Beaches and Nature with Tambor, Self-drive
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Beaches and Nature with Tambor, Self-drive

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Oferta encontrada na data:: quinta-feira, 31 de outubro de 2024
Ref ID: 13252036
preço por pessoa desde
2.163 €
Baseado em 2 adultos
4.327 €
Preço Total
Oferta encontrada na data:: quinta-feira, 31 de outubro de 2024
Itinerário
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This comprehensive 15-day tour takes you to some of the most exotic and picturesque areas of the stunning country of Costa Rica. Relax on the sunny shores of Tambor as well as throughout the tour, enjoy an unforgettable excursion in Tortuguero, in a shared shuttle and boat, and take advantage of the freedom to choose optional excursions in the different destinations. From soft sandy beaches to fascinating cloud forests and vibrant volcanoes, this memorable tour will allow you to discover the real Costa Rica while experiencing its incredible wildlife and interesting culture.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tamarindo: This busy beach resort is great for a night out, surfing, and exploring the eclectic dining scene.

Samara: A relaxed beach town great for soaking up the sun and enjoying the breezy atmosphere.

Tambor Beach: Framed by a charming horseshoe-shaped bay, this secluded beach boasts beautiful, volcanic sands and an abundance of tranquillity. 

San Jose: Costa Rica’s vibrant capital city was founded in the mid-18th century, boasting great cultural and historical landmarks. Visit its museums, the European-inspired National Theatre, and stroll the charming alleys of its historic neighbourhoods.

Tortuguero: This park is home to the nesting grounds of the green sea turtles, offering spectacular beaches and fantastic opportunities to spot wild animals and birds.

Sarapiqui: Neighbouring the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a great area for animal spotting, this magnificent region is known for its kayaking and white-water rafting.

Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country and its mesmerising park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife. 

Monteverde: Settled by American Quakers in the 1950s, this primary cloud forest is made up of six unique ‘life zones’ and is home to many endangered species and an enormous variety of plant life. 

Day 1: ARRIVAL LIBERIA – TAMARINDO (85km – 1.5 hrs)

Your Costa Rican adventure begins on arrival at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia, in the north-western part of the country. Here, a Destination Services representative awaits to greet you and assist collecting your rental car before you depart to the region of Tamarindo Beach for your first night in Costa Rica. Tamarindo is fantastic for having fun and the perfect starting point for your holiday.

  • Overnight in Tamarindo Beach.

Day 2: TAMARINDO – SAMARA (110km – 2 hrs)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Samara. Samara is a magnificent beach, perfect for soaking up the sun in an unpretentious, laid-back atmosphere. The idyllic resort village is shaped by its half-moon bay and features a long white sandy beach shaded by picturesque palm trees. Relax with the rest of the day at leisure.

  • Overnight in Samara.

Day 3: SAMARA

Indulge in a tasty breakfast at the hotel before you begin a new adventure. Today, you can relax at the beach and explore the surroundings, or have fun in the sun on an optional ocean safari, including a boat tour and an exciting snorkelling session. Enjoy this adventure as you search for amazing local marine life, such as dolphins, whales, and sea turtles, with the most exotic coastal landscape as your background. Back on land, return to your hotel with the remainder of the day free to enjoy the area and the hotel facilities. The ocean safari is not included. 

  • Overnight in Samara.

Day 4: SAMARA – TAMBOR (155km – 4 hrs)

After breakfast, hop in your car and drive from Samara to Tambor Beach. Paradisiacal Tambor is nestled in the valley of a large, calm horseshoe-shaped bay that goes by the name of Bahia Ballena, which translates to ‘Whale Bay’. The secluded location and expansive beach make this sleepy fishing village a popular getaway destination. Tambor is a true tropical paradise on earth! Enjoy the rest of day at leisure to relax at the hotel, stroll along the beach or explore the region on your own.

  • Overnight in Tambor.

Day 5: TAMBOR BEACH

Have a delicious breakfast and savour the day at leisure to relax at your hotel or on the magnificent beach, take part in one of the numerous activities offered in the region or explore the picturesque surrounding areas on your own.

  • Overnight in Tambor.

Day 6: TAMBOR – SAN JOSE (155km – 3 hrs by road / 1 hr by ferry)

After breakfast, drive to San Jose, reaching the capital city in the early afternoon. Check in to your hotel and have the rest of day at leisure to explore this fascinating city on your own. Explore the beautifully arranged streets of San Jose, stop at the landmarks that capture your interest, and browse the hip cafes and restaurants spread throughout the city. 

  • Overnight in San Jose.

Day 7: SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

Your day begins early with a morning departure, travelling by road through the Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Caribbean plains, enjoying the spectacular mountain scenery and quaint villages. Meet your guide for the following days and savour a rich breakfast at a local restaurant. Leave the car locked in the restaurant’s parking lot and continue by shared transport to a pier, where you hop on a boat and cruise the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive, check in, and luxuriate in a mouthwatering lunch at your eco-lodge. Board the boat again for a visit to Tortuguero village, where you have the incredible opportunity to stroll its beautifully arranged paths, explore the bewildering beaches, and experience the locals' way of life. During turtle hatching season, we will look for the baby turtles trying to find their way down to the ocean. Nesting is from July to September, hatching from September to December. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel, surrounded by the beautiful tropical forest and wildlife.

  • Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 8: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

Today enjoy some free time to relax by the pool. You can also indulge in a three-hour trip exploring the famous Tortuguero National Park to observe over 350 protected species of birds, monkeys, crocodiles, and sloths, as well as admire its lush vegetation. During the July to September season, you can join an optional late night turtle nesting tour, purchasable directly at the lodge. Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park is not included.

  • Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 9: TORTUGUERO – SARAPIQUI (85km – 3 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

After breakfast, depart by boat back to Guapiles. Here, stop for a tasty lunch and to pick up your rental car before driving yourself to Sarapiqui, just north of San Jose. Hidden in the foothills of the impressive Braulio Carrillo National Park and set alongside mountain streams, exuberant rainforest and pasturelands, this spellbinding area is truly a sight for sore eyes. Encounter the mysteries of the rainforest while enjoying a comfortable stay in the beautifully designed rooms of the lodge.

  • Overnight in Sarapiquí.

Day 10: SARAPIQUI

After breakfast, you can join   the optional activities in the area that we propose below. Today you can choose between a floating safari tour or rafting on Sarapiqui River, an interesting chocolate tour, or an exciting Canopy experience. The floating safari tour on the River Sarapiqui gives you the chance to appreciate the beauty and the diversity of the flora and fauna of the Sarapiqui rainforest. Rafting on the Sarapiqui River offers you the perfect combination of adventure and nature. This section is filled with class II-III rapids and clear, refreshing water that swerves its way through the tropical rainforest of Sarapiqui, making it a true paradise! Rapids with names like “Roller Coaster”, “Superman”, and “Air Force” will thrill you while the incredible surroundings filled with flora and fauna will leave you breathless. If you don´t feel adventurous today, you can enjoy an interesting Chocolate tour. This 2.5-hour experience will open the secrets and wonders of one of mankind’s favourite foods: chocolate. The tour will be led by a trained guide across the suspension bridge and a sector of the Tirimbina forest to a former cacao-growing plot. During the hike, the natural and cultural history of the cacao tree will be explained. The cacao plot, which is not in commercial use, was formerly cultivated in an ancient way – mixed with other forest trees. It was used for research purposes several decades ago and is currently used for environmental education, showing the traditional processes.  If chocolate is not something you want to learn about, get closer to nature during an exciting  Canopy Tour. While from the ground you get visual access to a part of the forest, on the canopy tour you can discover a different perspective. Fill your eyes with nature and your body with adrenaline whole exploring Sarapiqui, one of the most diverse areas in Costa Rica. The zip line adventure is one of the best ways to discover and admire the green world of the treetops. The optional activities mentioned are not included.

  • Overnight in Sarapiquí.

Day 11: SARAPIQUI – ARENAL (130km – 2.5 hrs)

Have a tasty breakfast, depart the hotel, and drive from Sarapiqui to Arenal. Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica and this area is a small paradise for adventure lovers. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore the surroundings of the hotel on your own or join an optional activity. You can choose between a Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide, a Kayaking experience or a relaxing session at the stunning Tabacon Hot Springs. 

A great choice is the Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park, known for having two separate cables, one you glide on and one for major safety precautions. The canopy consists of 15 cables and 18 platforms. These are divided into three sections found mostly in the trees, designed to provide you with greater contact with nature. One of the major attractions is the Tarzan Swing, the part of the tour that guarantees you will have the greatest adventure. All your worries will disappear as you fly through the trees like Tarzan! 

If this is not your cup of tea, you can always choose to spend your afternoon kayaking. After a short drive, arrive at Arenal Lake, where your guides will give you the equipment, consisting of a life jacket and a paddle, and introduce you to paddling. You will learn basic paddle strokes, safety, and rules of the water. Once on the water, our guides will lead you along the shoreline for an incredible view of the volcano. On your journey, you may observe different species of birds like the Great Blue Heron, Kingfisher, Flycatcher, Anhinga and may also possibly hear the Howler Monkey. The optional activities mentioned are not included.


  • Overnight in Arenal.

Day 12: ARENAL

After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to visit the Arenal Volcano National Park on your own. During the hike, enjoy the verdant landscapes and the backdrop of the now-dormant volcano as you keep a lookout for animals that live in this national park. You have the chance to see sloths, howler monkeys, and even anteaters, to name a few. For adventurers, there are more exciting activities in this area, such as zip line, hanging bridges and kayaking, among others. Spend the afternoon relaxing, exploring the surroundings on your own, or participating in an optional activity. 

You can again choose between Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide, a Kayaking experience or the relaxing session at the stunning Tabacon Hot Springs, depending on the choice you made yesterday, of course. 


  • Overnight in Arenal.

Day 13: ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5 hrs by road / 45 min by boat)

Begin the day with an early breakfast. You can have the morning at leisure or start your journey early to Monteverde Cloud forest area. Admire the transition of the rainforest to the cloud forest where you will reach an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level. Monteverde, located in the Puntarenas province, is a place of cloud forests and mist, coffee plantations, monkeys and friendly locals. The town of Santa Elena is small and quaint, filled with inviting restaurants and folksy artisan shops, while the nearby rainforest hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Enjoy the day at leisure to explore on your own or enjoy our optional activities, like the Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour. The first choice includes a 3-hour hike along a network of trails and suspension bridges in the cloud forest of Monteverde. Be on the lookout for birds, monkeys, sloths, insects, and interesting plants of all shapes and sizes. The Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour takes you through and above the rainforest. A series of eight suspension bridges, connected by trails for a total 3 km in length, provides a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy! 

If adventure is not something you are interested in, join the Don Juan Coffee Tour to understand Costa Rica´s coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production (with the emphasis on coffee!). The tour offers an interesting opportunity to learn about coffee and its production as well as to get close to the fascinating Costa Rican folklore. The optional activities mentioned are not included.


  • Overnight in Monteverde.

Day 14: MONTEVERDE

After a nourishing breakfast at the hotel, enjoy you can a hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is world-famous for its outstanding biodiversity, conservation actions and contributions, as well as scientific research. The reserve is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves, not just in Costa Rica but the world. It hosts hundreds of species of mammals, birds, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, insects and arachnids, as well as a large variety of flora, such as mosses, vines or the autochthonous trees of the cloud forest. Afterwards, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to relax or participate in an optional activity. You can enhance today´s experience by joining one of the memorable tours you missed yesterday. Whether you choose to explore the cloud forest during the Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour, or you prefer getting closer to the fascinating Costa Rican culture while on the Don Juan Coffee tour, your day will be unforgettable. Entrance to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and the optional tours are not included.

  • Overnight in Monteverde.

Day 15: MONTEVERDE – DEPART LIBERIA (130km – 3 hrs)

At the appropriate time, drive from Monteverde to Daniel Oduber International Airport for your flight back home. Drop off your car at the car rental office and take a shuttle transfer to the airport.

  • Breakfast included. 

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Observações:

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.


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* 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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nights 14
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Destinos 7
Tours 1
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ALOJAMIENTO: 

  • 14 noches de alojamiento

COMIDAS:

  • 14 desayunos
  • 3 almuerzos los días 7, 8, 9
  • 2 cenas los días 7, 8

TRANSPORTE:

  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado, para trasladarte desde el Aeropuerto Internacional Daniel Oduber Quirós de Liberia hasta la oficina de alquiler de coches.

  • Transporte compartido por tierra y barco a/desde Tortuguero

  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado, para trasladarte desde las oficinas de la empresa de alquiler de coches en Liberia hasta el aeropuerto Daniel Oduber a tu salida.

ALQUILER DE COCHE: 

  • Kilometraje ilimitado
  • Impuestos locales aplicables (IVA)
  • Seguro sin franquicia
  • Exención de responsabilidad por daños y perjuicios (LDW)
  • Cobertura suplementaria de responsabilidad civil (SLC)
  • Servicio de contacto en caso de emergencia.
  • Coche de sustitución en caso de accidente
  • Tarifa de combustible lleno-lleno
  • Segundo conductor
  • Cobertura de hasta 70,000 USD por persona o 175,000 USD por accidente

VISITAS Y ACTIVIDADES:

  • Todas las actividades en Tortuguero excepto la entrada al Parque Nacional Tortuguero y las actividades opcionales.

OTROS: 

  • Servicio “Meet and Greet” el Día 1

  • Impuestos hoteleros
Excluídos
  • Gastos de carácter personal, bebidas y comidas si no están explícitamente indicados en el programa.
  • Impuestos aeroportuarios 

  • Servicio de transporte de equipaje en el aeropuerto

  • GPS, seguro obligatorio, cobertura total, depósito reembolsable, gastos de gasolina, gastos de ferry.

  • Excursiones opcionales 

  • Billetes de avión internacionales / nacionales o tasas de visado e impuestos locales

  • Propinas para conductores y guías 

  • Entrada al Parque Nacional Tortuguero

NO ESTÁ INCLUIDO EN EL ALQUILER DE COCHES:

  • Daños a terceros o al vehículo alquilado derivados de negligencia o conducción inadecuada.
  • Pérdida o deterioro de antenas, gato, triángulos y chalecos de seguridad, limpiaparabrisas, tapón de la gasolina, cubiertas de equipaje o cualquier otro componente fijo o móvil del vehículo.
  • Daños al motor por negligencia.
  • Robo del vehículo con las llaves olvidadas en el contacto.
  • Daños causados al vehículo o a personas por conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol o las drogas.
  • Las multas debidas a infracciones de las normas de tráfico durante el período de alquiler son responsabilidad del conductor del vehículo. En el caso de que se reciba una multa, se aplicará un cargo administrativo.
  • Cualquier equipamiento adicional (GPS, silla de bebé, etc.)
  • Fianza de gasolina de 100 USD; reembolsable al devolver el vehículo con el depósito lleno

Acomodações planejadas

OPCIONES DE ALOJAMIENTO

Día 1 Tamarindo

  • Categoría Estándar = Pasatiempo o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Wyndham Tamarindo o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Tamarindo Diriá o 5* similar

Día 2-3 Samara

  • Categoría Estándar = Samara Inn o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Sol Samara o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Nammbú o 5* similar

Día 4-5 Tambor

  • Categoría Estándar = Tango Mar o 5* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Tango Mar o 5* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Tango Mar o 5* similar

Día 6 San José

  • Categoría Estándar = Holiday Inn Express Forum o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Holiday Inn Escazu o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Real Intercontinental o 5* similar

Día 7-8 Tortuguero

  • Categoría Estándar = Pachira Lodge o cabaña estándar similar
  • Categoría Superior = Evergreen Lodge o cabaña estándar similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Aninga Lodge o cabaña estándar similar

Día 9-10 Sarapiquí

  • Categoría Estándar = El Bambú o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = La Quinta Sarapiquí o similar (cabaña estándar)
  • Categoría Deluxe = Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge o similar (cabaña estándar)

Día 11-12 Arenal

  • Categoría Estándar = Arenal Montechiari o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Arenal Springs o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Arenal Kioro o 5* similar

Día 13-14 Monteverde

  • Categoría Estándar = Monteverde Country Lodge o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Poco a Poco o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge o 4* similar

OPCIONES DE VEHÍCULO DE ALQUILER

  • Grupo de Vehículo A = Daihatsu Bego o similar
  • Grupo de Vehículo B = Suzuki Grand Vitara o similar
  • Grupo de Vehículo C = Toyota Fortuner o similar

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