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Duration: 9 days/7 nights Price :  $2550 per person  on deluxe hotels (based on double occupancy) single supplement $1165, $1,810 per person, on standard hotels (based on double occupancy) single supplement $870. Departs: Daily with a minimum of 2 participants Destination: San José,Pacuare river, Arenal, Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica Sun Tours and Rainforest Alliance offer you the Costa Rica Explorer Itinerary. This tour combines three natural highlights of Costa Rica: the Pacuare River, the Arenal Volcano and the beautiful ocean front hotels virginia beach beaches of Manuel Antonio. Your eco-adventure begins with a river rafting trip down Costa Rica´s wildest and most scenic river. ocean front hotels virginia beach Get a different perspective of the rainforest as you literally fly through the canopy (a concept pioneered in Costa Rica)! Your certified naturalist guide will lead you as you venture into the highlands, to Arenal Volcano, whose steep conical slopes rise majestically ocean front hotels virginia beach out of the vast surrounding ocean front hotels virginia beach rainforest. After adventuring, a soak in the hot springs will feel wonderful. Conclude your ecotourism experience ocean front hotels virginia beach in wildlife rich Manuel Antonio and unwind on a beautiful tropical beach.
Upon your arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica and after clearing customs and immigration, exit the airport terminal to your right where you will meet a representative of Costa Rica Sun Tours. Our transport representative will give you your land portion vouchers and transfer you to your hotel.
ocean front hotels virginia beach Early morning pick-up at your hotel in San José for a journey into the Caribbean lowlands. There will be a stop for breakfast en route at a typical Costa Rican restaurant. After an orientation and safety talk by the bilingual river guide, you will ride down in rafts the exhilarating Pacuare River, one of the planet´s top white water rivers. Raft through pristine rainforest environment, heart pumping class III and IV rapids, and scenic canyons with crystal clear waterfalls. Arrive ocean front hotels virginia beach mid-afternoon at the riverside Pacuare Lodge with time to relax and enjoy a rainforest hike or swim in the falls.
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After a delicious buffet breakfast, prepare to paddle down the Pacuare gorge for approximately 3.5 hours. The second section of the river is truly the most spectacular. At the take out you can change clothes and have lunch. Your local driver will meet you for a 4 hour transfer to Arenal.
Hike a trail with your bilingual naturalist guide through the forests of the Arenal Volcano National Park. On your hike enjoy spotting a large variety of wildlife, view the volcano from a safe vantage point while your guide explains its fascinating history and points out the volcano's current activity. Later visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, suspended bridges and trails through a beautiful rainforest. As you walk through, you may encounter a variety of wildlife, including: toucans, ocean front hotels virginia beach motmots, trogons, poison dart frogs, howler monkeys, spider monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys. Here you may learn about the complexity and beauty of the rainforests of Arenal. For some relaxing time, enjoy the hot springs at Ecotermales.  The family-run hot springs feature four volcanically heated pools ranging from 91 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility offers separate changing rooms for women and men, each equipped with hot showers, lockers and toilets. The subtle landscape includes regenerating forest and beautiful tropical plants.
This day our driver will take you from Arenal to the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is a community of beach homes, hotels and restaurants, surrounded by lush rainforests on a mountain top overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Manuel Antonio National Park. The rainforest is home to a variety of wildlife that is easily seen including sloths, ocean front hotels virginia beach monkeys and birds. The temperature of the ocean is great for swimming and many water sports. The region offers numerous activities such as boating, river rafting, snorkeling, diving, canopy tours and more.
This day enjoy a half day tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park. The Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the country´s smallest but most famous parks because of its unique mix of beaches and forest trails.
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This day you will be picked up at your hotel for a transfer to the International Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose. Check in must be at least 3 hours prior to the departure time. Driving time from Manuel Antonio to the International Juan Santamaria airport is approximately 2.5hours, plus any stops along the way.
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