Starting Point
Green House Hostel/Hotel (Casa Verde)
Plaza Gonzalez Viquez - mention this to the taxi driver!
Calle 11, Aves. 16/18
Tel: (506) 258-0102/9193
Fax: (506) 258-9084
e-mail: greenhousehostel@infowebco.net
Please make your way to the joining hotel on your own.
It is a 20-30 minute drive (depending on traffic) into San José from the international airport. There are fixed rates posted at the airport counter.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time.
Finishing Point
San Jose.
Group Size
Maximum group size is 15
The Average is 10
Difficulty - EasyLight walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels.
Trip Difficulty Guide
Accommodation
Simple hotels/guest houses (may be multi-share) (7 nts).
Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Meals
Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
Single Supplement
For you own room it will cost £109 extra.
If you would like your own room a please tick the ‘Single Supplement’ box within the booking process.
If you do not need your own room single travellers will be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Included
Pacific beaches of Nicoya Peninsula.
Not Included
International Flights
Departure Tax - USD 26.
Optional Activities
All prices are per person, in USD amounts.
La Fortuna/ Arenal:
Rafting (Full day) $75 (incl. Lunch)
Cave tour $35
Caño Negro Reserve $45 (full day leave at 6:30am)
Volcano hike $25
Safari float $40
Horse trip to waterfall $25
Local Hot Springs (Tabacon or Baldi) $15-$35
Canoying Rapelling tour $75 (includes breakfast or lunch plus a snack)
Bike Rental &15/day
Los Lagos day pass $10 each
Inflatable Kayak $55
Volunteer Program at Proyecto Asis (feeding animals, playing with animals, baby monkey, and some physical work) combo with Balsa River rafting $65 (incl lunch and fruits)
Butterfly Garden $9
Montezuma
Isla Tortuga snorkeling trip $40
Horseriding $35
ATV rental full day $60
Bike rental $15 $1
San José:
San José:
Carara Reserve $60 (full day w break & lunch)
Irazu, Orosi and Lankaster Garden tour $55 (with lunch)
Grecia & Sarchi $40 (oxcart & handicrafts)
City tour $24
Poas Volcano $51
Rafting (Pacuare) $90
Rafting (Sarapiqui) $75
Braulio Carrillo Reserve $50-$65
Café Britt tour $20-$30
Butterfly Farm $20-$25
TransportLocal bus, Ferry, Taxi.
What to TakeWe recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential
Health & SafetyFor vaccinations please visit the
MDtravelhealth website.
Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.
Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.
Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.
Important InfoDisclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Gap Adventures.
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader,
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