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Indulge yourselves in Caribbean Romance and Adventure

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We’ve specially designed this package to be for your honeymoon or if you and your loved one simply need a romantic getaway. This is also a great tour for two friends who love to be pampered together! Almost everything is included in this package so you won’t need to plan a thing. Here’s what your days will look like.

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Itinerary

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Morning pickp in San José (or Arenal area) in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus shuttle. If you are arriving by air today, we can arrange a private shuttle (e.g. an airport shuttle from San Jose) to meet you at the airport for an additional charge as the scheduled minibus leaves too early to connect with most arriving flights. Drop-off at your Puerto Viejo hotel with the rest of the day to spend at your leisure.

Animal Rescue Center, Canopy or Full-day Jungle Adventure

Pick-up for your choice of a Canopy Tour, our combo Jaguar Rescue Centre/Chocolate Lady/Waterfall combo trip or our Full Day Jungle Adventure.

SONY DSCThe Jaguar Rescue Center/Chocolate Lady/Waterfall tour takes you to the Jaguar Rescue Centre, which offers shelter, treatment and protection to ill or wounded wild animals in the south Caribbean area. It is a sanctuary for wild animals and they try to accommodate their jungle guests as well as they can: terrariums for the snakes, large spaces for the monkeys to rest in after spending the whole day playing in the garden’s trees, special quarantine cages for the animals arriving seriously injured and also a large supply of medicine and an operating theatre for emergency surgery if necessary. Your visit helps support the work of the centre.

Next we visit an indigenous family growing cacao trees on their land. They are eager to show you the entire process of cacao fruit becoming a bar of chocolate. You will have the opportunity to purchase some of their chocolate or other indigenous handmade crafts. Please note that only part of the family speaks very limited English so if you don’t speak Spanish, your explanation of the process may be in the form of pantomime!

We will also hike to a beautiful waterfall for our third destination.

canopy_teamThe Canopy/zip line option is a half-day adventure taking you on a series of zip line cables between platforms-there are 9 aerial platforms, 14 land platforms and a total of 2560 meters of cable! It’s a unique and fun way to see Costa Rica’s flora and fauna, much of which never comes down from the trees. A guide will ensure you a safe, educational and exciting trip. Snacks and beverages included.

Finally, for the most adventurous, you can choose our Full Day Jungle Adventure, which includes canopy/zip line, a Tarzan swing, rappelling, lunch and more.

If these all sound good to you then you can choose to do two tours or let us plan even more activities for you!

Couple’s Massage and Dinner at Stash’s Con Fusionmassage

Spend the morning of day 3 relaxing at your hotel or exploring the funky little town of Puerto Viejo on your own (one of our favorite ways to explore is by renting a bike); then we’ll send you to the Pure Jungle Spa where you’ll enjoy a massage for two. This tranquil little spa in the jungle has been recommended in Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and many other publications.

After that, your package includes a romantic dinner for two at one of our favorite local restaurants, Stashu’s Con Fusion, including an appetizer to share, 2 entrees, 1 dessert and wine.

Early morning pickup at your Puerto Viejo hotel for a thrilling whitewater rafting trip down Costa Rica’s most popular rafting river, Rio Pacuare! A hearty breakfast at the rafting company headquarters (about 3 hours away) is provided. Your luggage is securely stored in a locked container for safety.Rafting_Pacuare

This is our most popular rafting trip and Costa Rica’s premier river trip. It will enrich your Costa Rica itinerary with the ultimate blend of wilderness exposure and invigorating excitement! The Pacuare River is world famous for its pristine beauty. A true river gorge, it is flanked by steep, green walls. Waterfalls cascade into the river from both sides as colorful, tropical birds fly right overhead. The whitewater is equally exciting (rapids class III-IV). This is truly a memorable rafting trip and we can guarantee an awesome day with lots of laughs! All instruction and equipment is included. (This trip is suitable for ages 12 and over, if you have younger kids, we’ll put you on a calmer river). Lunch is included on the shore of the river.

You’ll be back at the rafting company headquarters in time for a drink and transportation to your San José or Arenal hotel is provided.

If you want the ultimate in getting away from it all, you can customize your package. Choose to spend an additional night on the river by upgrading your rafting choice to a 2-day hike and paddle trip with a night in a river lodge.

Optional add-on trips

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Optional add-on to Bocas del Toro from just $179 per person.

Our Bocas del Toro trips include transportation from Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro via shared van and then on by boat to the islands and accommodation – either luxury on the main island or a bit more simple but with stunning views on Isla Solarte. Breakfast is included and depending on how many days you stay, an afternoon activity or a full day tour with lunch is also provided. The option to return to San Jose by land or air is available as well.

If you stay one night, you can either go snorkeling or deep boarding in the afternoon before enjoying a nice dinner in Bocastown or at your lodge. The next morning provides free time to discover the islands or relax on a secluded beach. At noon you will start the trip back to Puerto Viejo.

If you stay two nights, you will have the rest of the day free to visit one of the nearby islands or just explore the town. On the second day you will go on a tour to Cayo Zapatillo, where you can try out deep boarding, the new way to snorkel. The tour includes lunch and full snorkeling equipment. After a day on and in the water, you can enjoy the evening in Bocastown or at your lodge, returning to Puerto Viejo the next day after breakfast. If you would like an additional morning to explore the world of Bocas, we can also schedule you for the afternoon shuttle (not possible for San Jose).

Package Information:

Depatures:Daily from your hotel in San Jose, Arenal or Puerto Viejo. Enquire about other starting locations.
Duration:Four complete days/three nights. Additional Days can be added.
* Note this package departs early morning on the first day and finishes late-afternoon/early evening of the last day. If you are planning your international flights you should arrive San Jose at least the day before your departure and leave the day after the tour ends.
Cost per person:From $449 per person for 4 day / 3 night package, depending on hotel and tour options chosen and package dates

*Rates are for double sharing / low season. For other dates and room types, please enter your details on the booking form or inquire with us for a custom package quote.

Includes:● Transportation from San Jose or Arenal to Puerto Viejo.
● 3 (or more) nights accommodation.
● Couples massage with two therapists and side-by-side tables (or separate treatment rooms if you prefer) at the famous Pure Jungle Spa or in your hotel
● Your choice of the Animal Rescue Centre/Chocolate Lady/Waterfall tour or Canopy/Zip Line tour. For the All Day Jungle Adventure, apply an extra charge.
● Rafting Trip down the Pacuare River including lunch.
● Transportation at the end of trip to San Jose or Arenal.
● Daily breakfast.
● Dinner at Stashu’s Con Fusion in Puerto Viejo.
● All taxes and Gecko Trail service charges.
● Optional accommodations in San Jose before your trip; if you’d like us to arrange this for you, select this option on the booking form to see prices.
Not included:● Pickup or drop-off at Arenal hotels which are further from La Fortuna than Tabacon Resort such as Arenal Lodge or Arenal Observatory Lodge.
● Restaurant or other optional gratuities
What to bring:Swimsuit, shoes or sandals that can get wet for rafting trip, sunscreen, pants, insect repellent and hiking boots/shoes.

Details on add-on trips

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Duration:2 days/1 night or 3 days/2 nights.
Important Note:We cannot confirm your booking until we have received the complete passport information for ALL passengers. Not providing this information in a timely manner will be treated as a no-show.
Cost per person:2 day/1 night package: from $185 p/p (economy) or $225 p/p (luxury)
3 day/2 night package: from $285 p/p (economy) or $355 p/p (luxury)
Note – Rates are not valid for holiday seasons.
Includes:• Return transportation from Puerto Viejo area hotels to Colon Island or Isla Solarte in Bocas del Toro, Panama
• One or two nights of lodging in one of our partner hotels
• Local activity or one day tour to Cayo Zapatillo
• Gecko Trail Costa Rica service charge
Not Included:• Exit and entry fees to be paid on both sides of the border (calculate another $16 for round trip)
• Bocas airport departure tax for those choosing the return to San Jose by air option
• Single supplement if single room(s) are needed
• Transportation to and from tour(s)
What to Bring:Bathing suit, sunglasses, sunscreen, towel, passport and onward ticket leaving Costa Rica (or Panama if you are ending the tour there) for border crossing

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