Costa Rica Sampler Vacation Package Hot Deal

8 Days

Overview

A classic sample of the best of Costa Rica, this vacation package delivers an up close  experience with Costa Rica’s natural treasures.  Arenal Volcano, the coffee and cloud shrouded highlands, Poas Volcano, the waterfalls of La Paz and the magic waters at Tabacon Hot Springs are day trips all from the comforts of your hotel the 5 star Barcelo San Jose before heading out to Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast and the sun drenched Provence of Guanacaste for a 4 night all inclusive stay at RIU Guanacast Resort which completes this 8 day Costa Rica vacation package. Save big on this very affordable way to experience the most on your Costa Rica vacation enjoying 5 star hotel accommodations throughout.
Highlights include a trip to Doka Coffee plantation, Poas & Arenal Volcanoes, La Paz waterfall gardens and the amazing Tabacon Hot Springs and 4 days to enjoy Costa Rica’s deluxe all inclusive beach resort, RIU Guanacaste.
Located directly on beautiful Matapalo Beach, known for its calm waters, RIU Guanacaste is a five star all inclusive beach resort with 701 well appointed guestrooms. The 24 hour all inclusive system allows guests to grab a bite to eat or drink anytime of the day.
A show stopping main buffet restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with internationally inspired dishes along with local Costa Rican favorites. There are a variety of themed restaurants as well for guests to enjoy plus evening shows and daytime activities.  Hotel RIU Guanacaste is located just 50 minutes away from Liberia International Airport (LIR).
Our representatives will make sure you are back at the airport with plenty of time for your flight home.
This vacation package includes all transportation starting with your arrival in San Jose International Airport all the way to and including a private transfer from the beach to Liberia International airport.

Itinerary

Welcome to Costa Rica. After clearing immigrations and customs follow to the exit and take the transfer to the hotel, less than 30 minutes away.
Check in to the Barcelo San Jose Palacio.

Coffee, volcano, waterfalls and rainforest come together in this fantastic full day tour. Starting with a drive by the city of Alajuela passing by the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the famous Mango Park we make our way out of the Central Valley.

As we ascend towards the Poás Volcano we will notice the change in temperature and vegetation, palm trees are replaced by pine and cool air overcomes the lowland heat. We will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful landscape that paves the way to our next stop, The Doka Estates Coffee Plantation.

Upon arrival at Doka Coffee Estate enjoy a delicious breakfast followed by a coffee tour, in the actual coffee plantation. Here, we will learn about the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce one of the best coffees in Costa Rica. Learn about the careful process involved on the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean.

Next, we will continue to Poás Volcano where we will not only admire the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, but also learn about the different ecosystems in this beautiful national park.

Following the visit to the volcano we will continue to La Paz Water Fall Garden for lunch and tour. On arrival to the La Paz, we will walk through a trail, leading to a spectacular waterfall in the middle of the rainforest.   Inside the park we will also visit the largest butterfly observatory in the country, the impressive hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the bird house and the frog?s exhibit.  Return to San Jose and your hotel. Meals BL

The Arenal Volcano with Tabacon Hot Springs tour is one of the most popular tours that we offer.
This tour offers the best of both worlds, in terms of the raw untamed beauty of the imposing Arenal Volcano, which is juxtaposed against the lush and soothing thermal waters of Tabacon Hot Springs. All this set against a backdrop of lush vegetation and breathtaking views of the nearly perfect conical shaped lines of the volcano.
Situated in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica and about a 2 hour ride away, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a magnificent natural wonder that attracts thousands of tourists who come to see an active volcano which on clear days allows one to witness white plumes of smoke that emanate from this conical shaped behemoth. It should be noted, that the volcano had previously been assumed to be dormant, until in 1968, when to everyone’s amazement it experienced a major eruption.

Enroute to the Arenal Volcano there will be a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans. In Sarchi, you can see many of the handicrafts that Costa Rica has to offer, as well as the possibility of feasting your eyes on the world largest ox cart. The cart is made of cedar and is painted with several coats (4) of orange paint and is multicolored. The design is typical and intricate, indicative of traditional oxcarts. The oxcart is two stories high and took nearly 70 days to construct and paint. For the record, according to the Guinness book of world recorded, the cart is nearly 45 feet long (14 meters) and weighs 4400 lbs (2 tons).

The journey will then continue, traversing diverse plantations with agricultural products, including pineapple farms, and mango groves, ornamental plants and cattle ranches until arriving to the small town of La Fortuna, and stopping to enjoy lunch at a cozy restaurant with a magnificent view of the volcano.

Then you will go on to relax at one of the best hot springs in the area where you will revel in the cleansing and rejuvenating effects of the thermal waters. Tabacon is nestled at the base of mighty Arenal with a view of the Volcano towering in the background. Here, thermo-mineral springs flowing from Arenal run at a soothing 102 F through a maze of pools, waterfalls and exotic tropical gardens. You’ll love exploring the springs many nooks pulsating with these magic hot waters!

Tabacon Hot springs combines the four elements of nature; the heat of the volcano, the flowing waters of the hot springs, the pure air of the rainforest, and the fertile earth of the Fortuna de San Carlos Region, to provided visitors with a first rate experience.

And for a perfect ending, before going back to San José, Tabacon’s signature buffet dinner will be served with a great view of the volcano so that you do not miss any opportunity to look at the magnificently shaped volcano. Meals BLD

After breakfast, be ready for your scheduled shuttle semi-private transportation to sunny Guanacaste.  You’ll be heading north west to the gorgeous North Pacific Coast and to the deluxe all inclusive beach resort, RIU Guanacaste.
Meals:  B / ALL INCLUSIVE

Three days to enjoy this great all inclusive resort.
Meals: BLD ALL INCLUSIVE DAILY

After check out, private transfer to the LIBERIA International Airport located just 50 minutes away arriving in time for your return flight to the U.S. Meals: B

Includes:

  • 3 nights in San Jose deluxe hotel with buffet breakfast daily, Barcelo San Jose
  • 4 nights in Guanacaste deluxe hotel all inclusive beach resort, RIU Guanacaste in Playa Mata Palo/li>
  • 18 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners/li>
  • Full Day Combo Tour to Poas Volcano, Doka Estates Coffee Plantation and the Amazing La Paz Waterfall Gardens with lunch/li>
  • Full Day Tour of Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Natural Hot Mineral Springs with lunch & dinner and visit to Sarchi Artesan Village/li>
  • Entrance fees to parks and and all places of interest/li>
  • All transportation within Costa Rica including scheduled shuttle transfer to Guanacaste and private transfer to Liberia International Airport according to your departure flight time/li>
  • Services of SLT local representatives throughout/li>
  • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty/li>
  • SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan/li>

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BARCELO SAN JOSE

What makes the Barcelo San Jose so special is a particular paradise. While it’s location defines the 254 room deluxe hotel as a city hotel, being just 15 minutes from the San Jose International Airport and 10 minutes to downtown San Jose, arriving guests quickly realize they’ve found a bit of Eden in the city.

It’s lovely outdoor spaces including pools and gardens planted with indigenous native Costa Rican tree species coupled with outstanding attention to guests
and it’s recognized commitment to the environment (evident by its Sustainability Certificate displayed in the lobby) make the Barcelo San Jose Hotel our favorite.
An outstanding buffet breakfast is included daily and features Costa Rican favorites, European specialties and all the things you would expect from a grand buffet. Enjoy well appointed guest rooms with views of the Central Valley.
Barceló San José Hotel offers spacious and bright rooms renovated in 2013, with classic and elegant style. With the comfort of our guests in mind, all of the rooms include a 32” LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and a free electronic safe with capacity for laptop computers.

RIU GUANACASTE

The recently built 5 star complex of the Hotel Riu Guanacaste (24h All Inclusive), is situated in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in a seafront location on Mata Palo Beach.

This fully equipped hotel offers guests the best service in addition to a fresh water swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym, sauna and the “Renova Spa” centre with a range of different treatments and massages. Everything you could need to guarantee the maximum well-being during your stay.

The quality of the cuisine prepared by the chefs in our restaurants goes hand in hand with a wide variety of flavours on offer at this hotel, which will make you want to sample all our menus. The All Inclusive system gives you the opportunity to try out the buffet restaurant and the various themed restaurants on offer at the hotel.

You’ll be staying at the beautiful Barcelo San Jose for most of your trip, so we want your experience there to be wonderful. This upgrade offer was designed to make your stay extraordinary and we guarantee you’ll save lots of money with the included features in this excellent upgrade offer!

Upgrade offer includes:

Your room key allows 24 hour access to the Executive Lounge.

The Executive Club Lounge private facilities offer fabulous food and beverages options throughout the day and all included – no matter what time of day you’ll find refreshing drinks and tasty treats to enjoy in a quiet serene setting with a stunning view of the Central Valley.  Stop by on your way back from a day of touring Costa Rica’s ecological sights and wind down at happy hour from 5-7 PM with spirits and cocktails and delicious tastings of the Chef’s selection.

The Fully staffed Executive Lounge with it’s amazing food and beverage offering, business center and convenience case where guests can pick up a bottle of water and other assorted  refreshments any time.
This offer is available for Just $75 per person  and covers upgrade to the Executive Club for your entire stay at Barcelo San Jose Hotel.

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Costa Rica Sampler Vacation Package Hot Deal
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