Grand Spa Adventure #1, #2 & #3: Westin Intercontinental Hotel Day 2: San Jose/Tortuguero Morning departure via motorcoach to the Caribbean coast, with a stop en route for breakfast. Then take a boat trip along the Tortuguero canals through densely vegetated areas in search of alligators, monkeys and birds. Arrival at Manatus VIP Hotel & Spa in time for lunch. After lunch visit the village of Tortuguero and the Turtle Research & Conservation Center. (B, L, D) Day 3: Tortuguero All day at Tortuguero, including nature tours or optional fishing expeditions. During nesting season (JUL-OCT), you can go to observe the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach by night or see newly-hatched baby turtles scrambling toward the sea. (B, L, D) Day 4: Tortuguero/Arenal Transfer by boat back to Matina Pier, where you board the Mawamba bus to San Jose. Before arriving in San Jose you will be dropped off at the town of Guapiles, where your van and driver will be waiting to transfer you to Arenal. The two-hour private transfer takes you through the beautiful San Carlos Valley. Overnight at your selected hotel. (B, L) Grand Spa Adventure #1: Nayara Hotel & Gardens (Deluxe Casita) Grand Spa Adventure #3: Nayara Hotel & Gardens (Spring Villa) Day 5: Arenal Leisure day. (B) Day 6: Arenal/Tamarindo Morning departure for a five-hour transfer to Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste Province on the Pacific. Accommodations in selected hotel. (B) Grand Spa Adventure #1: Capitan Suizo (Air-conditioned room) Grand Spa Adventure #2: JW Marriott (Ocean view room)** Grand Spa Adventure #3: W Costa Rica (Wonderful Escape) Days 7 & 8: Tamarindo Leisure days for optional tours. (B Daily) Day 9: Depart Tamarindo Transfer to Liberia Airport. (B) NOTE: You can substitute Pacuare Lodge for Manatus VIP Lodge. Supplement for substitution is quoted. (See below for detailed Pacuare Lodge itinerary) Rates
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Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica Transfer to your selected hotel. Day 2: San Jose/Pacuare Lodge Early morning pick up in San Jose by a Costa Rica Nature Adventures representative and transfer (approximately 2½ hours) to the Pacuare River put-in including a typical Costa Rican breakfast in route. Exciting 1-1½ hour river rafting tour to the Pacuare Lodge (Class II-III rapids) where you will enjoy your stay at Costa Rica's premier eco-lodge. Arrival at the Pacuare Lodge 12:00-1:00 p.m. After lunch participate in an optional canopy tour (not included in package price) or waterfall hike, or simply relax in your private bungalow or suite. Dine on gourmet delicacies by candlelight and then visit the upstairs lounge for a cocktail or refreshment before retiring to a restful night's sleep. (B, L, D) Day 3: Pacuare Lodge You'll wake up to bird song and the soothing sound of the river nearby. Then head over to the main lodge for a delicious breakfast of homemade bread, tropical fruits, yogurt, eggs, pancakes, cereal, juice and coffee. The lodge employs a resident naturalist guide who will provide unique insights into the plant and animal world. Choose from exciting optional tours (NOT included) that include guided hikes through an emerald rainforest, the Cabecar Indian tour - where visitors may participate in a cultural exchange with a shaman and the Adventure Canopy Tour - where visitors glide amid a tropical rainforest canopy. (B, L, D) Day 4: Pacuare Lodge/Arenal Departure between 9:00-10:00 a.m., and transfer to Rancho Robeto's Restaurant in Guapiles, where your driver will be waiting for you. After lunch your private vehicle and driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to Arenal. (B, L)
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