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7 Day Costa Rica Signature
Highlights: Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio
Trip start: San José
Trip end: San José
Price Range from $2,660 to $3,472 *
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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2008 & 2009

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Discover the highlights of magnificent Costa Rica through this private guided tour that gives first time visitors an opportunity to take in Costa Rica’s wild and adventurous side, while also enjoying the relaxed pace of life that Costa Rica has to offer. During your trip, you will experience National Parks, Nature Preserves, active Volcanoes, jungle hikes, beaches and so much more. Whether you are listening to the rumble of the Volcano Arenal, flying through the treetops on a Zip Line Adventure in Monteverde or soaking in the rays of the Pacific while amidst the beauty of the Manuel Antonio Nature Preserve…your adventure will be unforgettable. Pura Vida!

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Arenal
  • Meet and Greet
  • Transfer - Private - San Jose - Arenal [3 hrs] - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
The Springs Resort & Spa (B)
Day 2
Arenal
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Arenal: Private - 1/2 d Hanging Bridges - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Volcano Hike - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
The Springs Resort & Spa (B)
Day 3
Monteverde
  • Transfer - Private - Arenal - Monteverde [4 hrs] - Vehicle/Boat/Guide
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Monteverde: Private - Hidden Valley Night Tour (2.5hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
El Establo (4*) (B)
Day 4
Monteverde
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve Tour - Vehicle/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Shared - 1/2 d Extremo Adventure Canopy Tour - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
El Establo (4*)
(Alt: ) (B)
Day 5
Manuel Antonio
  • Transfer - Private - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio [5 hrs] - Vehicle/Driver
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Manuel Antonio: Optional Activities
  • Dinner (not included)
Arenas del Mar
(Alt: ) (B)
Day 6
Manuel Antonio
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Manuel Antonio National Park Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Arenas del Mar (B)
Day 7
San José
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Private - Manuel Antonio - San José [3 hrs] - Vehicle/Driver
  • San José: End of Itinerary
Depart (Int`l Airport) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arenal

Arenal contains an active volcano, and also the only dwarf cloudforest inCosta Rica. The crater of the volcano is 1.5km (1mi.) wide and contains a hot-water lake that changes color from turquoise to green to gray. It is also a whitewater rafting center with routes on the Rio Toro and Rio Sarapiqui.

Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.

Meet your driver for a private transfer to Arenal.

With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs, four unique dining experiences, and an impressive full service Spa, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design. The resort perches one thousand feet above the Arenal Valley on a mountain ridge just six kilometers north of the active volcano. Their higher altitude relative to other hotels in the area allows for not only incomparable views of the volcano, the lush valley and the surrounding towns that sparkle at night, but also access to the area’s famous prevailing breezes. In fact, the name Arenal is an indigenous word meaning “Window of the Wind”. With an average daytime high temperature of 80°F in the shade and nighttime lows averaging 70°F, you are sure to enjoy countless comfortable hours in your balcony hammock, al fresco dining, or sipping a frothy tropical cocktail in one of their spring pools.

Overnight at The Springs Resort & Spa.


The Springs Resort and Spa
The Springs Resort and Spa
Day 2 Arenal

You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the Hanging Bridges in Arenal for your private guided tour. You will have plenty of contact with nature during this tour (exotic birds, plants, howler monkeys). The trails have been designed for the transit of all types of people and covers 3100 meters of length located inside the mountainous zone. The trails are constructed with concrete bricks which offer tourists a safe passage. As a plus the security railings are always present on the passages where the floor presents irregularity. Morning or Afternoon Departure, Duration 3.5 Hours (approximately)

You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the entrance of the micro rainforest near the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a leisurely 1.5 hour hike through the rainforest while your English speaking guide offers the history of the Arenal Volcano. This park is located at the base of the Arenal Volcano and is filled with wildlife including monkeys, toucans, coati and a large variety of bird species. Observe lava flow at the end of the tour (lava and weather permitting). Return to the hotel in the evening. Duration: 3.5 Hours (Approximately) Pick up is usually at 3:45PM.

Overnight at The Springs Resort & Spa.


Hanging Bridge
Hanging Bridge
Arenal Volcano Hike
Arenal Volcano Hike
Day 3 Monteverde

Straddling the Continental Divide at 1440 meters (4662 ft), the Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest area offers one of the most interesting place to visit in Costa Rica. In the rain forest are more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths) and 2,500 species of plants (420 kinds of orchids). The area is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.

Meet your driver for a private transfer to Lake Arenal. Board a motor boat and cross the lake while observing scenic views of the Arenal Volcano (45 mins). Private vehicle transfer to your hotel in Monteverde.

Located near the Cerro Plano area between Santa Elena and the Monteverde Reserve, the Hidden Valley trail offers the ideal forest and elevation to view the incredible wildlife of the tropics. For those who wish to observe wonders hidden in the forest after dark, guided night hikes are offered. The tour begins just before nightfall, allowing you to see a wide variety of nocturnal creatures. After enjoying the beautiful sunset you will be amazed at how the forest seems to awaken during the transition into evening. The naturalist guide will explain many of the unique features of the forest and creatures that inhabit it while navigating the trails. The tour ends at 7:30 P.M. Includes roundtrip transportation to/from hotel.

Hotel el Establo (4*) offers the best views of Monteverde, Costa Rica, with its location next to the Monteverde Reserve and the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The 155 rooms are clean and offer wall to wall carpeting, as well as private bathrooms. The hotel is a large property, with lots of space to roam. Take advantage of some dining in private at either of the hotel's two restaurants, which serve traditional dishes in both a la carte and buffet. Besides paying a visit to the spa for some relaxation, get to know the community with organized cultural visits.

Overnight at El Establo (4*).


Hidden Valley Night Tour
Hidden Valley Night Tour
El Establo, Costa Rica
El Establo, Costa Rica
Day 4 Monteverde

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Monteverde Cloud forest. Explore the enchanted Monteverde Cloud forest with a set of expert eyes during this privately guided walk. Explore different trails in search of birds and mammals and discuss the amazing diversity of plants. Half day excursion (4 hrs).

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the tour starting point. Extremo canopy has one of the most beautiful views of the area all from a bird’s eye view flying through the treetops of the Monteverde Cloud Forest . You will get your adrenaline pumping when doing the big tarzan swing, the giant rappel, and feeling fantastic distance between each one of the cables that stretch across the canopy up to 2550 feet long and 450 feet high. Morning/Afternoon Departures, Duration 3 Hours (approximately) Return to the hotel after the tour.

Overnight at El Establo (4*).


Cloudforest Reserve Tour
Cloudforest Reserve Tour
Canopy
Canopy
Day 5 Manuel Antonio

Well-kept and well-guarded,ManuelAntonioNational Parkfeatures 5 kinds of forest, some with characteristic rain forest vegetation. Orchids and ferns, jaguars, ocelots and the Baird tapir may be seen here. There are trails through the park and many lookouts. Horseback riding and white-water activities are also available.

Meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel in Manuel Antonio.

Enjoy time at leisure in Manuel Antonio. There are many optional activities you can choose to add to your itinerary during your stay here. please let us know if you wish to add any of the following optional activities (not included in tour price): white water rafting, zip canopy tour, Nauyaca Waterfalls by horseback, catamaran sunset sail, ATV rentals and more!

Arenas del Mar is a beach and nature resort located next to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. "Unique and spectacular beach and nature experiences combined with highest levels of comfort and sustainability in a local Costa Rican setting" define the concept of Arenas del Mar. The resort caters to tourists that are looking for more than just another high end resort experience. Arenas del mar offers a luxurious lodging experience in harmony with nature.

Overnight at Arenas del Mar.


Beach
Beach
Arenas del Mar
Arenas del Mar
Day 6 Manuel Antonio

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Manuel Antonio National Park for a private, guided tour. This scenic park attracts over 160,000 people each year to its wide beaches with troops of monkeys that frequent the area. The park consists of mangrove swamps, primary rainforests and marshy woodlands and is bordered by the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is a haven for over 100 mammal species including the highly endangered squirrel monkey, or mono titi. Morning/Afternoon Departures; Duration 3 Hours (approximately) When the tour is complete you will return to your hotel after the tour.

Overnight at Arenas del Mar.


Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 7 San José

Meet your driver for a private transfer to San José.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.