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9 Day Kaleidoscope of Costa Rica with Guanacaste
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- View Arenal Volcano National Park with its unique landscape and famous Arenal volcano
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast
Short Description
2 San Jose, 2 Arenal, 2 Monteverde, 2 Guanacaste
Itinerary
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DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Costa Rica
DAY 2, Sunday - Travel to Arenal
DAY 3, Monday - Cano Negro
DAY 4, Tuesday - Arenal National Park, Travel to Monteverde
DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day in Monteverde
DAY 6, Thursday - Travel to Guanacaste
DAY 7, Friday - Full Day in Guanacaste
DAY 8, Saturday - Travel to San Jose
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart Costa Rica |
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9 Day Kaleidoscope of Costa Rica with Guanacaste
Company Reviews
We loved Gate1 until our flight that we booked through them was cancelled. We have gone on 5 trips and loved them all but we learned the hard way about their policy. They own the flight until the flight. If flight is cancelled, they simply cancel the flig
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We have been traveling with Gate1Travel many times and always enjoyed its tour guides. Not always the cheapest but the best customer service! Henry Maaravi (Israel tour guide) was the best so far! We also know many others have traveled with Gate1Travel and were impressed with the quality of the resources provided.
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Our first mishap was a trip planned to Portugal with a non-stop flight from Newark, New Jersey to Portugal. The airlines pulled the plug on the direct flight and Gate1 found another flight with stopover in Germany before traveling on to Portugal. I avoid any stops when traveling overseas. It increases the chance of being stuck in a country where you change planes, so I refused the offer of a trip around the world before reaching Portugal. Gate1 did not find another direct flight for me and told me my money was NON-REFUNDABLE. To avoid losing my money I booked a trip to Ecuador instead.
Gate1 charged me an additional $100 to book the trip to Ecuador because it was to a different destination. After booking to Ecuador, 2 days before departure, an earthquake shook Ecuador. Gate1 did not send out any information to let us know what the status of the trip was, total silence on their part. The earthquake occurred on a Saturday and the departure date is on a Monday.
We were leaving our house on Sunday to fly to Miami a day before our flight to Ecuador. I received no communications from them on what the status of the trip was in light of the earthquake. W didn't now whether to proceed or stay home.
We called Gate1and found lines busy multiple times with high call volume. In the absence of any communication from Gate1 we cancelled our flights to Miami. We paid for airfare from North Carolina and booked a hotel in Miami.
We lost money on the hotel reservation and had to pay for the stay anyway. I finally got Gate1 on the phone Sunday noon only to find out that the trip was still on as far as they were concerned. They could/should have communicated that to us without our having to call them to find out. We had cancelled the flight to Miami and the hotel by now. My husband and I discussed the safety concerns and decided to cancel.
Gate 1 suggested I rebook our flight to Miami on the same day of travel. There was no way we could make it to Charlotte, NC. (2.5-hour drive from our house) and get to the airport in time to catch the last flight to Miami. Gate1 then tried to convince me to book a flight from Asheville to Miami with a 2.5-hour layover in Atlanta arriving in Miami at 1 AM in the morning. I do not have any faith in making connecting flights on time with airlines anymore. A million things can go wrong and prevent a connection. Not to mention that the airfare would have cost us over $1,200.00 to book at the last minute. We had already spent $897.00 for airfare.
The agent then told me if I could find and book a flight by 5:30 she would hold our trip. I called back at 5:07 pm and Gate1 was closed. I decided the situation could not be salvaged and cancelled the trip. You may get your money back if Gate1 cancels the trip. You get nothing if you cancel the trip close to the departure date.
Gate1 told me that my money for the trip is non-refundable because I cancelled the trip. Ok. I get that. However, Gate1 was very lax in communicating with customers in an emergency where a natural disaster has occurred in a country, they planned to take customers to. Had they sent out an email regarding the status of the trip, we could have made a more informed decision, but we were left in the dark to speculate the worst and made our decision based on lack of information from Gate1
After Gate1’s failure to communicate promptly about the situation in Ecuador, they put all the responsibility and stress on me to rectify the problem. They waited until the last minute to say whether the trip was a go and left us hanging on wondering what was happening, and what to do.
I am done with Gate1. I will never use their service or recommend them to anyone. If things go well, you can probably have a good experience, but when things go wrong, their systems are designed to protect them, not you. They need to do a better job of communicating with customers at every juncture of the trip, especially when natural disasters occur in the area where they will be traveling to. Gate1 told me they had people on the ground in Ecuador who were keeping them informed of the situation. It would be nice if Gate1 can do the same for their customers
Very poor customer service of 4 trips…
Details
Optional Activities
EcoTermales Hot Springs with dinner
Spend this evening relaxing in the renowned Hot Springs of Arenal. The family owned EcoTermales has four different pools ranging in temperature from 91 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounded by the local flora of the forest. Private and secluded, these hot springs are a great way to wind down after a long day of sightseeing. While there, enjoy an included traditional Costa Rican dinner.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $63
Monteverde Brewery Tour with dinner
Take a tour of the Monteverde Brewery and go behind-the-scenes to discover the hidden world of Monteverde's craft beer. The secret lies in the quality of the water, which is rich in minerals, sourced directly from the Monteverde cloud forest. After the tour, receive a glass as a souvenir and savor a delicious dinner.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 4
Price : $60
Selvatura Canopy Tour
Join this exciting tour to see the rainforest in a whole new way. Cross through the unique Cloud Forest's canopy while suspended from a high weight capacity zipline cable, maneuvering between the 15 platforms and 12 cables that span over 2 miles in length, making this extreme adventure one of the longest Zipline tours in the country.
It is recommended that you wear hiking boots for this activity as you will be walking some distance through the forest between the Zipline cables. For some, this activity may be considered very strenuous and people with difficulty breathing, heart or other medical conditions, should consider not to choose this optional tour. The zipline harness has an approximate limit of 250 pounds and a 41 inch waist circumference.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5-3 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $47
Selvatura Hanging Bridges Tour
Enjoy a walk among the treetops on this 1.9 mile trail, which boasts 8 different bridges at heights ranging from 36 to 180 feet. The Selvatura Hanging Bridges are the longest and the strongest bridge system in the country. The hanging bridges give you the unique opportunity to see plants and animals not visible from the ground.
It is recommended that you wear hiking boots for this activity. For some, this activity may be considered strenuous and people with difficulty breathing, heart or other medical conditions, should consider not to choose this optional tour.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $29
Panache Sailing Tour
Spend a relaxing afternoon sailing along the coast of Costa Rica's shores! Gaze off the bow as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, or even a breaching whale, depending on the season. Stop in a tranquil bay, drop anchor in front of a secluded white sand beach and frolic in the blue Pacific waters. See beautiful offshore islands and deserted beaches while the ever-helpful crew prepares a delicious snack. Bring your camera and capture every moment.
Details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 - 4 hours.
Suggested items to bring: sandals, extra clothes, sunblock, towel, swimsuit, and Dramamine (if prone to seasickness).
OnDay : 7
Price : $85
EcoTermales Hot Springs with dinner
Spend this evening relaxing in the renowned Hot Springs of Arenal. The family owned EcoTermales has four different pools ranging in temperature from 91 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounded by the local flora of the forest. Private and secluded, these hot springs are a great way to wind down after a long day of sightseeing. While there, enjoy an included traditional Costa Rican dinner.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $63
Monteverde Brewery Tour with dinner
Take a tour of the Monteverde Brewery and go behind-the-scenes to discover the hidden world of Monteverde's craft beer. The secret lies in the quality of the water, which is rich in minerals, sourced directly from the Monteverde cloud forest. After the tour, receive a glass as a souvenir and savor a delicious dinner.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 4
Price : $60
Selvatura Canopy Tour
Join this exciting tour to see the rainforest in a whole new way. Cross through the unique Cloud Forest's canopy while suspended from a high weight capacity zipline cable, maneuvering between the 15 platforms and 12 cables that span over 2 miles in length, making this extreme adventure one of the longest Zipline tours in the country.
It is recommended that you wear hiking boots for this activity as you will be walking some distance through the forest between the Zipline cables. For some, this activity may be considered very strenuous and people with difficulty breathing, heart or other medical conditions, should consider not to choose this optional tour. The zipline harness has an approximate limit of 250 pounds and a 41 inch waist circumference.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5-3 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $47
Selvatura Hanging Bridges Tour
Enjoy a walk among the treetops on this 1.9 mile trail, which boasts 8 different bridges at heights ranging from 36 to 180 feet. The Selvatura Hanging Bridges are the longest and the strongest bridge system in the country. The hanging bridges give you the unique opportunity to see plants and animals not visible from the ground.
It is recommended that you wear hiking boots for this activity. For some, this activity may be considered strenuous and people with difficulty breathing, heart or other medical conditions, should consider not to choose this optional tour.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $29
Panache Sailing Tour
Spend a relaxing afternoon sailing along the coast of Costa Rica's shores! Gaze off the bow as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, or even a breaching whale, depending on the season. Stop in a tranquil bay, drop anchor in front of a secluded white sand beach and frolic in the blue Pacific waters. See beautiful offshore islands and deserted beaches while the ever-helpful crew prepares a delicious snack. Bring your camera and capture every moment.
Details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 - 4 hours.
Suggested items to bring: sandals, extra clothes, sunblock, towel, swimsuit, and Dramamine (if prone to seasickness).
OnDay : 7
Price : $85
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Small Group - 24 max
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Trip ID#:
gate1-CR-9DCLACRGUN-PKG-23
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