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Introduction
Tour suggestions		INDIVIDUAL TOURS WITH RENTAL CAR						ACCOMPANIED TOURS
Tour suggestions	->	9 DAYS ON THE ROAD	->	2 WEEKS IN PARADISE	->	4 WEEKS ON 4 WHEELS	->	17 DAYS
Specials		ONE & TWO DAY TOURS		ENJOY ATENAS WEEK		SHORT TRIP GRANADA / NICARAGUA		OSA TREKKING
Accomodations		SAN JOSE AND CENTRAL VALLEY				ARENAL AREA AND THE NORTH		CARIBBEAN COAST
Accomodations		CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC				NORTHERN PACIFIC		NICOYA PENINSULA
Car rental		CAR RENTAL BROKER

9 DAYS ON THE ROAD
	Day 1	San José: arrival at the international airport, transfer to your hotel and overnight stay
	Day 2	Rain forest at Rio San Carlos: after your rental car pick up in your hotel you will drive north via Ciudad Quesada to Pital and then on a gravel road up to Boca Tapada and the Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
	Day 3	Pure Jungle! Discover the tropical primary forest with a nature guide: more than 6 miles (10 km) offer a great opportunity to explore this nature paradise and its impressive variety of animals and plants: frogs, monkeys, parrots, tucans, colibires and a huge amount of bromelia plants. Make a a canoe trip on the lagoons, watch the caimans while they re fed after sun down. And enjoy unforgettable evenings at the roofed terrasse while listening to the sounds of a tropical nature concert of the jungle inhabitants. Possibilities to explore the Rio San Carlos by boat and the area by horse.
	Day 4	Travel on to the active Vulcano Arenal. Enjoy a tour around Arenal lake; on the vulcanys foot hills is waiting a bunch of activities and at night take a bath in vulcanic hot springs with incredible views.
	Day 5	Move on in direction to Monteverde and on the way enjoy a boat tour at Rio Corobici.
	Day 6 -7	Rainforest area of Monteverde: take a guided hike thru Santa Elena Nature Reserve, which is the home of approx. 100 mammals (including Ozelot, Jaguar and monkeys), 400 kinds of birds and 2500 different plants. Take a walk up to the sky - „Selvatura“ leads you over 6 hanging bridges of different length and altitude (one of them 120 meters long and 37 meters high) in a private forest, fantastic wildlife watching opportunities in the tops of the trees.
	Day 8	Drive back to San José, rental car drop off, transfer to your city hotel and overnight stay
	Day 9	Travel back home or to your next destination: after breakfast pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport or ready for your more Costa Rica adventures.

		2 WEEKS IN PARADISE
	Day 1	After arriving at Costa Ricas international airport short taxi transfer to your hotel in La Garita (approx. 15 driving minutes), after check in and depositing the luggage in the room you will visit Zoo Ave (this organization is well known for their top results in breeding Macaw aras and reintroduce them into wilderness !)
	Day 2	Very early in the morning (05.45 am) pick up to your Tortuguero adventure: bus drive to Caño Blanco or Matina, embark for a 2-hour boat transfer on Tortugueros main canal to your rustic but comfortable lodge, explore Tortuguero village and visit the Conservation Museum.
	Day 3	Tortuguero Nationalpark boat tour through smaller canals of the National Park Tortuguero, hikes into the lush rain forest of the Park with a naturalist guide, optional night tours to the beach for sea turtle nesting observation (during the season in March/April and between July and October)
	Day 4	After breakfast you will leave the area with boat and bus in direction of Siquirres or Guapiles, there you will receive your rental car and continue the tour along the Caribbean coastline to Cahuita
	Day 5	Take an unforgettable beach walk and a swim in the Cahuita Nationalpark and/or explore the beaches of Puerto Viejo/Playa Cocles
	Day 6	Drive to the active volcany Arenal, visit the hot springs (with clear sight its recommended to watch the lava flow at night from Tabacon !)
	Day 7	Check out the area around Arenal volcany, i. e. Hanging Bridges or hiking tours in the Arenal-Nationalpark; continue your trip with a drive around Lake Arenal and overnight in a beautiful lodge with fantastic lake and sundown views
	Day 8	Drive via Tilaran and Canas to Monteverde, first introduction to the area, i. e. with a walk in a private forest over the „Skywalk“, a system von 6 Hanging bridges with different lengths and altitude - the biggest ist 200 meters hight and 42 meters high
	Day 9	Trekking in Sta. Elena Nature Reseve (approx. 3 hours) and/or Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve – best time for bird watching is early morning / Monteverde is somtimes crowded and Sta. Elena might be the better choice!), your tour continues with driving to the Central Pacific area to Punta Leona (resort with private nature reserve that is heavily visited from wild Macaws!)
	Day 10	In the morning, after a short stop at the brigde of Rio Tarcoles to greet the crocodiles, you will hike in Reserva Carara National Park
	Day 11	This days tour leads you south into, famos Manuel Antonio National Park, overnight again in Punta Leona
	Day 12	Relax at Playa Blanca / Punta Leona and in the afternoon drive back into the Central Valley via Orotina and Atenas (take a coffee stop at Mirador Cafetal above Atenas – beautiful view over the mountains to the Pacific coast line) . Today you will stay in the mountains above Alajuela (between Poas and airport - 20 driving minutes each)
	Day 13	Day trip to Poas volcany (best views in the early morning!), and to La Paz Waterfall Gardens (if they are already reopened ) or alternate to snake park Mundo de Serpientes in Grecia
	Day 14	Drop off your rental car in the airport station, end of this exiting journey

4 WEEKS ON 4 WHEELS ACROSS COSTA RICA
	Day 1	San José: arrival at the international airport, transfer to your hotel, acclimatization by the hotel pool and overnight stay
	Day 2	Enjoy your first day in the country for some orientation and explore the highlights of the capitol San José
	Day 3	Very early in the morning (05.45 am) pick up to your Tortuguero adventure: bus drive to Caño Blanco or Matina, embark for a 2-hour boat transfer on Tortugueros main canal to your rustic but comfortable lodge, explore Tortuguero village and visit the Conservation Museum.
	Day 4	Tortuguero Nationalpark boat tour through smaller canals of the National Park Tortuguero, hikes into the lush rain forest of the Park with a naturalist guide, optional night tours to the beach for sea turtle nesting observation (during the season in March/April and between July and October)
	Day 5	After breakfast you will leave the area with boat and bus in direction of Siquirres or Guapiles, there you will receive your rental car and continue the tour along the Caribbean coastline to Cahuita
	Day 6	Beach hike and relaxation along beautiful Cahuita Nationalpark, visit the dream beach of Playa Cocles and the caribbean "Reggae" feeling of Puerto Viejo (de Talamanca) village
	Day 7	Drive north to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and hike in the private reserve of your lodge
	Day 8	river tour at Rio Sarapiqui or wildwater rafting adventure
	Day 9	Final destination for this day is the area of one of the world s most active volcanies, the Arenal. You will stay in a beautiful lodge with incredible lake views and breath taking sundowns over Lake Arenal.
	Day 10	Explore the area around Vulcano Arenal, i. e. drive around the lake and enjoy fantatic views, visit the Hot Springs - at night and with clear view red lava flow running downhill included!
	Day 11	Drive on via Tilaran and Canas to Monteverde, first explorations of the area, i. e. the "Skywalk" in a private reserve that offers a system of 6 hanging bridges high in the tops of the jungle trees
	Day 12	Hiking tour in Sta. Elena Nature Reserve (approx. 3 hours) and/or the famos Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve – with best bird watching results in the early morning
	Day 13-14	Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike through the National Park or enjoy a riding tour on horseback
	Day 15	Journey continues via Liberia and Nicoya to the Pazific Ocean, stay in a beach hotel directly at Playa Sámara or choose a lodge close to Samara at Playa Buenavista with the option for ultralight flying adventures)
	16.-17. Tag	Relax on sandy Pacific beaches and/or explore the area from the air
	18. Tag	On your way to the Central and South Pacific area - crossing Tempisque river by land over the famos bridge or the Nicoya gulf by ferry - you will stop in Miramar-Tajo Alto, in the mountains above Puntarenas. An adventure park provides an unforgettable Canopy adventure - including Costa Ricas longest rope -, and you can explore the area on a Quad tour
	19. Tag	Heading south along the central pacific coastline to Manuel Antonio National Park near Quepos. Stop on the way at the Rio Tarcoles bridge and have a look on the crocodiles (watch your luggage in the car!!!). If there is some time left, take a small walk of approx 1 mile in Reserva Carara - with luck you will see some wild Macaws..
	20.- 21. Tag	Explore Manuel Antonio National Park - hike on the jungle trail in the park and/or relax at the beaches.
	22.- 23. Tag	Drive to Marino Ballena National Park near Uvita. You will stay at a nice Finca with a waterfall at the property and dream beaches in proximity
	24. Tag	On your way back to the Central Valley via Dominical und San Isidro de General you will pass a beautiful mountain scenery iwith excellent views in a fresh climate. Final destination of today is pitoresque Orosi Valley.
	25. Tag	Visit early in the morning Irazu volcany (with the chance to see Pacific and Atlantic Ocean from there), stop for a late breakfast in Costa Ricas old capital Cartago, enjoy Lancaster Botanical Gardens and drive around the Lake Cachi in Orosi Valley.
	26. Tag	The last station of your Costa Rica adventure leads you in the mountains above Alajuela. On your day trip through Cordillera Central, the green hills of Braulio Carillo National Park in sight, you will visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens (if they are already reopened) or (alternate) learn a lot about snakes in Mundo de Serpientes in Grecia.
	27. Tag	Early in the morning you will leave for Poas Volcany. If there is time left, a short trip to Zoo Ave in La Garita could be a great final for your vaccation.
	28. Tag	San Jose/Alajuela: Drop off the rental car in the airport office. Flight back home.

ONE & TWO DAY TOURS
ONE DAY TOUR INCLUDES: A/C comfort bus transportation from / to Central Valley breakfast at Hotel Portobello at Puntarenas yacht harbour yacht trip to San Lucas Island with “BAY ISLAND CRUISES” live Marimba music Nationalpark entrance fee to San Lucas historic walk within the installations of the jail ruins with bilingual guide visit of Playa El Coco yacht trip to Playa Naranjo at the Nicoya Peninsula relaxing at Hotel Oasis del Pacifico with lunch and coffee in the afternoon The ocean front hotel offers two swimming pools in lush tropical gardens, restaurant direct access to a pristine beach	SAN LUCAS ISLAND & PLAYA NARANJO / GULF OF NICOYA - VISIT WITH US “ALCATRAZ OF COSTA RICA“ !
Next scheduled tour date: 2009, NOVEMBER 28 more dates on request The fare USD 88 per adult children under 3 years free / 3-11 years USD 50
All specifications due to reconfirmation , change of program possible!

ENJOY ATENAS WEEK
(klick to enlarge the map)	RELAX IN THE WORLDS BEST CLIMATE - AND DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF NATURE DURING GUIDED DAY TOURS!
Atenas Enjoy your individual stay in Atenas – perfectly located between active volcanies and dream beaches of the Pacific ocean. And with the best climate of the world - regarding to following a NASA study! This still rural town in the the mountains of the Western Central Valley is especially well known for its first class coffee. More and more international artists discovered this part of the world of an excellent place to live and work. So they decided to settle down in Atenas and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere, the fantastic views to the city lights of the capitol San Jose (approx 30 miles) and surrounding cities in the east at night and as well as to the Pacific coast line to the opposite direction.

The day trips Experience the active volcany of Poas: look into his smoking crater lake and hike to the lagoon nearby. Visit Costa Ricas most famos Nationalpark Manuel Antonio with its beautiful beaches, climbing cappuchin monkeys and curious iguanas. Travel on wheels of the old days with the „Tico Train“, Costa Ricas one and only railway connection: during an entertaining train ride from the Central Valley to the Pacific town of Puntarenas with the harbour Caldera. And also a tour to the very special private bird and nature park " Zoo Ave ", well known for their excellent results of breeding Macaw Aras and reintroduce them to the wilderness, is part of your vaccation program.
The accomodation While enjoying privacy in your own luxury vaccation home there is always somebody if wanted and needed. Your questions will be answered, you will have knowledgable company during your tours. Your vacation home comes with a living room with fully equipped kitchen, separate bed room and bathroom. The terraces offer awesome panoramic views to the Central Valley. The house is located in an urbanization with upper class neighbourhood less than 2 miles from Atenas center. In the morning a tropical breakfast is served at the terracc, for dinner you will be spoilt with a healthy meal or you can visit one of the good typical restaurants of town.
The rental car Daihatsu Bego or similar (4x4) At the airport you will receive your 4wd rental car for the next week. It comes with unlimited milage and zero deductible insurance.

Services included accommodation & board plan: > 7x over night in your vaccation home in Atenas > 7x half board containing tropical breakfast and dinner > personal attention during the complete stay entrance fees / tours: 5 English (plus Spanish+German) speaking guided tours > to Poas Volcany > to Carara Nationalpark with afternoon beach tour to Central Pacific beaches > train ride from Atenas to Caldera / Puntarenas > to Manuel Antonio Nationalpark > to Zoo Ave / La Garita	The travel period Individual tour, daily start possible Extention of tour program on request The fare USD 1,090 per person basis for 2 adults / double occupation Single / triple rates and discount for children on request All specifications due to reconfirmation , change of program possible!

*SHORT TRIP GRANADA / NICARAGUA*
	VISITING THE NEIGHBOUR - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Program in process

OSA PENINSULA TREKKING HIKE THROUGH CORCOVADO NATIONALPARK
1. Tag	San Jose - Puerto Jimenez: Flight from San José to Puerto Jiménez. After the formalities with the park administration there is time to stroll along the beach in Puerto Jimenez before having dinner in one of the small, typical restaurants
2. Tag	Corcovado / Cerro de Oro: Take the morning bus to La Palma (around 45 minutes) close to Corcovado National Park and hike from here through different kinds of vegetation; several times you will have to cross the river Rio Rincón until reaching the small gold prospectors settlement Unioro. Here you will spend the night in very rustic rooms with shared baths. The afternoon is at your disposal to explore the surrounding rainforest. Several trails lead into the dense forest and to places with spectacular views of the vegetation of the national park; with some luck you might even spot scarlet macaws, monkeys or other inhabitants of the rainforest.
3. Tag	Corcovado / from Los Patos to Sirena: Very early departure for a second hike of around 25 km - approx. 8 hours. Our trail leads us first around 2.5 km to the park entrance and then to the ranger station Los Patos (3 more km), where we will be served a hearty breakfast. We continue through exciting, pristine rainforest. In the late afternoon we will arrive at the ranger and research station Sirena on the Pacific coast.... never before has a shower been so refreshing... And the dinner prepared by the ranger cook, could not be more delicious! .
4. Tag	Corcovado / La Sirena: All around the ranger station, there are well-marked hiking trails, leading through different forms of the rain forest. We will observe birds, monkeys and peccaries (wild pigs) in the dense forest, crabs and iguanas on the beach or ... The sunsets from the porch of the ranger station are unforgettable: herds of monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans and many other birds inhabiting the surrounding trees allow us to experience the rainforest with all our senses. There is also the possibility to explore the jungle river Rio Sirena by canoe
5. Tag	Corcovado / Sirena - Carate - Pto. Jiménez: Early in the morning we leave this little paradise for our last hike to Carate (around 16 km). Our departure time will depend on the tide as we will have to cross two rivers at low tide. We will hike south along the Pacific Ocean: partly walking on deserted, pristine beaches. Again, our hike will be accompanied by scarlet macaws and other animals of the rainforest until the ranger station La Leona and then Carate, where we will be picked up by a Jeep-Taxi that will take us back to Puerto Jimenez
6. Tag	Puerto Jimenez - San Jose: After breakfast there is time to stroll around the small village Puerto Jimenez. Around midday we will fly back to San Jose and civilisation.

Casa Rural Aroma De Campo / Rincon de la Vieja	USD 60,- acc./bfst. + tax
Hacienda style "Bed&Breakfast" located close to the main entrance "Las Pailas" of Rincon de la Vieja NP; 6 guest rooms with private bath and fan; big terrace with hammocks, swimming pool; meals can be served (community table) on request

Rincon de la Vieja Lodge	USD 51,- to 67,- acc.+ Tax
Rustic lodge directly at the nationalpark on a 400 hectare hacienda; nice wooden cabins, restaurant, "Mirador" with fantastic panoramic views including the Pacific ocean; Canopy; organized tours into the National Park - hiking or horseback riding!