Experience the contrasts of Costa Rica
as you drive from high mountains to a tropical beach
Day 1 - Arrival
in San José. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the
hotel Fleur de Lys.
Day
2 - (B, L, D) After breakfast you will pick up the rental car at your
hotel for the trip to Savegre Mountain Lodge, nestled in the highlands
of San Gerardo de Dota, about 3 hr drive from San José. Free afternoon
to explore the area on your own. This Mediterranean-style hotel is located
just 3 hours from San José on the Pacific Coast in the beautiful
Manuel Antonio area, 192 Km / 118 miles from san José. It has 35
rooms divided among standard, suite and small houses. The standard rooms
can accommodate up to three persons, and the suites offer space for up
to four persons, the latter have a fully equipped kitchen. The small houses
can accommodate up to 5 people and have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a television
room, fan, air conditioning, cable television, refrigerator, safety deposit
box, hair dryer and balcony or terrace. The hotel has 3 swimming pools,
located in the different blocks, 2 bars, and a spacious restaurant next
to the blocks where the rooms are, reception service, gift shop, spa and
car parking. The hotel concerned about environmental preservation recently
gave birth to the Eclipse Ecopark an ecological project, which
includes ecological trails and two hanging bridges.
Among the tour options on offer at the hotel are activities
in keeping with the area such as the visit to the Manuel Antonio National
park, sunset boat trips and more adrenalin-fired activities such as rafting
or kayaking.This hotel is ideal for couples looking for privacy and comfort,
but is also appropriate for families as it offers the option of two-bedroom
accommodation.
Day 3 - (B, L, D) Free day for optional
activities. We highly recommend the birding tour in the nearby cloud forest
reserve, home of the quetzal, considered the most beautiful bird
on earth.
Day 4 - (B) After breakfast, check
out from Savegre Lodge and drive about 4 hours to Manuel Antonio National
Park. Todays drive will take you through a scenic mountain road
down to a beautiful tropical beach on the Central Pacific coast. On the
way to Manuel Antonio you will pass by San Isidro del General and Dominical
beach. Overnight at Casitas Eclipse hotel. This Mediterranean-style hotel
is located just 3 hours from San José on the Pacific Coast in the
beautiful Manuel Antonio area, 192 Km / 118 miles from san José.
It has 35 rooms divided among standard, suite and small houses. The standard
rooms can accommodate up to three persons, and the suites offer space
for up to four persons, the latter have a fully equipped kitchen. The
small houses can accommodate up to 5 people and have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
a television room, fan, air conditioning, cable television, refrigerator,
safety deposit box, hair dryer and balcony or terrace. The hotel has 3
swimming pools, located in the different blocks, 2 bars, and a spacious
restaurant next to the blocks where the rooms are, reception service,
gift shop, spa and car parking. The hotel concerned about environmental
preservation recently gave birth to the Eclipse Ecopark an
ecological project, which includes ecological trails and two hanging bridges.Among
the tour options on offer at the hotel are activities in keeping with
the area such as the visit to the Manuel Antonio National park, sunset
boat trips and more adrenalin-fired activities such as rafting or kayaking.
This hotel is ideal for couples looking for privacy and comfort, but is
also appropriate for families as it offers the option of two-bedroom accommodation.
Day 5-6 - (B) Days at leisure at the
Manuel Antonio National Park area. Optional tours such rafting trips
and guided walks are suggested.
Day 7 - (B) After breakfast, check
out from Casitas Eclipse Hotel and drive back to San José (about
4 hours).
Check in at Fleur de Lys Hotel.
Day 8 (B) Drive to the airport and
drop off car rental.
*Option with Private Transfers Alternative:
A private driver will pick up the clients directly at the hotel and will
take them to the next destination. The schedules can be flexible (unless
they have to connect with other transfers or be in a certain place at
a specific moment) and they do not have to wait for other clients, since
this is a private service.
***Rental Car Alternative: Renting a car is a convenient
way to move around the country as it gives you the freedom to explore
at will. Our preferred car rental companies offer a complete list of services,
including a modern fleet of vehicles and pick-up and drop-off services
in San José as well as in the main tourist destinations. We would
recommend a 4WD whenever possible and depending on the places you wish
to visit, as they are more robust vehicles and a more reliable option
for difficult roads. The rate provided does not include the Mandatory
Insurance (USD 18.00 per day of rent). Clients will pick up the vehicle
(Daihatsu Bego 4x4) on Day 02 and return it on Day 09.
The program includes:
* Meet & greet upon arrival
* Accommodation as specified
* 4 wheel drive rental car
* Transfer airport hotel in San José
* Meals as specified each day: B, L or D
* Map and information kit
* All taxes
Does not include optional activities Note: Car insurance is not included