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3 Bare-throated Tiger Heron,
Tortuguero National Park
Gulf of
Papagayo Liberia Lake
• Arenal
Playa 2 Arenal
Conchal Volcano
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monteverde
Cloud Forest
Playa 1 Guanacaste National Park Poás
Tamarindo Province Volcano 3 Tortuguero
▲ National Park
Los Angeles Alajuela
Cloud Forest •
Nicoya San José
Peninsula
• Puerto ★
Caldera
Playa Tambor
Carrillo • Puerto Viejo •
Jaco
1 Playa Conchal, •
Guanacaste Quepos San Gerardo de Rivas
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manuel Antonio Dominical
National Park •
Palmar Sur
Drake Bay
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Osa Peninsula Puerto Jimenez
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2 Letting off steam,
• Dulce Gulf
Arenal Volcano
Corcovado
National Park
Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Latin America for good reason. You can hike through
a rainforest, unwind in a hot springs spa, see a volcano, scuba dive, whitewater raft, or just relax on one of the most beautiful
beaches in the world – all in the same country! Costa Rica is also home to more than 5% of the world's biodiversity: over 800
species of birds, over 200 species of mammals, and thousands of butterfly species.
RVP packages: 11–14
Useful Information
Temp: 80–85°F 72–75°F | Language: Spanish | Currency: Colon | Green Season: may–Oct. | Dry Season: Nov.–Apr.
Note: temperature shown is for San José.
Reasons to Visit
Family-Friendly | 700 miles of Beaches | Variety of Wildlife | Volcanoes | Rainforest | Eco-Tours | Soft Adventure | Honeymoon/Romance
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San José | 3 days/2 nights | from $99* San Ramón 32
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This capital city offers an almost ideal climate year-round 134
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Due to flight schedules, most visitors find it convenient to 2 San José
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Spotlight Hotels
2 nights accommodations Daily breakfast
includes
Arrival transfer Hotel taxes and service charges 5 Doubletree Cariari – First Class
With tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, a casino and
*Price is per person, double occupancy
a health club, this hotel is a good choice for families.
Located 10 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes
1 Britannia Hotel – Small Inn from the city center. 220 rooms. AC
This classical Victorian mansion offers the traditional
warmth and hospitality of Costa Rica. The former 2 nights from $245pp | Extra night $115pp
wine cellar is a charming restaurant and bar. Located
7 blocks from the city center. 24 rooms. NEW! 6 Real InterContinental Hotel & Club – Deluxe
With the city's largest shopping complex within walking
2 nights from $99pp | Extra night $39pp distance and a new tower, this hotel provides guests
with supple interiors and modern conveniences,
2 Quality Real Hotel – Moderate including Central America's largest spa. 372 rooms.
Only 15 minutes from the airport, in the heart of the AC
new business district, close to Costa Rica’s largest
shopping mall. 154 rooms. AC 2 nights from $229pp | Extra night $105pp
2 nights from $165pp | Extra night $75pp 7 Marriott San José – Deluxe
Elegant hacienda-style hotel in a coffee plantation setting,
only minutes from the airport. The Spanish colonial
3 Hotel Martino Resort & Spa (Alajuela) – First Class theme is reflected in the décor and atmosphere.
Located in the central valley, just 10 minutes from the Driving range. 300 rooms. AC
San José airport, this resort is decorated in classical
European style. It features well-kept grounds, a gym, 2 nights from $275pp | Extra night $129pp
a spa and a casino. 42 rooms. AC ♥
8 Xandari Resort & Spa (Alajuela) – Deluxe
2 nights from $165pp | Extra night $75pp Uniquely designed villas set among lush tropical
gardens, with a wide range of spa services, and 20
4 Grano De Oro – Boutique minutes from the airport. 22 villas. AC ♥
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood 12 blocks
from city center, this beautifully restored Victorian
2 nights from $279pp | Extra night $129pp
mansion has the cozy ambiance of a small hotel.
40 rooms. ♥
We also offer: Trapp Family Country Inn
2 nights from $215pp | Extra night $99pp
Unique Accommodations Near San José
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include arrival transfer and daily breakfast (except Peace Lodge).
9 Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel (San Ramon) – Boutique 11 Peace Lodge (Vara Blanca) – Boutique
Located between San José and Arenal volcano Located on the grounds of La Paz Waterfall
– about 1½ hours from the airport – this hotel Gardens, 1 hour from the airport. All rooms
has a charming ambiance. 34 rooms. AC ♥ have a Jacuzzi and stone fireplaces. Spectacular
gardens showcase many species of hummingbirds
2 nights from $269pp | Extra night $99pp and butterflies. 17 rooms. AC ♥
2 nights from $445pp | Extra night $175pp
10 Finca Rosa (Santa Bárbara de Heredia) – Boutique 12 El Silencio (Bajo del Toro) – Deluxe Boutique
Situated above the central valley and surrounded This deluxe hotel, easily accessible from San José,
by exotic flora, this finca (ranch) offers spectacular upholds its moniker, silence. An oasis of relaxation
views. Guests are encourage to learn about and comfort, located in a lush volcanic valley on
coffee production and enjoy the peaceful setting a 500-acre private reserve. All meals included.
of this boutique hotel. 13 rooms. AC 16 rooms. AC ♥
NEW! 2 nights from $329pp | Extra night $155pp 2 nights from $585pp | Extra night $245pp
NEW!
Restaurant Bar Pool Beach Access
Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning ♥ Romance Property For day tours, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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Tortuguero National Park Monteverde Cloud Forest
Located on the Caribbean Coast, Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica’s Located 3½ hours northwest of San José, Monteverde is perhaps
most exciting wildlife habitats. As you cruise through the maze of Costa Rica’s best-known reserve. It is one of the richest tropical
jungle canals, you may see many species of birds and monkeys, as cloud forests in the Americas, with at least 400 species of birds, over
well as tree sloths and caiman. Tortuguero is the most important 100 species of mammals, and an estimated 2,000 plant types.
nesting site for endangered green turtles from July to September.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodges
Tortuguero Jungle Lodges 3 days/2 nights
3 days/2 nights Departs daily
Departs daily
Package Includes
Requires a pre-excursion overnight in San José.
All transfers; 2 nights at selected lodge; guided visit to Cloud Forest; Canopy
Package Includes or Treetop Walkway tour; daily breakfast
All transfers; 2 nights at selected lodge; Tortuguero Channels by Boat tour; all meals Accommodations
Accommodations
Mawamba Lodge
Bordering the beach, this lodge
has simple but comfortable and
spacious rooms. 54 rooms.
Hotel Belmar El Sapo Dorado
A chalet-style hotel near the Monteverde Mountain lodge with views of the forest
Pachira Lodge Cloud Forest Reserve. 34 rooms. and distant sunsets over the Gulf of
Tranquil jungle retreat beautifully Nicoya. 30 rooms. ♥
decorated with local furniture
and artwork. 86 rooms.
Manatus Hotel
Upscale jungle retreat with cozy rooms
that have air-conditioning and ceiling
fans. Excellent restaurant featuring local The Trapp Family Lodge El Establo
cuisine. 12 rooms. AC ♥ Small family-operated hotel with cozy This family-owned hotel, near the
European lodge ambiance. 26 rooms. Butterfly Farm and Monteverde Cloud
Forest, has a spa and a zipline course.
155 rooms. AC
Per Person Extra Night
Mawamba Lodge from $285 $135 Per Person Per Person
Pachira Lodge from 329 105 Hotel Belmar from $529 El Sapo Dorado from $559
Manatus Hotel from 515 199 The Trapp Family Lodge from 529 El Establo from 625
“The boat ride to Tortuguero is half the fun.
It's amazing the varied wildlife you can
see from the canals including caimans,
monkeys and toucans to name just a few.
It's a great experience, and where else can
you find yourself just a few feet away
from a family of howler monkeys?”
– William M.,
Avanti Latin Travel Consultant
Rainforest reflected in the waters of the Tortuguero Canal
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Osa Peninsula: Caribbean Costa Rica: Puerto Viejo
Corcovado National Park & Puerto Jimenez
Experience the southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica with its Afro-
A jewel in the national park system, Corcovado occupies more than Caribbean culture and lovely white-sand beaches. This small, laid-back
100,000 acres of tropical rainforest on the outer half of the Osa beach town offers visitors quiet beaches, a lively nightlife and tasty
Peninsula. Overlooking the emerald waters of the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Costa Rican Creole cuisine.
Jimenez’s nearness to Corcovado National Park makes it a wonderful
place to enjoy the natural wonders of the area. For serious nature lovers,
the Osa Peninsula is a true paradise.
Cocles Beach
Corcovado National Park Lodges
Puerto Viejo
4 days/3 nights Light-to-Moderate Adventure
Departs daily from San José
3 days/2 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Departs daily from San José
Requires a pre-excursion overnight in San José.
May require a pre-excursion overnight in San José.
Package Includes (For those passengers coming from Tortuguero, the arrival transfer will be from Guapiles.)
Roundtrip air and boat transfers; 3 nights at selected lodge; Corcovado National Package Includes
Park tour; Cano Island tour; all meals
Roundtrip ground transfers; 2 nights at selected hotel; daily breakfast
Accommodations
Accommodations
NEW! Aguila de Osa
Located on the Osa Peninsula, overlooking Shawandha Lodge – Moderate
the Aguitas River with panoramic views of Comfortable thatched roof bungalows with
Drake Bay, this boutique hotel is a comfortable ceiling fans, set on 2 acres of lush gardens,
refuge. 13 rooms. a short walk to the beach. 11 rooms.
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
The closest lodge to Corcovado National Park, Cariblue Hotel – Moderate
Casa Corcovado offers seclusion in a 170-acre This property is beautifully integrated into
private reserve. 14 rooms. ♥ the natural environment. Cozy bungalows
with ceiling fans are a short walk to the
beach. 16 rooms.
Per Person
Aguila de Osa from $1,215 NEW! Le Camélèon Hotel – Boutique
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge from 1,275 With a relaxed atmosphere, a spa, and a
location a few steps to Cocles Beach, this
hotel surrounds guests in Caribbean luxury.
Puerto Jimenez 24 rooms. AC
4 days/3 nights
Departs daily from San José
Requires a pre-excursion overnight in San José. Per Person
Package Includes Shawandha Lodge from $299
Cariblue Hotel from 299
Roundtrip air and ground transfers; 3 nights accommodations; 3 tours to be Le Camélèon Hotel from 435
selected at lodge; all meals
Accommodations Puerto Viejo
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Lapa Rios
Quepos
Lapa Rios offers spectacular views of the ocean
and the surrounding rainforest. Each of the
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thatched roof bungalows has a private deck Manuel Antonio
and hammock. 16 rooms. ♥
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Whale watching season in Corcovado National Park
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Lapa Rios
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Arenal
Rising 5,436 feet into the air, Arenal Volcano stands over
one of the loveliest and most lush areas of Costa Rica, and
provides a gorgeous backdrop to Arenal’s tranquil resorts.
Arenal Volcano is active – rising steam and red lava give it
an otherworldly glow. The Tabacón Hot Springs, created
by the volcanic activity, are not to be missed. Lake Arenal
Spotlight Hotels
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include arrival transfer from San Arenal Nayara – Upper Moderate
José, entrance to Tabacón Hot Springs with dinner and daily breakfast.
Situated along a hillside and featuring private
balconies with a Jacuzzi and volcano views.
Volcano Lodge – Moderate 24 rooms. AC ♥
Recently renovated rooms all have excellent
views of the volcano. 60 rooms. 2 nights from $435pp | Extra night $129pp
AC
2 nights from $279pp | Extra night $55pp
Tabacón Resort – First Class
Popular resort at the foot of Arenal Volcano,
Arenal Springs Resort – Moderate featuring several restaurants, a full-treatment
Comfortable, family-friendly mountain resort spa and the well-known Tabacón Hot Springs.
with breathtaking views. 60 rooms. 108 rooms. AC ♥
AC
2 nights from $505pp | Extra night $185pp
2 nights from $305pp | Extra night $65pp
Arenal Kioro – First Class
Upscale, all-suite resort with private Jacuzzi,
stunning views, and its own hot springs.
Mountain Paradise – Upper Moderate 53 suites. AC ♥
Enticing mountain escape with modern amenities,
private Jacuzzi, and a volcano view. 27 rooms. 2 nights from $605pp | Extra night $215pp
AC ♥
2 nights from $315pp | Extra night $69pp
NEW! The Springs Resort & Spa – Deluxe
Perched on a mountain ridge overlooking the
NEW! Arenal Valley and surrounding mountains.
Arenal Manoa – Upper Moderate
Natural hot springs feed the resorts’ 18 free-form
Boasts extensive gardens surrounded by
pools. 40 rooms. AC
pastures. The grounds and the rooms offer
panoramic views of the volcano. 70 rooms. 2 nights from $749pp | Extra night $275pp
AC
2 nights from $329pp | Extra night $75pp
We also offer: Royal Corin
Day Tours from Arenal
Minimum 2 persons | Prices are per person
Peñas Blancas Safari Float Trip . . . . . . . . . . $59 Sky Trek & Sky Tram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99
Arenal Hiking Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Arenal ATV Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Arenal Hanging Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Rio Sarapiqui – Whitewater Rafting . . . . . . . . . 109
Includes lunch, Class IV (min. age 14).
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge with lunch . . . . . 75
Private tours also available.
Rio Sarapiqui – Whitewater Rafting . . . . . . . . 95
Includes lunch, Class III (min. age 12).
Arenal Honeymoon & Romance Option: For more information, in-depth itineraries
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includes welcome gift, entrance to The Springs and additional travel options, visit our website
♥ Resort & Spa with roundtrip transfers, and at www.avantidestinations.com
candlelight dinner for two. Contact us or visit
our website for more information.
Arenal Volcano
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Occidental Grand Papagayo Hilton Papagayo Hotel & Spa
This northwest province boasts some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful Pacific beaches for
sunbathing, snorkeling, surfing, sport fishing and world-class golf. For nature lovers there are Ocotal Beach Resort
Flamingo Beach Resort
turtle nesting sites and protected areas rich with marine life, including birds and mammals.
Paradisus Playa Conchal
Liberia International Airport is the gateway to Guanacaste, but there is also excellent air
service from San José into Liberia and Tamarindo. Tamarindo Diria Tamarindo
Capitan Suizo
Barceló Playa Langosta
JW Marriott
All-Inclusive Spotlight Hotels
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, Guanacaste Honeymoon & Romance Option:
Note
and include arrival transfer from Liberia and all meals.
includes welcome gift and beachfront dinner
♥ for two at Capitan Suizo. Contact us or visit our
Barceló Playa Langosta website for more information.
(Playa Tamarindo) – Moderate View from Ocotal Beach Resort
Beachfront hotel facing
Las Baulas National Spotlight Hotels
Park. All rooms have All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include arrival transfer from Liberia and daily breakfast.
a terrace or balcony.
135 rooms. Flamingo Beach Resort (Playa Flamingo) – Moderate Ocotal Beach Resort (Playa Ocotal) – First Class
AC Within steps of one of the Beachfront hotel, situated
area's loveliest beaches, on a hill above a dark-sand
2 nights from $285pp | Extra night $119pp and laid out around a beach. Enjoy spectacular
large swimming pool and sunsets and panoramic
Occidental Grand Papagayo swim-up bar. 186 rooms. ocean views. 60 rooms.
(Playa Buena) – First Class AC AC
Located on the dark-
sand beach on the Gulf
2 nights from $189pp | Extra night $69pp 2 nights from $255pp | Extra night $99pp
of Papagayo. Beautifully
landscaped with great Tamarindo Diria (Playa Tamarindo) – Moderate Hilton Papagayo Resort & Spa (Playa Arenilla)
views. 169 rooms. This beachfront hotel – First Class
AC ♥ has a lovely setting with In a secluded, private bay
beautifully landscaped at the Gulf of Papagayo.
2 nights from $379pp | Extra night $165pp gardens. Rooms have Features cascading infinity
garden or ocean views. pool and stunning sunset
Paradisus Playa Conchal (Playa Conchal) – Deluxe 111 rooms.
This full-service resort views over the gulf. 202
AC rooms. AC
features an 18-hole golf
course, 6 restaurants, 2 nights from $219pp | Extra night $85pp 2 nights from $305pp | Extra night $129pp
disco, casino, health
club and a lovely white- Capitan Suizo (Playa Tamarindo) – First Class JW Marriott Guanacaste (Playa Mansita) – Deluxe
sand beach. 400 rooms. A small hotel along the A new luxury hotel located
AC ♥ beach. Accommodations along a secluded beach.
are set back from the Features a free-flowing
2 nights from $565pp | Extra night $255pp beach, surrounded by pool covering 25,000 sq. ft.
Family and Imperial Suites also available, as are Regal lush tropical gardens. 22 Great for couples and
and Royal Service levels. rooms and 8 bungalows. families alike. 310 rooms.
AC ♥ NEW! AC
We also offer: Allegro Papagayo 2 nights from $235pp | Extra night $89pp 2 nights from $375pp | Extra night $165pp
and Hotel Riu Guanacaste
Day Tours from Guanacaste
Villas & Condos Minimum 2 persons unless noted | Prices are per person
Artola Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69
Reserva Conchal (Playa Conchal) – Deluxe
A private, gated community of condominium- Palo Verde National Park Includes lunch . . . .95
styled villas perfect for family, friends
and romantic vacations.
Corobici River Float . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
AC ♥ Includes lunch (min. age 10)
Buena Vista Hot Springs, Canopy Tour
& Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
3 nights | 1-bedroom villas/2 adults from $355pp Includes lunch (min. age 7)
3 nights | 2-bedroom villas/4 adults from $295pp Arenal Volcano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
3 nights | 3-bedroom villas/6 adults from $265pp Includes lunch & dinner (min. 4 persons)
All-inclusive rates available. Playa Conchal Private tours also available.
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A short flight from San José, the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio are fronted by a tropical
Dominical
rainforest and the national park makes it the perfect place to stay for nature lovers and beach Manuel Antonio
Beach
combers alike. The surrounding area offers many outdoor activities and time to relax on a
white-sand beach.
Dominical Beach
Spotlight Hotels 4 days/3 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Departs daily from San José
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include arrival transfer from San José and daily breakfast.
Requires a pre-excursion overnight in San José.
May require pre-excursion overnight in San José.
Whale watching season is Jun.–Mar.
Casitas Eclipse – Moderate Si Como No – First Class
White buildings and red- Situated on 6½ acres Package Includes
tile roofs contribute to a of rainforest overlooking Roundtrip air and ground transfers; 3 nights at
Mediterranean ambiance. the ocean. All rooms have selected hotel; daily breakfast
Spacious rooms with either jungle or ocean
garden or pool views. views, most with a private Accommodations
33 rooms. AC balcony or terrace.
58 rooms. AC ♥ Cuna del Angel – Boutique
2 nights from $205pp | Extra night $65pp Colonial-style hotel in a
2 nights from $315pp | Extra night $119pp forest setting just 6 miles
Tulemar Bungalows – Upper Moderate south of Dominical, 500
Gaia Hotel and Reserve – Deluxe Boutique yards from the ocean.
These spacious and
Set on a 12-acre reserve, Rooms have a balcony
comfortable bungalows
this resort offers ocean and or terrace. 16 rooms.
provide a kitchenette,
rainforest views from all AC ♥
great views, and access
rooms, an infinity pool,
to a private beach.
private gardens and a spa. Cristal Ballena – First-Class
12 bungalows.
20 two-bedroom villas. Set in a 30-acre garden
AC ♥
AC ♥ on a hill between the
2 nights from $315pp | Extra night $119pp 2 nights from $359pp | Extra night $145pp Pacific Ocean at Ballena
Marine Park and the
La Mansion Inn – Boutique Arenas del Mar – Deluxe rainforest, this hotel has
Personalized service and stunning ocean views.
Set on 11 acres with trails,
fine dining are offered at 19 suites. AC
the hotel overlooks the
this small boutique hotel
National Park with access
on a hillside overlooking Per Person
to two beaches. State-of-
the ocean. 18 rooms. Cuna del Angel from $609
the-art facilities, world-
AC ♥
class cuisine and a spa. Cristal Ballena from 775
NEW! 38 rooms. AC ♥
2 nights from $269pp | Extra night $95pp
2 nights from $445pp | Extra night $185pp
El Parador – First Class
Hilltop hotel offers Villas & Condos
panoramic ocean views
and Mediterranean Buena Vista Villas at Tulemar – Deluxe
ambiance. 108 rooms. Deluxe 2- and 3-bedroom
AC villas, set in the hills near
Manuel Antonio National
Park. These villas offer
2 nights from $289pp | Extra night $109pp a private beach, along with
Howler monkey panoramic views of the
jungle and ocean.
AC ♥
Day Tours from Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio Honeymoon & Romance
Note
Option: includes welcome gift, catamaran 3 nights | 2-bedroom villas/4 adults from $559pp
Minimum 2 persons | Prices are per person
♥ cruise and snorkeling adventure along with 3 nights | 3-bedroom villas/6 adults from 425pp
Manuel Antonio National Park . . . . . . . . . . $59 an English-speaking guide. Contact us or visit
our website for more information.
Rio Naranjo – Whitewater Rafting . . . . . . . . 75
Class III/IV (min. age 14)
Sea Kayaking Isla Damas Estuary . . . . . . . . . 75
Includes lunch
Horseback Riding to Waterfall. . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Jaco Beach
With warm water, a relaxed atmosphere, consistent surf and well-
known nightlife, Jaco and the beaches north and south will please
a variety of adventurers.
Spotlight Hotels Nicoya Peninsula Jaco Beach
All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include arrival transfer
from San José and daily breakfast.
One of the most secluded and least crowded areas of Costa Rica, with
Punta Leona Resort (Playa Blanca) – Moderate beautiful beaches and small-scale tourist facilities. These resorts are
Family-oriented beachfront resort set in a forest
reached by a 25- to 40-minute flight from San José.
reserve, a few miles north of Jaco Beach. Many
activities including miniature golf. 108 rooms.
AC Spotlight Hotels
2 nights from $245pp | Extra night $95pp All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include roundtrip air
transfers from San José and daily breakfast.
Villa Caletas (Playa Caleta) – Boutique Requires a pre-excursion overnight in San José.
Elegant small hotel situated on a hillside with
Tango Mar Resort (Playa Quizales) – Upper Moderate
magnificent ocean views. Individually styled rooms
Located on a 150-acre private reserve on
and villas, some with a private pool. 35 rooms.
AC ♥
the southern Nicoya Peninsula with a private
beach. 35 rooms and suites. ♥
2 nights from $315pp | Extra night $129pp
2 nights from $499pp | Extra night $89pp
Marriott Los Sueños (Playa Heradura) – Deluxe
Oceanfront resort located near Jaco Beach, close
to shopping and dining. 201 rooms. ♥
Punta Islita (Punta Islita) – First Class
2 nights from $255pp | Extra night $99pp This romantic hideaway resort overlooking a
secluded beach practices responsible tourism.
Bungalows and suites are available, all with
ocean views. 33 rooms. AC ♥
Xandari by the Pacific (Playa Esterillos Este) – Deluxe
Deluxe full-service resort, located south of Jaco 2 nights from $685pp | Extra night $165pp
Beach. These spacious villas have stunning views,
private terraces, modern design and original artwork.
11 villas. AC ♥
2 nights from $365pp | Extra night $155pp
Pacific Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula
Day Tours from Jaco Costa Rica con Amor: San José & Punta Islita
Minimum 2 persons | Prices are per person Tortuga Island Cruise . . . . . $145 7 days/6 nights | Minimum 2 persons ♥
Waterfalls Canopy Tour . . . . . $75 Includes lunch Departs daily
May require a post-excursion overnight in San José.
Mangrove & Crocodile River Punta Coral Private Reserve . . 145
Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Includes lunch Begin your Costa Rica experience in the warm, cozy atmosphere of El Silencio,
Private tours also available. a romantic and inviting retreat outside San José. This spectacular retreat offers
Pacific Rainforest Aerial Tram . . 99 an idyllic atmosphere as well as soft-adventure options. Fly to fabulous Punta
Islita, nestled in the forested hills above the Pacific Ocean on the Nicoya Peninsula.
Carara National Park . . . . . . . . 99
Here you will spend 4 nights relaxing in a resort considered to be one of Costa
Rica’s most romantic destinations. Experience spectacular ocean views, indulge
yourself in their full-service spa, and enjoy fine gourmet dining.
Jaco Beach Honeymoon & Romance Option: includes welcome gift, boat Package Includes
Note
tour to Punta Coral, guide, and private seafood lunch with champagne.
♥ Contact us or visit our website for more information. All air and ground transfers ✦ 2 nights El Silencio with all meals ✦ 4 nights Punta
Islita with candlelight dinner ✦ Daily breakfast
Per Person
Rent a car in San José or in Jaco to visit all the out-of-the-
Tip
7 days/6 nights from $1,819
way places that are a must-see in this area, like the Carara
Biological Reserve north of Jaco or Peñas Blancas Forest Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Reserve west of San José.
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Choose Your Adventure
When you think of Costa Rica, imagine the rainforest, volcanoes, coffee plantations and beautiful beaches. With these Recommended Vacation Packages
(RVPs) from Avanti, you'll have the opportunity to admire Costa Rica’s diverse ecology and landscapes, and the warmth of the Costa Rican people as
they invite you to explore the highlights of their remarkable country.
Select or modify one of these RVPs below based on your interests and length of stay.
Costa Rica Short & Sweet: Arenal & Guanacaste NEW! Tortuguero
On the Caribbean Coast, you can explore the maze of canals and waterways
7 days/6 nights | Minimum 2 persons of Tortuguero, famous for turtles, manatees and frogs. Catch a glimpse of a three-
Departs daily toed sloth or toucan, any of which could be around the next bend. The sheer
variety of things to experience in Tortuguero make it a must for many who travel
Enjoy the beautiful Tabacón Hot Springs in the shadow of the impressive volcano, to Costa Rica.
then spend a few days playing in Guanacaste – a stretch of sand edged by the lush
tropics and lapped by the waves of the great Pacific. Arenal
Surrounded by lush forest, Arenal is a hot spot for soft adventure. Some daytime
Package Includes activities include ziplining, river rafting, and kayaking on Lake Arenal. Relax in
the evening by soaking in the thermal waters of Tabacón Hot Springs. Of course,
All ground transfers ✦ 2 nights Arenal ✦ Tabacón Hot Springs entrance & dinner
✦ 4 nights Guanacaste ✦ Daily breakfast
the volcano is never far away and sometimes will put on quite a show at night.
Per Person Monteverde
A haven for flora and fauna, the Monteverde Reserves host hundreds of birds,
7 days/6 nights from $699 mammals and plant species. Journey through this unique microclimate by treetop
walkway, or for the more adventurous traveler try the zipline canopy tour, and
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
hopefully catch a glimpse of the Resplendent Quetzal.
Costa Rica Explorer: Arenal, Monteverde & Guanacaste
9 days/8 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Departs daily
Experience what makes Costa Rica unique with this itinerary that combines Arenal
and Monteverde, two of this country’s most popular natural attractions, with a stay
at a Guanacaste beach resort. Highlights include entrance to Arenal’s famous
Tabacón Hot Springs and cloud forest trails at Monteverde – where you can choose
between a Treetop Walkway or Zipline Canopy tour.
Package Includes
All ground transfers ✦ 1 night San José ✦ 2 nights Arenal ✦ Tabacón Hot Springs
entrance & dinner ✦ 2 nights Monteverde ✦ Zipline Canopy or Treetop Walkway
tour ✦ 3 nights Guanacaste ✦ Daily breakfast
Per Person
9 days/8 nights from $1,129
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
“Guanacaste has some really nice
beaches with good waves and many
of the towns are small and quaint.
If you're looking for adventure, a
zipline tour will add a some spice
to your vacation."
– Chris C.,
Avanti Latin Travel Consultant Hermosa Beach,
Guanacaste
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Arenal Volcano
Rainforest, Volcano & Beach: Tortuguero, Arenal & Guanacaste
Guanacaste 9 days/8 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Unwind as the cooling breezes of the Pacific melt the heat of Guanacaste’s warm Departs daily
days. Stroll the beaches, go snorkeling, learn to surf, play golf, or lay poolside and
enjoy the leisurely pace of these seaside towns. With so many activities and so many When you think of Costa Rica, imagine the rainforests, volcanoes and beaches
beaches, a few days in Guanacaste inspires its visitors. that await you. This itinerary combines two of this country’s most famous natural
attractions, Tortuguero National Park and Arenal Volcano, with a visit to the
Manuel Antonio (Can be substituted for Guanacaste) popular Guanacaste beach area on the Pacific side of the country. Tortuguero
Manuel Antonio, famous for its pristine beaches, is surrounded by tropical rainforest is an important coastal wildlife habitat, and a well-known sea turtle nesting site
and possesses options for all kinds of travelers. The national park beckons with a between July and October. At Arenal you will be able to relax in the soothing
wide variety of flora and fauna, including a colony of squirrel monkeys. waters of Tabacón Hot Springs and view active Arenal Volcano, which can be
spectacular at night.
Package Includes
All ground transfers ✦ 1 night San José ✦ 2 nights Tortuguero National Park
✦ All meals in Tortuguero ✦ Tortuguero Channels by Boat tour ✦ 2 nights Arenal
✦ Tabacón Hot Springs entrance & dinner ✦ 3 nights Guanacaste ✦ Daily breakfast
Per Person
9 days/8 nights from $995
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Ultimate Costa Rica:
Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde & Guanacaste Beaches
11 days/10 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Departs daily
Let’s do it all! In 11 days you can visit three of Costa Rica’s most famous natural
attractions – Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud
Forest – and end your trip in Guanacaste, one of the country’s most popular beach
areas on Costa Rica’s western coast.
Package Includes
All ground transfers ✦ 1 night San José ✦ 2 nights Tortuguero National Park
✦ All meals in Tortuguero ✦ Canal tour by boat ✦ 2 nights Arenal ✦ Tabacón Hot
Springs entrance & dinner ✦ 2 nights Monteverde ✦ Zipline Canopy or Treetop
Walkway tour ✦ 3 nights Guanacaste ✦ Daily breakfast
Per Person
Canopy walkway, monteverde
Cloud Forest Reserve 11 days/10 nights from $1,439
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
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Liberia
• Arenal Costa Rica Eco-Discovery
Volcano Tortuguero
▲ 72 mi
National Park 9 days/8 nights | Minimum 2 persons
Monteverde Light-to-Moderate Adventure
GUANA
3 Departs daily
Cloud Forest
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Whale watching season in Corcovado National Park is Jun.-Mar.
180 mi
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Get up-close and personal with three important Costa Rican reserves, from the
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northern Caribbean Coast to the southern Pacific Coast, and the cloud forest
San José ★ ••Trogon Lodge in-between.
Punta
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Islita Tortuguero National Park – On the Caribbean Coast, you can explore the maze
of canals and waterways of Tortuguero, famous for turtles, manatees and frogs.
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Catch a glimpse of a three-toed sloth or toucan, any of which could be around
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the next bend.
mi
San Gerardo de Dota Cloud Forest – One of the largest cloud forests in Costa
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Manuel Antonio
National Park •Dominical Rica, and one of the few remaining habitats for the endangered Quetzal, the holy
IFI bird of the Mayans.
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Palmar Sur Corcovado National Park – The crown jewel of Costa Rica’s national park system,
it is considered to be the last significant virgin rainforest in Central America and
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Osa Peninsula one of the most biodiverse places on earth.
Corcovado
Package Includes
Puerto
•Jimenez
Car Rental National Park
All air and ground transfers ✦ 1 night San José ✦ 2 nights Tortuguero ✦ All meals
in Tortuguero ✦ Canal tour by boat ✦ 2 nights Trogón Lodge in San Gerardo de
Rates include unlimited mileage and taxes. Mandatory Collision Damage Waiver Dota ✦ All meals at Trogón Lodge ✦ 3 nights Dominical ✦ Corcovado National
(CDW) insurance must be paid locally upon rental. $1,000 refundable deposit Park tour ✦ Whale watching tour ✦ Daily breakfast
with credit card. Minimum driving age is 21. Driver must present valid major
Per Person
credit card.
9 days/8 nights from $1,919
Car Type Daily Weekly
Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
4WD 1600cc A/C . . . . . . . . . . . . $59 . . . $349
Daihatsu Bego, 4 passengers
Daihatsu Bego
4WD 2000cc A/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 . . . . 405
Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4 passengers
4WD 3300cc A/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . 499
Mitsubishi Montero, 5 passengers
Mitsubishi Montero
Other vehicle types available; check with us for details. We also offer full-coverage rates, including
non-deductible insurance, drop-off fees, additional driver fees, child seats, and a full tank of
gas. Call for these inclusive rates.
Don't let driving distances deceive you! Estimate at least
Tip
twice as much time to drive within Costa Rica, due to road
conditions. Resplendent Quetzal, the holy bird of the mayans
Star Clippers NEW!
8 days/7 nights
Call for departure dates and availability
Sail the shores along Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua aboard the magnificent Star Flyer, one of
Star Clippers’ 84-cabin tall ships. Their “mega-yacht sailing experience” truly embodies Avanti’s goal
of giving people an authentic vacation, where you can sail from the smaller ports along Central
America’s Pacific Coast. The sailings begin and end in Puerto Caldera with 17 different sailings
from November 2010–March 2011.
Package Includes
7 nights sailing aboard Star Flyer; daily activities; all meals
Per Person
8 days/7 nights from $2,295
May require pre- and post-excursion overnights in San José. Star Flyer
Pre- & post-cruise options for independent and group travel available. Visit our website for more information.
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