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
VOLCANO, BEACH & RAINFOREST
7 nights / 8 days Costa Rica Honeymoon Package San Ramon Cloud Forest - Arenal - Tamarindo
Itinerary
Have a memorable Costa Rica honeymoon even on a limited budget! Our honeymoon in Costa Rica travel experts have designed this wonderful 7 night / 8 day itinerary to three regions of Costa Rica, giving you the opportunity to spend quality time at the San Ramon Cloud Forest, the Arenal Volcano and the popular beach town of Tamarindo. This package includes the most popular tours in each area with stays at secluded, four-star hotels that provide excellent service. Room upgrades are available upon request, and we would be happy to customize any portion of the package to your specific interests.
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. Enjoy the hour drive to the Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Spa. This intimate, secluded mountain lodge in the lush cloud forest with its small but quaint spa and cozy, romantic rooms is the perfect start to the ideal honeymoon. Check in to a Casita and enjoy the afternoon at the hotel.
Day 2: Enjoy an early breakfast. Then, take off on a Canopy Tour, one of Costa Rica's top-rated adventures, featuring seven platforms and zip-lines from 30 to 260 meters in length. Experience the exuberant flora and fauna while flying through the treetops. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided hiking expedition on the hotel's trails through the San Ramon Cloud Forest (optional tour). Overnight in a Casita at Villa Blanca.
Day 3: Check out of the hotel. Board the van for a one and one half-hour drive to the Arenal Volcano region. This beautiful ride will take you through the northern mountains to the San Carlos region, an area rich in agriculture, forests and cattle. Arrive at Arenal and check into your hotel. Afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the hotel and spa. You may want to consider an optional visit to one of the many hot springs resorts in the area.
Day 4: Start your nature activities by selecting one of the following signature tours in Costa Rica's Adventure Capital: canyoning (waterfall rappels), Sky Trek canopy tour, rafting in the Sarapiqui River in Class III rapids, hiking tours, or horseback riding to the Fortuna Waterfalls. Return to Mountain Paradise for a relaxing afternoon and evening or embark on an optional half day adventure. Overnight in you hotel.
Day 5: Check out of the resort and board the van for the 4 1/2 hour drive to Tamarindo. This beautiful ride takes you around Lake Arenal into the town of Tilaran, transferring you from lush rainforest to the tropical dry forests of the Guanacaste Savannah. Drive through Tilaran and Canas then merge onto the Interamerican Highway en route to Liberia, the capital of the Guanacaste Province. Veer south past the towns of Filadelfia and Belen on your way to the Pacific shores. Arrive in Tamarindo and check into your hotel. Afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the resort and the beach.
Days 6 and 7: Enjoy Tamarindo Beach and explore the Tamarindo/Conchal Region. The package includes a romantic afternoon sunset cruise on Tamarindo Bay -- one of the most popular tours for honeymoon couples -- featuring spectacular sunsets and amazing views. Optional activities include surfing lessons, boat rides in the Palo Verde National Park, golf in Hacienda Pinilla or Reserva Conchal, deep sea fishing, and kayaking tours. Overnight in your beach hotel.
Day 8: Check out of the hotel and take the 60-minute shuttle to the Liberia International Airport. Check in to your return flight.
Package includes:
2 nights in Casita at Villa Blanca
2 nights in your Arenal hotel
3 nights in your beach hotel
Daily breakfast
Private land transfer San Jose International Airport - Villa Blanca
Private land transfer Villa Blanca - Arenal
Private land transfer Arenal - Tamarindo
Private land transfer Tamarindo - Liberia International Airport
Canopy tour for 2 in Villa Blanca
Adventure of choice for 2 in Arenal
Sunset cruise in Tamarindo for 2
Hotel & sales taxes
Package prices for the couple:
Green Season 2010 (May 1 - Nov 15, 2010) Economical: Villa Blanca + Arenal Springs + Diria from $ 2,500 per couple Deluxe: Villa Blanca + Mountain Paradise + Capitan Suizo from $ 2,515 per couple Luxury: Villa Blanca + Tabacon + Paradisus (all inclusive) from $ 3,810 per couple
High Season 2011 (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2011) Economical: Villa Blanca + Arenal Springs + Diria from $ 2,600 per couple Deluxe: Villa Blanca + Mountain Paradise + Capitan Suizo from $ 2,780 per couple Luxury: Villa Blanca + Tabacon + Paradisus (all inclusive) from $ 3,785 per couple
Green Season 2011 (May 1 - Nov 15, 2011) Economical: Villa Blanca + Arenal Springs + Diria from $ 2,440 per couple Deluxe: Villa Blanca + Mountain Paradise + Capitan Suizo from $ 2,520 per couple Luxury: Villa Blanca + Tabacon + Paradisus (all inclusive) from $ 3,405 per couple
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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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
