Lankester Gardens and Orosi Valley. Irazu Volcano Lankester Gardens and Orosi Valley. Poas Volcano National Park. Carara Biological Reserve. Turubari Adventure. Pacific Island cruise. Rain Forest Aerial Tram. This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical sites of San Jose. It begins with an orientation and drive through San Jose's beautiful Sabana Park. Next, we will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater completed in 1897, the theater is a masterpiece in art and architecture. Afterwards we will visit one of the many unique museums of Costa Rica. We'll continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest. A brief stop will be made in Moravia allowing you to browse through the beautiful craft shops located in this area. Price: $26 U.S. per person. The trip begins ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific oceans! After an exciting tour at the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ancient ruins of the old Parish and view the beautiful Basilica of our Virgen de los Angeles with rich displays of carvings, statues and art. Price: $36 U.S. per person. LANKESTER GARDENS AND OROSI VALLEY. The Lankester Gardens are a Tropical Paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids, various tropical flowers and plant life. This tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazon River. The area is noted for its rich soil, abundant plant life and resplendent coffee plantations. Along the way, we will visit one of the oldest colonial churches and see the enchanting Dreamers House. Price: $51 U.S. per person. IRAZU VOLCANO LANKESTER GARDENS AND OROSI VALLEY. The trip begins ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific oceans! After an exciting tour at the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ancient ruins of the old Parish and view the beautiful Basilica of our Virgen de los Angeles with rich displays of carvings, statues and art. The Lankester Gardens are a Tropical Paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids, various tropical flowers and plant life. This tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazon River. The area is noted for its rich soil, abundant plant life and resplendent coffee plantations. Along the way, we will visit one of the oldest colonial churches and see the enchanting Dreamers House. Price: $58 U.S. per person. This is one in a life time experience which consists of sliding from platform to platform, simply is like flying through the canopy. While we stop at the platforms our guide can show you the tropical forest and the impressive valley. Price: $77 U.S. per person. POAS VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK. The Poas Volcano is one of the world's largest geysers whit an awesome crater, over 1.5 km. wide! The volcano is active, but completely safe for viewing. This tour begins with a beautiful drive through the lush coffee plantations and flower farms of the area. In addition to the volcano, The Poas National Park is a 9.884 acre preserve with rich tropical vegetation and animal life. The tour includes a hike through the surrounding forest that is teeming with plant life and exotic birds. The hike concludes at a restful, emerald green, tropical lagoon. Fantastic scenery unfolds as you ascend Poas Volcano, passing lush coffee fields, fern farms, strawberry plantations and exotic flower farms. We will continue towards the Caribbean area. At the La Paz Waterfall Garden. Then, you'll enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Sarapiqu River, where many species of birds and mammals live amid the dense vegetation. Before we return to San Jos, we will drive through the expansive primary rainforest of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Includes: breakfast lunch. Price: $82 U.S. per person. This tour begins with a wonderful drive through some of Costa Rica's largest coffee and sugar cane plantations. Arriving first at Grecia, we will see the famous metal church, a rare and beautiful architecture. Next we will tour the fascinating craftsman factories of Sarchi where they build the famous oxcarts of Costa Rica. Splendidly decorated and in various sizes, these oxcarts are treasured worldwide for their unique beauty. You will not want to leave Costa Rica without one! Price: $29 U.S. per person. The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas. From our observation point, you will feel the ground tremble and see the night sky explode with ash and lava in a natural display of fireworks. Next we will visit the hot springs of the volcano, where you can relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air while observing the stars and the incredible night sky above the volcano. At a convenient time after your arrival we will treat you to a splendid dinner. This is absolutely an evening you will not want to miss in Costa Rica. Includes: lunch and dinner. Price: $79 U.S. per person. Experience the thrill of white water rafting! Full explosion of excitement. The scenery while rafting is just marvelous. The vegetation that will surround you plus the power of the waters of the river will transport you into a great wild adventure. The equipment will be given, and a specialized guide will instruct you on how to manage yourself into the strong currents of the river. Price: $95 U.S. per person. CARARA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE. We begin with a delicious breakfast and a comfortable ride to the pacific town of Trcoles. Here we will explore one of the most fascinating biological reserves of the Tropical Forest in Costa Rica. The reserve is famous for its abundance of flora and species of fauna. There is also time to relax and enjoy the nearest beach. If you came to Costa Rica to enjoy the splendid tropical plants and wildlife, this is one of our most popular tours. Price: $80 U.S. per person. TURUBARI ADVENTURE. The TURUBARI Tropical Park is an eco-adventure oriented theme park. It has a total extension of 650 acres in a beautiful scenery, surrounded on the Northeast by the Rio Grande de Trcoles, to the Southwest by the Turrubares hillsides and the Carara National park and to the West by the Nicoya Gulf, which you can see from the highest elevation areas. Includes: fruits breakfast, lunch One Adventure. Price: $105 U.S. per person. You can added or change the activity option by: The Canopy Adventure, Sensational Cable or Horseback Riding ($15 U.S. extra per new activity). PACIFIC ISLAND CRUISE. You will not want to miss this island paradise adventure! Costa Rica is famous for its romantic day cruises to its exotic Pacific Islands! After a comfortable ride to the Pacific Coast, you will board a luxurious yacht for the Pacific Island adventure. Our final destiny, The Tortuga (Turtle) Island, famous for pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear water and snorkeling. A wonderful seafood buffet will be served on the beach. Includes: Continental breakfast lunch. Price: $99 U.S. per person. RAIN FOREST AERIAL TRAM. We will enrich your understanding of the rain forest with and innovative and exciting experience. Experience the rain forest as a bird could. Observe the most complex ecosystem on Earth - the rain forest canopy. The Rain Forest Aerial Tram is located on 1.100 acres of lush tropical rain forest just 45 minutes from San Jose. Our forest serves as an important six half mile long buffer zone for Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most diverse forests in Latin America. Price: $84 U.S. per person. Visit one of the most exciting areas in Costa Rica, the Tortuguero National Park. This...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's). 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10). What are the entry requirements? When is the best time to travel? What should I pack and what kinds of clothes should I bring? What are the business hours? Am I supposed to tip or is it an insult? What taxes should I pay? How are the medical facilities? Do you have final suggestions? Money / Currency / Change / Credit Cards. 1) What are the entry requirements? All visitors are required to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the dates of the trip. Visa requirements for Costa Rica change rapidly so check with your consulate before leaving. Currently visitors from the following countries are allowed to stay for 90 days without a visa: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, United States and all European countries except from Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Czech Republics, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia. Visitors from these countries are allowed to stay for 30 days without a visa: Australia, Belize, China, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, The Philippines and Venezuela. 2) When is the best time to travel? The travel industry designates several business seasons during the year: High Season (related to the dry season, from December until April), Peak season (Christmas, New Year and Easter), and the Green Season (also called the Low Season -related to the rainy season, from May until November). If you live in the Northern Climates, you will probably consider winter the only time to visit. However, persons from others areas of North America and Europe find the rest of the year equally pleasant. They also find it quite a bit more affordable. Other vacationers just prefer the country when there are fewer tourists -during the Green Season. 3) What should I pack and what kinds of clothes should I bring? Pack light: Baggage carts are scarce at airports, and luggage restrictions are tight. Bring comfortable, hand-washable clothing. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable in San Jos (during the day, if planning to go out in the evening slacks are highly recommended as some restaurants won't admit you in shorts or sandals). Bring a large hat to block the sun from your face and neck. Pack a light sweater or jacket for San Jos's cool nights and early mornings and for trips up volcanoes. Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are essential if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing and hiking. Waterproof hiking sandals or other footwear that lets your feet breathe are good for strolling about town, and also for beach walking, fording streams, and navigating the myriad mud holes you'll find on rain and cloud forest trails. Insect repellent and sun block is a good idea. Extra film for cameras. 4) What are the business hours? Most banks are open from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and do not close for lunch. Credit cards are widely accepted, with Visa, MasterCard, Dinners and American Express being the most popular. Government offices are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Most commercial businesses open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Stores and other businesses at commercial centers from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Most restaurants open from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. Hotels and some restaurants are open 24 hours. 5) Am I supposed to tip or is it an insult? A 10% tip in a restaurant is appropriate but most restaurants will add it to your bill so read your bill before paying a tip. Taxi drivers generally do not receive a tip. If you are satisfied with the service you receive, private drivers, tourist guides, maids and bell boys would be glad to receive a tip. The amount would be totally up to you. 6) What taxes should I pay? Travelers must be at the airport two hours before departure. There is a departure tax of US$26.00 (only cash). There is a 13% sales tax at hotels, restaurants and most service industries, and an additional 3% tourist tax at hotels. 7) How are the medical facilities? Health care in Costa Rica is very good and sanitary standards are high. First class hospitals are found throughout San Jos and some of the other largely populated areas. Since long ago, diseases such as malaria, paludismo, and yellow fever were eradicated in Costa Rica. There are no plagues like in other countries and no special vaccine recommendations for travelers more than the influenza and the tetanus vaccines. Hospitals and the Red Cross will provide any medical treatment in case of emergency. We are almost sure that you have already been informed well before your departure to Costa Rica about possible diseases and vaccinations. We would like to point out, that it is always your very own decision to consume medicine or a preventing medicament. Our information does not replace professional advice of a doctor or a vaccination institute and their information has priority always. We would just like to point out some possible dangers you might face on your Costa Rica trip. There is a very low but existing risk of malaria disease in Costa Rica, mainly near the border to Nicaragua and close to the Panama border. Malaria is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. You can protect yourself against mosquito bites by using appropriate cloths and mosquito repellent. Most doctors recommend buying an emergency medicament, which you only use in case of a malaria infection. There is another disease in Costa Rica, with very similar symptoms as malaria. It is called dengue fever and there are no vaccinations or medicines against this infection available to date. Dengue fever is transmitted by a mosquito bite as well and there are two types of the disease. The less dangerous, but more spread is the classic dengue type. Symptoms of the classic version are high fever for about 5-7 days, strong headache, pain on the whole body and eyes and sometimes vomits, diarrhea, bleedings and itching. The patients are prescribed a lot of bed rest and it is important do drink allot of water. Painkillers are also prescribed, but it is important to not use Aspirin, because they could cause more bleedings. The other and more dangerous type dengue hemoragica is very rare. The symptoms are similar to the classic version, but in addition to that, patients suffer of inner and external bleedings, swelling of the face, respiration problems, circulation problems, sweating, tiredness and loss of appetite. A doctor must attend the patient immediately. The second type is especially dangerous for those, who already have been infected once by the less dangerous classic dengue. Dengue fever mainly appears in poor and dirty city districts of Puntarenas, Limn, Siquirres, Gupiles, Santa Cruz, and very rarely in Alajuela and Heredia. As soon as dengue fever appears, the ministry of health takes immediate action against mosquito breading and the disease can be controlled within a very short time. Protect yourself against mosquitoes by using appropriate cloths and mosquito repellent. The possibility for infection is very low dough. 8) Is Costa Rica safe? If you feel safe in your own hometown, you should feel safe here. Costa Rica has lower crime rates than many cities around the world. But, as with most cities there, are always places best to avoid. Ask at your hotel desk and if an area exists they will let you know. Taxis are everywhere, cheap and a good idea at night. 9) Do you have final suggestions? Plan your trip well in advance so you have more options to choose from. Since your eating and drinking habits are often radically different during a trip, be sure to drink lots of fluids, especially the day before arriving. Try not to go overboard your first night giving your body a chance to acclimate. The water is safe to drink in all areas of the country except on the Caribbean and Puntarenas city nevertheless we suggest you to buy bottled water for drinking. If you want to be consequent, you should also renounce to ice cubes made of tab water. Many places prepare their i...

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