Special Value
PACIFIC PEARLS
9 days/8 nights
- 2 nights in Posada San Miguel, standard room, breakfast and taxes included.
- 3 nights in Aguila de Osa Lodge & Resort, double room, 3 daily meals and taxes included.
- 3 nights in Arenas del Mar, superior room, breakfast and taxes included.
- Flights San Jose - Palmar Sur - Quepos, shuttle from Quepos airstrip to Arenas del Mar, private bilingual transfer Manuel Antonio – San Jose.
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Day 01 Arrival to San Jose / Posadas San Miguel
Posada San Miguel is a small refuge to enjoy the peace provided by nature with the warmth of feeling at home.
Standard room, breakfast included
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Day 02 Fly to Palmar Sur / Aguila de Osa
A transfer from Best of Costa Rica will provide transportation to a local airstrip, where you will board a flight from San Jose to Palmar Sur. Upon arrival, a shuttle from Aguila de Osa Inn will provide transportation to Sierpe River, there you will board a boat to the Lodge. Inn is located in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, situated on a high bluff overlooking the Agujitas river with panoramic views of Drake Bay. Reaching out into the Pacific Ocean along the southwest coast, the Osa was once described by National Geographic as one of the most biologically intense places on earth.
Double room, 3 daily meals included |
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Day 03 Aguila de Osa Inn
*Suggested activities: Corcovado national park, is world re-known for its rich diversity and spectacular scenery. This tour will lead you up into the dense jungle comprised of primary and secondary forest, during which time you'll be introduced to.
Double room, 3 daily meals included |
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Day 04 Aguila de Osa Inn
*Suggested activities: Caño Island tour is situated just 12 nautical miles from Aguila de Osa Inn, you might be lucky enough to see whales and/or dolphins frolicking in the ocean. You will get time to snorkel in front of the ranger station. You'll also have time for a relatively short hike, which begins just behind the ranger station.
Double room, 3 daily meals included |
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Day 05 Flight to Quepos / Arenas del Mar Resort
A shuttle from Aguila de Osa will provide transportation to a connecting flight to Quepos. A local shuttle will drive you to Arenas del Mar. This hotel is a beach and nature resort located next to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. “Unique and spectacular beach and nature experiences combined with highest levels of comfort and sustainability in a local Costa Rican setting” define the concept of Arenas del Mar.
Superior room, breakfast included.
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Day 06 Arenas del Mar Resort
*Suggested activities: Manuel Antonio National Park: An experienced guide will accompany you on an informative walk through Costa Rica’s most famous National Park while at the same time point out monkeys, sloths, iguanas, birds and other wildlife on the way. Besides hiking books and binoculars, bring your bathing suit and a towel and take advantage of the calm white sandy beaches within the park.
Superior room, breakfast included. |
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Day 07 Arenas del Mar Resort
*Suggested activities: Whitewater Rafting: Enjoy this unforgettable experience of rafting on the beautiful Naranjo or Savegre Rivers. You are very likely to observe wildlife along the river. Lunch is included in this tour.
Superior room, breakfast included.
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Day 08 Ground transfer to Posada San Miguel
A transfer from Best of Costa Rica will pick you up at Arenas del Mar and provide transportation to Posada San Miguel, a small refuge to enjoy the peace provided by nature with the warmth of feeling at home.
Standard room, breakfast included. |
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Day 09 Transfer to San Jose / Departure
A private transfer from Best of Costa Rica will drive you to the Juan Santamaria International Airport for your return flight. |
* Suggested activities have additional costs and should be arranged with the pertinent hotels and tour operators upon arrival.
Price starting at $3127- per couple
More information: pearls@bestofcostarica.com or reserve@bestofcostarica.com
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Special Value
NIFTY ADVENTURE
8 days/7 nights
- 1 night lodging at the San Jose Courtyard by Marriott, breakfast and taxes included.
- Tours included at San Jose: rafting expedition to Pacuare River.
- 1 night at Hotel Suerre in Guapiles, breakfast and taxes included.
- 2 nights at Mawamba Lodge, double room, 3 daily meals and taxes included.
- 3 days SUV car rental, manual transmission with mandatory insurance included.
- 2 nights at Arenal Springs, double room, breakfast and taxes included.
- 1 night at Posada San Miguel, double room, breakfast and taxes included.
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Day 01 Arrival to San Jose / Courtyard Marriott Hotel
A Best of Costa Rica representative will greet you at the airport and provide transportation to the Marriott Courtyard located in the vibrant, upscale town of Escazu. This new hotel provides colonial-styled architecture, easy access to dining and shopping, and a swimming pool.
Standard deluxe room, breakfast included.
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Day 02 Pacuare White Water Adventure / Suerre Hotel
A Rios Tropicales shuttle will provide transportation from the hotel to the Pacuare River for an exciting world-class rafting adventure. Glide over white rapids through swaths of pristine jungle and wildlife. Upon completion, the Rios Tropicales Shuttle will drive you to the Suerre Hotel in Guapiles for a good night's rest. This small Hotel is located midpoint between San Jose and Tortuguero National Park and offers comfortable accommodations on your way to Costa Rica’s Caribbean Plains.
River Rafting, double room, breakfast included. |
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Day 03 Mawamba Lodge
Your day begins bright and early, when you board the Mawamba Lodge shuttle to begin your unforgettable Tortuguero Canals Discovery Adventure on the Caribbean Coast. A bilingual guide will provide interesting information and answer your questions along the drive across the lush Braulio Carrillo Rainforest and the extensive banana plantations. The exuberant network of water canals are teeming with exotic flora and fauna including the endangered Great Green Macaw, White-Faced monkeys, and Green Sea Turtles. Accessible only by water, Mawamba Lodge is rustic but comfortable and is located just five minutes away from the National Park's entrance. In addition to the exciting surroundings, the lodge offers a beautiful swimming pool, delicious buffet meals, and spacious rooms.
Double room, 3 daily meals included |
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Day 04 Mawamba Lodge
Mawamba offers a variety of tours to the canals of the National Park, turtle nesting observation (seasonal July - September), hikes into the lush rain forest of the area, bird watching and night tours conducted and supervised by specially trained guides using the best equipment and implementing all necessary safety precautions. Overnight stay at Mawamba Lodge.
Double room, 3 daily meals included |
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Day 05 Arenal Volcano/Arenal Springs
A representative from Rent a Car will meet you at Rio Danta Restaurant and drop off a SUV with the Coverage LDW (Loss Damage Waiver) included. You will drive to Arenal Volcano. The 3-4 hour drive to Arenal Springs offers a great opportunity to enjoy the countryside through rolling hills and picturesque small towns. Arenal Volcano rewards its visitors with spectacular red-hot lava displays and earth-rattling thunder.
Double room and breakfast included. |
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Day 06 Arenal Springs
*Suggested activities: Enjoy one of the many family tours offered in the Arenal area, including the Safari River Rafting, the Caño Negro Natural Refuge, guided hiking tours, horseback riding, or the adrenaline-infused Canopy Tour for unique perspectives of the local flora and fauna. The area's exuberance will thrill adults and children alike.
Double room, breakfast included.
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Day 07 Back to San Jose/Posada San Miguel
Posada San Miguel is a small refuge to enjoy the peace provided by nature with the warmth of feeling at home.
Standard room, breakfast included.
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Day 08 Drive to San Jose/Departure
A private transfer from Best of Costa Rica will meet you to provide transportation to the International Airport to board your departure flight. Hope to see you again soon! |
* Suggested activities have additional costs and should be arranged with the pertinent hotels and tour operators upon arrival.
Price starting at $1898- per couple
More information: nifty@bestofcostarica.com or reserve@bestofcostarica.com
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