Our best tour in Costa Rica!
I am a bird lover, and booked the early bird watching tour through Pura Vida Tours. They picked me up by 5:00 in the morning and drove for 15 minutes to get to the rain forest by the National Park. My guide (Javier) was great; he pointed out so many birds, and even made some strange noises to attract them! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I highly recommend this tour, as well as Pura Vida Tours, they really provide excellent service.Published 23 feb 2010 - kulasito
great day with pura vida!
i did the all day combo/adventure tour with pura vida and it was a great day! it started early - got picked up at 7am and didnt get dropped off until 10pm - but it went by so fast! it started on the hanging bridges, then on to the la fortuna waterfall, lunch in la fortuna, hiking at arenal, watching for lava (which we saw!), then to the hot springs. our guide was so knowledgable about everything costa rica - the plants, animals, culture, everything - and didnt mind the gazillion questions that we asked. everything was perfect!
Published 26 ene 2010 - carolinah2137
Exceptional experience!
My boyfriend and I just got back from touring Costa Rica. While in La Fortuna, we booked a tour to the hanging bridges, La Fortuna waterfall, and a sunset hike at the Arenal Volcano with Pura Vida tours. Our guide was Javier, a former biology teacher. He will tell you that he only speaks 'un poquito' english, but it is near perfect. He was very engaging and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. He helped us take pictures of birds from far away through his binoculars. At the very beginning of our volcano hike there was an absolutely miserable downpour and we were all completely soaked. I think that most of us on the tour were considering not completing the hike, but Javier convinced us to and the rain stopped in 10 minutes, the sun came out, and the hike was well worth it. The tour was very prompt and professionally run. I would seek out Javier for other tours if we go back (especially Rio Celeste!) - he really seems to love his job and meet new people. Highly recommended!!
Published 18 ene 2010 - puppy_doc
Excellent service for my student tour group
I connected with Pura Vida Tours several years ago when I first started bringing my college student group to Costa Rica for an ecological study tour. I will be using them for the fourth time this year. They have consistently provided me with great service organizing activities. They also provide knowledgeable, well spoken English speaking guides.
Published 10 nov 2009 - Toad_seeker
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Proudly awarded membership to The Leading Hotels of the World as of January 2007, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is a five-star resort located at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, in the northern region of Costa Rica. A three-time World Travel Awards recipient and three-leaf Sustainable Tourism Certificate holder, the 114-room property offers luxurious accommodations and friendly service in a quaint tropical environment.
The Springs Resort & Spa
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 but safely outside the government declared danger zone. Our 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.
Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
At Arenal Kioro Hotel you will enjoy spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano, thermal springs surrounded by lush gardens and exquisite cuisine served with the warmth and friendliness of our people.The hotel has 27 acres of undulating land, surrounded by two streams ( La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that begin to flow in the Arenal Volcano National Park.
It has two paths where plant species are identified. Besides, 3 kilometers away there is a property with private thermal springs for our customer’s delight.
Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa.
Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa is the best answer if you are looking for a comfortable and luxurious destination in one of the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica. Located around La Fortuna, Costa Rica, we offer great service with accessible rates to enjoy Arenal Volcano, fun & entertainment.
Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa.
The hotel is located on the Northern Area of Costa Rica, right in front of the Arenal Volcano and just 2 and a half hours away from San Jose. The beauty of the scenario in this area mixes perfectly with the exuberance of our Gardens and the singularity of our 118 rooms.The contrasts we offer you go from the canopy tour adrenaline to the serenity and rest of our thermo-mineral water, walking tours to observe really close and safely the volcano; the sensations of our spa, the natural paths and the Costa Rican gastronomy flavors along with the international cuisine.
Montaña de Fuego Hotel & Spa.
The hotel is immersed in 45 hectares of primary and secondary forest, at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano, which makes it a true oasis of peace, enriched by an exuberant vegetation and diverse fauna. Montaña de Fuego has become one of the most beautiful hotels in the area, with one of the most privileged panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano.
Costa Rica Tree Houses Hotel.
Costa Rican Jungle hotel offers you an unique experience in an awesome country: a hotel where all the rooms are individual tree houses, where the trees are part of your room, where your room sways with the trees in the Costa Rica rain forest and where you become another inhabitant of the jungle day and night.
Enjoy an experience that you may never live again. An experience that few have the opportunity to enjoy: sleep in a tree house in the midst of the Costa Rica rain forest.
Volcano Lodge & gardens.
Costa Rica’s northern region is known worldwide for its exotic beauty and the variety of natural experiences it offers. Set in the middle of this amazing country, Volcano Lodge and Gardens has become the entryway to its lush beauty. The lodge itself is set within a tropical garden, watching over the fiery activity of the Arenal volcano and close to the thrills of a canopy adventure and the calm relaxation of some of the most beautiful hot springs in the world.
Hotel Arenal JIREH
Hotels in la fortuna are abudant but the Arenal Jireh hotel in la fortuna is a cozy place to combine comfort with Nature. Be amazed of this fortuna hotel and the great variety of natural resources you can explore on this area.The Best Option in the Arenal Volcano Tours The Hotel in Arenal volcano la Fortuna that offers honeymoon packages we not only organize your trips we help you plan you vacations in la Fortuna Costa Rica
Arenal Nayara Hotel Spa & Garden
A world of comfort and style surrounded by an untouched natural paradise. Located in the outskirts of one of the world's most amazing volcanoes, Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens is the experience of a lifetime. At Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens, you will find a unique blend between the hospitality of our local culture and the warm tropical climate, making your Costa Rican vacation an unparalleled experience that soothes your senses and rejuvenates your spirit.
Arenal Manoa Hotel .
Arenal Manoa is a beautiful Arenal hotel to relax and enjoy the marvelous view of Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. Surrounded by gardens,pastures and animals, our rooms have been designed so that each one offers you a panoramic view of the arenal volcano.
Our visitors can take advantage of our spacious gardens for walking and meditation as well as the opportunities to see the daily operations of a typical Costa Rican farm.
Arenal Observatory Lodge.
Treat yourself to a unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventure at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. This volcano hotel - perched high on a ridge only 1.7 miles from Arenal Volcano (Volcán Arenal), Costa Rica's most spectacular active volcano - offers the area's most stunning views of the volcano and Arenal Lake. With easy access to the Arenal Observatory Lodge, only a twenty minutes drive from the small town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, volcano and nature lovers alike can feast their eyes on the majesty of Arenal Volcano in its lush tropical setting.
Hotel El Silencio del Campo.
The Best: A cozy place, friendly, with personalized service, where you will always want to return after your first visit. We are located at just 4 kilometers, approximately 2.5 miles from La Fortuna Central Park in San Carlos, Costa Rica.
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