Day 1 - When you arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be transferred 20 minutes to Hotel Vista del Valle. This intimate bed and breakfast near San Jose serves breakfast poolside with panoramic views of the valley. Hike to the 300 foot waterfall on the property or relax and enjoy the pool and jacuzzi.

Day 2 - Your Nissan Sentra rental car will be waiting for you when you check out of of your hotel this morning. Drive 3.5 hours through beautiful countryside to Arenal Volcano and The Springs Resort. Relax in hot springs surrounded by lush vegetation, enjoying a tropical drink and watching Arenal Volcano's fireshow.

Day 3 - Leave your hotel in the morning for a guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park. Then drive a few minutes to zip through the treetops on the Canopy Tour. Relax again this evening in the hot springs.

Day 4 - Leave The Springs Resort and drive 4 hours to the Central Pacific coast. Hotel Villa Caletas is an intimate, boutique hotel. Spend the evening watching an incredible sunset with a spectacular view of the pacific coastline. Your Villa features privacy and elegant furnishings, decor and surroundings.

Day 5 -Explore the rainforest on foot with a guided rainforest hike to see monkeys, leaf-cutter ants, macaws, parakeets, iguanas, and many other animals and birds. Wildlife and tropical habitat surround you as your professional guide points out and explains them. Then marvel at huge crocodiles, scarlet macaws, Jesus Christ lizards, and many exotic birds and plants on the Jungle River Cruise. This tour along a quiet river and mangrove estuary showcases Costa Rica's biodiversity.

Day 6 - Check out of Hotel Villa Caletas and drive 2.5 hours to San Jose. Check into Hotel Bougainvillea. This is our favorite hotel in San Jose. It is impeccably clean, has 10 acres of gardens, and is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.

Day 7 - Shoot the rapids through the rainforest on the Pacuare River. This all-day tour includes transportation, breakfast, lunch, snacks, refreshments, guide and all equipment. Travel through canyons and virgin rainforest for 16 miles. The class III-IV rapids are not rigourous and require no prior experience. With calm sections between the rapids, you can jump in and float in the warm water! This is an unforgettable, magical experience!

Day 8 - Check out of Hotel Bougainvillea. Private transfer to the airport to depart Costa Rica.

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The price for this package is $1,329/person, including:

• Roundtrip Airport transfers as listed;
• 7 Hotel Nights;
• 5-day Nissan Sentra rental (including taxes, insurance & unlimited mileage);
• Entrances to the Hot Springs for 2 days;
• Guided Rainforest Hike near Arenal Volcano for 2;
• The Canopy Tour for 2;
• Jungle River Cruise for 2;
• Guided Rainforest Hike in Carara for 2;
• Whitewater Rafting for 2;
• 2 Breakfasts per person;
• 2 Lunches per person;
• All applicable taxes, except Costa Rica Departure Tax

Price is in U.S. dollars, based on double occupancy and subject to availability and change.