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   Adventures By Disney > Costa Rica
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                   PATH TO PURA VIDA
PATH TO PURA VIDA  ITINERARY:

Day One - Arrive in San José
After you pass through customs, meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will assist with your luggage. Relax as a driver whisks your family away to the nearby resort.

Real Intercontinental Costa Rica Hotel: Your elegant hotel is located outside of San Jose in an upscale area near shopping and entertainment. Unwind and enjoy the hotel's amenities, including a swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium. If you wish to explore the area, your Adventure Guide can make suggestions.

Dinner at the Resort: Tonight, you and your family are on your own for dinner. Enjoy one of the hotel's three excellent restaurants or your Adventure Guide can recommend nearby local dining. Get ready -- tomorrow you will start your adventure on the path to "pura vida," or the "pure life." Meals Included: No Meals Included

Day Two - Welcome Reception and Breakfast
Kick off your week in the tropics with a festive breakfast on a private terrace overlooking the resort. Meet the other adventurous families that share your journey though paradise!

La Paz Waterfall and Butterfly Gardens: Travel to the mysterious rainforest of La Paz, encounter the fluttering splendor of butterfly gardens! Then, hike through blossoming trails and explore an enchanting waterfall.

Lunch at La Paz: Share a family picnic lunch in the midst of the lush rainforest. Arrive at Hotel Arenal Kioro: Follow the winding road to Arenal — your home in the heart of the rainforest. This lodge offers an electrifying view of one of the world's most active volcanoes, and borders the mystical, untouched rainforest.

Welcome Dinner Celebration: Kick up your heels at a lively feast with traditional dance music and authentic cuisine arranged specially for Adventures by Disney Guests. This celebration will really get you into the rhythm! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Three - Zipline Adventure*
You're the king of the jungle! Strap on a harness, click onto suspended wires, zipline through treetops and soar across the sky. Adventures by Disney has found the expert guides to make this an awesome adventure to remember. It's the thrill of a lifetime!

Lunch at the Resort: Share the stories of your high-flying adventure in the rainforest over lunch with the group.

Local Arts and Crafts: Learn some traditional crafts from some local artisans. Get the family together and connect with the culture and your creative side -- you may even design a keepsake of your own!

Hidalgo Hot Springs: Get whisked away to Hidalgo Hot Springs for a family dinner at these remarkable hot springs. And bring your swimsuits -- you may want to take a dip before dinner!  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

*To use the zipline, you must be at least eight years old and under 220 lbs.

Day Four - Sarapiqui White Water Rafting / Float Trip
Travel through the rainforest to a rollicking river for a wet and wild rafting adventure! Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters as a forest full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2 rapids; or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.

Picnic Lunch:  Take a break from your whitewater adventure with an unforgettable picnic on the bank of the river.

Pineapple Plantation Tour:  Learn to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth everyday.

Dinner at the Resort:  Toast to your rainforest adventure and swap stories with the family at your leisure. Who'd have thought you'd be shooting down roaring rapids and soaring across the treetops?  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Five - Flight to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park
Kick back and relax as we check your family out of the resort, handle your luggage and shuttle you to a brief and scenic flight on Twin Otter Aircraft to the captivating Costa Rican coastline.

Lunch at Arenas del Mar Private Beach: Enjoy a picnic lunch exclusive to Adventures by Disney Guests! Grab a seat on the sand, enjoy the ocean view and a family lunch to remember!

Hotel Arenas del Mar: Paradise found! This tropical resort overlooking the ocean, surrounded by a lush rainforest, has beautiful swimming pools and a luxurious spa. With swimming, walking trails, and bird watching, there is something to enchant every member of your family!

Junior Adventurers' Dinner / Adults' Dinner: Kids can cut loose at their own private dinner party, with their favorite foods. Meanwhile, adults can unwind over an elegant meal and toast to an enchanting evening in paradise.

Disney Movie Night: Cuddle up with the family and watch a classic Disney film in the heart of the tropics!  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Six - Manuel Antonio National Park Adventure
Hike through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous monkeys, bizarre birds and giant sloths. This unforgettable guided tour reveals the magical mysteries of the coastal rainforest.

Afternoon Activities at your Leisure: This afternoon is your opportunity to choose from enjoying the amenities at the Hotel Arenas del Mar to shopping in the bustling seaside village of Quepos. Now this is "pura vida"!

Farewell Dinner: Celebrate all the friendships and adventures of your trip over a celebratory dinner. Toast to all your newfound friends and the family memories you will cherish forever. Salud!  Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Seven - Breakfast at Hotel Arenas del Mar
Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise, and say goodbye to your fellow adventurers.

Charter Flight to San José:  Fly back to San José via Twin Otter Aircraft to connect with your departing flight and say "adios" until you return to the tropics again!  Meal Included: Breakfast

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Travel with Disney to the world's ultimate eco-adventure destination - the lush playground of Costa Rica! Zip-line above the rainforest canopy, swim in crystal waters and visit a garden fluttering with butterflies. When you spot your first family of monkeys, see the lightshow of an active volcano and brave river rapids in the heart of pristine rainforests, you'll know that you're living the adventure of a lifetime!

Recommended Age:  6+
 
                      TOUR OVERVIEW
especially fun for Junior Adventurers Highlights
• La Paz Butterfly Gardens
• Arenal Volcano
• Hidalgo Hot Springs
• Manuel Antonio National Park

especially fun for Junior Adventurers Disney Difference
• Rainforest experience
• Zipline adventure
• Pineapple plantation visit
• Whitewater rafting trip
• Private parties with live entertainment

especially fun for Junior Adventurers Junior Adventurer and Family Friendly
• Junior Adventurer dinner party
• Arts and crafts with locals
• Disney movie night
 
          2008 DEPARTURE DATES & RATES

Value Dates

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008
Feb 26, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008
Mar 16, 2008 - Mar 22, 2008
Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 31, 2008
Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 20, 2008
Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 27, 2008
Sep 28, 2008 - Oct 4, 2008
Sep 30, 2008 - Oct 6, 2008
Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 13, 2008
Oct 12, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008

Standard Dates

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008
Apr 15, 2008 - Apr 21, 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 28, 2008
Apr 29, 2008 - May 5, 2008
May 4, 2008 - May 10, 2008

May 11, 2008 - May 17, 2008

May 18, 2008 - May 24, 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 31, 2008

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 6, 2008
Sep 7, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008

Peak Dates

Apr 1, 2008 - Apr 7, 2008
Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008
Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008
Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 16, 2008
Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 23, 2008
Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 30, 2008
Jul 1, 2008 - Jul 7, 2008
Jul 13, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008
Jul 15, 2008 - Jul 21, 2008
Jul 22, 2008 - Jul 28, 2008
Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 2, 2008
Aug 3, 2008 - Aug 9, 2008

Aug 10, 2008 - Aug 16, 2008

Aug 17, 2008 - Aug 23, 2008
Aug 24, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008

Dec 21, 2008 - Dec 27, 2008

  Value Standard Peak
Early Booking Rates(2,3)      

Adult

$2,159 $2,319 $2,399

Child(4)

$1,949 $2,089 $2,159

Regular Rates(3)

     

Adult

$2,699 $2,899 $2,999

Child(4)

$2,429 $2,609 $2,699

(2) Valid for bookings made more than 120 days prior to departure. The number of land packages available at these rates is limited.
(3) Based on double, triple or quad occupancy. Single supplement applies - call for details. Subject to availability, eligible parties of 4 may be booked as a quad or two doubles. See "Note on accommodations" below. AIRFARE TO AND FROM DESTINATION IS NOT INCLUDED. Call for assistance booking your flights.
(4) Child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Note on accommodations:

Subject to availability:
• Parties of three in San José are accommodated in one room with a rollaway and either a one king or a room with two double beds. Parties of three in Arenal are accommodated in one room with two queen beds and day bed. Parties of three in Quepos will be accommodated in one room with a king bed and queen sofa bed.
• Parties of four booked as a quad: In San José, quads are accommodated in one room with two double beds. In Arenal, quads are accommodated in one room with two queen beds. In Quepos, quads are accommodated in a two-bedroom apartment with each bedroom having one king bed and a queen sofa bed.
• Parties of four booked as a two doubles: In San José, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having either two queen beds or one king bed. In Arenal, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having two queen beds. In Quepos, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having one king bed. Connecting rooms and rollaways may be requested in San José only.

Pre- and post-dates are available. Please contact us for more details.
 

 

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