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Costa Rica Adventure, Beach and Fun Week Volcanoes, Rainforests, Waterfalls, Wildlife Relaxing Hot Springs, NOVEMBER 15-22, 2025
THE AWESOME SITE OF POAS VOLCANO AS SEEN FROM THE OBSERVATION DECK BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… WE ARE RETURNING TO COSTA RICA AGAIN! IF HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THIS INCREDIBLY DIVERSE PLAYGROUND OF NATURE’S WONDERS, OR EVEN IF YOU HAVE AND JUST WANT MORE…THIS TRIP HAS SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR PAST COSTA RICA TRIPS, PLUS SOME NEW AND EXCITING ADVENTURES WE HAVE ADDED THIS TIME!
OUR COSTA RICA ITINERARY: NOV 15, 2025 SAT. ARRIVE IN SAN JOSE COSTA RICA (on your own flight arrangement) Transfer yourself from the San Jose Costa Rica airport to our hotel by the airport , The HILTON GARDEN INN for this one night stay. We will have a group orientation this evening at the hotel.
PRIVATE TRANSFER to the ARENAL VOLCANO AREA FOR THREE STAY WITH SIGHTSEEING STOPS ALONG THE WAY, AT THE AMAZING POAS VOLCANO and at the Beautiful LA FORTUNA WATERFALLS, WILDLIFE PRESERVE & GARDENS Poas Volcano National Park Walking just 15 minutes from the visitor's center, the main crater supplies guests with a spectacular view. At almost a mile in diameter (1.6 km), the crater & rain-fed sulfuric pool still bubbles and emits smoke into the air, reminding you of its imposing activity. Although the last major eruption was in 1910, visitors can still see geysers explode into the air up to 820 ft. (250 m) high. Chances of getting wet are pretty remote as the crater descends almost 1,000 ft.
We will continue thru the beautiful country side of Costa Rica up to La PAZ WATERFALLS AND GARDENS. Here we will enjoy time at leisure to stroll through its paved walking paths of their animal preserve, featuring numerous local animal and plant species, including Costa Rican monkeys and the rare Costa Rican hummingbirds, which are among the fastest birds in the world. You will be amazed as you watch them fly by your eyes. (Try to catch one in a photo with your camera) La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, a rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals and an environmental education program. La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park is the Most Popular Nature Tour in the San Jose Area featuring Five Famous Waterfalls and The Largest Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica. It is by far the best place to see the most wildlife in one place in Costa Rica. The Five Waterfalls of La Paz Waterfall Gardens As you wander the trails of La Paz Waterfall Gardens your senses will delight at the Five Waterfalls that line the trail. The La Paz Waterfall is the Most Famous Waterfall in Costa Rica where visitors often stop on the road to take photos on their way to Arenal, but the most stunning falls are above the La Paz Waterfall along a steep canyon accessed by our easy hiking trails. The natural beauty of the mixed Cloud and Rainforest along the La Paz River makes these Five Waterfalls the most scenic in the country. Our waterfalls are accessible via paved trails and steps with hand railings,
Butterfly Observatory Our La Paz Butterfly Observatory is the largest enclosed structure of its kind in Central America and is a spacious habitat and breeding ground for over 25 species of butterflies from Costa Rica. The reproduction laboratory offers an educational perspective into the stages of development of the most popular species found in the country. With over 4,000 of these flighty creatures in the Observatory at any one time, you will be delighted by these colorful and fanciful creatures flying all around you. You will also be able to see and photograph them up close as they land and feed on the flowers and fruit feeding stations. The spacious glass and acrylic design of our Butterfly Observatory allows our guests and day visitors the opportunity to enjoy the butterflies no matter what Mother Nature has in mind for the weather outside. Our laboratory allows guests to see the butterflies up close as they emerge from their chrysalis or in the larval stages of their growth cycle.
Jungle Cats Walk on the wild side as you come face to face with a 200 lb. male Jaguar looking back at you through safety glass. By reading our educational signage you will discover interesting facts about most of the species of wild felines found in the tropical Americas. Our friendly cats leap around their habitat and often come to greet our visitors. Many of them are together with their offspring and enjoy playing games with each other in their beautifully designed habitats. The center that previously housed these animals lost funding and had to close. The Costa Rican Ministry of the Environment did not have the resources to care for the 35 felines so they were placed under the care of La Paz Waterfall Gardens. The cats were either very old, injured, or had been exposed to humans for too long to be released back into the wild. The mission of La Paz, as a rehabilitation facility, is to preserve the genetics of these tropical species of felines, so they or their offspring can one day be released back into the wild in a manner which is safe for the animals to survive on their own.. Please know that La Paz is completely against the capture or trade of illegally confiscated animals and La Paz will one day seek to release the offspring of its cats into protected zones if a safe and reliable training program can be developed to do so.
Hummingbirds Our Hummingbird Garden attracts 26 different species of hummingbirds from Costa Rica, more species than any other in Costa Rica and quite possibly the world. Approximately 57 different hummingbirds have been reportedly seen in Costa Rica and it is possible to see over 40% of them here! Our hummingbirds have no fear of humans and will feed just inches away from you. This makes our hummingbird garden the best place in the world to photograph hummingbirds close up.
Monkeys Spider Monkeys and White Faced Monkeys amuse our guests and themselves as they climb and swing through the trees of our Monkey Pass. Above, below, and beside you they will delight you with their antics. All of these monkeys were donated to us by the MINAE, the Costa Rican Ministry of Wildlife and were confiscated from people who held them illegally. In many cases the animals were abused and in near death condition when La Paz received them. We have rehabilitated them and combined them into sociable groups where they have become families. After our walk through their wildlife, gardens and waterfall trails, we will enjoy time for lunch on your own leisure at their sumptuous and extensive La Paz buffet, featuring both Costa Rican and American specialties. (The lunch buffet is an added cost of $15 which you can pay at the restaurant.) After we depart from La Paz, we will continue our drive to the Arenal area and we will arrive in the late afternoon for the next 3 nights at
ARENAL PARAISO RESORT SPA & HOT MINERAL SPRINGS.
One of our most important attractions are our thermal mineral water pools. We have 8 thermal hot spring pools varied temperatures so you can choose to your liking, surrounded by gardens and small waterfalls. In the Wet bar, our special thermal pool so you can enjoy your favorite cocktails. The characteristic color of our waters is due to the large amount of minerals they contain. This means that in addition to receiving thermotherapy and relaxation, it also provides a skin detoxification therapy. Our thermal mineral waters are 100% natural and are surrounded by the beauty of our paradise. The waters spring from a natural underground river of the Arenal Volcano and carry a wide variety of minerals that benefit the skin in different ways, also providing peace and relaxation. relaxation you need. The color of the water is due to the fact that it is completely natural and to the presence of minerals such as:
Bar service at the hot springs enables you to order, sit and drink, without leaving the hot springs
We will be staying in Superior Room category, which are like bungalows. The bungalow style Superior Room category accommodations at
A comfortable and elegant room! The rooms are individual rustic wooden cabins with wireless internet, private bathroom, hair dryer, in-room safe, hot water, air conditioning, telephone, cable TV, coffee maker and mini refrigerator. Additionally, they have a terrace with rocking chairs where you can enjoy the great view of the majestic Arenal Volcano.
DINING AT ARENAL PARAISO One of the best parts of traveling is enjoying gastronomy and that is why we have 2 different environments where you can taste our cuisine: Breakfast is included each morning. In the afternoons and evenings, you can enjoy at your own leisure, two restaurant dining options at Arenal Paraiso, which you can order and pay for whatever you wish to order directly off their menu.
Oscar's Steak House Elegant atmosphere where you can enjoy our specialties in cuts of meat and seafood. You will also find vegetarian and vegan options on our menu, as well as different varieties of pasta, chicken and salads.
Roxy's Snack Bar Here you will find an open and fresh environment with a swimming pool and thermal spring. Plus, TV screens so you don't miss your favorite events. It is the ideal place to taste our refreshing cocktails and delight your palate with the varied dish options we
You will love the personalized attention. You will be given your safety equipment such as a helmet, harness, and gloves, and receive a thorough safety talk about the tour. Then, get ready for an experience of a lifetime, zip-lining through the rainforest on a series of zip-line cables that reach up to 845 meters long! Our canopy is the best way to experience the rainforest in an adventure activity, here through a cable (zip-line), you can fly in the middle of nature between one tree and another, having direct contact with the forest that abounds in our property and the imposing Arenal River. You will be able to enjoy this great adventure, knowing that we have all the safety standards required for this type of activities and with certified guides on the subject.
This afternoon we will enjoy a fun HORSE BACK RIDING excursion
This will be a horseback riding tour, fully directed by our specialist guides in the area, where you will pass streams and waterfalls in the middle of the lush tropical jungle. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like sloths, toucans, and many other types of birds! Duration: 1 hour and a half It is recommended to bring: Closed shoes and long pants, Duration 2 1/2 hours
After our full day of two exciting activities, and after returning to your bungalow accommodations at Arenal Paraiso, you may wish to indulge yourself in an optional spa or massage session at the property’s own facility.
Mayim Spa Pamper your skin with exclusive facial and body aesthetic treatments and delicate hand and foot therapy. In our spa, you will be cared for by highly qualified and experienced personnel, who seek satisfaction and high-quality results for each of our clients. Mayim Spa offers you a wide range of relaxing body and beauty therapies.
This morning, for those wishing another form of scenic activity, we will enjoy a two-hour scenic hike along the Coladas Trail which begins off the main road to the park entrance and crosses an open area before it enters the forest in front of the west flank of Arenal Volcano. It leads to an old blocky lava flow that crushed its way through the area in 1992. We will end our hike where the steaming waters of a nearby river tumble from the lava fields and cascade delightfully.. We will be returned to our hotel and relax at the thermal pools at the resort. The 7 river pools have cascading waterfalls. These beautiful falls, provide spectacular views
NOV 19 WED: TRANSFER TO RIU GUANACASTE ALL INCLUSIVE with stop for sightseeing at ARENAL MISTICO HANGING BRIDGES
Breakfast included at our hotel before check out. Dinner included at our All-Inclusive resort after check in. this afternoon.
This morning we will visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Just a short 10 minute drive from our hotel , the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges are a unique marvel of nature. Set in a forested domain, we will walk across pathways where are local expert naturalist guide will describe the many indigenous plants and other items that make the forest their home. The highlight of the walk is the several bridges built into the forest. As we cross these bridges, you will gain a wonderful perspective and a panoramic view of the forest. You will even see a waterfall in the forest from one of the bridge overlooks. Arenal Hanging Bridges is one the most beautiful environmentally-friendly projects in Costa Rica. Located in front of the Arenal Volcano and within the corridor followed by migratory birds between North and South America, the project's trails and bridges bring you close to the birds, flowers, and lush vegetation of the primary rainforest. With safe and easy access, the trails take us across a series of paved paths and across a series of foot bridges, in the beautiful Costa Rican rainforest. The imposing hanging bridges overlook a dense canopy with Arenal volcano views in the background.
Next we will continue our drive in our private group vehicle to the RIU Guanacaste ALL INCLUSIVE BEACH RESORT. On the northwest coast of Costa Rica, this nearly white beach has the distinction of being composed of crushed sea shells. The water just offshore drops off quickly and is very clear and good for snorkeling. The region surrounding Conchal Beach is very scenic being composed of many small bays and beaches backed by low forested hills. The northwest region of Costa Rica has an ideal beach climate with warm weather year round, 3 nights’ stay at HOTEL RIU GUANACASTE -ALL INCLUSIVE with all meals and shows. WELCOME TO THE HOTEL RIU GUANACASTE Highlights
This fully equipped hotel offers guests the best service in addition to a fresh water swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym, sauna and the “Renova Spa” center with a range of different treatments and massages. Everything you could need to guarantee the maximum well-being during your stay. The quality of the cuisine prepared by the chefs in our restaurants goes hand in hand with a wide variety of flavors on offer at this hotel, which will make you want to sample all our menus. The All Inclusive system gives you the opportunity to try out the buffet restaurant and the various themed restaurants on offer at the hotel. All Meals are included. From its prime location, the hotel offers a wide range of activities on its beautiful beaches such as diving or fishing in the Pacific Ocean and ecotourism in the volcanic regions. During the day, we also offer you several entertainment programs for all ages, whether you’re travelling with your family, as a couple or with friends. The hotel includes a gym, table tennis, volleyball, a tennis court, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and other water activities.
ONE OF THE GLORIOUS POOLS WITH PLUSH SUNLOUNGERS BOTH AROUND THE POOL AND REFRESHING SUN LOUNGERS INSIDE THE POOL TOO, ALL AT OUR ALL INCLUSIVE RIU GUANACASTE FIVE STAR RESORT, AT WHICH WE WILL ENJOY THE FINAL THREE NIGHTS OF OUR TRIP
Our rooms at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste are equipped with the best amenities for you to enjoy an unforgettable escape. These 31-m2 rooms have two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and beverage dispenser, and a balcony or terrace. Do you like going to top parties on your holidays? RiuParty is made for you! Dance to the rhythm of top DJs and be carried away by the shows and performances offered at each party. Make the most of your all-inclusive service and enjoy the most fun possible at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste!
From the hotel, they offer several excursions which, if you wish to stay active, offer more stunning natural Costa Rican experiences such as a visit to Rincón de la Vieja Nature Park, the Safari Park, or interested in something outside Costa Rica, a full day excursion to the neighboring country of Nicaragua can be arranged..
YOUR COSTA RICA ADVENTURE , BEACH AND FUN WEEK INCLUDES
TRIP PRICING: WITH TWO PEOPLE PER ROOM IN A ROOM WITH TWO BEDS AT EACH HOTEL (EITHER TWO PEOPLE TRAVELING TOGETHER OR WE ASSIGN YOU A ROOMMATE OF THE SAME GENDER, UPON YOUR REQUEST): ONLY $2499 PER PERSON OPTIONAL SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: Only $899 A $300 deposit is due within 7 days of booking your reservation on this trip. The balance is due July 1st, 2025 Cancel policy for this trip If you book with a request that we assign you a roommate and then you cancel, after making your $300 deposit, you will get a future trip credit of the full $300 deposit, good toward booking any new trip listed our site departing anytime in either 2024 or 2025 If you book with your own friend as your trip roommate or in single occupancy and you cancel within 150 days of making your deposit And your cancelation is made by May 15th, 2025, you will receive the full $300 back on the same card used for the deposit. All cancelations made after making your final payment for this trip are Non Refundable.
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