Lava and Cloud Forest Adventure
Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival to San Jose International Airport (Liberia International Airport can easily be arranged), you will be greeted by a Pacific Trade Winds S.A. representative. Private transportation will then be provided to the 4 Star Arenal Springs Resort located in La Fortuna. This fun little tourist town is located in the shadow of the imposing Arenal Volcano. During your stay, you will enjoy a Junior Suite equipped with king or queen size beds, A/C, cable TV, ceiling fan, refrigerator, telephone, security box, hair dryer, and Terrace with an amazing view of Arenal Volcano.
(Rental Car can be substituted for provided transportation. Please see below for difference in pricing.)
Included Meals: 0 on Day 1 / **Itinerary is shown in Superior Hotel Class.
Day 2: In the afternoon, you will go on an easy hike through the Rainforest, with a bilingual naturalist guide who will point out the abundant wildlife, flora & fauna. When you reach the clearing, you will be at the closest observation point to Arenal Volcano. Being the third most active volcano in the world, Arenal erupts every 5 to 10 minutes.
After approximately 45 minutes of viewing, you will visit the geo-thermally heated Baldi Hot Springs where you will be able to relax & bathe as Arenal erupts in the background.
Options: Add dinner for an additional $20 per person. Upgrade to Eco Termales Hot Springs or Tabacon Grand Thermal Spa for an additional $50 per person including dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast (Please see additional meal plan to add dinner)
Day 3: You will soar through the tree tops of the Rainforest on your Canopy Zipline Adventure. This high flying, high speed canopy course consists of 15 cables and 18 platforms and a giant Tarzan swing!!! The canopy zipline is a one of a kind adrenaline packed tour which is Costa Rica's most popular adventure activity with thousands participating annually.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Our famous Land-Boat-Land transportation to Monteverde. After crossing Arenal Lake which provides some of the best photo ops of the imposing volcano, you will be brought to Finca Valverde Lodge. This is among the oldest farms in the traditional farming community of Monteverde and is owned by the Valverde family, one of the first to settle in the area. On their still productive land, the Valverde's harvest coffee for export, as well as most of the vegetables that are served in their small Monteverde hotel. During your stay, you will enjoy a Superior room equipped with 2 double beds or 1 double and 1 Single sofa bed, telephone, bathtub, mini-bar, coffee maker and Balcony with Cloud Forest view. Finca Valverde is conveniently located within walking distance to this unique Cloud Forest town. Breakfast included daily.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: A bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on an easy hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Your guide will point out and describe many endangered species, as well as educate you on the importance of sustaining this vital reserve. At an average elevation of 1,400 meters, this forest is home to numerous species of wildlife, unique to this area.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: A bilingual naturalist guide will lead you through the canopy of the cloud forest via suspended bridges. This leisurely paced easy hike is a great way to explore the Canopy of the Cloud forest, which is home to a wide variety of endangered species.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Private transportation will be provided to San Jose International Airport scheduled to arrive 3 hours prior to your departure.
Pura Vida!!!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included in the Lava & Cloud Forest Adventure:
- Travel Assistance while in Costa Rica
- Airport Greeting
- All Domestic Transportation
- Arenal Volcano Tour
- Hot Springs Admission
- Canopy Zipline Adventure
- Land - Boat - Land Transportation to Monteverde
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour
- Canopy Suspended Bridges Tour
- 3 Nights Arenal Springs Resort
- 3 Nights Finca Valverde - Monteverde
- 6 Breakfasts
(Superior Hotel Class Version)
Based on availability, this Private Vacation can be started on any date.
Limited time offers: Many of our Costa Rica vacation packages are now available at low discounted rates for a limited time only. These rates are only available through Pacific Trade Winds S.A., based on special agreements we have with each of the respective providers. Once the guest quotas have been met, this special offer will no longer be available. Sorry, this special rate applies for new customers only.
Call Now Toll Free 1-866-853-9426.
Discount Green Season rates apply to all vacations May 1 to November 30, 2012.
| Occupancy | Provided Transportation | 4x4 Rental Car | ||||
| Class | Tourist | Superior | Luxury | Tourist | Superior | Luxury |
| Double | $ 699 | $ 749 | $ 1,399 | $ 749 | $ 749 | $ 1,449 |
| Triple | $ 599 | $ 699 | $ 1,249 | $ 649 | $ 699 | $ 1,299 |
| Quadruple | - | $ 649 | - | - | $ 649 | - |
| Single | $ 1,299 | $ 1,249 | $ 2,199 | $ 1,349 | $ 1,249 | $ 2,249 |
| Child under 10 years | $ 349 | $ 499 | $ 549 | $ 349 | $ 499 | $ 499 |
Discount High & Peak Season rates apply to all vacations between December 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012.
| Occupancy | Provided Transportation | 4x4 Rental Car | ||||
| Class | Tourist | Superior | Luxury | Tourist | Superior | Luxury |
| Double | $ 699 | $ 799 | $ 1,399 | $ 749 | $ 799 | $ 1,449 |
| Triple | $ 599 | $ 749 | $ 1,249 | $ 649 | $ 749 | $ 1,299 |
| Quadruple | - | $ 699 | - | - | $ 699 | - |
| Single | $ 1,299 | $ 1,299 | $ 2,199 | $ 1,349 | $ 1,299 | $ 2,249 |
| Child under 10 years | $ 349 | $ 449 | $ 549 | $ 349 | $ 449 | $ 499 |
- Rates are per person, in U.S. dollars, based on occupancy
- Prices Include Sales and Turismo Taxes
- Children's rates are based on staying with 2 adults in shared occupancy
- Car Rental rate includes 4x4 compact SUV with Manual Transmission and Unlimited Mileage, CDW, Mandatory Basic Insurance and Plates, Complimentary Cell Phone with 1 hour local usage. (Valid credit card with available space of up to $750-1,500 must be presented upon signing for the rental vehicle, deposit varies on vehicle type)
Reserve Toll Free 1-800-630-9126 or 1-866-853-9426
