Arenal Adventure and Beach AllInclusive Vacation! 2018! Follow us on all your favourite social media platforms @CRVACATIONING Itin No. 171212 A Little bit about Costa Rica Vacationing Gracias for inquiring with Costa Rica Vacationing. We are a small company based here in San Jose made up of locals and extranjero s who are all very proud to call this beautiful country our home! At CRVacationing we are here for you 24/7 to make sure you have the best vacation possible! As this is a once in a life time trip we don t want to leave anything to chance so we have hand selected our villas, hotels and tours partners to make sure you get more Pura Vida and less stress during your stay in Costa Rica! If there is anything that would make this the dream vacation for you let us know if you want a private chef to cook you a meal whilst watching a sunset on a secluded beach we can make it happen. Anything from catamaran cruises to a popup rum bar with music let us know and help us make this the vacation of a lifetime! Your itinerary is completely customizable so please feel free to contact your Travel Consultant and they will be able to make as many tweaks needed until you have the perfect trip planned! This country offers so much to us we want to take the concept of leave no trace a little further and aim to leave this country better than we found it. We are starting a few local projects to give back to this beautiful country and have lots of volunteering programs anybody can be a part of.
DAY 1 Transport Airport transfer Lodging Kioro, Twin suite Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! You will be met outside the airport and shown to your private air-conditioned transport and whisked away to your first destination! We will be tracking your arrival so will be aware of any late / early arrivals! If for some reason you are unable to find us please call our local number and we will to assist you immediately. Set on 11 hectares of tropical gardens, and surrounded by 2 streams, this tranquil resort is one of the best I have seen! 8 km from both Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Hanging Bridges boasting some of the best views of the volcano - it is a sure favourite! The airy, very large jungle-themed rooms with volcano and garden views feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffeemakers. All 53 rooms boast jetted tu s, 2 Juliet al o ies, You ill also fi d day ed, dining areas, and sitting areas. Room service is available 24/7. There's a really great breakfast buffet included in your stay, as well as 2 restaurants and 2 bars to take advantage of. Other amenities include 7 hot spring pools (all with hydro-massage), spa, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool! The Spa offer a large range of treatments, aside from various massages they can do body exfoliation, mud body wraps & bath rituals to name a few! Guests of the Arenal Kioro are also provided with transport service and free entrance to the Tikotu Hot Springs, which are located 2.5 miles (4 km) from the hotel.
DAY 2 Tour Hanging bridges & Baldi Hot Springs Lodging Kioro, Twin suite Arenal Hanging Bridges are a unique way to see the rainforests! Only 4 km (2.5 miles) west of Tabacón within a 250 hectare (618 acre) reserve of primary forest. 5 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long, friendly design along 3 km rain forest circuit of interpretive trails built with paving blocks to prevent slipping. The bridges are built of aluminium, galvanized steel and concrete, to ensure maximum security so relax and your naturalist guide will show you around the colourful Tropical Rain Forest!. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest, make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience. Baldi Hot Springs resort to enjoy the 25 different tempertured pools dotted around their property. One of the pools has a wet bar and some offer views of the volcano. The hottest pool at Baldi is 104 F. The Baldi Hot Springs are very popular for families and groups and are one of the most reasonably priced hot springs in the area. After enjoying a couple of hours in the hot springs, sit down to a buffet dinner at the resort before heading back to your hotel feeling refreshed and relaxed.
DAY 3 Tour Mambo Combo Lodging Kioro, King suite Make the most of your limited vacation time! On the unique and exclusive MAMBO COMBO and experience the most-incredible waterfall adventure strap on a harness and rappel you will be descending several tropical waterfalls and make your way through mother nature's obstacle course. After eating a delicious traditional snack, challenge yourself on the Balsa River as you paddle through fun & safe rolling rapids. Pura Vida!
DAY 4 Transport Arenal Tamarindo (Via Rio Celeste) Lodging The Westin, All Inclusive Maximize your vacation time by visiting the majestic Rio Celeste during your hotel transfer! The Rio Celeste National Park is a beautiful 1.5 hour scenic drive from the Arenal Volcano through the rustic Costa Rican back roads. When you reach Rio Celeste National Park, you will embark on your 3 hour long hike through the lush rainforest with a naturalist guides who will point out exotic wildlife and vegetation- birds, insects, and sometimes monkeys and sloths! When you arrive at Rio Celeste, you will be amazed by the beautiful sapphire blue colour, which is the result of two rivers joining together, creating a mixture of sulfur and calcium carbonate. Later on in your hike, you ll rea h a i pressi e aterfall the perfect place to relax, enjoy the surrounding beauty, and take lots of pictures! To finish off your journey, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch before being dropped you off at your new vacation destination.
DAY 4, 5, 6 & 7 Lodging The Westin, All Inclusive Welcome to the Westin at Playa Conchal! Your Room; Deluxe Junior Suite The best all-inclusive on the coast and at a personal favourite beach of ours The Westin is crowned the best for a reason! With one of the largest swimming pools in Central America this resort has something for everybody. Set amongst 2400 acres of lush forest and a sto e s thro a ay fro the ea h this is a perfectly situated hotel for you to relax and enjoy your vacation knowing that all food and drinks are included. The rooms are modern & very comfortable offering high end amenities such as HD TVs, Ipod docking station, AC, minibar, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & more. Wifi is offered for free in communal areas and is included in all rooms as well. The Westin boasts 7 restaurants varying in cuisine and offerings; from buffet to A La Carte, pizza restaurants and beach restaurants you o t struggle to fi d so ethi g that you a enjoy here. If you do want an extra snack once the restaurants have closed room service is available 24 hours a day! A La Carte restaurants will require some advanced booking especially around the peak periods. The Family Suites allow you to make use of the concierge service a d they ill happily help you ad ise o the day s activities and help book meals for you among many other things. The white-sand beach of Playa Conchal is ideal for families to enjoy the calm sea and take advantage of the free Snorkel & Kayak rental. There are many people offering massages and other watersport activities along the beach and you can walk to neighboring beaches in 20 minutes. The Westin also has an extensive golf course, a fitness center, tennis courts, SPA and an exceptional kids clubs (ages 4-12)
DAY 4, 5, 6 & 7 Lodging The Westin, All Inclusive Spend today exploring this beautiful resort and enjoying the white sand of Playa Conchal. All your food and drinks are included so it s just a matter of deciding when that first cocktail should be ordered!
LOOKING TO GET OUT OF THE RESORT? Tamarindo! Once a small fishing village, this now vibrant surfing town is a great example of one of the many beautiful beaches that Guanacaste has to offer. Apart from the great beach and all the local activities, the food and bar scene here is a real highlight! The Westin have shuttles running to this beach town!
DAY 6 Lodging The Westin, All Inclusive Tour - Sunset Catamaran Cruise! Sunset Catamaran Cruise! A 4hour scenic tour exploring some of the amazing beaches of the Guanacaste coast. The beaches are very different and unique. Ranging from white sand beaches with crystal clear waters great for snorkelling and the black volcanic sand beaches - each one beautiful within its own right! After an hour of sailing you will have the opportunity to snorkel and see some of the marine life whilst the chef is preparing you some delicious food. See some areas not even mentioned in the guide books and what makes this coast line so beautiful. Memories for life guaranteed!
DAY 7 Relax and enjoy the beaches of Guanacaste! There are many different spots along the coast to visit if you do get restless! If you do want to do another activity in these days just let us know and we will get that organised for you! Pura Vida!
Travel Home Buen Viaje! DAY 8 Transport You will be picked up and dropped off at the airport 3 hours before your international flight home giving you enough time to check in and have a last Costa Rican coffee / beer before saying a farewell to this amazing country! We can make any changes you need to make this the perfect honeymoon for you! What would you change to make this the perfect vacation? Feel free to contact us - we want to make sure this is the right experience for you at the right price point. Pura Vida! Total Cost from $4,100