10 days - 9 nights / San José - Tortuguero - Arenal - Pacifico Norte Experience a spectacular scenic drive that weaves its way between San Jose and the Caribbean Coast, past some of the most picturesque scenery across the stunning Braulio Carrillo National Park while on the way to Tortuguero. A boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals enables visitors to observe a sequence of awesome sights and part of the amazing wildlife of this exuberant ecosystem, as a prelude to the inspirational visit to the Arenal conservation area with its vast landscapes and the awesome presence of the Arenal Volcano. This journey ends up in the Northern Pacific, where countless beautiful beaches, fascinating national parks, picturesque towns and villages filled with an important historical and cultural heritage, and a variety of activities, including world-class fishing and diving, await visitors in the second largest province of Costa Rica, Guanacaste. COSTA RICA: TRAVEL IN STYLE
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10 days - 9 nights / San José - Tortuguero - Arenal - Pacifico Norte
Experience a spectacular scenic drive that weaves its way between San Jose and the Caribbean Coast, past some of the most picturesque scenery across the stunning Braulio Carrillo National Park while on the way to Tortuguero.
A boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals enables visitors to observe a sequence of awesome sights and part of the amazing wildlife of this exuberant ecosystem, as a prelude to the inspirational visit to the Arenal conservation area with its vast landscapes and the awesome presence of the Arenal Volcano.
This journey ends up in the Northern Pacific, where countless beautiful beaches, fascinating national parks, picturesque towns and villages filled with an important historical and cultural heritage, and a variety of activities, including world-class fishing and diving, await visitors in the second largest province of Costa Rica, Guanacaste.
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• San Jose• Tortuguero• Arenal • Pacifico Norte
Guanacaste. On July 25, 1824, Guanacaste annexed to Costa Rica by popular vote and became a part of the country, adding not only an ample portion of land but folkloric music, traditions, customs.A very important aspect is that Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is located in the town of Liberia, which makes things much easier when traveling to this area.
San Jose
Tortuguero
NorthPacific
Arenal
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No meals includedDay 1
Assistance at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and immigration procedures. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Time at leisure.
The capital city, San José, lies at an altitude of 1,170 meters above sea level and is located in the central valley which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and majestic volcanoes. San Jose is the business center of the country and has the largest population concentration. Temperature ranges 18ºC-24ºC degrees.
Overnight at selected hotel.
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Early morning departure from San Jose to Tortuguero National Park.In one of Nature’s most amazing expressions the Park hosts 11 habitats with 2000 species of plants and 400 species of trees; besides a large diversity of wildlife. Green Turtles, an endangered species of the Western Hemisphere, nest along the beaches from July to October. Other turtle species: Baula and Carey also nest in Tortuguero National Park created in 1970. On the way, in Caño Blanco we transfer into a boat for a 2-hour ride towards Tortuguero. After arrival and check-in, in the afternoon, a walk thru the quaint town of Tortuguero to visit the most important spots and the Turtle Museum (Caribbean Conservation Corporation Exhibit), established in 1959 to study and protect the green turtles.Overnight at selected hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 2
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Early morning, we depart on to the Tortuguero Canals on an exotic boat ride to experience the spectacular sights and wildlife. Tortuguero is a natural navigable network of lakes and canals that cross the Tortuguero National Park from Southeast to the Northwest, bringing freshwater to the park lands, which are home to 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 3
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Transfer from Tortuguero to Fortuna de San Carlos on board the selected transportation.
Just for you: the magnificent rural landscape and the simplicity and kindness of our people. Fortuna is literally the entrance to the Arenal Volcano and offers great views of the impressive giant.
Overnight at selected hotel
Breakfast and lunch included
Day 4
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Day at leisure to delight with the beauty of the zone.Overnight at selected hotel.
We leave Fortuna de San Carlos on to the Northern Pacific region on board the selected transportation.
The Northern Pacific zone covers an extension of approximately 100 km with some of Costa Rica’s sunniest and more popular beaches. Guanacaste is a vacation and adventure destination complete with lowlands full of adventure, mountains, national parks, and volcanoes, picturesque towns and villages with an important historical and cultural heritage, and very appealing and diversified resorts, boutique hotels and luxury villas.
Overnight at selected hotel
Breakfast included
Breakfast included
Day 5
Day 6
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Days at leisure.Overnight at selected hotel.
We leave the Northern Pacific on board the selected transportation towards the Central Valley, where you will have enough time to buy some souvenirs or visit the capital city. Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals according to the hotel chosen by guest
Breakfast included
Day 7 and 8
Day 9
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Transfer towards Juan Santamaria International Airport on board the selected transportation.
Breakfast includedDay 10
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Includes
HotelsH
City Option A Option B
San Jose2 nights
Costa Rica Marriott 5* Grano de Oro 5*
Deluxe room with breakfast. Taxes
Tortuguero2 nights
Manatus Lodge 5* Manatus Lodge 5*
Children under 6 years old are not allowed. Standard room with breakfast, lunch and dinnerand the corresponding transfers
Arenal2 nights
Arenal Nayara 5* Tabacón Grand Spa & Thermal Resort 5*
The Westin Golf Resort & Spa Playa Conchal(all-inclusive program) 5*
Deluxe ocean view room withbreakfast. Taxes.
Hotels- Accommodations at the selected hotels.
MealsAs indicated in the above day-by-day program.
Deluxe room. All-inclusive.
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Ground Transportation
Per the selected option
Option 1
• Private transfer from and to each site with certified guide (English-Spanish).
Option 2:
• Private transfer-in from Juan Santamaria International Airport to hotel in San Jose, with certified guide (English-Spanish).
• Rent a car:• Hyundai Tucson with a capacity for 5 adults. Rental includes only the car and the GPS rental
plus basic insurance.• Mandatory deposit for the car (US$1500); deposit for the GPS (US$350).• Valid driver’s license and passport.• Only valid international credit cards accepted for payments; charges are in USD and payable
at destination.• Luggage space for 2 large pieces, 1 medium size, and 2 hand bags.• The rental comprises 6 days; vehicle is delivered to guest, at 1:30pm at the restaurant, on
the way to Guapiles. The car must be dropped off at the car rental premises near the Juan Santamaría International Airport. A shared transfer is offered from there to the airport.
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Does not include
Important notes
• Gratuities for local guides, driver and TAM’s guide.• Bottled water, additional drinks, and alcoholic beverages.• Costa Rican departure tax.• Any other tour or service not indicated in the program. • Tour to observe turtles laying eggs. • Entrance fee to Tortuguero ($15.00 per person). • Donation of US$1 to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation.
• Itineraries are based on current schedule; however, they are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
• Rates are subject to change without notice.• Rates are subject to hotel availability.• Prices do not include any tax. If the Costa Rican Government decreed a tax on our services,
rates will be increased proportionately.• If, at the moment itinerary is confirmed to TAM Travel Corporation, there is no availability at
the hotels included in this program, we will check for similar properties and a new quotation may apply.
• In Tortuguero the luggage limit is up to 25 pounds (12 Kg).• In Manatus Lodge, children under 6 years old are not allowed.• Tourists coming from South America must take the yellow fever vaccine (duly certified) 10
days prior to arrival into Costa Rica; otherwise they cannot enter the country.• It is mandatory to carry a passport valid for at least 6 months to enter Costa Rica.• Cancellation policies apply.
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Rejection Statement against Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Harassment and Drugs
At TAM Travel Corporation, we believe that the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents violates the fundamental aims of tourism; thus, we hold an agreement with our commercial partners as to the continuous struggle against the sexual exploitation of minors, in adherence to Law 7899 against Sexual Exploitation of Minors and to Law 8590 which amends the Penal Code to strengthen the fight against the sexual exploitation of minors.
TAM also manifests its adherence to Law 7476 Act on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and in Education and Law 8204 on Narcotics, Psychotropic Substances, Illegal Drugs, and Money Laundering; Law 6703 Protection of National Heritage; 7504 Environmental Organic Law; 7575 Forestry Law; 731 Wildlife Law; Law 6084 National Parks, Regulations for Public Use of Protected Areas, Regulations on Adventure Tourism, Commercialization of Archaeological Heritage; Law 7600 on Equal Opportunities; and 9078 Transit Law.
Because the breach of these laws is punishable by the Costa Rican Law, TAM Travel Corporation will revoke the service contract that had been subscribed with any company or person that somehow consents, provides or encourages activities that contravene said legislation.
