Helen Esaluova: Sample Itinerary Feb 201

Marriott San Jose

Day 1 ----- Arrive & Drive to the Marriott Hotel (Marriot San Jose)

Today the CRR staff will meet you outside of the San Jose (SJO) Airport and you will be transferred to the nearby Marriott Hotel. This is a beautiful spot in a perfect location with views of the surrounding volcanoes and mountains. Depending on your flight arrival time we can give an opening presentation introducing you to the guides, drivers, staff, and a quick briefing on what to expect during your week-long adventure in Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 2 ----- Coffee Tour (Marriott San Jose)

Pacuare River (Much warmer than Russia in Feb!)

Today will be a day of getting use to the area and we decided to make it an easy day. If you will be making the long flight we can offer a morning of sleeping-in and then an afternoon coffee tour just to get out into the area and start learning a bit about Costa Rica. Coffee is the main crop grown in Costa Rica and we can enjoy a nice tour up in the mountains, giving everyone a chance to have an easy day after the long day of travel from Russia. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ----- Raft Pacuare & Travel to Arenal Volcano (Tabacon Resort & Spa)

Today will be our long day. We will be leaving the hotel by 7am and make our way to the Pacuare River, which National Geographic has listed as one of the top five scenic rivers on the planet. This is an adventure where you will experience some of the most scenic parts of all of the America's. Rafting the Pacuare River is a day of fun and excitement. The CRR river guides will not only take you safely down the Pacuare, they will also prepare a lunch for your group on the river's bank with beautiful views of tropical waterfalls and jungle all around. 

Tabacon Hotsprings

After the day of white water-rafting we will make the drive to the Arenal Volcano. When we arrive you'll marvel at  the perfect cone-shape massive structure of the volcano. The best part will be that we are staying in the luxurious Tabacon Resort & Spa. Know all over the world as one of the most unique resorts, the Tabacon is home to hotsprings at the base of the volcano that will make you want to stay forever. After a long day of rafting the hotsprings will feel very good. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 ----- Zipline & Canyoneering Adventure (Tabacon Resort & Spa)

The country of Costa Rica has over 80 different zipline companies and the one we will be visiting at the Arenal Volcano is in our estimation--the best. It not only has cables that are high, safe and fast but the upclose views of the volcano and the Arenal Lake along with the primary rainforest, makes you think you are in the movie Avatar! 

After ziplining we will make our way to the canyoneering adventure where we'll rappell down five different waterfalls. This is a fabulous adventure that everyone loves and something you will never forget. 

In the evening your CRR representative will have your reservations made at Don Rufinos, one of the to ten restaurants in all of Costa Rica.  At night you can enjoy some more time in the hot springs of the Tabacon Resort. (Another option would be to have dinner at the Hotsprings to allow for more time in the hotsprings; if you are interested in this option just let us know and we can modify the itinerary) (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & DInner)

Day 5 ----- Travel to Guanacaste (Paradisus Playa Conchal)

Today we will begin to focus on the white sandy beaches of the northern Pacific coast of Guanacaste. We will leave the Arenal area and drive through one of the most scenic areas in all of Costa Rica as we make our way to the northern coast. Our drive will take us around the lake of Arenal and then drop us into the northern plains.

Playa Conchal

We will be staying at the Paradisus Playa Conchal which is a luxurious beach resort located in Conchal which happens to be one of Costa Rica's most spectacular beaches. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 ----- Relax at the Beach (Paradisus Playa Conchal)

Today is your day to relax on the beach. There are some optional tours and activities that members of your group can sign up for if they desire. Your CRR representative will have a list of optional activities such as horseback riding, fishing, snorkeling, nature hikes, and more to offer members of your group during their stay at the Paradisus Playa Conchal. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Paradisus Playa Conchal

Day 7 ----- Beach Day or Option Tours (Paradisus Playa Conchal)

You will enjoy your second full day on the beach with a chance to just relax or take part in different optional activities. This again can be scheduled through your CRR representatives. We could book these optional tours at a discounted rate from the sticker price of the hotel as CRR would decline interest in making a commission off these tours.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 8 ----- Fly Home!

Today you will be transferred to the Liberia International Airport (LIR) just 50 minutes from the hotel.