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Escape to
Pura Vida!
Experience Costa Rica!
AUGUST 2-10, 2025
Per Person Double Occupancy
$1695
Single Add-on: $500
(Limited Availability)
Price does not include Airfare and Travel Insurance.
August 2-10, 2025
9 Days/ 8 Nights
email: info@crexperience.org
for more information.
Deposit/Payment
- A $250 per person deposit is required to save your spot.
- A second deposit of $500 is due 1/17/25.
- The final payment is due on 4/18/25.
- All payments can be made by check.
Inclusions
- All Ground Transportation
- Guide
- All Meals Listed
- Tour and Entrance Fees
Not Included:
- Gratuities for the Guide, Driver and Local Guides
- Travel Insurance
- Airfare
Cancellation/ Refund
- Initial $250 deposit is refundable through 1/16/25.
- Between 1/18/25 and 4/18/25, the cancellation charge is 50% of the deposits paid.
- After 4/18/25, 100% of the cost of your travel is forfeited.
La Fortuna
San Jose
San Gerarado
de Dota
Uvita
Featured Trip Stops
Arenal/ La Fortuna
- Nestled at the base of Arenal Volcano.
- Surrounded by lush rainforests and natural hot springs.
- Located in the northern part of Costa Rica.
- Gateway to adventure activities like zip-lining and hiking.
- Offers stunning views of volcanic landscapes and waterfalls.
Uvita/ Dominical
- Stunning coastal towns in southern Costa Rica.
- Known for lush rainforests meeting pristine beaches.
- Explore Marino Ballena National Park's unique whale's tail.
- Surfing paradise with consistent waves attracting enthusiasts.
- Rich biodiversity offering wildlife encounters and eco-adventures.
San Gerarado de Dota
- Nestled in the lush Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica.
- Located southeast of the capital city, San Jose.
- Surrounded by pristine cloud forests and coffee plantations.
- Home to diverse wildlife including quetzals and hummingbirds.
- Renowned for its picturesque landscapes and eco-tourism opportunities.
Your Itinerary
Embark on a diverse Costa Rican adventure starting in La Fortuna, where the iconic Arenal Volcano dominates the landscape. Witness its majesty from hot springs and explore lush rainforests filled with wildlife.
Next, head to Uvita, a coastal gem known for its pristine beaches and the famous Whale's Tail sandbar. Snorkel, surf, or simply relax by the ocean amid stunning natural beauty.
Conclude your journey in San Gerardo de Dota, a serene mountain retreat renowned for its cloud forests and birdwatching. Discover rare species like the resplendent quetzal and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this lesser-known Costa Rican gem.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025
- Arrive in San Jose, CR (SJO)
- Transfer to Villas Aracari
- Welcome Dinner at the Villas Aracari
(D)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025
- Breakfast
- Travel to La Fortuna
- Coffee Tour at Finca Alsacia by Starbucks
- Lunch at Fredo Fresas
- Hotel Check in and Dinner
(B,L,D)
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
- Morning Birding Walk
- Breakfast
- Hike Arenal National Park, Sector Peninsula
- Lunch in La Fortuna
- Rainforest Chocolate Tour
- Tabacon Hotsprings
- Options for $$: Spa
- Dinner at Tabacon Hotsprings
(B,L,D)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025
- Breakfast
- Travel to Uvita/ Dominical
- Lunch and Souvenir Shopping at El Jardin
- Crocodile Safari on the Tarcoles River
- Hotel Check in at Vista Ballena
- Dinner in Uvita
(B,L,D)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025
- Breakfast
- Whale Watching Tour at Marino Ballena National Park
- Lunch in Uvita
- Afternoon at the Beach at Marino Ballena National Park
- Walk the Whale’s Tail (4pm Low Tide)
- Dinner in Uvita
(B,L,D)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025
- Breakfast
- Travel to San Gerardo de Dota
- Tour Los Quetzales National Park
- Lunch at Soda Miriam
- Hotel Check in at Savegre Hotel
- Hike the Savegre Gardens
- Dinner at Savegre Hotel
(B,L,D)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025
- Early Morning Birding Walk (Quetzals)
- Breakfast
- Hike to the Savegre Reserve
- Lunch in San Gerardo
- Options for $$: Spa, Trail Hikes, or Horseback riding
- Dinner at Savegre Hotel
(B,L,D)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
- Early Morning Birding Walk (Quetzals)
- Breakfast
- Travel to San Jose
- Tour Lankester Botanical Garden (includes the largest collection of orchids in Costa Rica)
- Lunch in Cartago
- Hotel Check in at the Bougainvillea
- Farwell Dinner
(B,L,D)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
- Breakfast
- Transfer to the Airport (SJO)
(B)
*Itinerary Subject to Change.
THE
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Pura Vida
pura life; to live a peaceful,
simple, unclutter life with
deep appreciation of nature,
family and friends; a "real
living" that reflects
happiness, well being and
satisfaction.
THE
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EXP
THE
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Experience Costa Rica!
La Fortuna
San Jose
San Gerarado
de Dota
Uvita
Contact
Telephone: (414) 395-0942
info@crexperience.org