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Romantic Adventure in Costa Rica (On Request)

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From San Jose to Alajuela
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Romantic Adventure in Costa Rica (On Request) - Destination Services Costa Rica
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Group Size 1 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Grano de Oro)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose city and its surroundings
  3. Day 2

    San Jose to Pacuare

    San Jose to Pacuare
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on the way to Pacuare), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacuare Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided white-water rafting on Pacuare River class II-III rapids (approximately 1.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Pacuare River
  4. Day 3

    Pacuare

    Pacuare
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacuare Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Explore nature trails at Pacuare Lodge
    • Birdwatching in the morning
    • Learn about sustainability practices
    Landmarks
    Pacuare Lodge
  5. Day 4

    Pacuare to Arenal

    Pacuare to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Deli-style lunch served on the riverbank)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided white-water rafting on Pacuare River class III-IV rapids (approximately 3.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Pacuare River
    Arenal Volcano
  6. Day 5

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Access to thermal hot springs at the hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Arenal region on your own
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  7. Day 6

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Parador Resort & Spa)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio Beach
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  8. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Parador Resort & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park on your own
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  9. Day 8

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose
    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at San Jose Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    This is not a great tour for solo travelers. You are with different people during transport, in hotels and even...
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    We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica! The rooms in each location were Very nice, and the staff lovely. I would...
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