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Volcanoes, Cloud Forests
& Pacific Beaches

9 Days/8 Nights

San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde
& Pacific Beaches

From $1115
Here is a suggested itinerary to Costa Rica,
which is designed to start on any day of the week.
This itinerary may be modified to suit the individual traveler.

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Itinerary

EcoAdventures Costa Rica Volancoes, Cloud Forests & Pacific Beaches Tour Map
See dozens of hummingbirds up close at the Hummingbird Gallery, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
Hummingbird Gallery,
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica Transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 2: San Jose/Arenal Mid-morning motorcoach departure for a tour of Arenal National Park, followed by a visit to Tabacon Resort, where you can enjoy the many different natural hot springs and pools. A delicious dinner and snacks included. (B, D)
Day 3: Arenal Leisure day for optional tours. (B)
Day 4: Arenal/Monteverde Morning departure for a two-hour transfer to Monteverde via boat crossing Lake Arenal and then taxi to Monteverde. Accommodations in selected hotel. (B)
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Day 5: Monteverde Morning hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, viewing the misty forest with its dense vegetation. Visit the Hummingbird Gallery and Cheese Factory. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours. (B)
Day 6: Monteverde/Tamarindo Morning departure via shuttle service for a six-hour transfer to Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste Province on the Pacific. Accommodations in selected hotel. (B)
Days 7 & 8: Tamarindo Leisure days for optional tours. (B Daily)
Day 9: Depart Tamarindo Transfer to the Liberia Airport, or extend your stay in Costa Rica with additional destinations. (B)
Note: You can substitute mid-Pacific or Manuel Antonio hotels for Tamarindo and rates are quoted below.

Rates for all of the packages include:
• Airport/hotel/airport transfers via private shuttle vans
• Hotel accommodations as specified, including tax & service charge
• Breakfast throughout (B)
• Sightseeing, additional meals as indicated (L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Transportation via Shuttle Vans/Buses. See below for upgrades to Semi-Private Transfer Service or Private Transfer Service.
• Child rates are for children 11 years or under sharing a room with two adults with existing beds; a maximum of two children per room
†Rates subject to change without notice.
High Season = NOV-APR & JUL-AUG. Christmas, New Years & Easter Week not included
Low Season = MAY-JUN & SEP-OCT

Rates with Tamarindo Beach Hotels (Guanacaste)
Rates Per Person - 2012† Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Standard
$1099
660
720
$1270
699
720
First Class
$1239
709
805
$1415
885
805
Deluxe
$1479
950
909
$1629
1090
909
Deluxe Plus
$2400
1785*
1225
$3075
2455*
1225
Upgrade to Semi-Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Tamarindo only
$25
50
10
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Arenal to Monteverde and Monteverde to Tamarindo
$129
570
80
*Rates are based on a Deluxe room only at El Establo (Monteverde)
†Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates for Substituting Mid-Pacific Hotels
Rates Per Person - 2012† Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Standard
$1225
719
699
$1295
719
699
First Class
$1350
845
729
$1420
845
729
Deluxe
$1655
1069
830
$1650
1075
830
Deluxe Plus
$2010
1340*
1199
$2229
1560*
1199
Upgrade to Semi-Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Jaco only
$25
50
10
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Arenal to Monteverde and Monteverde to Tamarindo
$129
570
80
*Rates are based on a Deluxe room only at El Establo (Monteverde)
†Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates for Substituting Manuel Antonio (Quepos) Hotels
Rates Per Person - 2012† Low Season
High Season
Hotel Category
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Dbl
Sgl Supplement
Child
Standard
$1115
525
779
$1289
665
779
First Class
$1340
755
800
$1490
868
800
Deluxe
$1599
1019
910
$1820
1199
910
Deluxe Plus
$2079
1399*
1222
$2389
1675*
1222
Upgrade to Semi-Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Monteverde to Quepos only
$25
50
10
Upgrade to Private Transfer Service
Rates apply to transfer from Arenal to Monteverde and Monteverde to Tamarindo
$129
570
80
*Rates are based on a Deluxe room only at El Establo (Monteverde)
†Rates subject to change without notice.

Hotels in Category
Region
Standard
First Class
Deluxe
Deluxe Plus
San Jose
Quality Hotel Real
Courtyard by Marriott
Doubletree Cariari
Marriott
Arenal
Arenal Lodge or
Arenal Springs Hotel
or Volcano Lodge
Mountain Paradise
(Premium)
Mountain Paradise
(Jr. Suite) or
Nayara Hotel & Gardens
Arenal Kioro or
Tabacon Lodge (Premium)
Monteverde
Belmar
(Main Bldg.)
Trapp Family Lodge
Sapo Dorado or
El Establo (Deluxe)
El Establo (Suite)
Manuel Antonio
Casitas Eclipse
El Parador
(Garden View)
El Parador (Jungle) or
Villas Si Como No
or
La Mansion Inn
Gaia Hotel & Reserve (Studio)
or Villas Si Como No
(Honeymoon Suite)
or Arenas del Mar Resort
Mid-Pacific
Club del Mar
Villas Caletas
Alma del Pacifico (Garden)
Marriot Los Suenos or
Alma del Pacifico (Prima)
Tamarindo
Jardin del Eden or
Tamarindo Diria (Classic)
Capitan Suizo
Capitan Suizo (A/C)
JW Marriott (Garden) or
Four Seasons (Garden)*
*Rates do NOT include breakfast