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 & SUN HONEYMOON FUN
10 days / 9 nights Package
San Jose - Arenal - Punta Islita
Itinerary
Our most popular honeymoon package! The 10-Day / 9-Night Volcano & Sun Honeymoon Fun Costa Rica honeymoon vacation package provides an outstanding opportunity for couples to explore some of the country's highlights on their Costa Rica vacation. Our Costa Rica travel experts have designed a convenient way to enjoy the Arenal Volcano region, with its hot springs and rainforest, as well as the Pacific beaches, featuring a stay at the award-winning Punta Islita Resort on the Pacific Coast.
Day 1: Arrive at the San Jose International Airport. Your driver will meet you as you exit the airport to take you to the offices of the rent-a-car company. Pick up a mid-size SUV and start the 2½ hour drive to the Arenal region. Enjoy the ride up the northern mountains of the Central Valley to the city of San Ramon, then down towards the flatlands of San Carlos, enjoying picturesque, quaint towns along the way. Check into a Superior Room with king bed at award-winning Tabacon Grand Spa, a member of the Leading Hotels and the Leading Spas of the World, then take the rest of the afternoon and evening to enjoy the hot springs resort and explore the region.
Day 2 - 4: Enjoy the Arenal Volcano region. Optional activities include hot springs resorts, spa treatments, tour on horseback or hike to La Fortuna Waterfall, Class III white water rafting in the Sarapiqui River, floating safari, canyoning, lake kayaking, hikes in the Hanging Bridges Tour, Sky Trek / Tram canopy tour, hikes in the Arenal Volcano National Park, and touring the Venado Caves. Overnight in a Superior Room with king bed at Tabacon Grand Spa.
In the evening of Day 4, prepare for one of your trip's highlights, a private three-course dinner with your own chef and waitstaff in a magnificent bungalow nestled in the gardens.
Day 5: At approximately 9 AM, start the drive to Liberia in Guanacaste. Return the rent-a-car and board the van for the short drive to the airport. Board the 40-minute flight to Punta Islita. Upon landing, the staff of Hotel Punta Islita will transfer you to their award-winning property where you will check into a deluxe room. Punta Islita, a Virtuoso property and Small Luxury Hotel of the World, is a remote beachfront hotel that features breathtaking ocean views from every room, two swimming pools, one of the country's top spas, and a wide range of water and land sports and activities.
Day 6 - 8: Enjoy Punta Islita. Optional tours include snorkeling, surfing lessons, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, and the local canopy tour. Overnight in a Deluxe Room at Hotel Punta Islita.
In the afternoon of Day 8, enjoy a couple's spa treatment at the renowned Punta Islita spa.
Day 9: Check out of the hotel and board the van for your short transfer to the local airport. Board the flight back to San Jose. Upon landing, the driver will take you to San Jose's top rated bed & breakfast, Hotel Grano de Oro, where you will check into a standard room.
Day 10: Check out of the hotel and board the van for the short drive to the San Jose International Airport and your return flight home.
Package includes:
5-day mid-size SUV rental, including mandatory CDW insurance and unlimited mileage
4 nights in Superior Room at Tabacon Grand Spa
Unlimited access to the unparalleled Tabacon Hot Springs
Three-course Gala dinner for two in private bungalow at Tabacon
4 nights in Deluxe Room at Hotel Punta Islita
60-minute couple's massage at Punta Islita
Flight: Liberia - Punta Islita
Flight: Punta Islita - San Jose
1 night in Standard Room at Hotel Grano de Oro
All Airport shuttles
Breakfast daily at all hotels
Hotel and sales tax
Package prices per couple:
Green Season
(May 1 - June 30, Set 1 - Nov 15, 2010) from $ 3,985 per couple
Includes a free night and free upgrade at Islita
High Season
(Jan 4 - Apr 30 & Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2011) from $ 4,445 per couple
Includes a free night and free upgrade at Islita
Green Season
(May 1 - June 30, Set 1 - Nov 15, 2011) from $ 4,320 per couple
Includes a free night and free upgrade at Islita
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
