Costa Rica -
Path to Pura Vida
San
Jose, Arenal, Manuel Antonio
Daily
Itinerary San José
Day
One
Arrive
in San José
After
you pass through customs, meet an Adventures by Disney
representative who will assist with your luggage. Relax as a driver whisks your
family away to the nearby resort.
Real
Intercontinental Costa Rica Hotel
Your
elegant hotel is located outside of San Jose in an upscale area near shopping
and entertainment. Unwind and enjoy the hotel's amenities, including a swimming
pool, sauna and gymnasium. If you wish to explore the area, your Adventure
Guide can make suggestions.
Dinner
at the Resort
Tonight,
you and your family are on your own for dinner. Enjoy one of the hotel's three
excellent restaurants or your Adventure Guide can recommend nearby local
dining. Get ready -- tomorrow you will start your adventure on the path to
"pura vida," or
the "pure life."
Meals
Included: No Meals Included
Arenal
Day
Two
Welcome
Reception and Breakfast
Kick
off your week in the tropics with a festive breakfast on a private terrace
overlooking the resort. Meet the other adventurous families that share your
journey though paradise!
La
Paz Waterfall and Butterfly Gardens
Travel
to the mysterious rainforest of La Paz, encounter the
fluttering splendor of butterfly gardens! Then, hike through blossoming trails
and explore an enchanting waterfall.
Lunch
at La Paz
Share a
family picnic lunch in the midst of the lush rainforest.
Arrive
at Hotel Arenal Kioro
Follow
the winding road to Arenal _ your home in the heart
of the rainforest. This lodge offers an electrifying view of one of the world's
most active volcanoes, and borders the mystical, untouched rainforest.
Welcome
Dinner Celebration
Kick up
your heels at a lively feast with traditional dance music and authentic cuisine
arranged specially for Adventures by Disney Guests. This celebration will really
get you into the rhythm!
Meals
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arenal
Day
Three
Zip Line Adventure*
You're the king of the jungle! Strap on a harness,
click onto suspended wires, zip line through treetops and soar across the sky. Adventures by Disney has found the
expert guides to make this an awesome adventure to remember. It's the thrill of
a lifetime!
Lunch at the Resort
Share the stories of your high-flying adventure in the
rainforest over lunch with the group.
Local Arts and Crafts
Learn some traditional crafts from some local artisans.
Get the family together and connect with the culture and your creative side --
you may even design a keepsake of your own!
Hidalgo Hot Springs
Get whisked away to Hidalgo Hot Springs for a family
dinner at these remarkable hot springs. And bring your swimsuits -- you may want
to take a dip before dinner!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner *To use the zip line, you must be at least eight years old
and under 220 lbs.
Arenal
Day
Four
Sarapiqui White Water Rafting / Float Trip
Travel
through the rainforest to a rollicking river for a wet and wild rafting
adventure! Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters as a forest
full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2
rapids; or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.
Picnic
Lunch
Take a
break from your whitewater adventure with an unforgettable picnic on the bank
of the river.
Pineapple
Plantation Tour
Learn
to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit
of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth everyday.
Dinner
at the Resort
Toast
to your rainforest adventure and swap stories with the family at your leisure.
Who'd have thought you'd be shooting down roaring rapids and soaring across the
treetops?
Meals
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Day
Five
Flight
to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park
Kick
back and relax as we check your family out of the resort,
handle your luggage and shuttle you to a brief and scenic flight on Twin Otter
Aircraft to the captivating Costa Rican coastline.
Lunch
at Arenas del Mar Private Beach
Enjoy a
picnic lunch exclusive to Adventures by Disney Guests! Grab a seat on the sand, enjoy the ocean view and a family lunch to remember!
Hotel
Arenas del Mar
Paradise
found! This tropical resort overlooking the ocean, surrounded by a lush
rainforest, has beautiful swimming pools and a luxurious spa. With swimming,
walking trails, and bird watching, there is something to enchant every member
of your family!
Junior
Adventurers' Dinner / Adults' Dinner
Kids
can cut loose at their own private dinner party, with their favorite foods.
Meanwhile, adults can unwind over an elegant meal and toast to an enchanting
evening in paradise.
Disney
Movie Night
Cuddle
up with the family and watch a classic Disney film in the heart of the tropics!
Meals
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Manuel
Antonio
Day
Six
Manuel
Antonio National Park Adventure
Hike
through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous
monkeys, bizarre birds and giant sloths. This unforgettable guided tour reveals
the magical mysteries of the coastal rainforest.
Afternoon
Activities at your Leisure
This
afternoon is your opportunity to choose from enjoying the amenities at the
Hotel Arenas del Mar to shopping in the bustling seaside village of Quepos. Now this is "pura vida"!
Farewell
Dinner
Celebrate
all the friendships and adventures of your trip over a celebratory dinner.
Toast to all your newfound friends and the family memories you will cherish
forever. Salud!
Meals
Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Quepos to San José
Day
Seven
Breakfast
at Hotel Arenas del Mar
Enjoy
your last breakfast in paradise, and say goodbye to your fellow adventurers.
Charter
Flight to San José
Fly
back to San José via Twin Otter Aircraft to connect with your departing flight
and say "adios" until you return to the tropics again!
Meal
Included: Breakfast