Day 1: Fly to the San Jose International airport (SJO). As soon as you step off the aircraft you will be met by one of our representatives, where your itinerary will be explained and any questions you have will be answered. The representative will provide you with a pouch that contains vouchers and information about your trip. From the airport you will be privately transported to Hotel Alta in the hills over the Central Valley in Santa Ana. This hotel will offer you a great nights sleep on your first night in Costa Rica. You will awake in the morning, step out onto your terraced balcony and have panoramic views of the Central Valley and if the day is clear (which it normally is), you can see the 3 volcanoes surrounding the Central Valley.

Day 2: You can take your time and get over your jet-lag as there is no rush, the volcano is not going anywhere!! After a leisurely breakfast you will be private transported from San Jose up to the majestic Volcano of Arenal. This volcano is active and erupts on average every 48 minutes so you are in for some sounds you have not heard before, but do not worry it is safe. You will dropped off at La Mansion Arenal hotel where you will have you own private cottage on Lake Arenal. The sunsets at this hotel are formidable and the colors in the sky range from reds to purples. Enjoy a relaxing evening and some fine dining at the restaurant and bar. The hotel special currently only available to us is if you stay 3 nights the 4th is free.

Day 3: In the afternoon you will be taken to the Volcano for your Arenal Observation walk, Hot Springs and 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 and will explain how they live in harmony and also talk about natural medicine. Afterwards, hike to an observation point that offers the closest, most direct view of the lava flow. After your walk you will be taken to the world famous 'Tabacon Hot Springs' where you can relax in the naturally heated volcanic pools. Then when you are ready a buffet dinner will await you above the springs and a tropical fruit drink. You will then return to your private cottage on the lake.

Day 4-5: These days a free for you to organise tours or relax in the Jacuzzi or the pool. Lake Arenal offers some good kayaking, wind surfing and also Bass fishing. There are tours available from the hotel and we suggest a tour of the Venando Caverns, White Water Rafting or the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour. Stay at La Mansion Arenal.

Day 6 : You will after breakfast be taken to the dam on Lake Arenal where you will board a small boat a zip across the lake. This method of transport is by far the best way to get to Monteverde and the Cloud Rainforest as the drive around the lake is long and on bumpy roads. You will stay at Hotel Fonda Vela.

The total cost of your Costa Rica Holiday will be

£1299* per person (double occupancy)

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*Dates available run from August 1st until November 30th anytime. Prices are subject to change without notice. The price you are quoted by our Travel Consultants will be 100% accurate based on the exact time of your inquiry. Price per person, double occupancy accommodation and includes domestic transportation, hotel accommodation, tours and all taxes and charges. International airfare is not included.

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