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Our VIP meet & greet service ensures a smooth arrival experience by guiding you through Immigration and Customs. Your designated greeter will be waiting for you with a clearly marked sign before you reach Immigration, welcoming you to Costa Rica. While we strive to expedite your immigration process whenever possible, please note that this is subject to airport approval and cannot be guaranteed. Once you've cleared Immigration, our greeter will help with your luggage, accompany you through customs, and coordinate with your guide and driver to ensure a seamless connection.
Your private guide and driver will meet you at Juan Santamaría International Airport to transfer 127 km (approx. 3 hours) to Nayara Tented Camp. This drive is also an orientation as your guide will shed insights on Costa Rica while you drive, point out interesting land marks and fun facts. The van will be packed with snack and water and there will be stops along the way to stretch your legs as needed.
Included: English-speaking guide + driver, transportation, water, snacks and Wi-Fi.
1 Quadruple Nayara Tent Room
King-size bed plus two-day beds. Private Plunge pool fed by natural hot springs
This luxury hotel in Costa Rica is a little different with stunning clifftop tents that bask in the grandeur of the park´s namesake volcano. Each sophisticated tented accommodation has its own natural mineral spring-filled plunge pool and outdoor shower for luxurious relaxation amongst rainforest scenery. The tents blend into the natural surroundings, built on stilts to optimize the incredible views and minimize the environmental footprint. Efforts to plant thousands of Cecropia trees have created a sanctuary for sloths, who can be spotted with the help of Nayara´s naturalist guides.
Why We Love it:
We love the versatility of Nayara Tented Camp, it could host a romantic escape for couples surrounded by raw nature, or a fun family trip with tons of wildlife for kids to get excited about. The rainforest-meets-volcano backdrop is truly magical, with trails bursting with tropical plants and flowers from orchids to cacao plants. Couples can enjoy joint treatments at the dreamy openair spa with nature as the soundtrack.
Highlights:
- Views of Arenal Volcano from guest room terraces.
- Luxury stilted eco-tents with volcano views and private mineral plunge pools.
- On-property sloths, birds and tons of wildlife.
- Beautiful hot springs on-site, surrounded by jungle.
- Wellness: spa with open-air treatment pavilions, open-air yoga pavilion.
- On-site rainforest walking trails and naturalist guides.
- Access to restaurants at sister hotels including fine-dining, espresso, wine, and swim-up bars.
- Nature, adrenaline, and adventure activities available in the surrounding area.
Meals:
- For lunch at Nayara, you can find three different restaurants: Ayla, La Terraza, and Mis Amores (adults only). These are open from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and no reservation is required.
- For breakfast, it's available from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and offers two styles: buffet or à la carte menu. Additionally, if you want to order room service, you can! (it is included without extra charge) You just need to notify the front desk the day before.
Your guide/driver will meet you at the lobby at 8am this morning. At Proyecto Asis, you will receive a brief introduction about the rehabilitation program before exploring the grounds with your naturalist guide. You will have the opportunity to learn the stories of each animal and why animal conservation is so important. You will get the chance to interact with the animals, feed them and take pictures. You will go home with a greater understanding of the conservation and the local wildlife.
Once the Proyecto Asis activity is completed, you will head to Doña Priscilla for the Home Cooked Experience and a delicious lunch!
Pick-up Time: 8:00am
Included on tour: Transport, certified guide, entrance fee, water
What to bring: Camera, Hiking shoes (open shoes are not allowed), Long pants, Raincoat,
Comfortable light clothing
TIP: Bring an extra shirt, socks and shoes
For Lunch today day, you´re invited as a special guest to the kitchen of long-time nature lover and local resident, Doña Priscilla. Inside her rustic, wooden house surrounded by a garden and verdant rainforest, hear the stories of Doña Priscilla´s upbringing in the rural area of Costa Rica´s Caribbean Coast. Her family had to grow or fish anything they wanted to eat, and thanks to these experiences she learned to truly appreciate all that nature has to offer. As Doña Priscilla prepares generational family recipes for your delicious Costa Rican dinner, help out in the kitchen, preparing tortillas and ´patacones´ (plantain patties) as you listen to tales of rural life.
Return to your hotel in the early afternoon for some rest and relaxation.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Included: English-speaking guide, home cooking session + Lunch
What to Bring: Camera and jacket (depending on weather).
On this adventure, you'll walk through the rainforest at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Your guide will lead you along a 1.2-mile trail that passes through primary and secondary forests. As you make your way up to the volcano's lava formations you will learn about the history of Arenal, identify flora and fauna while exploring one of Costa Rica's most iconic landmarks… Not to mention be rewarded with majestic views of Lake Arenal as well as the continental divide.
Pick-up Time: 8:30am
Duration: 4hrs
Activity Level: intermediate
Included on tour: Bilingual expert tour guide, transportation, drinks, entrance fee
What to bring: Raincoat, camera, binoculars, hiking shoes, bug spray, sunblock
Get ready to enjoy a spectacular rainforest hike from a unique perspective! Traverse a trail loop connected by 15 hanging bridges, 6 of them suspended in the air, allowing for breathtaking views from the treetop canopy where many hard to spot animals live. Keep a look out for monkeys, birds, snakes and lizards as you go!
Pick-up Time: 02:00pm
Drive Time: Approx. 20 minutes each way
Duration: Half day (approx. 3 hours)
Activity Level: Moderate (3km/1.8-mile trail)
Included: Transportation, English-speaking guide, drinks and entrance fee
What to Bring: Raincoat, camera, binoculars, hiking shoes, bug spray, an extra shirt, socks and shoes (optional).
11:40am: You will be met in the hotel lobby by your private driver who will assist with luggage and escort you to the airport (30 min) for your departing light aircraft flight (Sansa 1100-1101 at 1:20pm).
Included: Transportation + bilingual driver, water, snacks, Wi-Fi , antibacterial gel, wet towels and face towels.
1:20pm - Domestic Flight to San Jose
Embark on a Domestic flight from Fortuna (Tanque) Departure at 13:20hrs to San Jose arrival 13:50hrs. The 30 minute flight will offer stunning views of the Costa Rican landscapes from the air. Upon arrival you will go to the Sansa Airlines counter to check in for your continuing flight on to Manuel Antonio.
Reservation Confirmation# 055C2
To check in for your flight, you only need to present your passport to the Sansa check in desk.
Baggage Allowance:
For flights operated in Cessna Grand Caravan: you have included 1 piece of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 40 lbs. and maximum dimensions of 45 inches / 114 cm. (length + height +width).
If there is no space on the same flight to send your luggage‚ we will send it on the next available flight and it will only be transported to the destination airport. The airline is not responsible for sending luggage beyond our stations.
Hand Luggage
• You can transport as hand luggage only one piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 10 pounds and 20 inches/50 cms (length + height + width).
• In addition‚ each passenger can transport in the cabin‚ under their custody and at no additional cost the following items:
• Woman's handbag.
• Reading material.
• Infant food to eat on the flight.
• Coat or blanket.
• Camera or binoculars.
• Laptop.
In case of space limitations or excess maximum weight‚ you may be asked to check your baggage
2:10pm: Domestic Flight To Manuel Antonio
Embark on a Domestic flight from San Jose Departure 14:10 to Quepos arrival 14:40hrs. The 20 minute flight will offer stunning views of the Costa Rican landscapes from the air.
Reservation Confirmation# 055C2
To check in for your flight, you only need to present your passport to the Sansa check in desk.
Your private driver will meet you at Quepos Airstrip to transfer 12 km (approx. 20 minutes) to Arenas Del Mar, in Manuel Antonio.
Upon arrival, check-into Arenas Del Mar where a Ocean View Premium Suite for the following four nights.
Ocean View Premium Suites are spacious, 1-bedroom luxury suites. Look out over Manuel Antonio National Park. Watch the sun sink into the Pacific Ocean. These are the best seats in the house. Best option if you want ample space and the best views of Manuel Antonio & the Pacific Ocean.
Accommodates up to 3 adults, or 2 adults + 2 children. (1) King-Sized Bed & (1) Full Sofa Bed, 2 Full Bathrooms. Covered Balcony with Private Hot-Tub & Daybed
Highlights:
Complimentary yoga and fitness classes. Resident Naturalist Guides. Walking distance to Manuel Antonio National Park and town. Toes-in-the-sand beachfront dining at Playitas Restaurant & Bar, cliffside ´Mirador´ ocean view restaurant. Ocean view infinity pool and beachside family pool. Ocean view spa room. Beach balls & boogie boards available. Surf boards & lessons upon request. Rainforest, wildlife, adventure and adrenaline activities nearby. Minutes walk to nearby Playitas Beach.
Note: The Arenas del Mar property is sprawling and quite hilly. Electric golf carts are available to whisk you around the property; please just call the front desk a few minutes before you wish to depart to arrange a pick up from your room if desired.
Enjoy the resort at your leisure! Participate in the Tortilla Making Class or Sustainable Tour with your hotel guide.
Enjoy the charms of the renowned Manuel Antonio National Park. Its extensive white sand beaches backed by beautiful green exuberant forests with diverse flora and fauna. Your guide will teach you about the park's distinctive plant life and locate camouflaged fauna which includes around 110 species of mammals and more than 200 species of birds. You will observe monkeys, agouti, sloths and deer. Discover new panoramic views from different lookout points of well maintained nature trails while having a jungle beach hike and then stop for a refreshing dive into crystalline waters. We recommend to wear breathable, lightweight and comfortable clothes, hiking shoes or sneakers, hat and sunglasses. It is important to use high-protection sunscreen and insect repellent. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars to make of your activity a memorable one.
Pickup Time: 8:00am
What to bring: swimsuit, towel and a change of clothing.
Included: transportation, entrance fee and fruit, naturalist guide.
Duration: 3 hours Schedule: 07:00 am & 1:00 pm
Bid farewell to Manuel Antonio this morning. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you the 3.5 hrs back to San Jose. You'll be driven to the San Jose International Airport, arriving approximately 3 hours to your scheduled international flight departure.
Have an easy trip home!
Pick up Time: TBD
Duration: 3.5hours
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Website: Nayara Tented Camp
Room Type: Quad Tented Room - King Size + 2 day beds
Dates: Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024
This magical resort in Costa Rica is a little different with stunning clifftop luxury tents that bask in the grandeur of the park s namesake volcano. Each sophisticated tented accommodation has its own natural mineral spring-filled extra large plunge pool and outdoor shower for relaxation, surrounded by verdant rainforest scenery. The tents blend into the natural surroundings, built on stilts to optimize the incredible views and minimize the environmental footprint. Efforts to plant thousands of Cecropia trees have created a sanctuary for sloths, who can be spotted with the help of Nayara ́s naturalist guides.
Immersed in the lush rainforest, Nayara’s Family Tents are perfect for couples for families looking for a nature escape. Each Family Tent includes two luxury safari-style tents (1,800 sq. ft.) and composed of a master suite, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. Each tent sits on its own platform furnished with an outdoor living + dining area and an oversized pool filled with water from the nearby hot springs. 12 of the tents mirror each other with the option to connect two tents via a passageway, perfect for families visiting during school holidays. Reconnect with nature and find a new way to experience Costa Rica with family and friends.
Highlights:
Views of Arenal Volcano from guest room terraces. - Luxury stilted eco-tents with volcano views and private mineral plunge pools. - On-property sloths, birds and tons of wildlife. - Beautiful hot springs on-site, surrounded by jungle. - Wellness: spa with open-air treatment pavilions, open-air yoga pavilion. - On-site rainforest walking trails and naturalist guides, complimentary daily yoga & birdwatching tours. - Access to restaurants at sister hotels including fine-dining, espresso, wine, and swim-up bars. - Nature, adrenaline, and adventure activities available in the surrounding area.
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Website: Arenas del Mar Resort
Room Type: Ocean View Premium Suite
Dates: Aug 19, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024
Set within an 11-acre private rainforest reserve located a few minutes from Costa Rica’s most popular national park, Arenas Del Mar Resort offers guests the very best location in all of Manuel Antonio, with direct access to two sandy beaches ideal for swimming and surfing. Resident naturalist guides help guests explore the abundant wildlife on the property; agoutis, sloths, coatis, howler monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys are frequently spotted. Each of the 37 rooms and suites feature a spacious balcony with ample room to relax and enjoy the spectacular sunsets and ocean vistas. Two restaurants offer elevated local fare including seasonal catches from the Dock-to-Dish program and staff throughout the resort embody the friendly Pura Vida vibe Costa Rica is known for.
Arenas Del Mar offers guests a myriad of ways to explore the surrounding rainforest and beaches. Choose from a selection of small group or private tours to Manuel Antonio or beyond; learn to surf or SUP; go zip-lining through the canopy; swim beneath waterfalls; ride horses through the rainforest or learn about Costa Rican culture during visits to the market and Los Campesinos Reserve. A member of the Cayuga Collection, the resort is proudly Carbon Neutral and employs sustainable practices throughout all levels of operation.
Highlights:
The only luxury Manuel Antonio Costa Rica hotel with direct beach access. - 37 King size luxury suites and guest rooms with views of the rainforest, Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park. - Complimentary yoga and fitness classes. - Resident Naturalist Guides. - Walking distance to Manuel Antonio National Park and town. - Toes-in-the-sand beachfront dining at Playitas Restaurant & Bar, cliffside ´Mirador´ ocean view restaurant. - Ocean view infinity pool and beachside family pool. - Ocean view spa room. - Beach balls & boogie boards available. - Surf boards & lessons upon request. - Rainforest, wildlife, adventure and adrenaline activities nearby. - Accommodation options for guests with mobility issues.
- 3 nights Nayara Tented Lodge (Quad Tent)
- 3 nights Arenas Del Mar (Ocean Premium Suite - Quad)
- Airport transfers & point-to-point transportation as noted
- 2 Domestic Flights
- All meals as noted (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)
- Park & Reserve entrance fees
- 24-hour Emergency Support in-country
- Outlier Journeys custom itinerary design & service, predeparture information and Digital Itinerary App
- Additional exclusive experiences or optional tours
- Meals not noted
- Gratuities for staff, drivers and guides
- Alcohol, mixed drinks and specialty coffees unless noted
- Recommended Travel Insurance
Outlier Journeys designs thoughtful, immersive and personalized global adventures for the modern explorer. We specialize in custom journeys to destinations we know well and where we have developed close relationships with a vetted network of partners. These individuals are leaders in the world of responsible and sustainable tourism and offer our travelers unrivaled insight into their home environs while leveraging tourism to drive conservation and social enterprise within their communities.
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