New Years Costa Rica
Eco-Adventure Vacation

December 26 '09 - January 4 '10

$2,190*

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Day 1 - Dec 26- 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 El Patio del Balmoral, just a few blocks from your hotel. Overnight at Sleeps Inn(Meals: D)

Day 2 -Dec 27 - 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!

Day 4 - Dec 29 - Tortuguero
After breakfast the singles travel group will explore the National Park of Tortuguero. It is where we can 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 - Dec 30 - 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 - Dec 31 - Arenal
Learn to cook typical Costa Rican dishes using fresh ingredients that are picked right there in the orchard. Visit a site full of history, culture, and traditions: La Casona Río Fortuna, where you will be told about its 100 years of history, the surroundings, and its inhabitants. Here, surrounded by a natural ambiance and the majestic view of La Fortuna River and the Arenal Volcano, we’ll be delighted with a traditional lunch prepared at the house.

After lunch 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.

After a long day 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.

New Year’s Eve Party and Dinner.  Overnight at Arenal Paraíso (Meals: B-L-D)

Day 7 - Jan 1 - 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.

Overnight at El Establo Hotel (Meals: B-D)

Day 8 - Jan 2 - Monteverde
Enjoy a late breakfast and a Morning of leisure.

This afternoon it is time for ziplining through a canopy of trees. - 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.

Dinner at the Treehouse Restaurant. Overnight El Establo Hotel (Meals: B-D)

Day 9 - January 3 - 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. Overnight at Sleep Inn (Meals: B - D)

Day 10 - January 4 - San Jose
After Breakfast we say goodbye to our new single friends as we are transfered to the airport.

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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.

December 26 '09 - January 4 '10 Price - $2,190 Includes * Round-trip trasfer: Airport / Hotel / Airport * 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 / 8-Dinners * New Years Eve Party * 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 $690 extra.

New Years Costa Rica Eco-Adventure *If trip paid in full by credit card no discounts can be applied. This applies to all bookings made within 45 days of departure.

 Photos 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! 

Thanks again! (Sarah F)
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