Costa Rica Escape


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- Monteverde: Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve; Naturalist-led tour of the reserve
- Arenal: Visit Arenal National Park; Naturalist-led tour of the Arenal Hanging Bridges
- Sarchi: Visit to the artisan village to see the famous Costa Rica ox carts
- San josÉ: Orientation tour
- Forget the big city crowds and high prices—now is your time to vacation in Costa Rica! With its abundant wildlife and splendid beauty, it’s no wonder Costa Rica is synonymous with pura vida—the good life
- On this Costa Rica tour, you’ll spend two nights each in San José, Monteverde, and Arenal
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Welcome to San José! Meet your Tour Director at your hotel.
Lava Love Depart on a scenic drive past banana groves and pineapple and sugar cane fields en route to Arenal. Visit to La Fortuna Village in the shadow of mighty Arenal Volcano (currently dormant but known for consistent lava flows before 2010). Arenal is home to casc...
Bird’s Eye View Today, take a guided excursion with your Naturalist to Arenal Hanging Bridges. Explore the jungle canopy atop 15 bridges suspended in the treetops to see various species of plants, birds, butterflies, monkeys, sloths, and other local wildlife. On a c...
Heads in the Clouds This morning, depart Arenal on scenic drive to Monteverde for the next two nights. Arrive in the cloud forest of Monteverde, situated on the continental divide under misty cloud coverage in one of the world’s most bio-diverse areas. Enjoy an after...
Creatures of the Cloud Forest This morning, take a Naturalist guided walking tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve home to forest fauna such as sloths, jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, coatis, and numerous species of birds. With almost 100% humidity throughout the year,...
Artistry & Drama En route to San José, visit Sarchi Village, the hub of Costa Rican craftsmanship, and see the artists in their workshops making their famous ox carts. Upon arrival in San José, a guided city orientation introduces downtown San José includes the ...
Adios y Gracias, San José! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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Park Inn Radisson
The Park Inn Radisson is conveniently located in the heart of San Jose within walking distance of the well-known Paseo Colon, the city's main avenue. The hotel features 117 comfortable guestrooms equipped with complimentary wireless internet, outdoor pool, and on-site bar and grill.
San Jose
Costa Rica
Ave 6, Street 28
Magic Mountain Hotel
This colonial-modern hotel facing Arenal Volcano offers panoramic views and is surrounded by lush foliage. Facilities include an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, restaurant with international cuisine, sports bar, and relaxing spa. Air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony or terrace with views of the volcano, in-room safe, cable television, and wireless internet access.
Arenal
Costa Rica
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Monteverde Country Lodge
The hotel maintains the essence of traditional rustic lodging while assuring guests maximum comfort. Guestrooms feature complementary Wi-Fi, cable TV, in-room safe, private bathroom, and daily housekeeping.
Santa Elena
Costa Rica
300 Mts Sureste de la Escuela de Cerro Plano
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