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Day 01 San Jose / Arenal
Upon arrival at the San Jose International Airport and after passing through immigrations and customs, you’ll need to proceed to the airport exit to locate the Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel shuttle bus. This short 15 minute shuttle will bring you to the Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel where your will enjoy lunch before our group departure transfer to the San Carlos-Arenal Region
The weather in the area is generally hot and humid and you can expect rain showers. A sweater at night is important as well as a flashlight, good insect repellant and sturdy closed shoes. Meals: L, D
Day 02 Rainforest at Chachagua & The Arenal Volcano
When you waken this morning you will quickly realize why Pat Schultz included Chachagua Rainforest Hotel in her bestselling book, 1,000 Places You Must Visit before You Die. Chachagua is like no other hotel in the San Carlos -Arenal region, with over 160 acres of just nature! It’s the only hotel around the Arenal area which is immersed in a primary forest, where the visitor will enjoy the most vivid contact with nature. Chachagua is Built on a 90 Hectares farm and primary rainforest 20 minutes away from the active Arenal Volcano and is truly is a dream place; it captures nature in the most principle fashion. Embraced between the forces of nature; rushing rivers cool mountain spring waters and primary rainforest teeming with wildlife coupled with active Arenal Volcano and its surrounding hot springs, Canopy tours, aerial tram, trek and zip line adventures, white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing trips and horseback riding.
After your hike this morning, meet Costa Rican legend, Don Carlos Salazar. Carlos is renowned throughout Costa Rica as the grand daddy pioneer of tourism to the country. A horse lover and amazing chef, Carlos brings travelers closer to the real roots of Costa Rican culture history and tradition through his food, folklore and laughter. Those lucky enough to meet him will walk away knowing why the Ticos are amongst the world’s friendliest and humble people. The hotel has an excellent location to be used as operations center to visit all the neighboring attractions of the area, satisfying the taste of adventurers, explorers, naturalists and sportsmen who like to enjoy live experiences and can return to enjoy the amenities and attractions of the hotel with its particular ambiance of peace and relaxation. We are proud of our fine Restaurant, a rustic place with exuberant views of the forest and the pool, offering international cuisine with that special homely touch and that unique Costa Rican flavor. We guarantee you will be delighted. Here we offer our clients the most special rainforest experience with an outstanding level of service and fresh delicious home cooked meals. Real life "cowboys" will help you explore the Pizotes Trail, the Waterfall Trail and our butterfly garden, and later you can rejuvenate yourself in our new spring-fed swimming pool.
After breakfast and our morning hike, our workshop will include destination training as well as Sunny Land's product information free time period. Be ready because at 3:00 PM we depart to the Arenal Volcano National Park. The Arenal Volcano is the only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active since it woke up after 400 years with the big 1968 eruption. The volcano today produces ash and smoke columns, small explosions & glowing red lava. On our hike this afternoon smoke from Volcano can easily be seen and on a clear night we will see the glowing beauty of this majestic Volcano... After our hike return to Chachagua overnight, night free. Meals B
Day 03 Arenal / RIU Guanacaste Costa Rica's newest deluxe all inclusive beach resort!
Enjoy Chachagua's organic breakfast before your check out from the hotel for departure to Costa Rica's north pacific coast. We will drive by Arenal's most popular area attractions like: Balsa River, Canopy Tour, Hanging Bridges, Rio Fortuna waterfall, Sky Tram, Trek & Butterfly Garden center as these attractions are the most frequently requested by travelers.
Sit back and relax on the 4 hour drive to the beautiful beach of Mata Palo where the new RIU Guanacaste offers a new style of all inclusive to Costa Rica. Welcome cocktail and check in to your well appointed guest room. After the check in you will have a walk around site inspection with resident manager.
This is Costa Rica’s newest all inclusive resort. Besides being the largest hotel in the country with 701 guest rooms, it is located on one of Costa Rican’s safest swimming beaches. The soft ashen gray sand and of Playa Mata Palo which lies level and directly in front of the expansive pools, is perfect for walking and beach combing and is dramatic contrast to the lush green forested reserve that stands in front of the hotel’s entrance. Boasting a 24 hour all inclusive program, guest can find refreshments and snacks any time of day at the Sports Bar located on the first floor and there are a total of four restaurants. The casino and disco are huge, the largest of any hotel in Costa Rica. Meals BLD
Day 04 – 05/RIU Guanacaste
Two full days completely at leisure to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Costa Rica at RIU Guanacaste resort hotel. Enjoy the surroundings - relaxation and water activities on this beautiful beach; diving or fishing in the waters of the Pacific. Meals BLD
Day 06 RIU Guanacaste / Liberia International Airport
Today, enjoy your wonderful breakfast! Our representative will pick you uo at the hotel for your 45 minutes transfer to the Liberia International Airport in time for your flight back to the US. Meals: B
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