CAPITAL: San José POPULATION: 4,500,000 (Est 2015) AREA: 51,100 km2 CURRENCY: Colones CRC LANGUAGE: Spanish LANGUAGE: Spanish English widely spoken English widely spoken TIME ZONE: CST (GMT – 6 hours) DEMONYM: TICOS OFFICIAL PHRASE: PURA VIDA

ONLY ABOUT 0,25% OF THE WORLD´S LANDMASS WITH ALMOST 5% OF THE WORLD´S BIODIVERSITY 25% OF COSTA RICA ARE NATIONAL PARKS OR PROTECTED WILDLIFE NATURAL AREAS RANKED 5TH IN THE WORLD AND 1ST AMONG THE AMERICAS IN TERMS OF 2012 ENVIROMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDEX THE “GREENEST” COUNTRY IN THE WORLD ACCORDING TO THE NEW ECONOMICS FOUNDATION & THE HAPPY PLANET INDEX COSTA RICA IS THE SECOND OLDEST DEMOCRACY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE !

COSTA RICAN CUISINE IS A BLEND OF NATIVE, SPANISH, AFRICAN, ASIAN AND MANY OTHER CUISINE ORIGINS “PURA VIDA” IS THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE PHRASE ATTACHED TO COSTA RICANS, AND IT REFLECTS THE COSTA RICAN WAY OF LIFE DANCE ORIENTED GENDERS SUCH AS SOCA, SALSA, BACHATA, MERENGUE, CUMBIA AND COSTA RICAN SWING ARE VERY POPULAR

DESTINATIONS RINCON DE LA VIEJA ARENALMONTEVERDE NORTH PACIFIC COAST

ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrival to LIR and transportation to Rincón de la Vieja National Park area DAY 2 Selection of one activity between Canopy (Zip Line), Horseback Riding or Hiking Enjoy the natural hot springs and mud baths. Spa services also available. DAY 3 Continue the route to Arenal Volcano area and its beautiful rainforest DAY 4 Visit Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, house of many species of birds and mammals DAY 5 Go across the Arenal Lake to continue the route to Monteverde Cloud Forest DAY 6 See nature from a different perspective over the Cloud Forest hanging bridges After lunch, continue the route to the North Pacific sandy beaches DAY 7 Day at leisure to enjoy the sun and discover the area (all inclusive) DAY 8 Departure on transfer back to LIR airport. Good bye Costa Rica.

INCLUSIONS ACCOMMODATIONS 2 night accommodations in Rincón de la Vieja 2 night accommodations in Arenal 1 night accommodations in Monteverde 2 night accommodations at the beach (all inclusive) TRANSPORTATION Private round trip airport transfers Private escorted (English-Spanish) transfers between all destinations EXCURSIONS Choice of tour: Canopy (Zip Line) or Horseback Ride or Hiking Caño Negro Wildlife boat tour Cloud Forest Walkways (hanging bridges) MEALS 7 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 2 Dinners

DESTINATIONS SAN JOSETORTUGUEROSARAPIQUI NORTH PACIFIC COAST ARENAL

ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrival to SJO and transportation to your city hotel DAY 2 Full day excursion with San Jose City Sightseeing Tour and Coffee Experience DAY 3-4 Discover Tortuguero National Park unique Water World canals system wildlife nature secrets DAY 5 Continue the route to Sarapiqui, definitely a real rainforest with rural flavor DAY 6 Enjoy what we call the sweetest experience at the Chocolate Tour Continue the route to Arenal Volcano and if weather permit, discover its conical shape DAY 7 Arenal Volcano National Park nature walk and relax at the natural hot springs DAY 8 FREE Day. Six ( 6) Optional Full or Half Day tours available DAY 9 Departure on transfer to the North Pacific Coast and its wonderful beaches DAY Days at leisure at an all inclusive beach resort. A perfect combination of sun, sand and nature DAY 15 Departure on transfer back to LIR or San Jose airport. Good bye Costa Rica

INCLUSIONS ACCOMMODATIONS 3 night accommodations in San José 2 night accommodations in Tortuguero 1 night accommodations in Sarapiqui 3 night accommodations in Arenal 5 night accommodations in the North Pacific Coast (all inclusive) TRANSPORTATION Private round trip airport transfers Private escorted (English-Spanish) transfers between all destinations EXCURSIONS San José City Sightseeing Tour & Coffee Experience Visit to Tortuguero town Tortuguero Canals boat excursion Chocolate Tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve Arenal Volcano Nature Walk & Hot Springs Visit to Sarchi artisan town and oxcart factory MEALS 14 Breakfasts 8 Lunches 6 Dinner

SAN JOSE SOUTH PACIFICMANUEL ANTONIO DESTINATIONS

ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrival to SJO and transportation to your Hotel in San Jose CRT personalized briefing orientation on the itinerary features, attractions & recommendations DAY 2 Departure on transfer to the South Pacific Coast and discover our virgin nature DAY 3 Get prepared for your life experience at the whales and dolphins observation excursion DAY 4 Continue the route to a unique beach destination & Manuel Antonio National Park On arrival to the hotel, you will receive a 4x4 car for a better enjoyment of the area DAY 5 Day at leisure to enjoy the sun, beach and nature at Manuel Antonio National Park DAY 6 Choice of tour: River Rafting OR Catamaran Cruise OR Horseback Riding DAY 7 Day at leisure to enjoy the and explore The many beaches and wildlife at Manuel Antonio DAY 8 Departure on domestic flight to SJO airport. Good bye Costa Rica

INCLUSIONS ACCOMMODATIONS 1 night accommodations in San José 2 night accommodations at the South Pacific Coast 4 night accommodations in Manuel Antonio TRANSPORTATION Private round trip airport transfers Private escorted (English-Spanish) transfers between all destinations 4 Days of car rental or private service Domestic flight from Manuel Antonio to San José EXCURSIONS San José City Tour (National Theater or Gold Museum) Choice of tour: River Rafting OR Catamaran Cruise OR Horseback Riding and about ten (10) More Optional Tours to choose from Whales & dolphins observation Boat Tour Choice of tour: Savegre River Rafting or Catamaran Cruise or Horseback MEALS 7 Breakfasts 2 Lunches 1 Costa Rica Country style Gourmet Dinner

DESTINATIONS RIO CELESTECENTRAL PACIFICNICARAGUA

ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrival to LIR and transportation to Tenorio Volcano National Park area DAY 2 Full day excursion to Celeste River… certainly a nature miracle you must see DAY 3 Transfer to Cañas area with stop on route to get wet at Tenorio River Rafting DAY 4 Day at leisure to enjoy the peaceful hacienda or visit Las Pumas Wildlife Refuge on own DAY 5 Continue the route to the Central Pacific Coast while making a soft hike at Carara Nat. Park DAY 6 Full day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, simply the best beaches in the area DAY 7 Morning sea kayak adventure. Afternoon at leisure to relax DAY 8 Departure back to LIR airport OR continue the route to your Nicaragua extension DAY 9 After crossing the border, arrival to Granada Colonial City, a historical and architectural jewel DAY 10 Visit Masaya Volcano and the artisans market. Afternoon boat tour to Granada Isletas DAY 11 Continue the route to a secret paradise of Nicaragua… Punta Teonoste DAY Days at leisure to enjoy this tropical spot and the hotel facilities DAY 14 Transportation back to Costa Rica for overnight at Liberia the white city DAY 15 Departure on transfer back to LIR airport. Good bye Costa Rica.

DESTINATIONS SAN JOSÉARENALMONTEVERDE NORTH PACIFIC

ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrival to SJO airport and transportation to your city hotel DAY 2 Doka Estate Coffee Tour with visit to Gracia City and Sarchi Oxcart Factory DAY 3 Ground transfer to La Fortuna area DAY 4 Arenal Volcano National Park Nature Walk DAY 5 Ground & boat transfer/tour to Monteverde Cloud Forest crossing the beautiful Lake Arenal DAY 6 See nature from a different perspective over the Sky Walk hanging bridges DAY 7 Ground transfer from Monteverde back to North Pacific Coast DAY 8-9 At leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities and Beach Club DAY 10 Ground transfer from Guanacaste to San Jose area for last night DAY 11 Departure on transfer back to San José airport. Good bye Costa Rica.

INCLUSIONS ACCOMMODATIONS 3 night accommodations in San José 2 night accommodations in Arenal 2 night accommodations in Monteverde 3 night accommodations in North Pacific Coast TRANSPORTATION Private round trip airport transfers Shuttle Shared Ground Transfers or Semi Private Ground Transfers between destinations EXCURSIONS Doka Estate Coffe Tour + Grecia City + Sarchi Oxcart Factory Arenal Volcano Nature Walk Sky Walk Guided Visit MEALS 10 Breakfasts + 1 Lunch

CAR RENTAL REQUIREMENTS Valid driver’s license and passport Minimum 23 years old Valid International Credit Card, charges are in USD and payable at destination

SAMPLES OF ITINERARIES CAN BE DESIGN BASED IN THREE (3) DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOTEL RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS : A) Luxury (5 Star Plus) B) Intermediate (4 Star ) C) Moderate /Economy (3 Star)

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