December 22nd 2006
Fly into San Jose, Costa Rica
Met at airport by CRLV Representative, receive all info and vouchers
Transfer to hotel
Stay at Hotel Grano de Oro (Deluxe with private patio, 1 night)
rano de Oro hotel is situated in central San Jose in a quiet street just off busy Paseo Colon. The Hotel is a converted Victorian Tropical House and offers 35 well decorated and comfortable rooms. One of the main attractions of the hotel is its closeness to the city while having a suburb quietness about it. The Grano de Oro hotel is part of the small distinctive hotels of Costa Rica and joins the ranks of such hotels as Flor Blanca and Peace Lodge. The hotel offers guests the best cooking throughout Central America with fine cuisine cooked by their world famous French Chef. As you walk through the hotel you will come up atriums with water falls and fountains surrounded by tropical plants. The roof top deck offers a nice Jacuzzi and places to relax. Click here for more information

December 23rd
Private Transfer to Arenal (yourselves ands driver)
Stay at La Mansion Arenal (Deluxe Private Cottage, 3 nights)
La Mansion Inn Arenal is an exclusive and small luxurious resort on the edge of Arenal Lake. Here you can take some time to yourself, and relax in the most outstanding combination of pleasure and adventure. The Inn has 16 exclusive private cottages/villas with gorgeous panoramic views of the Arenal Lake; Italian artists beautifully decorated each cottage to give it that personal warm feel. The "Deluxe" and "Suite" cottages offer still more luxurious furniture, a king size or twin beds, a fridge-bar filled with beverages, a coffee maker, satellite TV, A/C. The Royal Honeymoon Suite and Royal Cottage offer the most exclusive luxury and ultimate comfort you can get in Costa Rica.Click here for more information

December 24th
Arenal Volcano Observation Walk and Tabacon Hot Springs with Dinner
The tour begins with a 20 minute trip to the far west side of the Arenal Volcano, where you spend about one hour exploring the Silencio Trail. The naturalist guide helps you find animals and indigenous rain forest plants. Afterwards, hike to an observation point that offers the closest, most direct lava flow. Finish off your tour with a buffet dinner and relaxing evening in the Tabacon Hot Springs. Includes: transportation, beverages, snacks, bilingual guide, dinner, and entrance to the Tabacon Hot Springs.
What to bring: comfortable shoes, long pants, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, insect repellant, camera and binoculars.
Stay at La Mansion Arenal (Deluxe Private Cottage)

December 25th
Relax infront of the Lake Arenal and enjoy peace and quiet!!!
Stay at La Mansion Arenal (Deluxe Private Cottage)

December 26th
4x4 and Boat Transfer to Monteverde
Stay at Hotel El Establo (Junior Suite, 2 nights)
El Establo is one of the original Quaker hotels of Monteverde and is located only 4 km away from the world famous Monteverde Cloud Forest. Set upon 150 acres of private and protected reserves Quaker friendship awaits you at El Establo. The hotel has 100 rooms spanning the vast reserve and all rooms have lush views of the surrounding forests and mountains. The rooms have Orthopaedic mattresses, private bathrooms with hot water, telephone, safe, cable TV and hair dryer. The suites also come with private balconies. Click here for more information

December 27th
Sky walk
Skywalk is an unforgettable experience. You will have the opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner, walking a simple trail system through the tropical jungle featuring seven suspension bridges that criss-cross deep canyons at the level of treetops. The longest bridge is 656 feet in length. Includes guide, equipment, and transportation. What to Bring: hiking boots or tennis shoes, shorts or pants, camera, sunblock, insect repellant.
Stay at Hotel El Establo (Junior Suite)

December 28th
Private Transfer to Manuel Antonio
Stay at Hotel Gaia (Suite, 6 nights) (1 Huge King bed and 1 Queen Bed)
Hotel Gaia and Reserve is Manuel Antonio new edition and it has made a big impact in the area and the country. It is luxury at affordable prices!!! The Gaia Hotel is part of the exclusive 'Small Luxury Hotels of the World' and it well deserves this badge. The hotel itself has only 20 suite rooms with each room having their own concierge who has been hand picked for them prior to arrival. There is 24 hour room service and the menu at the restaurant will outstand even the most exquisite eater. The Hotel itself is set back into the rainforest of Manuel Antonio and from every room you will have a Jungle/Ocean View. The rooms themselves are state of the art with a European/Contempary style to them as you can see by the picture below. Click here for more information

December 29th – January 2nd
Relax in paradise at one the small luxury hotels in the world, the beach is only 2 minutes away and offers some of the best beaches Costa Rica has to offer!!! The reserve hold monkeys, iguana’s, sloth’s and a huge variety of plants!!
Stay at Hotel Gaia (Suite) (1 Huge King bed and 1 Queen Bed)

January 3rd
Private Transfer to Peace Lodge
Stay at the Peace Lodge (Deluxe Villa, Jacuzzi on the porch!!, 2 nights) One of the finest 5 star accommodations in the country situated on perfect manicured waterfall gardens with lush forest and volcano views. Each room boasts a Jacuzzi tub and stone fireplace along with showers that transform into waterfalls. The deluxe rooms offer a Jacuzzi inside and out on the balcony as well as rocking chairs and hammocks. The handcrafted canopy beds and the stained glass windows will allow you to understand the detail and time that has gone into making this truly luxury hotel one of Costa Rica's best. Situated only 1 hour from San Jose and 2 hours from Arenal it is a great luxury hotel to start or finish you holiday to Costa Rica. Click here for more information

January 4th
Visit the world famous La Paz waterfalls and Gardens!!
Stay at the Peace Lodge (Deluxe Villa, Jacuzzi on the porch!!, 2 nights)

January 5th
Transfer to San Jose Airport
Fly Home (When exiting CR, must pay $26 airport exit tax per person. You must pay this tax inside the airport terminal BEFORE checking in with your airline. Colones, US dollars, and Visa Credit Cards are accepted.)