Not Included:
Departure taxes (US$26 per person), Meals not specified in the Itinerary, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal equipment, Extras in Hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service), Gratuities for Guides, Drivers, Tours or transfers not specified in the Itinerary. Airfare is not included or sold by Costa Rica Just 4 U, but we work with an online vendor that have good rates for flights to Costa Rica you might like to quote with them at http://www.costaricajust4u.com/fly_costarica.htm

How to Reserve Space
Call 1-866- 598 3956 or e-mail us at sales@costaricajust4u.com. You can reserve space free for up to 7 days, then a $450 deposit per person is due. Full payment due 30 days prior to departure.

Travel Insurance
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Day 1               ARRIVAL
Arrival at the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Meet & greet by your driver. Transfer to your hotel in La Paz Waterfall Garden. You will be able to see lots of coffee plantations, small towns and the beauty of Costa Rica’s nature along the way to Peace Lodge. After arrival to Peace Lodge, you can take the rest of the day to relax.

Lodging at Peace Lodge. where every magical sight, wondrous smell and sensual touch create irreplaceable memories of a journey you wish to take again and again. Meals included: None


Day 2            LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS

You will wake up in the rainforest to the sound of waterfalls. During the day you can visit this amazing piece of paradise, an unforgettable way to start your activities for a new life together. 

With over 70 acres of wildlife and forest to explore, Waterfall Gardens allows you to wander through 3.5 kilometers of paved trails which take you above below and right next to five waterfalls.  The trails wind along the La Paz River through both Cloud and Rainforest showing the diversity of the plant life, while not disturbing the natural surroundings.

The Nature Park includes the largest Butterfly Observatory in the world.  Spanning the length of a regulation NFL football field and reaching a height of fifty feet, the enclosed housing allows butterflies to fly naturally.  An on-site laboratory adds a scientific view to the intriguing creatures.  Over twenty species of butterflies are followed from egg to larva to pupa, culminating with guests releasing a newly emerged butterfly into its first flight.

The Hummingbird Garden adds new meaning to ‘bird-watching’.  You will be amazed at how quickly the tiny birds buzz around, carefully avoiding everything in their path, except their food.  For further enhancement, guides turn you into ‘human feeders’.  As one holds the feeder within arms reach, the seemingly skittish birds show no fear as they eat until their hearts content, or one’s arm tires.

After hiking through the forest, releasing a butterfly and feeding a hummingbird, you will be able to enjoy a meal at Waterfall Gardens’ buffet style restaurant, Tortilla’s (not included in the price).  The picturesque dining terrace offers a view of the Poas Volcano and the La Paz River Valley to be rivaled by no other. 

Lodging at Peace Lodge. Meals included: Breakfast.
 

After a breakfast you will begin your trip to Arenal Volcano area, one of the most popular volcanoes of the country. On the way to Arenal, you will pass by small picturesque towns and you will enjoy of beautiful landscapes. After arrival you might enjoy of a relaxing afternoon at the Arenal Kioro hotel where you can enjoy a peacefully and quiet atmosphere with the best view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. From a height of 1,633 meters above sea level, the volcano erupts rocks, fire and lava over its upper slopes. Here the natural beauty of the rain forest with its great variety of exotic plants, animals and birds of tremendous beauty, merges with the magnificence of one of the most active volcanoes in the world.  Really the best place to enjoy peace and nature.

Lodging at Hotel Arenal Kioro. Or similar Meals included: Breakfast .

Free morning to relax or for optional activities the area offers (additional cost) as Canopy tour, Sky Tram and Sky trek tour, River Kayaking, Horseback riding, etc

 During the afternoon the Arenal Volcano tour transports you to the active northwest side of the volcano. The tour begins with a hike and depending upon which side of the volcano the lava is flowing, you will go either to the trail "Los Tucanes" at the National Park or Mirador El Silencio. It is possible to observe a great variety of plants, wildlife, magnificent lava rock formations and the Arenal Lake just in time for sunset!  During the tour, your experienced guide will provide interesting and educational information regarding the history of the majestic mountain and the Arenal Volcano National Park.
The tour concludes with a relaxing stop at the mineral hotsprings of Ecotermales. Dinner around 8:30 pm.   What to bring: Shorts, swimsuit, camera and insect repellent.

Lodging. Arenal Kioro Hotel or similar. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Morning at Leisure. During the afternoon transfer to Manuel Antonio Beach area, where you will experience a ride through one of the most popular routes of the country, because of the beauty of the landscapes, where you will see from rain forest, dry forest and one of the most beautiful beaches of the country. Once you get to Manuel Antonio, you will be enchanted by La Mansion Inn Hotel which is nestled in one of the last remaining "natural zoos" of the world.

Lodging at La Mansion Inn Hotel or similar. Meals: Breakfast

In the morning you might like to visit Costa Rica's famous Manuel Antonio National Park (transportation on your own, only entrance fee included)
Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. These beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. And the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views. Standing with your feet dug into the sand and watching the wave crash against the rocks it is easy to believe that you are a thousand miles from anywhere.

During the afternoon relax at the beach or take a look at optional activities the area offers (additional cost) as Damas Island Cruise, White water rafting, Horseback riding just to name a few.

Lodging at La Mansion Inn Hotel or similar. Meals: Breakfast

In the morning you will be transported to the rainforest for a 100% adrenaline experience: The Canopy Safari tour!!

Our tour begins with an amazing drive through the rainforest out to our canopy site.  During the ride there are many stops for everyone to learn about the flora and fauna of the area. Our local bilingual guides have a vast knowledge of the area and love to share the many secrets that the rainforest holds with our clients.   The canopy site is located approximately forty-five minutes from Manuel Antonio, in an area called Paso Real.  Here we have a brand new ranch house with full facilities, located next to a pristine river, this is where we serve a full breakfast. A spectacular river is the backdrop for these platforms carefully built in the canopy of the rainforest.  Clients are able to traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below.  Our canopy course consists of 21 platforms, 9 “zip lines”, and 2 rappel lines, one suspension bridge and a " Tarzan wing".   Our expert guides assist the clients in this exciting journey through the different layers of virgin and secondary rainforest.  They point out and explain the many different types of flora and fauna; from poison dart frogs, to the “walking palm tree”.  As a result; at the end of the tour our clients are able to walk away with a newfound knowledge of Costa Rican wildlife.
WHAT TO BRING: sturdy shoes, shorts, camera, insect repellent, bathing suit, towel, change of clothes in rainy season.

THIS TOUR INCLUDES: A five hour adventure, an exciting ride through the tropical rainforest, typical style breakfast or lunch, ACCT & ICT professionally trained bilingual guides, all equipment, professional photographer (rate do not include pictures), pick up and drop off at your hotel in our air conditioned vans.

Lodging at La Mansion Inn Hotel or similar. Meals: Breakfast

Day 8  MANUEL ANTONIO – SAN JOSE

Morning at Leisure.  During the afternoon transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose. Once again you will pass by wonderful beaches, rain and dry forests, to small towns, nice landscapes, but by a different side of the country you haven’t met yet, until get to the province of Alajuela where you will spend your last night in our cozy and tourist friendly country. After arrival to Xandari Resort, which is nestled in 40-acres of tropical gardens.and breathtaking views; you will see why we call this a ‘’golden closure’’.

Lodging at Xandari Hotel or similar. Meals: Breakfast

During the day departure transfer to the International Airport for your International flight back home and to your new life…...!

Meals: Breakfast

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HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS

Welcome to the Peace lodge. The ultimate awakening of your senses. Each and every room boasts a Jacuzzi tub and stone fireplace along with showers that transform into waterfalls with the turn of a knob. From the handcrafted canopy beds and love seats to the original stained glass and illustrated artwork you will understand the time and care put into the details of each accommodation. To insure your enjoyment of the cool mountain weather and view of the Poás Volcano, we built oversized balconies complete with rocking chairs, hammocks and custom Jacuzzi tubs. The experience continues with your choice of aromatherapy products and our selection of fine quality linens and robes. All guests are welcome to enjoy the park before it opens and after it closes, the optimal bird and wildlife viewing times. Private walking tours are available, but we suggest booking these at the same time you reserve your room. Before the hotel’s reception is completed, you will be checking in at the Waterfall Gardens welcome center. Our upstairs dining area will serve as your private dining room, unless room service is preferred.

King Size Canopy Bed, Garden Bathroom with Jacuzzi and Garden Shower, Second Jacuzzi on Balcony, Fireplace For those who desire the feel of the Rain Forest even when they are inside, this is the room for you. This 800 square foot room has an unbelievable garden bathroom designed for the true nature lover. A seven-foot waterfall comes to life as you soak in the Jacuzzi tub in the garden. There is also a garden shower and enclosed. All of this is surrounded by beautiful indoor landscaping and illuminated by a skylight. The room also has a Jacuzzi tub and hammock on the balcony for those picture perfect star gazing nights. A grand gas fireplace to view from the king size canopy bed makes the room complete. There is also satellite TV, stereo system, refrigerator, and coffee maker.

Arenal Kioro, new Deluxe Hotel open in December 2005, offers a fabulous place with a natural viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano. The hotel has 11 hectares 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. It is located 10 minutes North West from La Fortuna , in a exceptional location to observe the spectacular Arenal Volcano.
All our Suites offers two terraces with the best panoramic volcano and mountain view , hydro-massage, air conditioning, safe box, minibar, coffee maker, hot water, direct dialing telephone, satellite television, hair dryer, key card safety locks.
Hotel Facilities: International Cuisine Restaurant. Lobby bar Thermal Hot springs with transportation service Temperate swimming pool Spa. Meeting and conference rooms Entertainment room (ping-pong, pool, table games) Beauty Parlor Souvenir Shop Money change
The company is a family company. We believe we are making friends more than guests. We hope every person using our services will feel our characteristic hospitality and the sincere treatment from our personnel.  
Our Mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers, supported by the surrounding natural beauties with first-class services in harmony with the environment.
Our Vision is to ensure the conservation of the surrounding natural beauties and the socio economic development of the personnel, providing a first-class service.
Environmental Commitment: The conservation of the environment is our motivation.  The Arenal Kioro Hotel has carried out environmental studies to cause the less impact possible during the construction and operation of the project.  The project will have a sewage treating plant, smart systems for energy saving, recycling program, its own springs, construction with reforested woods.

La Mansión Inn is situated on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park.
The Inn is just minutes away from pristine beaches, sportfishing at Quepos harbor, and the local airport.
We serve elegant Mediterranean design constructed by a team of Swiss architects and decorated by Italian interior designers.
Our interior displays a wealth of original paintings by some of Costa Rica's top artists. An eco-friendly project, water at the Inn is heated by solar energy.

Although La Mansion is grandiose in it's physical appearance, we house only 6 opulent suites. By limiting the number of our guests, we can truly give each and every one a personalized service that the other larger hotels can only "boast about". We provide you this special treatment with confidence and pride. Our food service continually garners rave reviews.

La Mansion stands head above the rest of the crowd is our staff. Carefully selected and trained, they are the "best of the best" that Manuel Antonio has to offer. Several of our staff members are actually co-owners of La Mansion through a unique investing program. In other words, they have a vested interest to provide you with the best food and the best personalized service they can give so that you will tell your friends, as well as keep coming back yourself again and again.

Our suites and rooms are anything but "standard". All are air conditioned and have bathrooms, a dresser, television, in-room telephone system, outside sitting area and desks. Every room has sliding glass doors which open to incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding jungle.
Junior Suite - Suite with finely furnished separate living room, extra bathroom, king-size bed or two queen-size beds and all of our standard features.

Amenities
We offer a variety of services to make your stay at la Mansion memorable: Large pool with 2 Jacuzzis, Beach only minutes away, Living Room with Library, Mail Service, Concierge Service, Jacques Cousteau Dining Room, The Cave Bar, On Call Medical Service, Private Security,In-room spa services.

 

Xandari Resort & Spa on a 40 acre coffee and fruit plantation overlooking Costa Rica's Central Valley... the creation of architect Sherrill Broudy and artist Charlene Broudy, who envisioned a paradise reflecting the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The villas, private terraces, furniture and gardens are designed with great attention to detail, and each villa is adorned with original works of art. All villas have a private view terrace, a walled-in sun area, a bar kitchen, and either a king bed or two full beds.
Over 4-kilometers of scenic trails through coffee and fruit orchards lead into a lush natural tropical setting with a year-round river and five beautiful waterfalls. Fruits, vegetables and herbs from the plantation's gardens complement Xandari's health-conscious specialty dishes. Add to this the warm personal attention of a dedicated staff... and it's simply paradise.

Most Prima Plus villas are free-standing individual buildings for privacy. In addition to a large private view terrace, each has a private garden on the side and in the rear. A large bathroom opens to the garden, with two lavatories and additional storage space. An electric cart is available for transportation uphill 200 meters to our main building, restaurant and swimming pools.

FEATURES
Only a 15-minute drive from the International Airport.
Two lap swimming pools & heated outdoor Jacuzzi
Central dining room with a panoramic view of the Central Valley.
Excellent health-conscious meals, with fresh items grown on our plantation.
Each villa has bar sink, refrigerator, large view terrace & private lanai.
Complimentary continental Breakfast.
Scenic trails to natural waterfalls.
Library, movie collection, 2 shops with Costa Rican crafts.
Spa services & jacuzzis in private jalapas offered in our Spa Village.
Organic greenhouse. A barnyard for chickens, rabbits & ducks.