Day 1 & 2: Arriving to San Jose Costa Rica Airport
One of our representatives will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate of the airport holding a sign with your name clearly printed on it. Then will be driving to Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano is the most active volcano in the western hemisphere and its presence dominates the northern town of La Fortuna. The farmland around is a deep green, primary and secondary forests blanket the midlands, and towering above it all is classically cone-shaped Arenal - smoking, rumbling, spewing car-sized boulders and spitting red-hot lava that lights up the night sky. Famous for its nighttime lava fireworks, Arenal Volcano towers above a lovely lake of the same name. It has plenty of natural activities, eco-adventures, and the lake is particularly popular with fishermen and windsurfers. The thermal springs at the base of the mountain offer a refreshing dip any tome of the day. The Volcano itself rumbles frequently and, if not socked in by clouds, is very impressive and just a tad exciting
WHERE TO STAY
Lomas del Volcan Hotel, Arenal Volcano Lomas del Volcan Hotel, within the property of a 150 hectare farm, it´s situated on a mountainside of one of the most active volcanoes of Costa Rica… The hotel sits at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano, and it is surround it by a Tropical Rain Forest, which gives you the opportunity, of, besides seeing Arenal, enjoy a wide variety of plants and wildlife such as: Birds (two species of toucans, warbles, hummingbirds and so many more), howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white nose coatis, and so many more natural surprises!
Day 3 & 4: Going to Monteverde Cloud Forest
Departing Arenal to Monteverde by the Jeep-Boat-Jeep. the Jeep-Boat-Jeep is must-do in your vacation trip. A MiniVan will pick up at Lomas del Volcan hotel, then, you will be transferred by a boat through the Arenal Lake and then another MiniVan will go straight to Poco a Poco Hotel´s door
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
The 10,526. Hectares Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve nestled in moisture-filled hanging clouds, provides a home to a thousand of species of plants, animals and insects. It offers a unique opportunity to experience, up close, the beauty of nature spoiled. The Monteverde Cloud is a diverse biological wonderland that contains old-growth trees, favored habitat of the spectacular quetzal. But it is also home to 400 other kinds of birds, including 30 types of hummingbirds and such odd specimens as three-wetted bellbirds and bare-necked umbrella birds. Ground-dwelling residents include the powerful jaguar, the ocelot and the tapir, 2,500 species of plants - including 420kinds of orchids - and 1,200 amphibian and reptile species. Because there is so much to see, it´s best to have a guide who knows where to look for wildlife in the wild. The foggy forest boasts six distinct ecological zones.
WHERE TO STAY
Poco a Poco Hotel, Monteverde Costa Rica
As its name stands for, Poco a Poco is a hotel that has grown little by little, from five rooms in 2000; our restaurant and 6 more rooms in 02, 18 more rooms at the end of 2005, our heated pool and the last 3 rooms on 2006 and finally for march 2009, our new front desk building, with a new standard in architecture and construction materials: modern, versatile and clean.
Day 5 - 6 - 7 & 8: Going to Tamarindo Beach
Departing at 08:30am Monteverde by Shuttle Service to Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
Formerly a fishermen town, Tamarindo is now a tourist area developed to offer all the amenities of a Costa Rican beach town: surf, sand, good food, music and nice people all over, where you will also find a three and a half kilometer stretch of white sand and warm blue water. Our town is the ideal place for weddings and honeymooners, couples, and families, and wonderfully suited to eco-adventures. Tamarindo offers first class sport fishing, sailing, surfing, golfing, ATV tours, turtle watching, diving, horseback riding, canopy tours, jungle boat rides, beauty spa, an art gallery and crafts and pottery stores. As a multi-cultural community, Tamarindo boasts several restaurants, whether you like to eat Vegetarian, Costa Rican style, Italian or Sea Food, it is all here. The sun shines on our beautiful beach all year round, and the temperature is pleasantly warm, too.
WHERE TO STAY
Jardin del Eden Hotel, Tamarindo Beach
Located in Costa Rica ´s north Pacific coast, El Jardin del Eden Hotel in Tamarindo Beach offers comfortable accommodations, super ocean views and gourmet dining along with a fine combination of nature and luxury. In this enchanting small boutique hotel you will enjoy relaxation, adventure as well as water activities. The hotel itself is a unique experience: an irresistible touch of top notch class in the middle of lush tropical gardens, just three minute walk from the ocean.
Day 9:
Going back home
Not included:
• Airport departure or entry taxes. Passengers must pay in cash on location.
• Documentation: All travel documents are the responsibility of the passenger. A valid Passport is required in most cases.
• Some vaccinations may be required.
• Exc ess baggage charges
• Tips and gratuities of any kind.
• Food and beverages (except where indicated)
CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES FOR TOUR PACKAGES:
For a confirmed booking with a departure date later than 30 days, any change is subject to a fee of $25.00 per person. Changes within 0-30 days of departure date are subject to a fee of $50 per person. If services and prices are confirmed and the client cancels, the following fees will apply in addition to any supplier fees or penalties: 50% 45 days prior to travel date; Cancellations made within 44 days of travel date are non-refundable. Cancellations must be in writing. Hotels, or other suppliers may have stricter cancellation penalties than those described above. In those cases, the customer will pay the penalties that the supplier’s imposes to us. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover such cancellation fees.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Our destinations Costa Rica require all passengers to carry a valid Passport for proof of Citizenship. We cannot assume responsibility for denied boarding’s.
REFUNDS:
Any claims for refunds must be made IN WRITING within 30 days of scheduled return. All negotiable vouchers must accompany the claim. No refunds will be made for features included in our itineraries that travelers chose not to take part in. No refunds will be made for missing transfers or sightseeing tours due to changes or delays in airline schedules. Jardin del Eden Hotel will not refund any money for changes in travel arrangements made by the traveler after the departure date. Any service issue affecting the quality of the guest's hotel stay must be addressed directly with the hotel's management at the time the issue arises. Jardin del Eden Hotel will not make any refunds for such inconveniences. No guarantees or warranties express or implied, are made that the tour package will meet all of the traveler's expectations.
REGARDING SERVICE FEES:
Jardin del Eden Hotel reserves all services for every destination through locally based tour operators. It is our policy to insure that all reservations are honored. However, in the event of an overbooking, Jardin del Eden Hotel would guarantee comparable accommodations or travel services. When necessary, this policy may necessitate service fees. Additional overhead costs such as telecommunication costs, international bank transactions, processing, and pre-paying for changed services would force Jardin del Eden Hotel to implement these service fees. This policy is reflected in the ultimate price paid by clients for accommodations and travel services. Therefore, if there are any price disparities between the published accommodation and tour rates, Jardin del Eden Hotel will not accept any claims once the tour proposal and quotation has been accepted and pre-paid by clients and/or their agent
