Costa Rica In Luxury

Itinerary

• Costa Rica

  Costa Rica is the most visited nation in the Central American region, and is renowned for its rain forest reserves. While the country has only about 0.1% of the world's landmass, it contains 5% of the world's biodiversity. The most notable parks are; Corcovado National Park, Tortuguero National Park, and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The capitol of San Jose is well serviced with international flights. Most itineraries include time at one of the country's fine ocean beaches.

• Arenal

  Arenal contains an active volcano, and also the only dwarf cloudforest inCosta Rica. The crater of the volcano is 1.5km (1mi.) wide and contains a hot-water lake that changes color from turquoise to green to gray. It is also a whitewater rafting center with routes on the Rio Toro and Rio Sarapiqui.

• Liberia

  Liberia is a major city in Guanacaste, en route to some of the country's most beautiful beaches. The city offers similar features to its Guanecastan neighbors, including a modern-style church center facing a plaza circled by cozy local shops and restaurants. Liberia is home to a new attraction, the Africa Mia, which offers an African safari to tourists. Not far off from the city is also Rincon de Vieja Volcano National Park, where natural settings of volcano-enriched hot springs and waterfalls surround all who visit.

• Punta Islita

  Punta Islita is located on the Nicoya Peninsula of Guanacaste, an area recently classified as one of the four longest life expectancy regions in the world. Surrounded by tiny villages and towns, Hotel Punta Islita’s neighbors offer a glimpse of Costa Rican rural life and traditions. Convenient to both Liberia and San José international airports, reaching Hotel Punta Islita takes under 40 minutes by air, about four hours by land.

• San José

  San José was founded in 1737 and is a pleasant mixture of traditional and modern Spanish architecture. Places of interest include the Teatro Nacional, the Legislative Assembly building, and the Parque Central, east of which is the Cathedral. The National Museum and the Museum of Gold are also worth a visit.

• • San José
  • Xandari Central Valley

  Day 1: San José

  Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.

  Airport transfer with private vehicle and professional driver. The total transfer time is approximately 1 hour (70km/43mi)

  Accommodation: Xandari Resort & Spa

  Xandari Resort & Spa is situated in Alajuela, Costa Rica, near San Jose, and is considered one of best value vacations in the world. The 21 villas are exceptionally well-kept, providing mindblowing views of San Jose while still keeping to the privacy and seclusion that makes this resort so appealing. The chefs are first class, preparing culinary surprises that just keep getting better and better with each morsel. Try hiking through the resort’s private trails, which is the sort of jungle that you could truly get lost in. Enjoy every second of it.

• • Irazu Volcano

  Day 2: San José

  Enjoy a full day private tour including the Irazu Volcano, Lankaster Gardens and Orozi Valley. Spread out over 5,700 acres, the Irazú Volcano "Mountain of rumbling and trembling" is the highest peak of the Central Volcanic range and the largest volcano in Costa Rica. (Includes lunch and English speaking guide).

  Accommodation: Xandari Resort & Spa
• • Costa Rica Volcano Arenal
  • The Springs Resort and Spa

  Day 3: San José - Arenal

  Private transfer between San Jose and Arenal. Stop at the La Fortuna Waterfall en-route (entrance included). Head to the entrance of the waterfall, where you will have spectacular views of the Volcano. Near the waterfall there is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the forest and wildlife while you swim in the crystalline waters of the river (not recommended for travellers with sensitive knees).

  Entrance fee included to the La Fortuna Waterfall as part of your enroute visit to Arenal.

  Accommodation: The Springs Resort & Spa

  With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs, four unique dining experiences, and an impressive full service Spa, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design. The resort perches one thousand feet above the Arenal Valley on a mountain ridge just six kilometers north of the active volcano. Their higher altitude relative to other hotels in the area allows for not only incomparable views of the volcano, the lush valley and the surrounding towns that sparkle at night, but also access to the area’s famous prevailing breezes. In fact, the name Arenal is an indigenous word meaning “Window of the Wind”. With an average daytime high temperature of 80°F in the shade and nighttime lows averaging 70°F, you are sure to enjoy countless comfortable hours in your balcony hammock, al fresco dining, or sipping a frothy tropical cocktail in one of their spring pools.

• • Arenal Volcano Hike

  Day 4: Arenal

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

  You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the entrance of the micro rainforest near the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a leisurely 1.5 hour hike through the rainforest while your English speaking guide offers the history of the Arenal Volcano. This park is located at the base of the Arenal Volcano and is filled with wildlife including monkeys, toucans, coati and a large variety of bird species. Observe lava flow at the end of the tour (lava and weather permitting). Return to the hotel in the evening. Duration: 3.5 Hours (Approximately) Pick up is usually at 3:45PM.

  Accommodation: The Springs Resort & Spa
• • Hanging Bridge
  • Ziplining

  Day 5: Arenal

  You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the Hanging Bridges in Arenal for your private guided tour. You will have plenty of contact with nature during this tour (exotic birds, plants, howler monkeys). The trails have been designed for the transit of all types of people and covers 3100 meters of length located inside the mountainous zone. The trails are constructed with concrete bricks which offer tourists a safe passage. As a plus the security railings are always present on the passages where the floor presents irregularity. Morning or Afternoon Departure, Duration 3.5 Hours (approximately)

  You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the tour start point. This journey through the top of the rainforest will have you "fly" from one platform to another by zipping on steel cables, while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of this primary forest from a different angle. Move through the rain forest, above the Arenal River Canyon. This tour offers an unforgettable encounter with nature. At the end of the tour you can chose to do a horseback ride and rappel. (147 ft. high) Recommended: Closed shoes, light and comfortable clothes, and in case you decide to ride a horse, wear long pants. Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Morning/Afternoon Departures, Duration 3 Hours (approximately)

  Included:

  •13 platforms reaching up to 130 ft. In height

  •9 cables reaching up to 230 ft. high

  •9 cables with a maximum length of 1033 ft.

  •1 68 ft. long hanging bridge between platforms.

  Accommodation: The Springs Resort & Spa
• • Punta Islita
  • Punta Islita, Guanacaste

  Day 6: Arenal - Punta Islita

  Meet your driver for a private transfer to Punta Islita.

  Accommodation: Punta Islita Hotel

  The Hotel Punta Islita is seated in the Nicoya Peninsula, in Guanacaste, a rich and unique Costa Rican cultural gem. It is a resort that truly embraces serenity and relaxation, in its quiet location. The 33 rooms are clean and accompanied by mouth-dropping views. One may lounge outside their room, in complete privacy, and absorb the surrounding waters, sky, and vegetation. Feast on everything from gourmet culinary creations to home-cooked meals and pub food at the hotel restaurants. Feel free to take a trip into town, if you have the time, and try out the local eating joints. Also plan a village trip to get an idea of the surrounding communities, or plan a zip lining trip and traverse the forest from above.

• • Spa

  Day 7: Guanacaste - Punta Islita

  Breakfast included daily at your hotel. Optional activities available in the Guanacaste area include snorkelling, scuba diving, spa treatments, nature exploring, bird watching, hiking, canopy tours and more!

  Accommodation: Punta Islita Hotel

• Day 8: Guanacaste - Punta Islita

  Breakfast included daily at your hotel. Optional activities available in the Guanacaste area include snorkelling, scuba diving, spa treatments, nature exploring, bird watching, hiking, canopy tours and more!

  Accommodation: Punta Islita Hotel
• • Kpatawee Waterfall

  Day 9: Guanacaste - Liberia

  Meet your driver for a private transfer to the Liberia Airport.

  Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)

Accommodation

• • Xandari Central Valley

  Xandari Resort & Spa

  Xandari Resort & Spa is situated in Alajuela, Costa Rica, near San Jose, and is considered one of best value vacations in the world. The 21 villas are exceptionally well-kept, providing mindblowing views of San Jose while still keeping to the privacy and seclusion that makes this resort so appealing. The chefs are first class, preparing culinary surprises that just keep getting better and better with each morsel. Try hiking through the resort’s private trails, which is the sort of jungle that you could truly get lost in. Enjoy every second of it.

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• • The Springs Resort and Spa
  • Dining

  The Springs Resort & Spa

  With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs, four unique dining experiences, and an impressive full service Spa, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design. The resort perches one thousand feet above the Arenal Valley on a mountain ridge just six kilometers north of the active volcano. Their higher altitude relative to other hotels in the area allows for not only incomparable views of the volcano, the lush valley and the surrounding towns that sparkle at night, but also access to the area’s famous prevailing breezes. In fact, the name Arenal is an indigenous word meaning “Window of the Wind”. With an average daytime high temperature of 80°F in the shade and nighttime lows averaging 70°F, you are sure to enjoy countless comfortable hours in your balcony hammock, al fresco dining, or sipping a frothy tropical cocktail in one of their spring pools.

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• • Hotel Punta Islita

  Punta Islita Hotel

  The Hotel Punta Islita is seated in the Nicoya Peninsula, in Guanacaste, a rich and unique Costa Rican cultural gem. It is a resort that truly embraces serenity and relaxation, in its quiet location. The 33 rooms are clean and accompanied by mouth-dropping views. One may lounge outside their room, in complete privacy, and absorb the surrounding waters, sky, and vegetation. Feast on everything from gourmet culinary creations to home-cooked meals and pub food at the hotel restaurants. Feel free to take a trip into town, if you have the time, and try out the local eating joints. Also plan a village trip to get an idea of the surrounding communities, or plan a zip lining trip and traverse the forest from above.

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The Fine Print

• Trip Operator

  Horizon & Co. (founded in 1963), is a privately-owned leading boutique travel company. Horizon designs and stages authentic and deeply personal travel experiences that are carefully choreographed to induce a life-long memory. In addition to offering published trips on seven continents, Horizon builds private custom trips for discerning individuals and small groups.

• Contact Information

  Horizon & Co.
  Tel: 1-800-387-2977
  Email: admin@horizon-co.com
  Web: www.horizon-co.com

• What's Included:

  • Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

• What's not Included:

  • Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

• Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
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