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TROPICAL ADVENTURES Tour - 8 days / 7 nights
A good dose of activities and soft adventure are the treatment for “hyper”
travellers full of energy

Day 1 - Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the Fleur de Lys hotel.

Day 2 - (B, D) After breakfast, you will depart to the area of Sarapiquí, located about 1 ½ hour drive from San José. Once there, you will board a boat for a 2-hour guided tour along the Sarapiquí River, known for its exuberant wildlife and natural beauty. During the boat ride our guide will talk about the different animal species that inhabit the forest along the river. After the boat ride you will be transferred to La Quinta Lodge. Free afternoon to rest by the pool.

Day 3 - (B) After breakfast visit to La selva Biological Station.This centre, which belongs to the Organisation for Tropical Studies, is a very well known study place for researchers and students from around the world. A specialist guide will walk you along their different trails, where you will have the chance to learn about the region's ecological characteristics. Return to the hotel around midday. Rest of the day at leisure / La Quinta.

Day 4 - (B, D) Early in the morning departure towards Villas del Caribe, located in Puerto Viejo on the southern Caribbean coast about 3+ hours drive from Sarapiqil. The hotel offers 4 two-story villas with fully-equipped kitchens and private terraces which accommodate up to six people. Besides the villas, the hotel has 8 junior villas with kitchennete, one king size bed and one sofa-bed plus an ample terrace facing the beach. Villas del Caribe also offers 8 standard rooms each with one king size bed and one sofa-bed plus and a balcony facing the ocean. All units have private bathrooms and face the sea catching the prevailing breezes for effective cross ventilation. Ceiling fans, air conditioned in some units as well as large eaves add to the comfortable temperature inside the villas and rooms. They are tastefully designed and furnished for comfort with lamps, cushions, loungers, hammocks free safety boxes and hair dryers in each room.

There are beautiful gardens with tropical plants and a convenient car park located in front of each rooms. Villas del Caribe has an open-air restaurant facing the sea, where guests may savor Caribbean dishes whilst relaxing to the sound of the waves breaking on the shore and the soothing sea breeze. There is a small souvenir shop in the lobby and reception area.

Among the activities offered are walks to the hotel's 100-acre private reserve, entertainment inside the hotel such as ping-pong and various tours operating within the area such as visits to indigenous reserves, the Gandoca-Manzanillo Reserve and Cahuita National Park. Horseback riding, snorkeling, fishing, bicycle rentals and surf board rentals are available as well.

This hotel is an excellent option for families that enjoy holidays in a peaceful location facing the sea. It is also recommended for small groups of young people due to the nightlife in this area.

Day 5 - (B) After breakfast, meet your guide for a snorkelling tour on one of the Caribbean's largest coral reefs in the Cahuita National Park, ground and boat transportation, box lunch, equipment and entrance fee included. Return to the hotel by the afternoon. Overnight at Villas del Caribe.

Day 6 - (B) Day at leisure to rest at the beach or to sign on the optional activities (not included) such as kayaking, biking, hiking or fishing.

Day 7 - (B) Free morning to enjoy the beach. At around noon transfer back to San Jose. Overnight at the hotel Country Inn & Suites located at 10 minutes drive from the international airport .

Day 8 - (B) Transfer to the international airport .

2010 Price per person double occupancy in US$

*Option with Private Transfers Alternative: A private driver will pick up the clients directly at the hotel and will take them to the next destination. The schedules can be flexible (unless they have to connect with other transfers or be in a certain place at a specific moment) and they do not have to wait for other clients, since this is a private service.

**Shared Transportation Alternative: This service works on routes and pre-established schedules. A driver picks up the clients in different hotels and goes directly (without stopping) to the destination. Once there, the driver goes to the different hotels to leave the passengers. This is called door-to-door Ground operation. An individual client usually travels with other tourists that he/she does not know.

***Rental Car Alternative: Renting a car is a convenient way to move around the country as it gives you the freedom to explore at will. Our preferred car rental companies offer a complete list of services, including a modern fleet of vehicles and pick-up and drop-off services in San José as well as in the main tourist destinations. We would recommend a 4WD whenever possible and depending on the places you wish to visit, as they are more robust vehicles and a more reliable option for difficult roads. The rate provided does not include the Mandatory Insurance (USD 18.00 per day of rent). Clients will pick up the vehicle (Daihatsu Bego 4x4) on Day 02 and return it on Day 08.

The program includes:
* Meet & greet upon arrival
* Accommodation as specified
* English speaking guided tours as specified
* Ground transfers
* Meals as specified each day: B,L or D
* Guided tour to La selva Biological Reserve
* Guided boat tour in the Sarapiquí River
* Guided horseback ride in La Quinta Lodge
* snorkelling tour in Cahuita
* Map and information kit
* All taxes

Does not include optional activities