Wildlife Magic Costa Rica

Experience the best of Costa Rica with this 7-day, 6-night vacation package designed for families. Enjoy 3 nights at the charming Casa Luna Hotel in Arenal, surrounded by lush rainforest and volcano views, followed by 3 nights in Manuel Antonio at the boutique-style Jungle Vista Hotel, just minutes from the beach.

Day 1 - Arrival to Costa Rica

At the pre-arranged time personnel from Costa Rica Dream Travel Corporation will be at the International Airport (San Jose) to welcome your passengers and transfer them to the Hotel in Arenal.
After check in time at leisure to relax and enjoy the services of the hotel.

Day includes: Private transportation, lodging, and hotel taxes
Overnight: Hotel Casa Luna - www.casalunahotel.com
Transfer duration: 3 ½ hours approximately
Note: Please note that check-in time in Costa Rica is at 3:00 p.m. In case your flight arrives early, please be aware that your room may not be ready upon your arrival at the hotel

Day 2 -A family adventure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the prearranged time, your transportation will pick you up at the lobby of the hotel, to take you to enjoy a floating tour at Peñas Blancas River.
Enjoy an amazing raft the personalized ride through the calm waters of the Pen as Blancas River. Delight in observing a great diversity of flora and fauna accompanied by our naturalist guide.
During our expedition we will observe monkeys, sloths, alligators, iguanas and many species of birds. Relax listening to the magical sounds of nature and also, enjoying a delicious snack of tropical fruits and drinks.
After the tour, you will enjoy a typical lunch before you return to the hotel in La Fortuna.

Day includes: Breakfast, lunch, Floating tour at Peñas Blancas River in regular basis, transportation in SIB (shared), English Speaking tour guide during the tour, equipment rental, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight: Hotel Casa Luna - www.casalunahotel.com
Tour duration:6 hours approximately (This time includes the tour time, lunch time and travel time to and from the actual activity areas)

Day 3 - Day at leisure

During the day, leisure time to enjoy the area, relax at the hotel, explore the local town or to experience an optional tour.

Day includes: Breakfast, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight:Hotel Casa Luna - www.casalunahotel.com

Day 4 -Welcome to the Pacific!

After breakfast at the hotel, the driver of your shuttle transportation will be waiting for you to transfer you to Manuel Antonio beach, where you will have time at leisure to enjoy the sea breeze, the ocean and get and / or take any optional tour available in the area.

Day includes: Breakfast, Shuttle transportation from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio beach, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight: Hotel Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel - www.junglevistahotel.com
Transfer duration 5 hours approximately

Day 5 - The heart of the Pacific!

After breakfast at the hotel, an English Speaking tour guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel, in order to take you to Manuel Antonio National Park.
This protected area is very popular due to its wide variety of flora and fauna. An experienced guide will accompany you on this picturesque hike. Two of the main attractions here are two white sand beaches, Espadilla Sur and Manuel Antonio beach, but this protected area also houses coastal rainforests, mangrove swamps, coral formations and islands. Throughout this interesting tour, your guide will stop and explain the different nature specimens that can be observed; you can take photographs or just admire the view.
After the tour, you will return to the hotel. During the rest of the day, leisure time to enjoy the area.

Day includes: Breakfast, visit to Manuel Antonio National Park in regular basis, transportation in regular basis, English speaking tour guide during the tour, entrance fees, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight: Hotel Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel - www.junglevistahotel.com
Tour Duration: 4 hours approximately (This time includes the tour time and travel time to and from the actual activity areas)
Note: The National Park is closed on Tuesdays. For the confirmation of this tour, it is requested to provide the following information: names as appear on passport, passport number, passports’ expiration date, dates of birth and nationality.

Day 6 - Day at leisure

During the day, leisure time to enjoy the area, relax at the hotel, explore the local town or to experience an optional tour.

Day includes: Breakfast, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight:Hotel Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel -www.junglevistahotel.com

Day 7 - Goodbye Costa Rica

At the pre-arranged time, and according to the international flight schedule, you will be transferred from the hotel at the beach to the International Airport in San Jose to take the international flight back.
Day includes: Breakfast and private transportation from the hotel to the Airport
Transfer duration:3 ½ hours approximately
International Airport Authorities and Airlines recommend all passengers arrive at the airport 3 hours before scheduled flight departure.
Note: Airport exit taxes may not be included in your international ticket ($29 per person).

Price per Person:

GREEN SEASON
From September 1st to October 31st, 2025 (Being November 1st, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica)

$1294- USD per person in double occupancy
$1056- USD per person in triple occupancy
$933- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$502- USD per child under 11 yrs old

BLUE SEASON
From June 1st to June 30th, 2025 (Being July 1st, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica) AND From November 1st to November 15th, 2025 (Being November 16th, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica)

$1414- USD per person in double occupancy
$1114- USD per person in triple occupancy
$992- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$502- USD per child under 11 yrs old

YELLOW SEASON
From July 1st to August 31st, 2025 (Being September 1st, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica)

$1452- USD per person in double occupancy
$1148- USD per person in triple occupancy
$1021- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$515- USD per child under 11 yrs old

Program includes

- Private transportation from the International Airport (San Jose) to the hotel in La Fortuna
- 3 nights lodging in La Fortuna, at the hotel Casa Luna (B&B)
- Floating tour at Peñas Blancas River (regular basis)
- Shuttle transportation from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio beach
- 3 nights lodging in Manuel Antonio beach, at the hotel Jungle Vista Boutique (B&B)
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park (regular basis)
- Private transfer from the hotel at the beach to the International Airport in San Jose
- Total Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Lodging and sales taxes
- 24/7 in country travel assistance

Optional Tours (Select Arenal & Manuel Antonio)

Program does NOT include

- Additional activities not mentioned in the program
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Beverages (sodas or alcohol) during meals.
- Travel Insurance. Optional upon request
- International airfare.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guides and drivers

Notes

• Prices valid for a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together
• Travel window:
o Green Season: From September 1st to October 31st, 2025 (being November 1st, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica)
o Blue Season: From June 1st to June 30th, 2025 (being July 1st, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica) AND from November 1st to November 15th, 2025 (Being November 16th, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica)
o Yellow Season: From July 1st to August 31st, 2025 (being September 1st, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica)
• Arrival and departure airport is San Jose International Airport.
• Children Policy: Maximum 2 children under 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults.
• All rooms in the standard room category of each hotel unless specified in the program otherwise.
• Maximum occupancy per room: 4 persons (adults or children) unless specified in the program otherwise
• Rates are based on arrivals and departures of all passengers of the program at the same flight.
• Beverages not included with the described included meals. (Bottled water, sodas or alcohol)
• Regular basis tours are with English speaking tour guide and transportation service shared with other tourists.
• Shuttle bus transportation consists in door-to-door service shared with other tourists.
• Private transfer are services from Point A to Point B making 1 stop along the way for meals, restroom breaks, or to visit local stores.
• Drivers in Costa Rica are certified drivers and speak basic English. Certified tour guides during private transfers are available with an extra charge.
• Schedule time for regular basis tours and shuttle transportation are subject to the availability of the service, location of the hotel and route.
• Special bedding requests are subject to the availability of the hotel at the moment of check in.
• Check in time in Costa Rica is at 3:00 p.m. In case your transfer arrives earlier than check in time please be aware that your room may not be ready at your arrival. Luggage can be storage at front desk.
• Check out time in Costa Rica is at 11:00 a.m. In case your tour is schedule in the morning before check out of the hotel, or in case your transportation is schedule for a later time than check out, please check out of your room and leave your luggage at the front desk.
• Please inform in advance of any special requirements such as allergies, food restrictions, health conditions, special occasions, or any information you considered relevant.
• In Costa Rica, triple or quadruple occupancy consists in a room with 2 beds (roll away bed confirmation depends on the hotel availability at the moment of reservation and may have an extra cost)
• Any additional services not mentioned on the program as included will have an additional cost.
• On site confirmed services are not exchangeable for other activity and if not taken the activity there is no refund.
• Costa Rica Dream Travel cannot be liable for the loss of any service contracted (partial or total loss) due the loss or delay of international flights, due negligence and/ or arbitrary acts of the clients, acts of God not under our direct control.
• Reservations are subject to availability

Travel Insurance

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