Arenal and Monteverde, Short Break
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Arenal and Monteverde, Short Break

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Created: Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Created: Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Join our four-day trip and discover the most beautiful gems of Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest. Sit back and enjoy relaxing bath in the hot springs, warmed up by the undergrounded energy of the Arenal Volcano, and raft down the river accompanied by the rustle of the jungle wildlife during the River Safari Float. The top of this unique experience is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which will unveil its secrets during the walk in its green forests. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Arenal Volcano Region: Costa Rica’s most active volcano. Its smoky atmosphere tempts nature and adventure lovers for hiking trails and stunning waterfalls, gushing rivers, beautiful vegetation and wildlife make this place truly majestic sight.

Monteverde Cloudforest Region: A true nature lovers paradise with a marvellous diversity of wildlife and plant life. Monteverde Cloud Forest is a unique area to observe exotic highland bird species or to explore the cloud forest canopy. 

Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE - LA FORTUNA DE SAN CARLOS (150 km – 2.5 hrs)

Upon landing at Juan Santamaria Airport, a representative will meet and transfer you to the hotel. Arrive at the small picturesque village La Fortuna de San Carlos, the getaway to the magnificent Arenal Volcano. Check in to your hotel, take rest and in the afternoon prepare yourself for the first exotic experience, Hotsprings, wonderful escape to a natural paradise, surrounded with pools and thermal waters coming from the deepest heart of the powerful Arenal Volcano. Take a bath in the middle of the tropical forest and enjoy the warm touch of mineral waters and waterfalls surrounded by the exotic gardens. For a perfect night closure, enjoy a delightful dinner (included).

Overnight in hotel in Arenal.

Day 2: ARENAL – PEÑAS BLANCAS – ARENAL (125 km – 2.45 hrs)

Start your day with a luscious breakfast at the hotel, before you get into the transfer heading to Peñas Blancas, for another Costa Rican experience, River Safari Float. Embark to your raft and together with your guide sail down the wild river, accompanied by the screaming sounds of the surrounding jungle. Monkeys, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards and much more reside along the banks of this amazing river. After returning to the dock, you will depart for the Tortilla Making experience at the home of a local family. Get a deeper insight into the real meaning of “Pura Vida” (pure life) experienced by rural Costa Ricans. Be welcomed with a tropical drink at the "rancho" (like a gazebo) and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared on a rustic wood-fired stove (included). While lunch is cooking, you will get an opportunity to try your hand at making tortillas from freshly ground corn “masa,” afterwards enjoy the fresh home-made tortillas served for lunch! You will be back at the hotel in the afternoon, and the rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight in hotel in Arenal.

Day 3: ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (70 km – 2 hrs)

Wake up to the tasty breakfast at your hotel and get ready for the transfer to the Monteverde Region, one of the most breath-taking nature reserves in the entire world. To get to the Monteverde area you will be crossing the Arenal Lake on a comfortable pontoon boat, and then continue to the Monteverde town. Your guide will take you to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve that will astound you with its remarkable charm, and biodiversity, where wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests with tall trees rise high into the sky. Step foot on the Continental Divide, and get amazed by the gorgeous views on the Caribbean ocean on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. Once back in the hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure, absorbing this tropical atmosphere. 

Overnight in hotel in Monteverde.

Day 4: DEPARTURE MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSE (150 km – 2.5 hrs)

Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the hotel and at the designated time hop on the transfer that will take you back to Juan Santamaria International Airport, so you can take your onwards flights to your following destinations. 

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Sun protection, sunglasses, tennis shoes, hiking shoes, sandals, raincoat or jacket, bathing suit, a hat or cap and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

Remarks:

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* This document, obtained by the User through Compositor Panavisión Tours, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Panavisión Tours receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Compositor Panavisión.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Panavisión Tours that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


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* The final price obtained in the document generated through Compositor Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Confirmed the reservation, cancellation fees will be applied to those services that have previously been indicated in the reservation process, which are "Non-Refundable".


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.


* In the case of making the reservation, the rates do not allow modifications. You must cancel and make a new reservation. Cancellation expenses according to rate conditions.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.



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TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with English or Spanish-speaking local guides during the activities (Day 1-3). Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 2 Arenal:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Lomas del Volcán or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*

Day 3 Monteverde:

Standard Hotel Category = Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = El Establo Mountain Hotel or similar 3*

MEALS:

  • 3 Breakfasts 
  • 1 Lunch at a local restaurant (Day 2) 
  • 1 Dinner (Day 1)

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival and departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from/to Juan Santamaria International Airport or San Jose Airport
  • Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour (Day 1-3)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Hotsprings (Day 1), River Safari Float and Tortilla Making experience (Day 2), walking tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Day 3)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet 
Excluded
  • Domestic nor International flights 
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
  • Optional tours and activities
Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 2 Arenal:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Lomas del Volcán or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*

Day 3 Monteverde:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = El Establo Mountain Hotel or similar 3*

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