Great for the adventurous and curious traveler who is always eager to find new places to visit!
The rental car allows for more autonomy, be patient
when driving, as road signs are not always as good as
expected, and the streets are not always in perfect
conditions (potholes and gravel roads will certainly
be encountered!). Of course, the places visited, such
as Savegre Valley and Dominical, make the adventurous
drive completely rewarding!
Day 1: Meet & Greet
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be assisted through
the terminal, and transferred to your hotel. Overnight
at hotel Britannia.
Day 2: Departure
to Savegre Valley
(B,L,D) Depart after breakfast
towards the country’s southern region, to Savegre
Valley, located near the Cerro de la Muerte, one of
the highest and most beautiful areas in the country.
Stunning mountains surround this spectacular valley
divided by the Savegre River. This cloud forest has
been celebrated by birdwatchers as the best place in
the country to see the quetzal all year round, while
in other forests in Costa Rica the quetzal is seen on
a seasonal basis. Also, there are more than 200 species
of birds. Hiking trails lead you through the interesting
vegetation and amazing variety of epiphytes that grow
over the trees. Lunch is included at the hotel. Overnight and dinner at Savegre Lodge.
Day 3: Savegre
Valley
(B,L,D) Free day to sign up for any of the
activities available (at an extra cost), such as: hiking
or bird-watching with a naturalist guide to Cerro de
la Muerte, horseback riding, or trout fishing. Lunch
is included at the hotel. Overnight and dinner
at Savegre Lodge.
Day 4: Departure
to the Pacific Coast
(B) Depart after breakfast towards the southern
pacific coast, to the hotel Villas Rio Mar located close
to Playa Dominical. Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific
Coast has remained virtually untouched by tourism. It
is only in recent years, after the improvement of the
coastal highway linking Dominical and Palmar, that this
area has begun experiencing a rapid tourist development,
thus making it a new fascinating destination full of
natural attractions ready to be explored. Overnight
at Villa Rio Mar hotel.
Day 5: Pacific
Coast
(B) Day at leisure to rest by the pool, to
enjoy warm sun bathes, or to sign on any of the optional
activities available in the region (at an extra cost)
such as: one day visit to the outstanding Corcovado
National Park, snorkelling at Caño Island, birdwatching
tours, and horseback rides. Overnight at Villas
Rio Mar hotel.
Day 6: Departure
to Central Pacific Coast
(B) Depart after breakfast towards the central
pacific coast, to the hotel Punta Leona, located near
Jacó beach. The resort offers the perfect ending
to the perfect holiday. The Central Pacific region offers
something for everyone along the coastal littoral. This
includes swimming and surfing, beaches, small coastal
villages, sportfishing, wildlife, outdoor activities,
and the Carara national park. Climatologically the area
marks the boundary between the tropical dry zone farther
north and the tropical wetlands to the South. It has
distinct wet and dry seasons: May to November and December
to April, respectively, temperatures average around
30ºC (86ºF) in the dry season, and a little
lower in the wet season.
Overnight at Punta Leona hotel.
Day 7: Day
at leisure in Punta Leona
(B) Day at leisure to rest by the pool, or
to bask in the sun at the Punta Leona pristine white
sand beach. Furthermore the hotel features a snack restaurant
located next to the beach, two bars, and a grill serving
savory traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Participate
in an early morning nature walk on the hotel's private
wildlife reserve, rich in plant and animal life. Explore
amongst giant tropical trees and hundreds of fascinating
plant species. While hiking you may spot such fauna
as white-faced monkeys, iguanas, short nosed coatis,
toucans and brilliant scarlet macaws. Overnight
at Punta Leona hotel.
Day 8: Drive
to the International airport
(B) Depart after breakfast
from the hotel to the International Airport. You will
return the car at the car rental office located 5-minutes
from the airport, and they will take you on their shuttle
bus.
End of our services.
Includes:
- 1 night at Britannia hotel,
conveniently located in San Jose
- 2 nights at Savegre Lodge surrounded by a splendid
cloud forest
- 2 nights at Villas Rio Mar close to Dominical
beach
- 2 nights at Punta Leona hotel at a short minute
walk from the beach
- Transportation (with driver only): from the international
airport to the hotel in San José
- Meals: as specified in the program (B= breakfast,
L= lunch, D= dinner)
- Car Rental: 7 days car rental, a 4x4 SUV. The
car insurance is NOT included.
- Information package with the description of the
driving routes
- Road map
- Guide: Meet & greet upon
arrival
Prices per person
|
Type of room |
01 Nov ‘ 07 – 30 Apr ‘08 |
01 May ‘ 08 – 31 Oct ‘08 |
Double occupancy |
$656.00 |
$562.00 |
Single occupancy (min 2 persons) |
$920.00 |
$799.00 |
Tipple occupancy |
$524.00 |
$451.00 |
Children sharing with parents |
$179.00 |
$163.00 |