Day 1 - Nov 13 - San
Jose
Our singles trip begins as you arrive in San
Jose and are met at the Juan Santamaria airport and transferred to our hotel.
Our welcome dinner is at Café Mundo, which mixes creative cuisine with casual elegance.
Overnight at Sleeps Inn(Meals: D)
Day 2 - Nov 14 - San
Jose
Perfect for first-timer or experienced looking for the excitement of big
waves and stunning scenery, the Florida section of the Reventazón River is some of the fastest
and best 10 miles of Class III rapids you'll ever paddle!
After a safety orientation, the first rapid of the day will set the pace. As
your raft rounds each new bend you'll be greeted with another breathtaking view of the
Reventazón Valley. After a fun and exhilarating day we stop for a delicious
hot lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenirs before the return drive to San Jose.
Tonight you are on your own or join the group as we walk to a local restaurant for
dinner (not included).
Day 3 - Nov 15
San Jose - Tortuguero
Today we depart to Tortuguero National Park on the
Atlantic Coast, crossing Costa Rica from west to east, descending into the lowlands of the
Caribbean coast. In Caño Blanco we board a river boat where our exciting tour really
begins. During the two hour trip observe various animals and vegetation.
Arrive in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at the pool, kayaking or ziplining (extra $)
Overnight Evergreen Lodge (Meals: B-L-D)
Day 4
- Nov 16 - Tortuguero
After breakfast the singles travel
group will explore the National Park of Tortuguero. See the green turtles, sea birds,
monkeys, and even the rare manatee. The tour ends on the beaches where we can see turtle
tracks and occasionally nearly hatched babies. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon we visit
Tortuguero town and the Caribbean Conservation Center.
At night we can take a taxi
boat in to town and dance or karaoke with the locals
Overnight at Evergreen
Lodge (Meals: B-L-D)
Day 5
- Nov 17 - Tortuguero - Arenal
Eat an early breakfast before we
board the boats back to Caño Blanco port where our private transfer takes us to
the Arenal Area.
After lunch at
El Ceibo, we continue to La Fortuna and get our first full view of
the majestic volcano.
Let's stretch our legs at the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Walk 15 bridges from 16 feet to
328'
long along a 1.86 mile rain forest circuit of interpretive trails. Guided by a
naturalist the imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest, make a
perfect combination for an unforgettable experience. Dinner at Hotel restuarant
Overnight at Arenal Paraíso (Meals: B-L-D)
Day 6 - Nov 18 - Arenal
In the morning Horseback Ride to La Fortuna Waterfalls. The ride is 1½
hours on horseback, along the way see the Costa Rican country side, cattle
farms and have the chance to see birds like oropendolas and tucans. It
is a short walk into the forest to the 230' high waterfall. The steps down to the
base are steep but there's a “natural pool” for swimming.
Time for shopping and lunch in La Fortuna before our afternoon cooking
class at a local finca. Learn to cook typical Costa Rican dishes using fresh ingredients
that are picked right there in the orchard.
After a long day we can soak in the hot mineral springs at The Springs. Perdido
Springs is a connected system of trails and seven spring fed pools located within a forest
canyon. The pools range in temperature from 76°F to 98°F.
Overnight at Arenal Paraíso (Meals: B-D)
Day 7 - Nov 19
Arenal - Monteverde
Arenal-Monteverde by Lake is the fastest and newest way to travel. We
board a very comfortable pontoon boat for a 40 minutes ride to Río Chiquito, a little
town on the other side of the lake. Once at Rí Chiquito, we leave the boat
and have a short break to stretch before a 1.5 hour microbus ride to our
hotel.
After lunch at our hotel, drive an ATV
through private farms, rustic roads and various small towns. Beautiful
landscapes will enhance the tour while driving by Las Nubes, Cebadilla, Los Tornos and La
Cruz until your return to the departure place after a 9 1/2 mile
ride.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at El Establo Hotel (Meals: B-D)
Day 8 - Nov 20 - Monteverde
Let's get an early start so we can do both Ziplining and the
bridges
Sky Trek is a system of trails, suspension bridges, and zip lines that offer visitors the
opportunity to observe, view and appreciate tropical vegetation from different vantage
points above the canopy. Two suspended bridges in, and above the canopy, one 265 feet
long, and one 60 meter. There are three platforms above the canopy, connected by zip lines. A
canopy observation tower, 72' high, 10 cables system, the longest is 1,400
feet long.
Afternoon at leisure to walk into Monteverde for shopping, lunch or
spend time at the hotel.
Overnight El Establo Hotel (Meals:
B)
Day 9 - Nov 21
Montevede - San Jose
After breakfast at the hotel we will hike
in the Monteverde reserve for 3 hours. Elevation ranges from 600 meters above sea
level to 1800 meters on isolated peaks.Trails are in excellent condition with railings on the
steps and in some cases slices of tree trunks creating a lily pond like path to keep people
from walking through mud.
Then we transfer from Monteverde to San José. Lunch on own at the famous El Caballo Blanco Restaurant en
route.
Our farewell dinner is at a local Costa Rican restaurant called
Tiquicia, featuring marimba music and a folkloric show.
Overnight at Sleep Inn (Meals: B - D)
Day 10 - Nov
22 - San Jose
After Breakfast say goodbye to your new single friends as
we head to the airport.
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Destinations
Tortuguero National Park shelters a fabulous array of wildlife, including more than 300 bird species,
among them the great green macaw; 57 species of amphibians and 111 of reptiles, including
three species of marine turtles; 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica's 16
endangered species, including jaguars, tapirs, The wide-open canals make viewing easy for
spotting crocodiles, giant iguanas, and basilisk lizards basking atop the branches,
swallow-tailed hawks and vultures swooping over the treetops, and caimans on the fallen
raffia palm branches at the side of the river.
The Arenal Volcano is the
only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active since it woke up after 400 years with the
big 1968 eruption producing huge ash columns, explosions & glowing red lava almost
every day. It is considered one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world.
The Monteverde Cloud Rain
Forest is known around the world for its conservation efforts and
lifestyle centered on respect for nature. In the rain forest are found more than 100
species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30
kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths)
and 2,500 species of plants (420 kinds of orchids). The area is acclaimed as one of the
most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.
Costa Rica
Eco-Adventure
Singles Vacation
November 13 - November 22
Price
- $1950
Balance due Oct. 1
Includes
* Round-trip transfer: Airport / Hotel / Airpot
* 3-Nights Sleeps Inn, San Jose
* 2-Nights/3-Days Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero
* 2 Nights/3-Days Arenal Paraiso, Arenal
* 2 Nights/3-Days El Establo Hotel, Monteverde
* Luggage, Bellboys and Housekeeping
* 9-Breakfasts / 4-Lunches / 6-Dinners
* Tours and activities as listed above
* Whitewater rafting Reventazon River
* Tortuguero National Park Boat Tour
* Arenal Hanging Bridges
* Horseback Ride to La Fortuna Waterfalls
* Cooking Class
* ATVs
* Sky Tram, Sky Trek, Sky Walk
* Monteverde Reserve Hike
* Private transportation
* English speaking guide throughout trip
Does Not Include
*Airfare to Costa Rica
*Airport Tax $26.00
*Tips ($12 per day)
*Double Occupancy - Free Roommate Matching is available, so there is never a need to
pay a single supplement. If you decide to room solo it is $550 extra.
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Deposit - $300
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*The deposit can be paid by credit card the balance is to be paid by
check or money order. If you wish to pay the balance by credit card there is a 3%
charge.
Photo and Reviews from Past
Trips
"A shout out to travelers from
San Jose, Costa Rica! We're winding down and getting ready to go home tomorrow :( This has been
the adventure of a lifetime! I've done so many things I never thought I'd find myself doing!
Our guide far exceeded any expectations we had. She has a genuine admiration for her country
which showed in every description and explanation she offered! I will miss being woken by
Howler monkeys in the rainforest the most! Thank you for this experience!"
-(Dawn J)
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I was part of the group from Best Single Travel's for which Nancy Madrigal was the
guide. I was sorry that you weren't able to attend the farewell dinner that was held on
19th, as I was hoping to personally thank you for making all of the arrangements that our
entire group enjoyed. What a wonderful week we all shared! Thank you for
arranging it all on our behalf. I was also hoping to share with you how
fortunate I felt to have Nancy as a guide...Nancy was so positive, outgoing, friendly,
warm, and incredibly knowledgeable about anything and everything regarding Costa
Rica!
I had a fantastic vacation in CR
and credit Nancy as playing a big role in that...I wanted to be sure to let you know what
gem... having Nancy Madrigal as a tour guide with your company!
Thanks again! (Sarah
F)
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