Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
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. Your hotel in San José is set on a 30-acre coffee plantation estate! This sprawling colonial hacienda is surrounded by lush forests and stunning views of distant mountains. Welcome to the edge of paradise! Tonight, unwind from your journey with a special meal with your family. Get ready—tomorrow you will start your adventure on the path to "pura vida," or the "pure life."

No meals Included.

Day 2: San José
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. Share a family picnic lunch in the midst of the lush rainforest. This lodge offers an electrifying view of one of the world's most active volcanoes, and borders the mystical, untouched rainforest. 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 3: Arenal
You're the king of the jungle! Strap on a harness, click onto suspended wires, zip-line 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! Share the stories of your high-flying adventure in the rainforest over lunch with the group. 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

Day 4: Arenal
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. Take a break from your whitewater adventure with an unforgettable picnic on the bank of the river. 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. 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 5: Arenal–Manuel Antonio
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. 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! 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! 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. Cuddle up with the family and watch a classic Disney film in the heart of the tropics!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Jr. Adventurers' Dinner

Day 6: Manuel Antonio National Park
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. This afternoon is your opportunity to choose from enjoying the amenities at the Parador to shopping in the bustling seaside village of Quepos. Now this is "pura vida"! 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 7: Departure
Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise, and say goodbye to your fellow adventurers. 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


Tour Pricing

Recommended age: 8+
All prices are Tour only; note that airfare is additional.

Discount is per person if booked by 12/2/06. The number of land packages available at this discount is limited.

(1) Based on Value pricing, triple occupancy. (2) Child discount applies to children ages 4-14 when accompanied by an adult. (3) Single supplement is added to adult per person double rate. (4) May not be combined with any other offer. Airfare to and from destination is not included. Please call our Concierge Team for assistance in purchasing flights.

Note on accommodation
• Triples and quads can be accommodated in one room with two double beds.
• King and rollaway beds are available upon request.

Airfare is not included. We can book your air, for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be available.

Note: To make the most out of your vacation many families prefer to arrive the day before the to starts so we came book an additional hotel night before your adventure; please inquire when booking. Also, be sure to ask about the special Travel Insurance offering a money-back refund if your travel plans change.

By e-mail:
marylyn@casaq.com