Cheryl Burns

Travel Specialist
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Independent Package Includes

  • Round trip flights Philly-San Jose, San Jose-Philly
    Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking.
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • 5 nights' accommodations in your choice of hotels
  • 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
  • 6-day car rental: SUV Economy Automatic (Hyundai Venue or similar). Upgrade to other categories available.
  • Unlimited mileage

Special Features

  • Unlimited house brand beverages
  • Beachfront location
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis court

 *Prices are subject to availability starting at only $1,872.00 per person (based on double occupancy.)

SAMPLE/SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Costa Rica
Welcome to San Jose, the cultural hub of the country. Proceed to the rental car facility to pick-up your car and begin your vacation in the beautiful Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Time to rest, relax and get ready for your adventure in eco-rich Costa Rica, often called "Pura Vida" - the country with a relaxing and happy lifestyle.
Drive Time: 1-2 hour*
Distance: 60 miles*
Overnight: Central Pacific Coast
Meals: Dinner**

DAY 2, Friday - Full Day in Central Pacific Coast
The day is yours to explore your new surroundings on the Central Pacific coast, with both wet and dry tropical rainforests, sun-drenched sandy beaches and home to the busy port city of Puntarenas. Choose to join the optional Crocodile Boat Tour. Enjoy an adventure on the Tárcoles river! A specialized boat will wait for you to begin the crocodile jungle safari excursion where you´ll be able to appreciate the iguanas, many bird's species, and basilisks in their natural habitat. This tour is ideal to take pictures and film wildlife at very short distance.
Optional: Crocodile Boat Tour (PM)
Overnight: Central Pacific Coast
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner**

DAY 3, Saturday - Full Day in Central Pacific Coast
Spend the day at leisure or participate in the optional Tranopy Pacific. Today, embark on the innovative Tranopy tour, that combines spectacular views of an aerial tram ride with the excitement of a canopy tour, a high-altitude zip line course through the treetops. A professional naturalist guide joins you to enlighten you about the different layers of the rainforest, from the floor to the treetops. Costa Rica's transitional forest is home to an enormous amount of flora and fauna.
Optional: Tranopy Pacific (AM)
Overnight: Central Pacific Coast
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner**

DAY 4, Sunday - Full Day in Central Pacific Coast
Today is free to explore on your own. Perhaps, join the optional Aerial Tram Pacific. Explore the dense Costa Rican rainforest from a unique treetop perspective with this aerial tram ride. Ascend in an open-air gondola above the forest canopy to peer down into the complex ecosystem below. View the incredible biodiversity of the rainforest and listen to your naturalist guide, as he points out the different native species of plants. Be on the lookout for sightings of the many animals that inhabit the rainforest, including tree sloths, monkeys, colorful birds and many more.
Optional: Aerial Tram Pacific (AM)
Overnight: Central Pacific Coast
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner**

DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in Central Pacific Coast
On your last day at leisure, don't miss a drive along the shores of the gorgeous Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park, with its exotic blend of white sand beaches and an exuberant tropical forest. As you travel through the scenic mountains to the ocean's shore it's not unusual to spot iguanas and white-faced monkeys on the beach
Overnight: Central Pacific Coast
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner**

DAY 6, Tuesday - Depart Costa Rica
Drive to the airport in San Jose. Return your vehicle at the car rental facility prior to your departure flight.
Drive Time: 1-2 hour*
Distance: 60 miles*
Meals: Breakfast**

*Please note that this is a suggested itinerary. Driving times and distances are estimated and can vary due to many circumstances, such as, specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. GPS devices are recommended.

**Meals will only be included during time spent at resort.