Compare Surfer Girl Costa Rica by Safari Surf vs Arenal Volcano Package: 4 Nights by Project Expedition
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| Duration | 8 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 2,620 | $ 791 |
| Price Per Day | $ 328 | $ 158 |
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| Trip Style | Retreats | Retreats |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Description |
Ex·pe·ri·ence : a. Active participation in events or activities, leading to the accumulation of knowledge or skill; b. a particular incident, feeling, etc., that a person has undergone. This “experience” is unlike any other and one you will remember for a lifetime. Meet, surf, laugh, adventure, spirit, wellness...all the ingredients you need! |
The breathtaking Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Ricas most iconic sites, but its surroundings are equally impressive. During this trip, youll have the chance to delve into the rainforests and caverns that make up Arenals diverse landscape. |
Surfing
Our group lessons have max. 3 people per instructor, making sure you are training with other surfers on the same level with personal instruction.
10 Surfing Lessons
2 group lessons daily for 5 days in the morning and in the afternoon, with all equipment provided.
Daily Yoga Class
Center yourself with a peaceful yoga lessons and find your inner balance.
Tica Massage (1h)
Release and rejuvenate with an intoxicating full body message.
Day 1 - San Jose
One of our drivers will meet you at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in order to drive you to the Arenal Volcano National Park Region; the transportation to Arenal takes about 3 hours.Spas. After check in you will have the evening off for optional activities as enjoying the pool or take a massage at Luna Spa with special deals and discounts for our guests Lodging at Casa Luna Hotel
Day 2 - San Jose de Alajuela - Hiking at Arenal Hanging Bridges
Hiking at Arenal Hanging Bridges. Select one tour for Day 2: Option 1/ Arenal Hanging Bridges: This is one of the most popular tours in the area, starts at 8:00 am, and is ideal for hikers who would like to admire the characteristics of the tropical rainforest.Caving at Venado Caves. Select one tour for Day 2: Option 2 / Venado Caves: Go into the insides of the earth with this tour. The tour begins at 8:00 am, and underground trails will lead us through grottos and chambers exploring a world indifferent to light. With flashlights to lighten up our way, we will enter into this labyrinth of ancient underground rivers and sea beds, all exposed now after thousands of years. Live a unique experience in Costa Rica and get ready to get wet, dirty and see this different world that will astound you with a variety of emotions.White Water Rafting at Balsa River. Select one tour for Day 2: Option 3 / Whitewater Rafting Class II & III: If you have sense of adventure and fun then rafting will be the perfect activity for you. This trip begins at 10:00 am, and you will paddle through 10 kilometers of a beautiful section of the Balsa River with over 20 safe and fun Class II and III rapids while you enjoy the natural beauty of the rainforest that surrounds it. Upgrades for class III, IV or V in other rivers are available with extra charge.Eco Tour. Select one tour for Day 2: Option 4 / Nocturnal Natural Experience: Ideal for those who want to take advantage of every minute in Costa Rica, discovering some of the country’s nocturnal wonders in a night walk. We will begin our tour in a small town known as La Tigra, located just 30 minutes from La Fortuna. Once we arrive we will take the trail in to a small patch of rainforest in the process of regeneration with some mirrored lakes which facilitate wildlife observation. You can expect to see species like nocturnal birds and mammals, insects, amphibians, bats, and more. The trail will go around the mirrored lakes to the frog sanctuary, which is an area dedicated to the regeneration and natural reproduction of frog species. Here you will discover a large amount of species such as the dart frog and the bull frog, the smallest and largest species in Costa Rica, as well as the Red Eyed Tree Frog, and the Glass Frog. After the tour, a typical Costa Rican dinner prepared on a wood burning stove will await us. We will enjoy our dinner viewing the lights of the valleys of San Carlos. Afterwards we will return to La Fortuna. Lodging at Casa Luna Hotel
Day 3 - San Jose
Breakfast will be served between 7:00am and 9:00amLeisure. La Fortuna is the best area in Costa Rica for activities & tours; you will have the day off to do optional activities with extra cost, like our special trip to the Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano. You can also explore the local town of La Fortuna, go shopping and enjoy many of the other activities that are available. Lodging at Casa Luna Hotel
Day 4 - San Jose - Ziplining
Ziplining. After breakfast, we will go ziplining along seven cables with a full distance of 1.7 miles and lengths from 400 feet to 3280 feet. This is an incredible experience to quite literally soar through the canopy of the trees, where you can get a new perspective of the jungle.Local Flavor. Next, visit a representation of a Maleku Indigenous Village, members of a tribe dressed in traditional clothes greet you with a refreshing beverage and teach you about their culture, language and traditions. They share stories about animals and the environment, expressing their gratitude for nature. You can then enjoy the butterfly garden or have the choice of a self guided walk to La Fortuna Waterfall.Hiking at Arenal Volcano. In the afternoon, you will be greeted by your guide aprox at 03:10 pm at the front desk, to visit the Arenal Volcano National Park. Here, we will walk through primary and secondary forests (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes), where we will reach an old lava flow that was formed in 1992, and observe some animals and plants. On clear days, you will enjoy incredible views of the impressive Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, The Tilarán mountain range, and Cerro Chato Hill. Hot Springs. At the end of the day, the perfect place to relax will be at the Arenal Paradise Hot Springs, including a dinner served at the onsite Restaurant. At about 9:00 pm you will be picked up to return to the hotel. Lodging at Casa Luna Hotel
Day 5 - San Jose
Today, you have the shuttle back to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela at 8:00 am. Please consider this transfer takes about 3 hours to the airport, and you must be there at least 3 hours earlier your flight time for checking in; if you require a transportation on a different time we can arrange a private transportation for some extra bucks.
