Presents you
08 Days - 07 Nights in Costa Rica Program
San José – Pacuare – Arenal – Punta Islita
2012
Day 01. Welcome to Costa Rica!
(No Meals included)
00:00 hrs
Arrival to Juan Santamaría International Airport (LIR)
International flight information is still pending
Customs procedures
00:00 hrs
A TAM representative will meet you and provide private transportation to hotel in San José.
Estimated driving time: 30 minutes
00:00 hrs
Arrival to hotel in San José
Rest of the evening at leisure
COSTA RICA MARRIOTT HOTEL
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjocr-costa-rica-marriott-hotel-san-jose/
In the domain of nobles. Featuring 16th century colonial architecture hacienda style hotel. History tells
that when Don Sebastian de Zamora died, he willed a vast amount of land to his children. Wheat, tobacco,
cacao and coffee once covered the property where the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San José now stands.
Three centuries after the death of Don Sebastian de Zamora a hacienda, embedded within rolling coffee
fields, proudly announces that the surrounding historical land is alive.
Overnight at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel
Ground Operation Provided by TAM – [email protected]
TAM Sales office Tel + (506) 2527-9777 - TAM Operations Tel + (506) 2527-9744
Emergency Telephone + (506) 8899-4968 (After 5:30 p.m. and weekends)
Day 2. Pacuare – San José
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Pick up at the lobby of your hotel in San Jose by a Aventuras Naturales representative Transportation
service to Pacuare River put-in; it includes a typical Costa Rican breakfast en route. Then, you will enjoy
an exciting river rafting tour to the Pacuare Lodge, gourmet candlelit dinners and pristine nature views will
make this experience one of the highlights of your Costa Rica vacation.
06:00-06:15hrs.
Departure transfer. Estimated driving time: two hours and a half (2 ½)
Breakfast en route
09:30hrs.
Arrival to Pacuare River
Enjoy an exciting river rafting on the Pacuare River (rapids class II – III)
12:00-13:00hrs.
Arrival to Pacuare Lodge; buffet style lunch (includes natural drinks)
Rest of the afternoon at leisure
Buffet style dinner at the lodge; (includes natural drinks)
PACUARE LODGE
www.pacuarelodge.com
Tucked away deep in the heart of Costa Rica’s most pristine rainforest environment, on the banks of the
Pacuare River, lays the Pacuare Jungle Lodge. Surrounded by nature in its purest and most primitive
state; here, you will experience that most coveted of travelers’ rewards, an opportunity to savor the spirit
of a place.
Overnight at Pacuare Lodge
Day 3. Pacuare Lodge
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
You will wake up to the song of birds and the soothing sound of the river nearby. Then, head over to the
main lodge for a delicious breakfast of home-made bread, tropical fruits, yogurt, eggs, pancakes, cereal
and juice, and coffee. The two-story Pacuare Lodge has comfortable, rustic dining facilities on the first
floor, and sitting areas with sofas and hammocks in an open-air lounge on the second floor.
Day at leisure at the lodge
Overnight at Pacuare Lodge
Ground Operation Provided by TAM – [email protected]
TAM Sales office Tel + (506) 2527-9777 - TAM Operations Tel + (506) 2527-9744
Emergency Telephone + (506) 8899-4968 (After 5:30 p.m. and weekends)
Day 4. Pacuare Lodge - Arenal
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Departure between 9:00 -10:00 am. In the morning, you will depart by raft for an even more fun-filled
day of whitewater rafting excitement (approximately 3½ hours over class III-IV rapids), including a
delicious picnic lunch along the river. At your river take-out, you will have a chance to change clothes at
their private facilities, before being transferred by private minibus to your hotel in Arenal.
08:00 hrs
Buffet style breakfast
09:00 hrs
Check out and enjoy the adventure on the Pacuare River rapids class III – IV
12:00 hrs
Buffet style lunch along the river
14:00 hrs
Arrival to El Cairo, Siquirres, the Pacuare Lodge headquarters is located. You will have
enough time to change your wet clothes.
15:00 hrs
Departure from El Cairo to Arenal area
18:30 hrs
Arrival to Arenal hotel
THE SPRINGS RESORT
www.thespringscostarica.com
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. Their 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.
In fact, the name Arenal is an indigenous word meaning “Window of the Wind”.
Overnight at The Springs Resort
Ground Operation Provided by TAM – [email protected]
TAM Sales office Tel + (506) 2527-9777 - TAM Operations Tel + (506) 2527-9744
Emergency Telephone + (506) 8899-4968 (After 5:30 p.m. and weekends)
Day 5. Arenal
(Breakfast included)
08:00 hrs
Breakfast at your hotel in Arenal
Day at leisure
Lunch and dinner on your own, not included on the program
Overnight at The Springs Resort
Day 6. Arenal – Punta Islita
(Breakfast included)
08:00 hrs
Breakfast at your hotel in Arenal
12:00 hrs
A local representative will meet you and provide private transportation to Arenal Airstrip
Estimated driving time: 20 minutes
12:20 hrs
Arrival to Arenal Airstrip and check in at the local airline front desk
13:00 hrs
Departure of the local flight to Punta Islita.
14:00 hrs
Arrival to your hotel in Punta Islita and check in process
Lunch and dinner on your own, not included on the program
PUNTA ISLITA HOTEL
www.hotelpuntaislita.com
Hotel Punta Islita is a sequestered nook carved out of the untamed wildness of Costa Rica`s exotic pacific
coast. A solitary outpost in a land of spellbinding beauty, this is a place where nature thrives, time stops,
and the mind, body and spirit are freed. Member of Great hotels of the world Member of Andrew Harper’s
Club. Best hotel of the year 1998-1999 by the Costa Rican Hotel Chamber.
Overnight at Punta Islita Hotel
Ground Operation Provided by TAM – [email protected]
TAM Sales office Tel + (506) 2527-9777 - TAM Operations Tel + (506) 2527-9744
Emergency Telephone + (506) 8899-4968 (After 5:30 p.m. and weekends)
Day 7. Punta Islita
(Breakfast included)
08:00 hrs
Breakfast at your hotel in Punta Islita
Day at leisure
Lunch and dinner on your own, not included on the program
Overnight at Punta Islita Hotel
Day 08.
Hasta Pronto Costa Rica!
(Breakfast included)
08:00 hrs
Breakfast at the hotel in Punta Islita
10:10 hrs
A Punta Islita representative will be waiting you to transfer you on private basis to Punta
Islita Airstrip
11:10 hrs
At this time the local flight will depart from Punta Islita to San Jose with an stop on Nosara
Airstrip. Estimated flying time 1 hour and 10 minutes
12:20 hrs
Arrival to San Jose Airport, a TAM representative will companion you during your trip in
Costa Rica
00:00 hrs
Departure time, Flight information still pending
According to the international airport requirements, all passengers must be at the airport at least 3
hours before flight departure time for safety and check in procedures.
END OF SERVICES
Ground Operation Provided by TAM – [email protected]
TAM Sales office Tel + (506) 2527-9777 - TAM Operations Tel + (506) 2527-9744
Emergency Telephone + (506) 8899-4968 (After 5:30 p.m. and weekends)
THE ABOVE ITINERARY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
ACCOMMODATION
SAN JOSE
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1 night at Costa Rica Marriott, Executive room
PACUARE
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2 nights at Pacuare Lodge, Linda Vista room
Notes:
o The order and logistics of the itinerary may change depending on weather conditions.
o Luggage is limited to 25 pounds per person
ARENAL
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2 nights at The Springs Resort, Alta Vista room
PUNTA ISLITA
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2 nights at Punta Islita Hotel, 2 bedroom villa with private pool
Notes:
o The order and logistics of the itinerary may change depending on weather conditions.
o Luggage is limited to 25 pounds per person
GROUND and AIR TRANSPORTATION
Luggage is limited on Domestic flights to 25 pounds per person
 Private transportation from Juan Santamaría International Airport to San José hotel. Includes:
bilingual guide (English – Spanish), porters in and Canatur services. Day 1
 Shared transportation from San Jose hotel to Pacuare area with more costumers of the lodge.
Includes: bilingual guide (English – Spanish). Day 2
 Private transportation from El Cairo de Siquirres to Arenal hotel. Includes: bilingual guide (English
– Spanish). Day 4
 Private transportation from Arenal hotel to Arenal airstrip. Includes: bilingual guide (English –
Spanish). Day 6
 Shared transportation from Punta Islita Airstrip to Punta Islita Hotel with more costumers of the
hotel. Day 6
 Shared transportation from Punta Islita hotel to Punta Islita Airstrip with more costumers of the
hotel. Day 8
 Private transportation from Tobias Bolaños International Airport to Juan Santamaría International
Airport. Includes: bilingual guide (English – Spanish), porters out. Day 8
 Local flight from Arenal to Punta Islita on day 06
 Local flight from Punta Islita to San Jose on day 08
MEALS INCLUDED
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Mentioned on the program day- by- day
OTHER INCLUSIONS
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Costa Rica Departure tax on day 08
DOES NOT INCLUDE
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Gratuities for local guides, driver and TAM’s guide.
Bottled water, additional drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Any other tour or service not indicated in the program.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Minimum of participants on this program: 02 adults
Itineraries are based on actual timing; however, they are subject to change due to factors beyond
our control
Ground Operation Provided by TAM – [email protected]
TAM Sales office Tel + (506) 2527-9777 - TAM Operations Tel + (506) 2527-9744
Emergency Telephone + (506) 8899-4968 (After 5:30 p.m. and weekends)
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Rates are subject to change without notice
Rates are subject to hotel availability
Prices include the 13% of sales taxes (a new increase of this sales tax is now being
discussed in the Costa Rica Congress, if approved, prices will increase in the same
proportion)
If, at the moment itinerary is confirmed to TAM Travel Corporation, there is no availability at the
hotels included in this program, we will check for similar properties and a –new quotation may
apply.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
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Cancellations made more than 45 days before arrival will not be penalized
Cancellations made less than 44 days before arrival are subject to penalization, according to our
suppliers’ policies
Any changes made less than 44 days before arrival are subject to availability and penalization may
apply.
Ground Operation Provided by TAM – [email protected]
TAM Sales office Tel + (506) 2527-9777 - TAM Operations Tel + (506) 2527-9744
Emergency Telephone + (506) 8899-4968 (After 5:30 p.m. and weekends)