Day 1:  Welcome to Costa Rica!  Upon arrival to Juan Santamaria International Airport, you will be greeted by a Pacific Trade Winds S.A. representative.  You will then be brought to the 4 Star Hotel Don Carlos, located in historic district of San Jose. Hotel Don Carlos is a small, but significant part of Costa Rica’s rich heritage. In years past this San Jose hotel was a residence for two past Presidential families. During your stay, you will enjoy a spacious, standard classic room, which is elegantly furnished and decorated, with one or two beds, cable TV, phone, private bathroom, safe deposit box, hair dryer, executive desk. Breakfast included daily.

Included Meals: 0 on Day 1

Day 2: Transportation will be provided to the Laguna Lodge located in Tortuguero.  Along the way, you will be transported by boat through the Tortuguero Canals.  After lunch, you will visit the small town of Tortuguero along with its museum and beach.  All rooms offer private bathroom, hot water, ceiling fan, reading lamps, wooden bench outside your room to sit and admire the gardens.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:  Start off the day with a sunrise on the Caribbean Cruise through the Tortuguero Canals.  Later, you will have the option of going on a guided hike through Tortuguero National Park or another river boat cruise through the canals.  There is an optional night tour to observe Green Turtles nesting (July through September).

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:  Transportation will be provided through the canals and through the mountains back to 4 Star Hotel Don Carlos, located in historic district of San Jose. During your stay, you will enjoy a spacious, standard classic room, which is elegantly furnished and decorated, with one or two beds, cable TV, phone, private bathroom, safe deposit box, hair dryer, executive desk.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: After breakfast is served, transportation will be provided to the San Jose Airport.  You will then make the exciting flight over our small country and land in Drakes Bay. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transfered by a representative of Poor Man's Paradise to the ocean front lodge. During your stay, you will enjoy a private cabin.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6:  A full day of adventure: Today you will visit Isla del Caño National Park. After an hour of optional snorkeling, your bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on a moderate level hike through this remote island.  He will point out and explain the abundant flora, fauna and wildlife.  Isla del Caño is home to a  Pre-Columbian cemetery as well as home to several of the mysterious spheres  only known to have been found in southern Costa Rica.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7:  You will go on a Dolphin and Whale watching tour off the Osa Peninsula coastline. Your bilingual naturalist guide will point out the curious water dwelling mammals and explain the importance of the animals in our environment. This area is utilized by many species as a nursery for their young.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10:  Private transportation will be provided to Juan Santamaria International Airport scheduled to arrive 3 hours prior to your departure.

Pura Vida!!!

Included Meals: Breakfast

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.

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