Best of Costa Rica – Volcano and Beach
Package Highlights
-Sip your morning coffee and take in spectacular views of the iconic Arenal Volcano at the Arenal ☆ Kioro Resort & Spa
-Soak in all the sights and sounds of the beautiful tropical setting of the lower Peñas Blancas River, as you glide across the natural wonders in search of monkeys, birds, reptiles, and lots of birds.
-Get wet and wild with plenty of action and thrills on the class 2/3 Rafting adventure
-Experience the rain forest like never before, as you make your way from ground level up to the jungle canopy traversing trails and suspension bridges.
-Explore the canopy from above as you zip through the rainforest treetops on the Canopy Zip Line – Watch out for Monkeys!
-You will love your stay at the Parador with spectacular ocean-view swimming pools, a world-class spa, superb restaurants, and 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest
-Sand, sea, and nature this is what Manuel Antonio is about. Discover the fascinating wildlife and pristine beaches this paradise has to offer.
Trip Code: FMCR7-2340
$2230
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Rate based on Double Occupancy.
Price based on Low Season on a Mid-Range Hotel Option.
Rates may vary according to the travel season, please contact us to check availability and provide the correct price according to your travel date.
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Maximum 2 kids per room
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What's Included
- Private Transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Arenal
- Shared Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
- Private Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport
- 2 Optional Activities in Arenal
- 1 Optional Activity in Manuel Antonio
- Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite - 3 Nights
- Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room - 4 Nights
- 7 Daily Breakfasts
- 24/7 in-country support from our local office
Why you’ll love it
- Breathe in the rainforest beauty
- Crystal swimming pools
- Hot springs in Arenal
Itinerary
DAY 1:
Welcome to Costa Rica
- Private Transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Arenal
- Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite
DAY 2:
Arenal
- 1 Highlight activity to chose ( Nature Wildlife Float - White Water Rafting Class II-III)
- Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite
DAY 3:
Arenal
- 1 Highlight activity to chose ( Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk - Ecoglide Canopy with Tarzan Swing)
- Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite
DAY 4:
Manuel Antonio
- Shared Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
- Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room
DAY 5:
Manuel Antonio
- 1 Highlight activity to chose ( Manuel Antonio Park Hike - Damas Island on Kayak)
- Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room
DAY 6:
Manuel Antonio
- Free Day to enjoy pool and beach
- Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room
DAY 7:
Manuel Antonio
- Free Time to explore Manuel Antonio
- Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room
DAY 8:
Departure Day
- Private Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport
DAY 1:
Day 1: Arenal - Welcome to Costa Rica
Transportation:
– Private Transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Arenal
Accommodation:
– Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
You will meet your driver as you exit the airport after clearing customs and immigration and collecting your luggage. Please look for our representative holding a sign with your group name when you exit the terminal.
Discover Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, a green-friendly luxury hotel located just ten minutes from the town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica. The tranquility of our rainforest setting and our proximity to the replenishing waters of the Titokú hot springs provide a peaceful setting for exploring the beauty and exhilarating activities of Arenal Volcano National Park. Located on 27 acres of rolling, green countryside, our hotel is framed by the crystalline waters of the La Palma and Kioro streams, lush, vibrant gardens and private thermal water spas. Relax in one of 53 spacious, air-conditioned
suites designed for couples or families. Guest comforts in all suites include two “Juliet” balconies with panoramic volcano and mountain views, hydromassage hot tubs, minibars, coffee makers, cable television and free wireless Internet. Additional complimentary guest perks include breakfast each morning and onsite parking
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During your stay at KIoro, enjoy warm, personalized service at every moment. Sneak away for a massage, spa therapy, or beauty treatment at Neidin Spa, or ride our free shuttle to Titokú hot springs, where hotel guests enjoy complimentary admission to the heated hot springs pools. Or simply spend the day lounging by our lushly landscaped free-form pool. Savor award-winning local and international cuisine and captivating volcano views at Heliconia’s Restaurant, or gather for poolside cocktails in the garden setting of Orquídeas Restaurant. Bar El Higueron and Sport
Bar Carajillos are ideal for more casual get-togethers.
DAY 2:
Day 2: Arenal - Choice: Nature Safari or White Water Rafting
1 Activity to choose from:
1. Optional Activity: Nature Wildlife Float
Pick Up time: 07:00
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Costa Rica wildlife with our Family Friendly Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal. Float trip down to Peñas Blancas River. Our peace allows you to enjoy the tranquility of Costa Rica rainforest soaking in all the sights and sounds of the tropical setting. Be sure to keep an eye out for a variety of monkeys, caimans, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards (they actually walk on water!) and a wide assortment of colorful bird species.
2. Optional Activity: White Water Rafting Class II-III
Pick Up time: 10:00
Looking for the best Family Rafting Class II and III from Arenal Costa Rica that offers excitement, but milder white-water rapids? The half day adventure on the Rio Balsa provides plenty of action and thrills, but with Class II-III rapids, children ages 8-12 can come along on this family adventure Tour in Arenal Volcano.
DAY 3:
Day 3: Arenal - Choice: Hanging Bridges or Canopy Zipline Tour
1 Activity to choose from:
1. Optional Activity: Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk
Pick Up time: 07:00
Pick Up Place: Hotel Lobby
Arenal Hanging Bridges offer an amazing view of the rainforest. This easy, guided hike is wonderful for nature lovers of all ages. Your naturalist guide will provide information about the area, flora, and fauna while helping you spot wildlife that you probably wouldn’t see on your own.
2. Optional Activity: Ecoglide Canopy with Tarzan Swing
Pick Up time: 10:00
Come and get your adrenalin pumping and enjoy the beauty of the forest and wildlife.
Arenal Ecoglide Park is known for having two separate cables, the first cable is the one you glide on, the second is for major safety precautions.
The canopy consists of 15 cables and 18 platforms which are divided into three sections that are found mostly in the trees, which are designed to provide our visitors greater contact with nature.
DAY 4:
Day 4: Manuel Antonio
Shared Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Pick Up time: 09:00
Pick Up Place: Arenal Kioro
Drop Off Place: Parador Hotel
Room Type: 1 Tropical
Meals: Breakfast
Designed with a Spanish architectural style, and named for Spanish Inns or “paradores,” the Parador Resort & Spa is located in Manuel Antonio one of the closest beaches to Costa Rica’s capitol city of San Jose. Perched atop an impressive hillside Parador Resort & Spa faces the stunningly blue and beautiful Pacific Ocean waters. The property is surrounded by tropical rainforest and the grounds are filled with manicured, foliage-filled gardens. With a spa, four restaurants, several bar and lounges, three swimming pools and walking trails there is plenty of space to relax, enjoy a meal or savor a delicious, tropical cocktail during your stay. Best of all Parador Resort & Spa is just a short walk to Biesanz Beach and a couple miles from Costa Rica’s most popular tourist spot, Manuel Antonio National park. All of the tastefully decorated rooms have balconies with either ocean or rainforest views.
The garden and jungle rooms have views of the greenery, while spacious superior rooms have ocean views. Premier room guests enjoy 180- degree views of the ocean, and large luxury suites are available with an in-room Jacuzzi, wrap-around porch, and private entrance. Take a swim or relax by one of the three pools (two of them are adult only!). Get a relaxing massage at the spa before dining at one of the four of the on-site
restaurants. There are several bar/lounge areas to choose from and walking trails that meander through the 12-acre premise taking you through lush gardens and rainforest where you are almost guaranteed to see white-faced and squirrel monkeys, sloths, iguanas, coatimundis, and many species of birds.
DAY 5:
Day 5: Manuel Antonio - Choice: Manuel Antonio Park Hike or Damas Island
You´ll have the opportunity to explore Manuel Antonio; from land or water, both activities are highlights in this area.
1 Activity to choose from:
1. Optional Activity: Manuel Antonio National Nature Walk
Pick Up time: 07:00
Although it is the country’s smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unmatched and will have more opportunity to spot wildlife in a no time. Manuel Antonio National Park contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches, and coral reefs.
These beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest. The forest is home to 2 and 3 fingered sloths, toucans, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys, millions of colorful little crabs and much more. The trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views.
2. Optional Activity: Damas Island on Kayak
Pick Up time: 09:00
In the mangrove everything flows harmoniously. The most extraordinary biodiversity of plants & wildlife live here in the Damas Island Mangroves.
This excursion will take you through the Damas canals, where there is no shortage of wildlife and amazing plant life with its unique ability to survive in salt water.
DAY 6:
Day 6: Manuel Antonio - Free Day to enjoy pool and beach
Explore the beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio on your own.
DAY 7:
Day 7: Manuel Antonio - Free Time to explore Manuel Antonio
Explore the beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio on your own
DAY 8:
Day 8: Manuel Antonio - Departure
Private Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport
Pick Up Place: Parador Hotel
Drop Off Place: Juan Santamaría Airport or Liberia Airport
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Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
Arenal Kioro offers a fabulous place with a natural viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano.The hotel has 27 acres of undulating land, surrounded by two streams (La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that begin to flow in the Arenal Volcano National Park
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Parador Resort & Spa
Designed with a Spanish architectural style, and named for Spanish Inns or “Paradores,” the Parador Resort & Spa is located in Manuel Antonio one of the closest beaches to Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose. Perched atop an impressive hillside Parador Resort & Spa faces the stunningly blue and beautiful Pacific Ocean waters.
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Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
Location:
La Fortuna
Ecofriendly (CST):
Services:
Room Types
Couple Suites
Family Suites
Parador Resort & Spa
Location:
Manuel Antonio
Ecofriendly (CST):
Services:
Room Types
Tropical
Garden
Premium
Vista Master Suite
Family Suite
Penthouse
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White Water Rafting in Balsa River Class 2 and 3
Looking for a white water river rafting trip that offers excitement, but milder white-water rapids?
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The half-day adventure on the Rio Balsa provides plenty of action and thrills, but with Class II-III rapids, children ages 8-11 can come along on this wet and wild adventure. Your river guide will pick you up at your hotel and join you on the 30-minute drive to the “put-in” spot where the fun begins! - Bilingual certified guide
- Transportation from/to La Fortuna Hotels
- Fruits and snacks on the river
- Towel
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Sunscreen
- Bathing Suit
- Change of dry clothes
- River shoes with a heel strap
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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
Arenal Hanging Bridges offer an amazing view of the rainforest. This easy, guided hike is wonderful for nature lovers of all ages.
View more - Bilingual certified guides
- Transportation from/to La Fortuna Hotels
- Entrance fees
- Snacks
- Water
- Camera
- Long pants
- Binoculars
- Bug repellent
- Hiking or tennis shoes
- Vaccination card or copy
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Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Manuel Antonio National Park for a private guided tour. This scenic park attracts over 160,000 people each year to its wide beaches with troops of monkeys that frequent the area.
View more - Bilingual certified guides
- Transportation from/to Manuel Antonio Hotels
- Entrances Fee
- Snacks
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Walking Shoes
- Bathing Suit
- Extra set of clothes
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Kayaking Damas Island Estuary Tour in Manuel Antonio
The Damas Island kayaking tour does not require previous experience.
View more - Bilingual certified guides
- Transportation from/to Manuel Antonio Hotels
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Bathing Suit
- Insect repellent
White Water Rafting in Balsa River Class 2 and 3
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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
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Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
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Kayaking Damas Island Estuary Tour in Manuel Antonio
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