Costa Rica – Wellness & Adventure

Upon arrival to Juan Santamaria International Airport, a representative of Costa Rican Trails will welcome the group and accompany them to the hotel.

Depend on traffic conditions, the group will arrive in the hotel about 20-30 min after leaving the airport.

San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the mid-west of the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.

Dinner is not included.

Overnight at HOLIDAY INN SAN JOSE AUROLA, Standard rooms:

As the best 5-star hotel located in the historic city center of San José, Costa Rica, the Hotel Holiday Inn San José AUROLA offers discerning business and leisure travelers a chic, stylish home away from home in the heart of it all. Step inside and experience the glamorous yet cozy lobby featuring an eye-catching mural reflecting the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The hotel features 2 restaurants, swimming pool, meeting rooms, gym, bar, business center and free WI-Fi.

Standard Room: Offering panoramic views of the city, our Standard Rooms feature soundproof windows, 250-thread-count sheets, hard and soft pillows, 43-inch LED HTV, free high-speed Internet and a laptop safe, One king bed or two double beds, complimentary wireless internet, Coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, pillowtop beds, hairdryer, room service, air conditioning, Flat-screen TV with cable channels, work desk and chair, voicemal, free local calls, name-brand -bath amenities, safe, environmental program, radio alarm clock.

Breakfast included in the hotel.

The trip this day begins with a ground transfer the Arenal Volcano Area.

During the trip, you will pass by San Miguel of Sarapiqui zone where you will enjoy a coffee tour at Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation.

You will live an unforgettable experience, like a life of the Costa Rican coffee picker, you will also be able to appreciate the coffee plantations produced in harmony with nature, you can make and see an almacigal since the seed begins to germinate, this is where your transplant process begins, then continue its process until its final phase, where you can taste a delicious cup of coffee, cappuccino, espresso. You can buy top quality coffee in whole and ground beans in the souvenir shop and some crafts made by special education students, children of associates and heads of household.

Lunch included on tour.

After 1 hour and 30 minutes transfer you will arrive to La Fortuna de San Carlos Area, house of one of the most beautiful and iconic volcanoes in Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano. This area is home of cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is just part of what you will find in this amazing area of Costa Rica. La Fortuna (the town is the volcano’s slopes) is beautifully landscaped downtown, providing public benches under shady trees and ablaze with flowers. La Fortuna's busy streets offer souvenir shops, tour desks, restaurants, and friendly locals.

Check in and welcome drink at the hotel.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner not included.

OVERNIGHT AT ARENAL SPRINGS RESORT & SPA, JUNIOR SUITES:

The Arenal Springs Hotel offers the perfect combination of relaxation, comfort, and exuberant tropical scenery, as well as the best view of the Arenal Volcano from any vantage point in the premises.

All rooms, in addition to the restaurants, pools, mineral water heated pool, and common areas, have been designed to consider the special needs of disabled people and are wheelchair accessible. The large windows and elegant glass doors open up to a private terrace with wrought iron and granite furniture.

Junior Suites Room:

These rooms are equipped with one king-size bed or two queen’s size-bed with comfortable pillow-top mattresses, crisp, clean linens, and abundant extra-large fluffy pillows that greet you as you enter. High ceilings, rustic textures and inviting earth tones, are combined with woodwork, granite countertops, and the bright colorful artwork of local artists..

MEALS: B, L

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Early morning, you will enjoy a morning yoga class in Arenal Springs yoga deck. (Private Yoga instructor not included).

Enjoy a Yoga class session on the hotel grounds in the exclusive open-air gazebo overlooking the amazing Arenal Volcano. Designed to help you achieve complete well-being and peace.

The dark wood floors, high ceilings, incense, and natural surroundings all help you to find your inner peace.

Rest of the morning at leisure.

Lunch not included.

After lunch, you will have the opportunity to practice Stand Up Paddleboard in Arenal Lake.

This adventure sport has awakened a great passion in all who practice it, regardless if it is the first time. First, you will receive a complete lesson of all of the necessary techniques to dominate the paddle and board, which will be your tools for feeling like you are walking on water.

Starting time: 1:30 pm

Ending time: 5:30 pm

Included: SUP, lifejacket, Bilingual naturalist guide, transportation in an A/C bus, picnic fruits and beverages.

What to bring: Light, comfortable clothing, sandals or tennis shoes, camera, sunscreen lotion

At the end of the tour, you will have a picnic fruits before to returning to the hotel.

Dinner included in the hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT ARENAL SPRINGS RESORT & SPA, JUNIOR SUITES

MEALS: B, D

Breakfast included at the Hotel.

After breakfast and check out, enjoy 3 hours transfer to the Rincón de la Vieja area, in Guanacaste province.

Guanacaste is located in the north of Costa Rica, it is the second largest province in the country, but also the most depopulated. Its relief combines volcanoes with broad plains. The area is famous for its landscapes, beaches and a much sunnier and drier climate than the rest of the country, which makes it one of the main tourist centers of Costa Rica

Lunch not included.

Arrival to the hotel and after check inn. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner included at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT HACIENDA GUACHIPELIN. LEGACY ROOMS:

This family’s ranch covers 3,460 acres (1,400 hectares), with conservation areas for the tropical dry forest that we are reforesting with native tree species. Three rivers crisscross our land – Rio Blanco, Rio Colorado, and the Rio Negro – creating waterfalls, natural hot springs, and fun places for adventure tours. We raise horses, cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys and grow our own fruit trees along with vegetables and herbs in our gardens, greenhouse, and farmland. You can enjoy fresh, homegrown meals from our ranch in our hotel restaurant. We offer 79 comfortable ranch-style rooms with views of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and our hacienda gardens.

Legacy Room: These rooms feature traditional architecture and authentic handcrafted furniture in typical Guanacaste fashion. Equipped with either two Queen Beds or two king-size beds, these suites are perfect for watching the bird and animals that can be found in this magical wilderness landscape. Each Legacy Suite comes with air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, safe, closet, private bathroom with hot water, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, telephone, coffeemaker, mini-refrigerator, and a hairdryer.

MEALS: B, D

Breakfast included in the hotel.

After breakfast and a short transfer, you will hike for 1h30m at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. This is a soft hike to observe mood pools, and all about volcanic activity in there.t, you will meet your naturalist English-speaking guides at the hotel’s lobby. Rincon de la Vieja, or Old Woman’s Nook is an active 1,895 meters (6217 feet) tall volcano. It is 1 of 5 volcanoes in the Cordillera de Guanacaste (Guanacaste mountain range).

This large 14,127 square hectares (35,131 square acres) national park is great for day tours in Guanacaste for those who love hiking and adventure. This national park is especially famous for its large geothermic activity and secondary volcanic activity. The ICE (Costa Rican government Power Company) even has plants in the park to study and harness the natural gas as energy. The Las Pailas sector is the most popular since it’s more accessible and closer to Liberia. You can do an easy 3- kilometer (1.86 miles) loop around the boiling mud pots or walk 4.3 kilometers (2.67 miles) to Catarata Escondida/La Andreja at 4.3 kilometers (2.67 miles).

Mud Pots

There are two areas where you could observe the mud pots on the trail. One of them looked like a little lake (laguna fumarolic) that bubbled every few seconds or so. Further down the trail, is Volcano (little volcano). This part of the mud pots is really active and it’s constantly bubbling which is very nice to see.

Once you walk out of the forest, you encounter this everlasting landscape. All you see is the mountain range, forest and clear skies ahead of you. It´s amazing how polar opposite the lansdcape is like in dry season since most of it is so yellow.

Lunch included in the hotel.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or practice yoga in the gardens. (Private Yoga instructor not included).

Dinner included in the hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT HACIENDA GUACHIPELIN. LEGACY ROOMS

MEALS: B, L, D

Breakfast included in the hotel.

Today in the morning you will be transferred to Carrillo Beach Area.

Carrillo is a small unobtrusive community that has been playing host to some of the best-renowned sport fishing boats in the world. The beautiful white sand beach has small waves most of the time, and is popular with swimmers and families with kids. Playa Carrillo is never crowded, and it offers nice picnic areas right on the beach, visitors can enjoy quality rest and relaxation since distractions are few and noise is minimal. This beach, which has stunning views and sunsets, is easily one of the best in Costa Rica. Instead of the development seen bordering many of Costa Rica's most popular beaches, you will see nothing but palm trees on the empty coast of Carrillo.

Lunch not included.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotel´s facilities.

Dinner included at the hotel

OVERNIGHT AT NANMBU HOTEL, DELUXE ROOM:

Located in the popular Playa Carillo region of Guanacaste on the Nicoya Peninsula, this hotel is a short walk from the blue waters and white sandy beaches like Playa Carillo and a close drive to Samara Beach, making it an ideal spot for you to make the most of your Costa Rican beach vacation with your family, loved one, or just by yourself. You can enjoy the modern conveniences of a larger hotel with the intimate setting of a remote tropical hideaway, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and ample parking. The rooms are simply and tastefully decorated to reflect the pristine beauty of the surrounding natural landscape.

Deluxe Room: Those rooms are 65m2, balcony with spectacular views, hammock, orthopedic mattresses, large bathrooms with hot water (separate tub and shower), store clothes, telephone, coffee maker, safe, living room, hairdryer, LCD 48 ", mini-refrigerator and cable TV.

MEALS: B, D

Breakfast included in the hotel.

After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to enjoy Ocean Kayaking and Snorkeling activity at Isla Chora.

Isla Chora is a must visit while you are in Samara. Our guide and driver will take you to south part of the beach and after some safety indications get ready for the fun! 25 minutes is an average duration to the Island. This tour is based on low tide so is available for all clients. Allow nature to surprise you with tropical fishes, or more wildlife in the Pacific Ocean.

Includes: Transportation, Season fresh fruits, Water and drinks, Guide and equipment.

Lunch not included.

After this activity, you will return to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Note: Yoga deck in Nammbu has no additional cost but it requires prior reservation at the front desk (Private Yoga instructor not included).

Dinner included in the hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT NANMBU HOTEL, DELUXE ROOM

MEALS: B, D

Breakfast included in the hotel.

The group will leave the hotel around 7 hours prior to departure flight time, considering the 4-hour transfer from Playa Carrillo to the airport and the 3 hours necessary to check in with the airline at the airport.

MEALS: B

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GOOD BYE COSTA RICA!!!