16 Days Romancing Costa Rica: Honeymoon trip of a lifetime!

Arrival Juan Santamaria airport, private transfer Hotel Grano de Oro.

Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis in the heart of the city. The hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. Italian tile fountains grace intimate atriums, ensuring that one is never far from the soothing melody of falling water. Guests delight in the tranquil ambiance of tropical plants and flowers found throughout the hotel. Additionally, a rooftop garden terrace with lawnbeds and Jacuzzi provides blissful, secluded lounging. The Deluxe rooms are spacious, with a bathtub/shower combination and a king-size bed.

Guided excursion to La Paz Waterfall Gardens with lunch. Today you will visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a Nature Park where you walk on truly spectacular trails that will lead to Magia Blanca Falls (the largest and the most spectacular of the falls in the area). At the Park you will also witness the largest enclosed butterfly observatory in the world with a beautiful collection of tropical jewels..After lunch enjoy the afternoon at Grano de Oro.

Manuel Antonio National Park. After breakfast you will receive your car and start a 4 hour drive. National Park Manuel Antonio. In this 682 - hectare national park you will see beaches, islands offshore, lush rainforest with good trails, and may have close - up encounters with monkeys, sloth's and lots of birds. Manuel Antonio National Park attracts with tropical jungle that borders white sand beaches and blue-green waters. A splendid combination of nature experience and beach fun! Hotel La Mariposa is an award-winning accommodation best known for its stunning 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Manuel Antonio National Park, and surrounding tropical vegetation. With its Spanish-Mediterranean architecture and well appointed rooms, La Mariposa is magnificent yet intimate. The hotel offers three swimming pools with great ocean views, meticulously landscaped tropical gardens featuring walkways and trails as well as complementary shuttle service to and from Manuel Antonio National Park. You will stay at a Premier Room. Modern bathroom and airy contemporary decoration. Private balcony features wonderful views (highest point in Manuel Antonio). A/C, phone, Cable Internet access, hair dryer and many more amenities are standard. Some units even have a kitchenette.

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Pacific Coast. After breakfast you drive for about an hour before you stop at Villa Caletas. Villa Caletas expresses a truly unique combination of mountain and seaside resort. Looming 1150 feet above the Pacific Ocean, Villa Caletas shines like a jewel among resorts. The spectacular 360-degree panorama from this tropical-jungle perch sweeps over the gulf islands of Nicoya Peninsula to the crescent beaches of Jacó, Herradura and Punta Leona, taking in the majestic mountains. Below, rainforests spread to the sandy shores, where Villa Caletas maintains its own inviting beach. The Junior Suites display both great ocean and mountain views from the large terrace with a jacuzzi. Air conditioning and ceiling fans, a cozy living room, private bath with hot water, mini-bar and coffee maker provide comfortable living.

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Day 8 La Fortuna Arenal. Following the Pan American Highway and driving through beautiful mountains and little villages, you will soon observe the Arenal volcano. La Fortuna de Arenal is an excellent base for exploring Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal volcano is the quissential active volcano. It's most impressive at a clear night when you may observe red lava. Best spot to enjoy these wonders are Tabacon Hot Springs. ( Optional ) Tabacon is a veritable thermal wonderland, where a hot volcanic stream is channeled in five pools of varying temperature.

Montaña de Fuego Hotel takes advantage of the natural beauty of the area and emerges as a peaceful oasis within a magnificient vegatation and diverse fauna. Its spacious and confortable rooms offer you all the facilities to rest and relax. You wil find yourself surrounded by a diverse natural enviroment and enjoy the best and most spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano. Overnight at Junior Suite

La Fortuna Arenal. Spend part of the morning enjoying the hotel facilities and then go off on a wonderful optional horseback ride near the Arenal Volcano, or visit La Fortuna´s waterfall. Observe the Arenal Volcano at the Tabacon Hot Springs Resort, and if you're lucky, witness one of the volcanos numerous daily eruptions!

Monteverde Cloud Forest. Today you will drive around beautiful Lake Arenal towards your next destination, Monteverde. The drive will take you about 4,5 / 5 hours. Enjoy one of the most enchanting and overwhelming experiences inside cloud forests. Eight life zones are to be found in this 10,569 hectares reserve, encompassing more than 400 species of birds, 490 species of butterflies, 100 species of mammals, 300 species of orchids, 200 species ferns, plus more than 2,000 species of other plants. The reserve is home to many rare species such as quetzals, three-watted bellbirds, umbrella birds, and endangered tapir. There are nature trails that will guide you through this breath-taking journey. Hotel El Establo is located in the heart of the conservation area of Monteverde Costa Rica. Within walking distance of the Butterfly Garden & the Ecological Farm. The hotel is set in a private 150 acres farm (50% protected primary forest) adjacent to the Monteverde Reserve. El Establo facilities include a restaurant, TV room, conference room, and more, all under one roof. Overnight at Honeymoon Suite

Monteverde Cloud Forest. You may want to get up early to visit the cloud forest.. A walk through the misty wood is a magical experience. The huge forest is overgrown with bromeliads, orchids, ferns, deer horns as well as moss and the beautiful red-green feathered quetzal breeds here. Other options are the Skywalk.

Playa Tamarindo, Guanacaste.
Located on the Northwestern shoreline of Costa Rica, Tamarindo is a charming fishing town of 1,000 inhabitants. The drive to get there will take between 5 oand 6 hours. The picturesque region opens a doorway to the romance and serenity of flat lands, green mountains and rich foliage. The natural wonders of this region are so astonishing that, for a moment, you forget the world you have left behind once you have crossed the threshold into nature's playground.
The Garden Villa. Surrounded by tropical forests and marine parks, Cala Luna is a peaceful setting to soothe the spirit. The villas blend marvelously with the abundant silver palms, delicate hibiscus, colorful bougainvillea and other exotic foliage. The resort features luxury Villas, each with a private swimming pool. All villas are equipped with fan, a/c, direct line telephone, satellite TV, stereo CD player and fully equipped bathrooms. The kitchens boast amenities such as an espresso machine and a microwave oven. As an additional service, Cala Luna provides skilled chefs and bartenders to create spectacular private events from larger exclusive occasions to exquisite intimate candlelight dinners for two!

Playa Tamarindo, Guanacaste. The nearby of Playa Langosta, ( Langosta Beach ) boasts pure white sand beaches sprinkled with multicolored shells. Such romantic scenery beckons visitors to stroll along its pristine shoreline, enjoy the serenity of the sapphire waters, or behold a brilliant sunset draping the evening with a silvery moonlight that dances atop tranquil waters.

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Xandari Resort. Today you will drive for about 6 hours. Your rental car will be picked up again at the hotel late afternoon. A welcome paradise for travelers who don't want to waste even a day of vacation. Xandari Plantation consists of spacious villas on a 40 acre coffee and fruit plantation overlooking Costa Rica's Central Valley... The villas, private terraces, furniture and gardens are designed with great attention to detail, and each villa is adorned with original works of art. All villas have a private view terrace, a walled in sun area, a bar kitchen, and a king bed.
Over 3-kilometers of scenic trails through coffee and fruit orchards lead into a lush natural tropical setting with a year-round river and five beautiful waterfalls. Fruits, vegetables and herbs from the plantation's gardens complement Xandari's health-conscious specialty dishes. Only a 15-minute drive from the International Airport the resort offers a lap swimming pool, and Jacuzzi , Central dining room with a panoramic view of the Central Valley, Three kilometers of scenic trails to five natural waterfalls.

Transfer to San Jose airport, check in for flight