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
COUPLES NATURE ESCAPE
8 Days/ 7 nights - Costa Rica Honeymoon Package San Jose - Golfo Dulce/Osa Peninsula – Arenal
Itinerary
Marriage is the start of the adventure of a lifetime, so why not start the adventure of a lifetime with the honeymoon adventure of a lifetime? For couples who want to spend their honeymoon doing something more than just lounging on the beach, the Couples Nature Escape provides the opportunity to explore some of the most ecological rich regions in all of Central America. Starting with Golfo Dulce / Osa Peninsula, the quintessential wildlife haven, and finishing in Arenal, Costa Rica's adventure capital, this Costa Rica honeymoon package provides the opportunity to enjoy all of Costa Rica's natural wonders while still allowing time for the intimacy and romance you've always dreamt of while on you Costa Rica honeymoon. Our Couples Nature Escape puts you in the midst of Costa Rica's most treasured natural wonders.
Day 1: Arrive at San Jose International Airport. A contact person will pick you up in the customs area and take you to meet your driver. Board the van for the 25-minute drive to Hotel Grano de Oro in San Jose. Check into a Standard Room. Breakfast is included with your reservation.
Day 2: After breakfast, check out of the hotel and meet your driver for the transfer to the local airport for your flight to Golfito. The staff from Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge will meet you at the Golfito Airstrip to provide your 20-minute boat transfer to the Lodge. Playa Nicuesa's breathtaking, pristine location is amazingly unique. It is a perfect example of why Costa Rica is world renowned for adventure and ecotourism. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is a 165-acre private preserve located within the Golfo Dulce/Osa Peninsula region, which has been called one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. This area contains Central America's largest remaining Pacific Coast rainforest. Check into a private cabina. Three fabulous meals, unlimited self-guided hikes on the preserve and use of kayaks, windsurfers, snorkeling, and fishing equipment are included.
Day 3 - 5: Enjoy Nicuesa Lodge and the Golfo Dulce / Osa Peninsula region. Optional tours, not included in the package, include Piedras Blancas National Park, wildlife sanctuary tour, river tour, fishing, snorkeling, dolphin watching, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and yoga. Overnight at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge.
Day 6: Check out of the Lodge and enjoy the boat transfer to Golfito. Check into your flight back to San Jose where you will be met for your private transfer to the Arenal volcano area. Enjoy the 2 ½ hour drive up the southern mountains of the Central Valley then down towards the flatlands of San Carlos to arrive at Lost Iguana Resort and check into a standard room.
Day 7: Enjoy the Arenal Volcano region. Optional activities not included in the package include relaxing at the country's top hot springs, spa treatments, Fortuna River Waterfalls, rafting/floating safari on the Sarapiqui River, canyoning, kayaking, Hanging Bridges Tour, Sky Trek aerial Tram, Arenal National Park, and Venado Caves. Overnight at Lost Iguana Resort.
Day 8: Check out of the hotel and enjoy the private transfer back to San Jose International Airport for your flight home.
Package includes:
1 night in standard room at Hotel Grano de Oro
4 nights in private cabina at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
2 nights in standard room at Lost Iguana Resort
Private transfer: San Jose International Airport - Grano de Oro
Private transfer: Grano de Oro - San Jose Airport
Roundtrip Flight: San Jose - Golfito
Private transfer: San Jose Airport - Lost Iguana Resort
Private transfer: Lost Iguana Resort - San Jose international airport
Breakfast at Grano de Oro and Lost Iguana Resort
Meal plan at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
Hotel & sales tax
Package prices per couple:
Green Season (May 1 - Nov 15, 2010) from $ 4,700 per couple Nicuesa Lodge is closed on the months of October and November.
High Season(Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2011) from $ 4,755 per couple
Green Season (May 1 - Nov 15, 2011) from $ 4,615 per couple Nicuesa Lodge is closed on the months of October and November.
For travel during peak holiday season, including Christmas and Easter, please contact our Costa Rica vacation experts at (506) 2479-9046
Contact Us Website: www.puravidatrips.com E-mail:travel@puravidatrips.com Phone: +(506) 2479-9046 Emergencies: +(506) 8309-1821 Fax: (506) 2479-9638 Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Address: Main Street, in front of the Kiosk of the Central Park of La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela. PO Box: 4417-03
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Phone: +(506) 2479-9046
Fax: (506) 2479-9638
Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Address: Main Street, in front of the Kiosk of the Central Park of La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
PO Box: 4417-03
