A Luxury Pura Vida Honeymoon 8 days in green season 2018! Follow us on all your favourite social media platforms @CRVACATIONING Itin No. 1712 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 Arenal Kioro, King 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.
Lodging Kioro, King suite DAY 2 Tour Hanging bridges and Baldi hot springs Arenal Hanging Bridges - the unique way to see the rainforests! Within a 250 hectare (618 acre) reserve of primary forest the 15 bridges (from 5 to 100 meters long) designed 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 my favourite 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.
Tour Sky Tram & Trek DAY 3 Lodging Kioro, King suite The Arenal Volcano area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country due to its natural surrounding beauty of the rainforest and the imposing Arenal Volcano and lake. The sky tram and trek tour is a great opportunity to view the rainforest from a different perspective. The tour includes a ride in a slow paced gondola over the tree tops and is then followed by 2 miles of zip-lining! This is a wonderful way of viewing the rainforest from above, whilst mixing nature with adventure. You start your tour when you board a gondola with your local bilingual guide, and glide through the rainforest taking in the incredible views of the mountainous area. The tram can be stopped at any time to spot wildlife and take photos. At the end of the tram line, you will reach a wide observation platform on the highest point of the Arenal Reserve where you can sit down on comfortable chairs to enjoy the view and admire the volcano, lake, mountain range and rainforest. Then your guide will take you through a safety talk about the next part of your tour- the canopy zip lining. You will be fitted with your harness, helmet and gloves before setting off along 8 zip line cables that range in length from 650 to 2500 feet. Enjoy the views of the rainforest from the tree tops, as well as the panoramic view of the volcano and lake! Keep an eye out for animals as you are speeding through the rainforest sloths, monkeys, toucans and many other locals can be seen throughout these forests!
DAY 4 Transport Arenal Tamarindo (Via Rio Celeste) Lodging Cala Luna 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 Cala Luna (deluxe room)
DAY 4, 5, 6 & 7 Lodging Cala Luna (deluxe room) Cala Luna is a blissful boutique hotel situated in the Province of Guanacaste. The region is well known for its gorgeous beaches with year round sun and stunning tropical dry forest setting where you can spot monkeys, birds and iguanas. The hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens and offers laid back luxury with fantastic personal service. A wonderful choice for couples, friends, and families looking for a perfectly peaceful ambiance close to a bustling town. Cala Luna has 20 Deluxe rooms, 8 two bedroom villas and 3 three bedroom villas all designed with contemporary colours. The deluxe rooms come with a private patio terrace, A/C, wide screen TV with satellite, Wifi, en suite bathrooms, phone and safety box. All the Villas come with fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area, en-suite bathrooms as well as a private swimming pool and private terrace. The Master Villas are the newest villas. The swimming pool comes with sun loungers and a pool bar serving snacks and cocktails. The restaurant 'Cala Moresca' offers local, organic ingredients, Costa Rican flavours with an international flare. Breakfast is included in your stay. Spa treatments are available in your room or in the garden. Langosta beach is a 2-minute walk along the hotels jungle path through the pretty organic herb and vegetable gardens. The beach has many volcanic rocks and shells scattered along the shoreline. A complimentary afternoon cocktail is served on the beach to watch the spectacular sunsets. A 15 minute walk along the coast to Tamarindo is where you will find a great swimming beach and many restaurants, shops and nightlife!
DAY 4, 5, 6 & 7 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!
DAY 6 Lodging Cala Luna 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 beach of Tamarindo! 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: $3,250