PACAURE RIVER & FLORBLANCA RESORT STAY White Water Rafting on the Pacuare and Surf Lessons at Santa Teresa Beach (8 Days / 7 Nights) From US$3,130 per person in double occupancy ($390 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Raft the Pacuare River, one of the world’s seven must-see rivers for avid rafters, then fly to Guanacaste, where you'll stay on Santa Teresa Beach, one of the favorite Costa Rica surf spots of several Hollywood celebrities. Ideal for the beginner as well as expert surfer, we have arranged morning and afternoon lessons with a surf instructor. When you’re not surfing, Florblanca Resort offers full spa services, yoga and other activities (at additional cost).
(20A08). CASA CORCOVADO JUNGLE LODGE & XANDARI PLANTATION Rainforest, Rafting and Coffee Lands Excursion (7 Days / 6 Nights) From $2,135 per person in double occupancy (US$305 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Three days at Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. There will be opportunities to walk in the Park, visit a majestic waterfall, picnic on the beach at Cano Island and more. Then you will stay at Xandari Plantation overlooking the central valley. Experience a white water rafting day trip on the Pacuare River, considered one of the top 5 best rivers in the world for this sport. The last two nights will be at the Xandari Plantaion, where you’ll have the opportunity to walk rainforest trails and enjoy their "spa village," with Jacuzzis featuring sweeping views of the Central Valley.
(19A09). LAPA RIOS ECORESORT ON THE OSA PENINSULA Eco Luxury in the Rainforest: Three Days at Lapa Rios Resort (6 Days / 5 Nights) From US$2,580 per person in double occupancy ($430 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
After one night in San Jose, you will be flown to the Osa Peninsula for a four-night stay at Lapa Rios Ecoresort. Bungalows are situated 350 feet above the ocean and private beach on 1,000 acres of pristine forest accessible by trails. Here you can participate in activities (at additional cost) such as kayaking, birding, horseback riding, swimming with dolphins, night walks, yoga classes, or simply relax by the pool. The hotel's restaurant specializes in freshly cooked international cuisine influenced by flavors of Costa Rica and Asia.
(21A09). COFFEE PLANTATION TOUR & GUANACASTE BEACH Britt Coffee Plantation and Punta Islita Hotel (6 Days / 5 Nights) From US$2,070 per person in double occupancy ($345 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Visit a Britt coffee plantation, where you'll learn about coffee's vital role in forging Costa Rican democracy and visit an organic roasting factory. Then you'll fly to the Pacific Coast for a two-night stay at the remote, eco-luxe Punta Islita Hotel.
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