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| | Highlights | 8 days / 7 nights (3nts Arenal - 4nts Guanacaste) 
This itinerary is a perfect choice for those who want to experience the magic of the popular Arenal area combined with a few relaxing days at the beach. This value-packed itinerary is family friendly.
The Arenal region is rich in natural attractions; experience thermo-mineral hot springs, waterfall hikes, horseback riding, birdwatching, biking and boat tours on the Cano Negro. Visitors to the Arenal region enjoy easy access to the nearby bustling town of La Fortuna with its local nightlife, restaurants and shops. Arenal Volcano puts out an unforgettable light and smoke show nearly every day. Nighttime viewing is the most spectacular, with glowing lava and mini-explosions lighting up the sky.
The Guanacaste region has a wide variety of national parks and reserves with plenty of sightseeing and historical tours available. It is the ideal place for those who want to enjoy water sports such as surfing, fishing, snorkeling or SCUBA diving. The area offers some of the best deep-sea diving and deep-sea fishing in the world. Explore amazing savannas, horseback ride into the forest or just relax on the unspoiled multi-hued sand beaches.
Recommended Hotel Pairings:Option 1: Magic Mountain in Arenal, Tamarindo (BP) in Guanacaste Option 2: Mountain Paradise in Arenal, Riu (AI) in Guanacaste Option 3: Nayara in Arenal, Hilton Papagayo (AI) in Guanacaste Note: The booking form at left will auto-fill with (and your itinerary will be priced based on) the Option 1 hotels (the most economical option). The suggested upgraded hotel pairings can be manually entered if so desired. To upgrade to the Option 2 or Option 3 hotels simply make your alternate hotel selections during the shopping process.Included Tour Activities in the Areas: Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve Boat Tour. Additional Optional Tour Activities may be added online prior to finalizing your booking. Click on the links below to see a list of the optional tours available in each area.
Arenal Optional Tours
Guanacaste Optional ToursTransportation:
A Car Rental is included in this itinerary based on the most economial option, you will have a choice of vehicles to choose from when booking. If preferred, Private Transfers (and Shared Transfers where available and feasible) are also available from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and to the Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) in Liberia as well as from region to region.
Travel Tips:
Bring along long pants, attire for dining in town, camera, light-weight jacket, swimsuit, binoculars, walking/hiking shoes, rubber soled shoes for water activities, small backpack for excursions and rain poncho.
AI = All-Inclusive
** Please note: $499 price is based on 4 people sharing a rental car. (Add $50pp for 2 people sharing car.) **
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| Itinerary | Day #1
Most flights arrive San Jose's Juan Santa Maria International Airport early afternoon. Your transfer to the beautiful Arenal area will take approximately 3½ hours. Enjoy an easy drive through the countryside and get your first look at the beauty and the diversity of Costa Rica. As you get closer to the Arenal area you will be able to spot the famous Arenal Volcano. After check in at your hotel, enjoy the rest of the day and evening at leisure or take a stroll through the small town of La Fortuna.
Overnight: Los Lagos (3½*) or Mountain Paradise (4*) or Hotel Arenal Nayara (5*)
Day #2
Rise and shine early and take in the amazing view of Arenal Volcano. What a perfect way to wake up! Today, a boat tour to the Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve is included. Start your journey from La Fortuna at 7:30am and make your way to the Reserve through the beautiful countryside, which takes about 1 hr. 45 mins. From there you will take a 3 hour boat ride down to Rio Frio where you will see various species of birds and animals. Lunch is included and a professional guide will be escorting you during this tour. After lunch start your journey back to La Fortuna and enjoy the evening at leisure at your hotel.
Overnight: Los Lagos (3½*) or Mountain Paradise (4*) or Hotel Arenal Nayara (5*)
Day #3
Sleep in if you want to and enjoy your day at leisure or book one of the many optional tours that are available from the Arenal area. Options include Hiking Tours, Canopy Tours, Hanging Bridges Tour, Canyoning and many more. Tonight enjoy one of the many wonderful natural Hot Springs that are available in the Arenal area.
Overnight: Los Lagos (3½*) or Mountain Paradise (4*) or Hotel Arenal Nayara (5*)
Day #4
Grab an early breakfast! Your transfer to Guanacaste will depart early this morning. Get ready to relax on the beach and enjoy the sun for a few days on Guanacaste'd Pacific coast. Transfer time is approximately 3½ hours. After check in at your hotel, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Overnight:Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort (BP) (3½*) or Riu Guanacaste (AI) (4*) or Westin Playa Conchal (AI) (5*)
Day #5
Enjoy your days around the pool or beach of your hotel or select from a wide variety of tours available from this region such as the Borinquen Safari, the Adrenaline Adventure Combo Tour, the Discover Nicaragua Tour or White Water Rafting on the Tenorio River.
Overnight:Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort (BP) (3½*) or Riu Guanacaste (AI) (4*) or Westin Playa Conchal (AI) (5*)
Day #6
The Guanacaste area offers a large variety of tours and activities. For those who are looking to explore the area further, you may opt for an optional tour today. Sample activities include: Palo Verde National Park; day trip to Nicaragua; ; surfing beaches in Tamarindo and south to Nosara; Carillo; canopy tours; rappelling; white water rafting; Santa Rosa National Park; river kayaking; birdwatching; village tours; golf; various water sports; deep sea fishing; and scuba diving. Enjoy your day!
Overnight:Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort (BP) (3½*) or Riu Guanacaste (AI) (4*) or Westin Playa Conchal (AI) (5*)
Day #7
Enjoy your last day doing exactly what you want - maybe one more optional tour is on the agenda or perhaps you'll opt to spend the day at leisure at your beach hotel taking full advantage of all the hotel has to offer. Enjoy your day!
Overnight:Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort (BP) (3½*) or Riu Guanacaste (AI) (4*) or Westin Playa Conchal (AI) (5*)
Day #8
Your exciting week of excitement and beaches has come to an end. You will be transferred from your hotel to the Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) in Liberia for your return flight home. Pura Vida!
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Hotels listed in above itinerary are recommendations based on first-hand experience. You may select other hotels during the online shopping process if you prefer. Similarly, tours have been selected based on recommendations from our ground operator as well as personal experience - however, the itineraries are designed to be flexible and allow for the substitution of both hotels and optional tour activities as well as transportation options. Please note that not all tours operate daily. If you select travel dates that will put you in the area on a day the tour does not operate, it will not be included in your package automatically. Other optional tours for that region will be available for purchase. You may add additional optional tour activities as well. Note: Tips to porters and guides and airport departure taxes of US$26 pp are not included.
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Please note: Optional Tours for this destination are currently not available for pre-booking. Please check with the local ground operator upon arrival for a list of available excursions.
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