The Essence of Costa Rica
9 days
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There are only a few places on earth, where in just one week, you can experience the variety of landscapes, natural habitats and wildlife as you can in Costa Rica. Best of all, it's just a few hours away from most U.S. cities.
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its stable, peaceful democracy, genuine hospitality and pioneering conservation efforts, which hav...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit San Jose – the capital of Costa Rica.
- Enjoy the beautiful Sabana Park, Paseo Colón
- Visit the National Museum, a faithful witness to Costa Rican history, Central Park, the Cathedral and the Congress Building.
- Visiting the Gold Museum which is also a fascinating experience.
- Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges- Cheese Making Experience with Samplinga
What's this trip about?
There are only a few places on earth, where in just one week, you can experience the variety of landscapes, natural habitats and wildlife as you can in Costa Rica. Best of all, it's just a few hours away from most U.S. cities.
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its stable, peaceful democracy, genuine hospitality and pioneering conservation efforts, which have enticed millions of travelers to explore the country's parks and reserves.
Why Costa Rica with PerilloTours?
Steve Perillo and Carol Dimopoulos spent 3 years searching for the ideal winter (and summer) getaway for Americans. Looking for more than just a beach chair/ cocktail vacation, they hit upon Costa Rica - a truly unique experience for the body, mind and soul.
They found Fabio Salas, a jovial native Costa Rican with an exuberance for his land and culture. Fabio and the Perillo team are proud to introduce a new and authentic way to discover Costa Rica.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start City San Jose
End CitySan Jose, Costa Rica
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Meet & greet service upon arrival
- Arrival transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to hotel in San Jose
- 2 nights lodging at the First Class Cariari Doubletree Hotel in Standard rooms
- 2 nights lodging at the First Class Arenal Kioro Resort & Spa in Suite rooms
- 2 nights lodging at the First Class El Establo Mountain Hotel in Deluxe rooms
- 2 nights lodging at the First Class Parador Resort & Spa in Tropical rooms
- Private English-Speaking guide throughout including/during all airport transfers
- Private ground transportation throughout in deluxe motorcoach
- Meals included as noted in the itinerary (8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
- All tours and activities as outlined in the brochure
- Sales tax & service charge for restaurant meals included on the trip
- Entrance fees to National Museum (or Gold Museum), Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano Lookout and
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges.
- Tips for Bellboys, Maids and Porters
- Water and snacks during transfers on days 2, 4, 6 and 8
- Departure transfer from hotel to Juan Santamaria International Airport to hotel in San Jose
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Friday - Fly from the USA to San Jose, Costa Rica - Orientation - Dinner
This morning you're off to your tropical paradise! For your reference, the flight is about 5 hours from New York. Upon arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), you will be met by a Perillo Tours representative and transferred to your hotel near San Jose Ci...
Day 2 - Saturday - San Jose City Tour - Spanish Class - Scenic Drive to Arenal
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll visit San Jose – the capital of Costa Rica. Enjoy a drive through the beautiful Sabana Park, passing by the upscale Rohrmoser residential area and Paseo Colón. You will visit the heart of the city to admire the National Theatre, design...
Day 3 - Sunday - Enjoy the Thermal Springs - Visit Arenal Volcano Lookout Point
This morning is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel’s hot-water thermal springs with temperatures ranging between 98º - 107º F degrees. Nature’s own hot-tub! Although currently in a ‘quiet cycle’, the Arenal Volcano’s main eruption was in 1968 and still remains one of the...
Day 4 - Monday - Journey to Monteverde
This morning is your last chance to enjoy the Kioro’s beautiful gardens and private hotwater springs. This afternoon, we’re off to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Yes, it’s a 4 to 5 hour drive, but filled with adventure as we ascend the Monteverde Mountain Range, crossing t...
Day 5 - Tuesday - Visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges- Cheese Making Experience with Sampling
This morning after breakfast, you will walk the amazing “hanging bridges” through the Cloud Forest of Monteverde. Yes, the bridges are up to 150 feet high, but quite wide, stable and easy for all ages. And you only live once! After a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, y...
Day 6 - Wednesday - Journey to the Pacific Coast & Traditional Cooking Class - Manuel Antonio
Bidding farewell to our home in the mountains, we descend toward the warm, drier air of the Pacific coastline, heading southeast toward the Manuel Antonio National Park. En route, enjoy a unique experiential travel opportunity involving all your senses! At a private Ranc...
Day 7 - Thursday - Guided Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park - Afternoon at Leisure
After an early breakfast, we’ll visit Manuel Antonio National Park which was established in 1972 when the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations, one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas of the country. Although it’s the country’s smalles...
Day 8 - Friday - Journey Back to San Jose - Farewell Dinner and Local Dancing Show
Morning at leisure to enjoy the hotel pool or take a last visit to the nearby Espadilla Beach. This afternoon we head back to San Jose. En route there will be a short stop at a local arts and crafts shop for some last minute souvenirs. Costa Rica is a peaceful nation, li...
Day 9 - Saturday - Morning at Leisure - Flight Back to U.S.
Morning at leisure. Take a private transfer back to Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to catch your flight home. B
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Price per day$210
Last Updated: 10/4/2018
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