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Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight. Day 2: Pacuare River Full Day Rafting Tour(Class III-IV rapids): Paddle this spectacular river and see some amazing scenery. OvernightHotel Grano de Oro. Day 3: Today transfer 1-1/2 hours to the Los Angeles Clous Forest near San Ramon. Overnight at Villa Blanca. Day 4: Full day tour of the Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs. Overnight at Villa Blanca. Day 5: Today transfer 1-1/2 hours to San Jose for a short flight to Bocas del Toro, Panama. Upon arrival in Panama transfer to Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge for overnight. Day 6-7: Free days to explore on your own or check out Dolphin Bay, Coral Keys & Red Frog Beach. Overnight Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge. Day 8: This morning you will transfer to the domestic airport for a short flight back to Panama City. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the city. Overnight Hotel De Ville. Day 9: Panama City & Canal Tour Tour. Overnight Hotel De Ville. Day 10: This morning you will transfer to the international airport in Panama City for departure. PRICE: $2445.00 per person / double occupancy / land package Valid until October 31, 2012
Day 1: Upon arrival into Panama City, Panama you will be met and transferred to the The Bristol for overnight. The Bristol is a boutique hotel with a standard of luxury and attention to detail. Set in the heart of the bustling financial center, minutes from shopping, cultural attractions and nightlife, The Bristol is a rare jewel where luxurious accommodations and sumptuous dining are blended to create uncompromising quality. Day 2: Panama City & Canal Tour (half day): Your English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a private tour to Panama City and the Miraflores Locks. You will start the tour with a 30 minutes drive to the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal where you will be able to see many ships getting lifted or lowered 18 meters in two distinct steps. You will enjoy the view on the Locks from a sheltered terrace and listen to the explanations of your guide. To complete the visit of the Canal you will visit the Museum and Visitor Center at Miraflores which gives you a good idea on the construction of the Canal, the entire world trade, as well as on the current expansion project. After the visit to the Canal you continue with your guide to the Amador Causeway, a road that connects three Islands in the Pacific Ocean and offers magnificent views of the Canal on one side and of the Panama City skyline on the other side. The tour continues to the Casco Viejo, Panama City’s colonial quarter. At Casco Viejo you feel set back in time as you admire the lovely colonial houses, the narrow roads and the impressive churches. You will get a good idea about Panama’s history by driving or walking through the main attractions of this quarter. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the city. Overnight The Bristol. After lunch on the island depart for a 1 hour boat ride to Coral Lodge for overnight. Coral Lodge is a quintessential eco-adventure lodge set in a pristine natural habitat. An isolated totally sustainable lodge that offers a variety of nature related adventures and a place to get away from it all. You will enjoy a diversity of natural environments, our charming over the water bungalows, a friendly low key service and our proximity to San Blas archipelago with its beautiful unspoiled islands and cultural heritage of the Kuna Indians. Enjoy the cool Caribbean breeze and 180° vistas from your spa bath, sitting room, hammock or sundeck. Ideally situated over the water to maximize the ocean and beach views against a backdrop of virgin rainforest, the six spacious bungalows are gracefully appointed with quality king size beds with romantic decor, ample spa baths next to the sitting room, unique furnishings and local art. All the amenities you need have been included: air conditioning, rattan and teak furniture and beautifully thatched roofs, sundecks with chaise lounge chairs. The over-the-water Kayuco restaurant and bar serves a variety of fresh seafood dishes and lunch menu options. Later in the evenings enjoy cocktails and ''bocas and piqueos'' while enthralled by the magical sunsets. The Casona Bohia restaurant includes the reception, handicraft store, a reading lounge and the lodge’s main restaurant where you can enjoy romantic candle light with rattan and linen dining after sunset surrounded by tiki lanterns and Caribbean music. Compare notes and dive experiences with other guests while you enjoy a delicious diversity of local Kuna, Caribbean, Asian and Latin menu selections. Day 4 - 6: Free days to go snorkeling / diving, mangrove kayaking, take a river boat tour or relax on the beach. Only 2 miles from the resort, is an extensive unexplored pristine reef known as “Baja Escribano”, an under water wilderness of un-touched corals, sponges and a variety of marine life. In this rich, vibrant venue you can see different rays, moray eels, parrotfish, nurse sharks, mantas, barracuda, the occasional porpoise and many other colorful fish. With twice the diversity of hard corals (68) as Costa Rica and over sixty different species of marine sponges alone, San Blas was designated as one of the ten best preserved reef areas in the world. Included in your stay are the following guided excursions: snorkeling, mangrove kayaking, Santa Isabel River & Village tour, sunset booze (drinks not included) and jungle trekking (dry season only). Additional tours available at an additional cost include scuba diving, horseback riding and fishing. Overnight Coral Lodge. Day 7: This morning depart by boat for a 45 minute transfer to Miramar on the mainland of Panama. Upon arrival you will be met for a drive back to Panama City. Included in your return transfer to Panama City is a tour of Portobelo, Spain’s first surviving settlement on the continent. There were some earlier settlements that failed. The gold Spain took from Peru was carted over the isthmus on mules from Panama city to Portobello were it was loaded on ships heading for Spain. For obvious reason it was sacked several times by the pirates Drake and Morgan. Its well preserved fortress, customs house and black Christ are worth seeing. After lunch continue to Panama City where you will be dropped off at the The Bristol for overnight. Day 8: Morning transfer to the international airport in Panama City for departure. PRICE: $2609.00 per person / double occupancy / land package Price valid until Oct 31, 2012
Day 1: Upon arrival into Panama City, Panama you will be met and transferred to The Bristol Hotel, for overnight. The Bristol is a boutique hotel with a standard of luxury and attention to detail. Set in the heart of the bustling financial center, minutes from shopping, cultural attractions and nightlife, The Bristol is a rare jewel where luxurious accommodations and sumptuous dining are blended to create uncompromising quality. Demanding travelers will discover inviting luxury, absolute privacy and unobtrusive security at The Bristol. Each room is elegantly decorated with custom fabrics and prints by noted Latin-American and Panamanian artists. The rooms are all equipped with an entertainment center with 29’’ Plasma TV, DVD player, CD player, fax machine, wall-to-wall marble bathrooms with separate glass-enclosed showers, sumptuous baths and luxurious personal amenities, high-speed wired and wireless internet access. The rest of the evening is free to explore the city or to get in some last minute shopping. Day 2: Panama City & Canal Tour (half day): Your English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a private tour to Panama City and the Miraflores Locks. You will start the tour with a 30 minutes drive to the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal where you will be able to see ships getting lifted or lowered 18 meters in two distinct steps. You will enjoy the view on the Locks from a sheltered terrace and listen to the explanations of your guide. To complete the visit of the Canal you will visit the Museum and Visitor Center at Miraflores which gives you a good idea on the construction of the Canal, the entire world trade, as well as on the current expansion project. After the visit to the Canal you continue with your guide to the Amador Causeway, a road that connects three Islands in the Pacific Ocean and offers magnificent views of the Canal on one side and of the Panama City skyline on the other side. The tour continues to the Casco Viejo, Panama City’s colonial quarter. At Casco Viejo you feel set back in time as you admire the lovely colonial houses, the narrow roads and the impressive churches. You will get a good idea about Panama’s history by driving or walking through the main attractions of this quarter. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the city. Overnight The Bristol Hotel. Day 3: Embera Indigenous Village Tour: In the morning your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you up north towards Lake Alajuela. There you will step into small boats, which will carry you up the Rio Chagres. A fascinating and dense jungle will accompany you on your boat trip. Upriver, you will step out of the dugout canoes and enjoy a short hike (can be a bit muddy) to a beautiful waterfall in midst of the rain forest. Enjoy this tropical paradise far away from any civilization, take a swim in the refreshing pool just beneath the waterfall and submerge in this true tropical getaway. Now you are ready to visit the village of the Embera Indians, one of seven indigenous tribes in Panama. The people of the Embera tribe will welcome you at the pier and gladly give you an idea on how they still live today. The villages chief will give you a brief explication on the history of the tribe, its traditions, cultures, believes and handicrafts. Then, a traditional lunch of fish and plantains prepared by the Embera women will be served to you. In the afternoon you will experience a traditional Embera dance and have the opportunity to shop for handicrafts. The sale of local products directly benefits the village and helps to pay the school fees for the children. You can also get a temporary Embera tattoo painted on your arm or leg. Overnight The Bristol Hotel. Day 4: This morning you will be met and transferred approximately 1 and ½ - 2 hours to the Bristol Buenaventura nestled between lush vegetation, lakes and the deep-blue waters of the Pacific Coast for overnight. At Bristol Buenaventura you will be impressed by the refined elegance, impeccable service, comfort of the rooms and the infinite possibilities once you get outside. The resort offers 126 luxurious rooms including two handicap accessible rooms and eighteen connecting rooms. Aside from the main building rooms there are eight hotel villas. Four villas with 4 rooms, and the other four, with an optional fifth room. All of the rooms have wrought iron balconies with views of the lake and those in the higher floors can see the ocean horizon. The rooms are complete with a sitting and a work desk area equipped with internet access. Day 5 – 7: Free days to relax at the beach or to plan day activities. Whether it's sailing the beautiful Pacific Coast of Buenaventura, sport fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, lounging on the beach, trail walking or playing tennis, Bristol Buenaventura is the ultimate destination to discover. Eco-Tours are available in the nearby town of El Valle de Antón 45 minutes away. Activities such as canopy, river rafting, bird watching, thermal springs, rappelling, or hiking can be done throughout the dense rainforest, river and mountains. Overnight Bristol Buenaventura Day 8: This morning transfer about 1 and ½ - 2 hours to the international airport in Panama City for your return flight home. PRICE: $1920.00 per person / double occupancy / land package Price valid until October 31, 2012 Day 1:Upon your arrival into Panama City, Panama you will be met and transferred 45 minutes to the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort for overnight. Go beyond the expected resort experience at Gamboa Rainforest Resort. From this beautiful deluxe resort, you have immediate access to Panama's pristine rainforest and the Panama Canal. You can explore miles and miles of the Soberania National Park, meeting wild exotic birds and monkeys on expertly guided tours and then return to the comforts of resort luxury. Day 2: In the morning enjoy the Pipeline Road Hike through Soberania National Park as you observe a variety of exotic tropical birds while enjoying the surrounding trees and plants of this area. Afterwards Monkey Island Tour. Overnight at the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort. Day 3:This morning you will be met and transferred to the domestic airport in Panama City for a short flight to David. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Boquete in the Chiriqui Highlands to arrive at the Panomonte Inn & Spa, for overnight. Famous for our gracious hospitality, charm and exquisite cuisine, the Panamonte is the true definition of a country inn: a warm and friendly place for travelers seeking a pleasurable ambiance and personalized attention, a home away from home. Located at the foot of Barú Volcano, the Panamonte is the perfect base for exploring the Chiriquí Highlands, Day 4: This morning enjoy the Zipline Tour / Canopy Tour. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax or explore on your own. Overnight Panomonte Inn & Spa. Day 5: This morning you will be met and transferred to Boca Chica. Upon arrival you will be met for a boat transfer to Isla Boca Brava to arrive at Hotel Cala Mia for overnight. This magical island eco - resort is located on the tip of a pristine island that runs into the Pacific Ocean, flanked by untouched tropical palm-lined beaches. At a 15-minute boat-ride from Boca Chica, bordering on the unspoiled, for-you-to-discover Panama’s Marine Park "Archipielago de Chiriqui", Cala Mia is the perfect jumping-off point to world renowned sportfishing grounds: Coiba’s Hannibal Bank or Islas Las Secas; Islas Los Ladrones for scuba diving and for surfing: Moro Negrito and Isla Afuera! Day 6 – 7:Free days to enjoy the beach or to plan day excursions. Come and explore the Chiriqui Gulf and enjoy sport fishing, snorkeling, whale watching & dolphins, surfing, horseback riding, boat rides or just relaxing at a tropical beach! The surrounding area with countless bays, white sand beaches, sea & wildlife provides for numerous tours and activities that will surprise even the most seasoned traveler. Or, read a good book by our infinity pool, enjoy & explore our palm-lined beaches and bay with swim/sunbathing-platform; take our sea-kayaks unlimited for free. Tours can be booked after arrival at the hotel or in advance. Overnight Hotel Cala Mia. Day 8: Boat and ground transfer to the domestic airport in David for a short flight back to Panama City. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to The Bristol, for overnight. The Bristol is a boutique hotel with a standard of luxury and attention to detail. Set in the heart of the bustling financial center, minutes from shopping, cultural attractions and nightlife. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the city. Day 9: This morning transfer to the international airport in Panama City for your return flight home. PRICE: $2309.00 per person / double occupancy / land package Price valid until October 31, 2012
Day 1:Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will transfer to the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn in Heredia for overnight. Nestled in 10 acres amid hundreds of fruit trees and dramatic tropical flora, the enchanting inn is a jewel crowning a picturesque knoll. Situated above the beautiful Central Valley, surrounded by towering “Higuerón” trees and exotic flora, the Inn offers spectacular views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations. Here at 4000 feet above sea level on a temperate plateau of extraordinary beauty, is grown some of the world’s best coffee in the lush volcanic soil. The Inn is renowned for its fine cuisine, prepared with bounty from its own fruit orchards and organic vegetable and herb garden. Unwind by the hillside swimming pool for stunning views morning, afternoon and evening. Day 2: This morning, you will transfer to the domestic airport in San Jose for the short scenic flight to Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula. Upon arrival, you will transfer approximately 45 minutes to Lapa Rios Rain Forest Lodge. Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, Lapa Rios overlooks the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the wild Pacific Ocean, making it the destination that matches every one's idea of paradise. Day 3 – 4: Free days to explore the virgin rainforest at Lapa Rios reserve. Activities at Lapa Rios are focused around the rainforest and the nearby Ocean. Rainforest hikes, bird watching, Ocean Kayaking, horseback riding, catch and release sport fishing and surfing are some of the activities offered. Furthermore, guests can take massages, participate in Yoga classes, relax at the pool with a tropical cocktail or just take a nap in a hammock and maybe observe the birds, monkeys and other animals that come by. For many guests, the highlight is a tour to Corcovado National Park by plane or a night camping in the jungle. Overnight Lapa Rios Rain Forest Lodge. Day 5: Ground transfer about 3 hours to the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, for overnight. On a slender Pacific isthmus, on the Northern Pacific Coast, fringed by gold-sand beaches, Four Seasons introduces Costa Rica’s finest luxury resort. Day 6-8: Free Days. With two expansive beaches, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica offers an enticing array of water sports daily. Overnight at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Day 9: Transfer to the Liberia Airport for departure.
PRICE:$4285.00 per person / double occupancy / land package |
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