2008 Costa Rica Eco-Adventure / Beach Hotel Combo Package

Day 1 - Arrive Liberia International Airport. A uniformed HotelBeds guide will greet you and accompany you to the Ecolodge, in Nuevo Arenal. Duration approximately 3 hours from both San Jose and Liberia. The Ecolodge is situated on a private reserve of primary and secondary rainforest and provides an excellent location for exploring the interior of the country. En route to the hotel a stop for lunch is included, and the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Ecolodge. (L, D)

Day 2 - Breakfast at the Ecolodge. Your guide will be waiting for you at reception for a walking tour to the Ecolodge Rainforest where you will have the opportunity to see the Malekus Indians perform some of their native rituals (duration 2 hours). Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a horseback-riding excursion to the surrounding areas where you will view the Arenal Lake and if the weather is clear you may see the Arenal Volcano (duration 2 hours). Additional optional activities are available at an extra charge. Overnight at Ecolodge. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Breakfast at the Ecolodge. Early departure to the area of La Fortuna near the Arenal Volcano, tour of the Hanging Bridges. The trails and the bridges of this project will bring you up close and personal to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest are a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience (duration of hanging bridges tour 2 hours). Head over to a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch continue to the hot springs where you will enjoy thermal spring pools surrounded by lush rain forest vegetation. Overnight at Ecolodge.
(B, L, D)

Day 4 - Breakfast at the Ecolodge. Get ready for one of the most exciting adventures ever! Experience the thrill of zipping through the treetops on the Canopy Tour*. As you zip through the canopy, you'll take in the wonderful sights and sounds of the magnificent tropical environment. Following lunch at the Ecolodge, transfer to your selected beach hotel.(B,L)

Important Information About the 2008 Green Paradise Combo Package NOTE: B (breakfast), L (lunch), and D (dinner). Lodges will accept children ages 5 or older. *Children must be at least 13 years old to participate in the Canopy Tour. Due to the strenuous nature of these packages, please make sure that your health condition is adequate. We highly recommend the purchase of insurance. No refunds for any unused portion of the itinerary. Itinerary may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Tour Operator. All activities (both included and not included in the package) are at the participant's own risk. Vacation Express and HotelBeds Destination Travel Services assume no liability for any injury, act or occurrence occurring on or related to participation in this tour. Note: 2 passenger minimum required to operate "Green Paradise" eco-adventure itinerary.

Not Included: Beverages, tips for tour guide(s), driver(s), chambermaid(s), and bell staff. Itinerary subject to change without prior notice.