Final Travel Plan Henric Isacsson - Costa Rica Dec '16 ... · PDF fileFinal Travel Plan Henric...

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Final Travel Plan Henric Isacsson - Costa RicaDec '16 / Jan 17' - 2 PAX

DEC 21, 2016 - JAN 1, 2017

$ 2.515 PER PERSON

The original price pp was $2235 plus $160 pp for the upgrade Premium OceanView Room makes $2395 pp plus $120 pp for the Celeste Tenorio Tour makesthe Gran Total $2.515 per person.An invoice has been send to your by PayPal for the 1/4 down payment, dueOctober 7, 2016 and the final payment 3/4 of the sum is due 6 weeks before thestart of your tour; November 7, 2016Natural Mystic Travel don't charge any reservation costs but a surcharge of 3%will be charged for your CC payment.

of 19TRIP SUMMARY

Natural Mystic Travel Preparation - A list of things to bring, Costa Rica short introduction, CostaRica Tourism Official Website. All National Park Information

12:40 PM Arrival at SJO Airport - Juan Santamaria Airport

Private transfer from the Airport to your hotel in San Jose

Park Inn Hotel - Standard Room with 2 Queen beds for 1 night w/B - Park Inn

Grano de Oro Restaurant - Grano de Oro restaurante

6:15 AM Tour: Rio Pacuare River Rafting! - Rio Pacuare River Rafting

Arenal Springs Hotel - Junior Suite with 2 beds for 3 nights w/B - Hotel Arenal Springs Resortand Spa

Tours: Hanging Bridges and Arenal Volcano National Park - Arenal Volcano National Park,Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - YouTube

Arenal Volcano National Park

Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano national park - Celeste Waterval, Tenorio VolcanoNational Park - Rio Celeste

Christmas Eve Dinner out option besides your Arenal Springs Hotel - Don Rufino; a restaurantwe recommend in La Fortuna for fine dining

7:20 AM Private transfer from Arenal Springs Hotel to SJO Airport

12:20 PM Flight from SJO Airport to Drake Bay

Jinetes de Osa Lodge - Superior Room with 2 beds for 4 nights w/B - Jinetes de Osa,Corcovado National Park

Tour: Sirena Corcovado National Park - Corcovado National Park

Tour: Snorkeling at Isla del Cano - Caño Island Biological Reserves, Cano Island Snokeling

San Jose - December 21

Rio Pacuare Rafting to La Fortuna - December 22

Explore Arenal Volcano and around - December 23

Celeste Tenorio - December 24

On to Drake Bay! - December 25

Corcovado National Park - December 26

Isla del Cano - December 27

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A day to relax..

8:00 AM Shuttle transfer Corcovado to Manuel Antonio

Hotel La Mariposa - Premium Ocean View Room for 3 nights w/B - La Mariposa Hotel, ManuelAntonio National Park

Manuel Antonio Wildlife & Beaches - Catamaran Manuel Antonio, Parque Nacional ManuelAntonio

New Years Eve - The Best Dining in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | La Luna Restaurant

10:00 AM Private transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport

3:35 PM Flight from SJO Airport back home!

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Day at leisure Corcovado - December 28

Manuel Antonio - December 29

Manuel Antonio - December 30

Celebration in Manuel Antonio - December 31

Back to SJO Airport and home - January 1

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Natural Mystic Travel Preparation

A list of things to bringCosta Rica shortintroduction

Costa Rica Tourism Official Website. AllNational Park Information

12:40 PM

Departure

Arrival at SJO Airport

AIRLINE

InterjetFLIGHT NUMBER

3920

Juan Santamaria AirportAutopista Bernardo Soto, Río Segundo,ALAJUELA, CR, 20101

Departure

Private transfer from the Airport to your hotel in San Jose

At your arrival our driver Mariano will be waiting for you holding a sign with yourname. A short drive will bring you to your hotel in the center of the city.

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

NMT-0033 Tel (506)8346-4349BOOKED THROUGH

Natural Mystic TravelCARRIER

Mariano Araya

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RIO PACUARE RAFTING TO LA FORTUNA - DECEMBER 22

Check-in

Park Inn Hotel - Standard Room with 2 Queen beds for 1 nightw/B

The Park Inn hotel is conveniently located close to the city center; the central market,parks, churches, shopping and museums are all close by. Your hotel offers as well abar, restaurant, gym and small pool.

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

# 93054 Tel (506)2257-1011BOOKED THROUGH

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Park InnCalle 28, San José, San José, CR

Grano de Oro Restaurant

A good option for a good dinner!

Grano de Oro restaurante

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6:15 AM Tour: Rio Pacuare River Rafting!

Early in the morning at 6:15 AM you will be picked up by a local guide to drive forapprox. two hours to the start point of your white water rafting adventure. Your raftingadventure will be on the Rio Pacuare, which is by far the most beautiful and excitingriver to raft on. Once you arrived at the starting point, you will first have a delicious breakfast servedand you will have time to change clothes. Your bags will be stored in the lockerroom, very safe.

You will then have a short training about the rafting activity, and will be brought to thestart of the river. In between you will have lunch served and once you'll finish, you willbe able to take a quick shower and take back your bags. You will then continue byshared shuttle on to your next destination, La Fortuna.

Operator Exploradores Outdoors Tel (506) 2222-6262Booked through Natural Mystic Travel. Confirmed by Veronica

Rio Pacuare River Rafting

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EXPLORE ARENAL VOLCANO AND AROUND - DECEMBER 23

Check-in

Arenal Springs Hotel - Junior Suite with 2 beds for 3 nightsw/B

A beautiful scenic ride will bring you into the environment of tropical rain forest.Approaching La Fortuna, you will be amazed by the perfect conical shape of theArenal volcano, which as a giant dominate the landscape. Two summits with often-smoking craters arise at sky as you get closer to La Fortuna, village on the southslope of the volcano. Black, burned ground of volcano slopes are witness of manyeruptions in the past.

Until three years ago, throwing lava estimate 300 days a year, Arenal volcano wasone of the most active in the world, but a powerful earthquake changed that: seeinglava is not guaranteed anymore. Still, columns of smoke coming from the craters,rumbling and sometimes ground trilling due to volcano’s activities awake therespect for Mother Nature and make you feeling very small.

Enjoy the cold and hot water pools at Arenal Springs Hotel upon arrival; somerelaxation after your rafting day!

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

# AS1793 Tel (506)2479-1212BOOKED THROUGH


Hotel Arenal Springs Resort and SpaAlajuela Province, CR

Tours: Hanging Bridges and Arenal Volcano National Park

Today you will have two guided tours; you will walk the Hanging Bridges with anaturalist guide and you will also visit the Arenal Volcano National Park. Twobeautiful places and you will see the lava fields from the big eruption, overwhelmingprimary rain forest and a lot of wildlife! Transportation is included as well and youwill have time to lunch in between tours.

For both tours; wear hiking shoes or sneakers (at least closed shoes no flip flops),comfortable clothing, bring a rain coat or umbrella, insect repellent, sunscreen,

of 19comfortable clothing, bring a rain coat or umbrella, insect repellent, sunscreen,camera and binoculars. The group size is 10 persons maximum

Hanging Bridges guided tour. Pick up 7:45 AM, return 11:45 AMBooked though Natural Mystic TravelConfirmation # 302768The Hanging bridges forest reserve comprises 243 hectares of protected forest. Itis ideal for hikers who would like to discover and admire the unique characteristicsof the tropical rainforest.On the 3.1-kilometer circuit you will go across 15 impressive bridges, some of themsuspended over the forest, and other stationary. The bridges have different lengthsand heights and were made with the intention of accessing the flora and faunadifferent perspectives as you go through the different levels of the forest.From these bridges, you will have great views from the forest´s canopy making iteasier to spot birds and animals. The topography of the terrain is relatively easywith some short inclines, making this tour apt for all types of people.Some of the animals that inhabit this type of forest include three species ofmonkeys, multiple species of birds, serpents, wild boars, frogs, and others.

Arenal Volcano National park guided tour. Pick up 2:45 PM, return 6 PMBooked through Natural Mystic TravelConfirmation # 302773On this hike along the trails of Arenal National Park we will enter into the tropicalforest and areas which were once devastated by the fury of the volcano. During thehike, it is possible to see a great variety the area’s characteristic flora and fauna, aswell as sites of interest like the impact craters and on to the Lava slides of 1992, alarge accumulation of solidified volcanic material ejected from the crater of thismight colossus, during the very active period of that year. On clear days, you willenjoy incredible views of the impressive Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, the Tilaránmountain range, and Cerro Chato.Your nature guide will provide you with important and interesting information aboutthe main characteristics of the volcano, which has been active since 1968 and manymore details about all of the things you will encounter along the trail.

Tours booked through Natural Mystic TravelOperated by Ecoterra Tel (506) 2749-8333

After your tours you can enjoy the hot water pools in the luxury Arenal Springs Hoteland the splendid views of the majestic Arenal Volcano.

Dinner is offered in Arenal Springs Hotel but more restaurants you will find in thesmall village of La Fortuna, just a short taxi ride away.

Arenal Volcano NationalParkLa Fortuna - El Castillo, La

Mistico Arenal HangingBridges Park - YouTube

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CELESTE TENORIO - DECEMBER 24

La Fortuna - El Castillo, LaFortuna, ALAJUELA, CR

Arenal Volcano National Park

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Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano national park

Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano National ParkPick up 7:15 AM Return 4:30 PM

This is one of the most amazing places of Costa Rica, without a doubt. Themagnificent turquoise blue waters together with all the nature that surrounds themmake of Rio Celeste a place to admire. Located in the outskirts of the Tenorio River,this one of a kind river awes visitors from around the world with its unique beauty.A circuit trail of 7 kilometers will take us through the forest, to various interestingplaces, starting with magical Rio Celeste Waterfall, the blue lagoon, a stretch of thecalm river that makes a beautiful natural lagoon, followed by the observation deck ofthe Tenorio Volcano, which offers incredible views of the volcano and thesurrounding mountains. Next come two more unbelievable attractions: “Las Ollas”which are fumaroles filled with boiling mud and finally the “Teñideros” or Dyers,which is the place where the river acquires it unique color due to a natural chemicalreaction. The group size is 10 participants maximum.

On the way back we will continue to walk alongside the riverbank, admiring thebubbling waters, the natural hot springs and the incredible scenery that envelopesus. The final highlight of our visit to one of the most popular attractions in Costa Ricawill be a delicious hot lunch, before driving back to your hotel.

Things To Bring :Hiking shoes or sneakersComfortable clothingClothes for changeRain coat.Insect repellent.

Tour booked through Natural Mystic TravelConfirmation # 302779Operated by Ecoterra Tel (506) 2749-8333

Celeste WatervalTenorio Volcano NationalPark - Rio CelesteGuanacaste Province, CR

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ON TO DRAKE BAY! - DECEMBER 25

Christmas Eve Dinner out option besides your Arenal SpringsHotel

Don Rufino; a restaurant we recommendin La Fortuna for fine dining

7:20 AM

Departure

Private transfer from Arenal Springs Hotel to SJO Airport

Today you will be picked up to go back to the airport at 7:20 AM. Here you take ashort inland flight, to get to the most beautiful destination Costa Rica has to offer:Drake Bay.

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

# 164152BOOKED THROUGH


DesafioNUMBER

Tel: (506) 2479-0020

12:20 PM

Departure

Flight from SJO Airport to Drake Bay

BOOKED THROUGH

Natural Mystic TravelAIRLINE

Sansa AirlinesFLIGHT NUMBER

1066

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CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK - DECEMBER 26

Check-in

Jinetes de Osa Lodge - Superior Room with 2 beds for 4nights w/B

At arrival on the Drake Bay Airport, Jinetes de Osa will pick you up to bring you tothe lodge by boat. Drake Bay (got its name due to base of great English seamanand pirate Sir Francis Drake) will be your destination in the beautiful Osa. Awonderful place with overwhelming tropical rain forest, on the edge of CorcovadoNacional Park, with abundant nature and wildlife.

Upon arrival you can stroll around the lodge and for sure you will see a lot of animalsand birds. A beautiful sunset will be the end of your day and you can sleep with thesounds of the jungle around you.

The tours for the days ahead (Corcovado Sirena national park and Cano island) areoperated by Jinetes de Osa Lodge so about the exact departure times you will beinformed upon arrival at Jinetes de Osa Lodge.

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

# 9497 Tel: 8845-1462BOOKED THROUGH


Jinetes de OsaPUNTARENAS, CR

Corcovado National Park

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ISLA DEL CANO - DECEMBER 27

Tour: Sirena Corcovado National Park

Today you will go out by boat again to the outer tip of Drake Bay; the CorcovadoNational Park, according to Nacional Geographic “the biological most intense placein the world”. We included La Sirena Biological Station for your visit; this is the outerstation of the Corcovado national park and full of wildlife!

Trees up to 60 meters high, amazing scarlet macaws flying around, crocodiles lazylying on the shore, sounds of the rain forest, howler monkeys (there are four speciesof monkeys here), toucans and other birds, sloths, anteaters, peccaries, coatis,raccoons, snakes, tapirs, wild cats as puma and jaguar and many others animaland plant species are inhabitants of this wonder of the mother nature. A Localnature guide will accompany you and lunch is included for you during this wonderfultour!

In the afternoon you head back to the lodge, sunset aperitifs and dinner will end thisbeautiful day.

Corcovado National ParkLos Patos Sirena Trail, Puntarenas, CR

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DAY AT LEISURE CORCOVADO - DECEMBER 28

MANUEL ANTONIO - DECEMBER 29

Tour: Snorkeling at Isla del Cano

Today is the Caño Island Day. It takes about one and half-hours to reach the island,and the trip is an adventure by itself as you can expect to see whales and dolphinson the way.

The Virgin Waters of Cano Island are some of the clearest and bluest of the country.They hide a spectacular marine life, with exotic tropical fish, of which sharks, as wellas dolphins and whales, turtles and coral reefs. It was rated as the best underwateradventure diving and snorkeling spot of the world. It is quite a unique experience towatch these magnificent creatures swim by mysterious historical ruins.

Lunch will be a picnic on the beach (included) and in the afternoon you'll head backto the lodge.

Caño Island BiologicalReservesPuntarenas, CR

Cano Island Snokeling

A day to relax..

Today you have no activities planned so you can take your time to relax, enjoy thebeautiful surroundings of the lodge en have some time at the beach..

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MANUEL ANTONIO - DECEMBER 30

8:00 AM

Departure

Shuttle transfer Corcovado to Manuel Antonio

By boat you will leave the Jinetes de Osa Lodge at 8 AM to Sierpe and an onwardshuttle (departure 10 AM from Sierpe boat dock) will bring you to Manuel Antonio.The boat transfer is operated by Jinetes de Osa Lodge and the onward transfer byEco Transfer.

Your last 3 days in Costa Rica you will spend at the beautiful Manuel Antoniobeaches.

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

# 161236 Tel (506)8829-8911BOOKED THROUGH


Eco Transfer

Check-in

Hotel La Mariposa - Premium Ocean View Room for 3 nightsw/B

The stay in Manuel Antonio hotels for this time of year is three nights, so weselected a perfect hotel for your stay; offering a central but secluded spot, the bestviews of the coast line and the Manuel Antonio National Park and all amenities andexcellent service that will ensure a great stay in Manuel A

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

# 20995 Tel: (506)2777-5192BOOKED THROUGH


La Mariposa HotelQuepos, PuntarenasProvince, Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio NationalPark

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CELEBRATION IN MANUEL ANTONIO - DECEMBER 31

Manuel Antonio Wildlife & Beaches

A day to enjoy the Manuel Antonio National Park and beaches.

You can visit the national park for an easy walk, a guide is not necessary as thetrails are well marked and lead along the beaches and through the lush forest.

In the afternoon you can opt for a sailing tour on a Catamaran to see more of thisbeautiful coast line, look for dolphins and the boat will stop at a rock for somesnorkeling as well.

More options include a sea kayak tour, a hike to nearby waterfalls, a surf lesson ormaybe just to relax under a palm tree.

Your hotel offers a great infinity pool and sunset drinks for the late afternoon... awonderful day in Manuel Antonio.

Catamaran ManuelAntonioPaseo del Mar, Quepos,Puntarenas, CR, 60601

Parque Nacional ManuelAntonioCantón de Aguirre,Puntarenas, PUNTARENAS,CR

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BACK TO SJO AIRPORT AND HOME - JANUARY 1

New Years Eve

The last day of the year 2016... spend it as you please and enjoy!

In the venue of restaurants, terraces and bars you will find festivities. Also in your LaMariposa Hotel a special evening will be designed to celebrate New Years Eve.

Gaia Hotel offers a very nice gourmet restaurant (La Luna) and they offer a specialvenue for New Year's Eve; a 4 course menu and champagne at mid night for about$80 per person.

More options include Restaurant Raphaels with ocean view terrace, Kapi Kapi forfine dining or El Patio de Café MIlagro. All are close to your La Mariposa hotel.

Happy New Year!

The Best Dining in Manuel Antonio,Costa Rica | La Luna Restaurant

10:00 AM

Departure

Private transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport

A private transfer will bring you back to the San Jose airport (duration 2 to 2,5hours), on time for your flight to Mexico City.

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

# 164153BOOKED THROUGH


DesafioNUMBER

Tel (506) 2479-0020

3:35 PM

Departure

Flight from SJO Airport back home!

Upon your arrival at the SJO Airport you will be able to check in for your flight toMexico DF. We wish you a lot of fun there!

AIRLINE

InterjetFLIGHT NUMBER

3921

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Price per person: $ 2.515 based on two adults

What is Included:

Transfer from SJO Airport to your hotel in San Jose1 Night in San Jose, Hotel Park Inn, in a Standard Twin Queen RoomPacuare River Rafting tour from San Jose to La Fortuna, with breakfast andlunch3 Nights in La Fortuna, Hotel Arenal SpringsGuided Arenal Hanging Bridges TourGuided Arenal Volcano National Park TourGuided Celeste & Tenorio Tour with lunchPrivate transfer from Hotel Arenal Springs to SJO AirportDomestic flight from SJO Airport to Drake BayTransfer from Drake Bay Airport to Drake Bay4 Nights in Drake Bay, Jinetes de Osa Lodge in a Superior RoomCorcovado Sirena National Park Tour with guide and lunchIsla del Cano Snorkeling Tour with guide and lunchTransfer from Drake Bay to Manuel Antonio by boat and AC minibus3 Nights in Manuel Antonio, Hotel La Mariposa in a Premium Ocean ViewRoomPrivate transfer from Manuel Antonio, la Mariposa to San Jose airportAll hotels include breakfast24 hour Natural Mystic Travel assistance service

Not Included:

Entrance fees National Parks ($15 - $18 pp)Tips and personal expensesMeals other then includedFlights outside of Costa Rica

All hotels and services have been confirmed; September 24, 2016

The original price pp was $2235 plus $160 pp for the upgrade Premium OceanView Room makes $2395 pp plus $120 pp for the Celeste Tenorio Tour makes theGran Total $2.515 per person.

An invoice has been send to your by PayPal for the 1/4 down payment, due October7, 2016 and the final payment 3/4 of the sum is due 6 weeks before the start of yourtour; November 7, 2016

Natural Mystic Travel don't charge any reservation costs but a surcharge of 3% willbe charged for your CC payment.

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