Included in this offer :

• The 11, 13 ou 15 days and 10, 12 ou 14 nights tour in the specified accommodation or similar
• Board and lodging as mentioned in the programme
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Welcome and assistance at the airport
• Transfers as listed in the programme
• Mentioned excursions to Cayo Zapatilla and Tortuguero

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DISCOVER COSTA RICA WITH A BEACH STAY IN PANAMA

Discover the best of Costa Rica and Panama through an unforgettable tour combining nature, culture, and relaxation. Explore the richness of Costa Rican biodiversity with its majestic volcanoes, lush parks, and idyllic beaches, before continuing your adventure in Panama with a beach extension. You will have the opportunity to fall in love with Monteverde, famous for its cloud forest, and enjoy a stay combining discovery and relaxation in enchanting surroundings.

Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1: San José

Day 2: Cahuita

Day 3: Cahuita - Bocas del Toro, Panama

Day 4: Bocas del Toro, Panama

Day 5: Bocas del Toro, Panama

Day 6: Bocas del Toro, Panama - Cahuita

Day 7: Cahuita - Tortuguero

Day 8: Tortuguero

Day 9: Tortuguero - Arenal

Day 10: Arenal

Day 11: Departure

Enjoy an extended adventure and discover Monteverde by selecting the 13-day/12-night option!

Day 11: Arenal - Monteverde

Day 12: Monteverde

Day 13: Departure

Or choose an even more comprehensive 15-day/14-night experience, including Monteverde and the magnificent Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 13: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio

Day 14: Manuel Antonio

Day 15: Departure

Please note that the departure transfer to the airport is a shared group service lasting approximately 3 hours. If you select a scheduled departure flight with a departure before 4:30 p.m., you will need to book a private transfer at an additional cost..

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1 | SAN JOSÉ

Welcome to Costa Rica!

You will be greeted by our English-speaking representative and transferred to your hotel in the capital, San José. You will receive your travel itinerary, settle into your room, and spend your first night at the hotel in San José.

Travel duration: 30 minutes.

Hotel: 4-star Country Inn & Suites (or similar)

DAY 2 | SAN JOSÉ - CAHUITA

Breakfast is included at the hotel. At the agreed time, depart in a shared transfer to your next destination: Puerto Viejo, Limón. Stretching along the extensive southern Caribbean coastline, the beautiful town of Puerto Viejo and its beaches are among the most relaxing and exotic in the Costa Rican Caribbean. With its warm, calm waters, this tropical paradise is ideal for laid-back travellers seeking a getaway in a picturesque seaside township. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy your free time to relax in the hotel's facilities or explore the surroundings on your own.

Journey duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Hotel: 4-star Atlantida Lodge (or similar)

DAY 3 | CAHUITA - BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA

Breakfast is included at the hotel. At the agreed time, meet one of our local representatives for a shared transfer to Bocas del Toro, crossing the Sixaola border that separates Costa Rica and Panama. After paying the exit taxes for Costa Rica and entry taxes for Panama, you will proceed to the Almirante region where you will take a boat to reach Bocas del Toro. Upon arrival, make the most of your stay in this beautiful destination.

*The Costa Rica exit taxes (£7) and Panama entry taxes (£4) are not included and must be paid in cash when crossing the border between the two countries. These amounts are indicative for the year 2024 and are subject to change without notice.

Travel duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Hotel: 4-star Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort (or similar)

DAY 4 | BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA

Breakfast is included at the hotel. You will be picked up from the hotel at the agreed time. Once passengers have donned their life jackets, we will begin our boat trip directly to Dolphin Bay. As it is their ideal habitat in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, this bay is home to an abundance of fish and shellfish. There, you can usually spot friendly dolphins jumping, swimming, and playing in pairs and groups. Around noon, the boat heads to Cayo Coral where you will have the opportunity to enjoy exquisite Panamanian Caribbean dishes (not included) at a restaurant with a scenic view of the sea. Your next and last destination of the day will be Cayos Zapatilla, where you can enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. On these islands, you can swim, dive, and snorkel for the rest of the afternoon.

Hotel: 4-star Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort (or similar)

DAY 5 | BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA

Breakfast is included at the hotel. Free day to relax, explore at your own pace, or take an optional excursion to Bocas del Toro.

Hotel: 4-star Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort (or similar)

DAY 6 | BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA - CAHUITA

Breakfast is included at the hotel. At the agreed time, set off and meet our local representative so they can transfer you to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. You will press on by boat to Almirante, to take the group transfer to the Sixaola border and then continue to Puerto Viejo de Limón. Once at your hotel, you can relax at your leisure.

Travel duration: 4 hours.

Hotel: 4-star Atlantida Lodge (or similar)

DAY 7 | CAHUITA - TORTUGUERO

Early in the morning, meet at the hotel reception for the group transfer to the pier to reach Tortuguero. On the way, you will stop in the town of Guápiles to enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before taking the boat to Tortuguero and sailing through the famous canals brimming with flora and fauna in the heart of the rainforest. Check in at the lodge then have a hearty lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the village of Tortuguero on the other side of the canal and the small beach in the area, which is a nesting site for turtles.

*Between July and October, you can take an additional night-time excursion, at your own expense, to observe the nesting of green, leatherback, or loggerhead sea turtles.

*The order of activities in Tortuguero may vary depending on the hotel's operations.

Travel duration: 5 hours.

Hotel: 4-star Pachira Lodge (or similar)

DAY 8 | TORTUGUERO

Prepare to explore Tortuguero National Park: a boat trip to visit the Tortuguero canals. A different and very enjoyable way to discover this impressive landscape. Return and breakfast at the Lodge. Later, you will visit the Lodge's surroundings and the nature trails accompanied by a local guide to discover this very humid tropical forest, its fauna and flora. Lunch at the Lodge. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure and enjoy the Lodge's facilities as well as the activities offered on site.

Hotel: 4-star Pachira Lodge (or similar)

DAY 9 | TORTUGUERO - ARENAL

Breakfast is included at the hotel. At the agreed time, you will depart and continue your journey by boat from Tortuguero, then by bus to the restaurant in Guápiles, where you can enjoy a traditional lunch. Then, take the group transfer to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home to the magnificent Arenal Volcano. This region is considered by many to be one of the most spectacular in the country. Costa Rica is well known as a top adventure destination, and the La Fortuna area is famous for offering the best outdoor experiences in Costa Rica. Check in at the hotel and start enjoying the facilities!

Travel duration: an hour 30 minutes by boat and 2 hours 30 minutes by road.

Hotel: 3-star Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa (or similar)

DAY 10 | ARENAL

Breakfast is included at the hotel. Enjoy a leisure day to explore the Arenal region, which offers numerous hiking trails, stunning waterfalls, beautiful vegetation and wildlife, and plenty of adrenaline-fuelled experiences such as zip-lining, abseiling, horseback riding, white-water rafting, and much more!

Hotel: 3-star Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa (or similar)

DAY 11 | DEPARTURE OR ARENAL - MONTEVERDE

If you have selected the 11 days/10 nights option, your stay is coming to an end.

After the included breakfast at the hotel, take the provided group transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your return flight.

Please select a departure flight scheduled after 4:30 p.m. to ensure a comfortable return journey and to take advantage of the included group transfer.

If you select the 13-day/12-night or 15-day/14-night option, head to Monteverde!

Breakfast is included at the hotel. At the agreed time, depart for Monteverde by crossing Lake Arenal by boat, one of the most popular options. First, you will have a short drive from your hotel to the Lake Arenal dam. Once there, you will board a boat for a pleasant 30-minute ride across the lake. On the other side, you will board a minibus for the final journey of about 1 hour and 30 minutes to Monteverde. This place is a true paradise for nature lovers, with an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Unique among other Costa Rican rainforests, its constant cloud-like mist gives the forest its name. Monteverde harmoniously combines natural beauty and tranquillity with thrilling adventure activities, such as spectacular zip lines to soar over the treetops, magnificent hanging bridges, cultural and culinary experiences to immerse yourself in Costa Rican traditions, night walks in the jungle to uncover the forest's secrets at night, and much more!

Travel duration: 3 hours.

Hotel: 3-star Trapp Family Lodge (or similar)

DAY 12 | MONTEVERDE

If you choose the 13 days/12 nights or 15 days/14 nights option, after the included breakfast at the hotel, enjoy another day at leisure to discover the many natural wonders of Monteverde on your own.

Hotel: 3-star Trapp Family Lodge (or similar)

DAY 13 | DEPARTURE OR MONTEVERDE - MANUEL ANTONIO

If you choose the 13 days/12 nights option, your stay is coming to an end.

After breakfast included at the hotel, you will have a shared group transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your return flight.

For a comfortable return and to make the most of the included transfer, please select a departure flight scheduled after 4:30 p.m..

If you choose the 15 days/14 nights option:

Get ready to discover Manuel Antonio ! Breakfast is included at the hotel before your departure. At the agreed time, you will be transferred by shuttle to your next destination: the beautiful beach of Manuel Antonio.

This small seaside village is full of accommodation nestled in nature. Known for its national park, Manuel Antonio is a lively town located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The region is a true treasure of biodiversity, attracting nature lovers, eco-travellers, and adventurers alike.

Enjoy your time at leisure to explore and relax.

Hotel: 3-star Playa Espadilla (or similar)

DAY 14 | MANUEL ANTONIO

If you choose the 15-day/14-night duration :

After breakfast, you will set off on a guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park, where you will have the opportunity to observe sloths, monkeys, and a multitude of tropical birds along a picturesque 3 km trail.

Hotel : 3-star Playa Espadilla (or similar)

DAY 15 | DEPARTURE

If you choose the 15 days/14 nights duration:

Breakfast is included at the hotel. At the agreed time, you will be picked up for a shared group transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport to catch your return flight.

End of your stay

Your accommodation

During your stay, you will be accommodated in the following establishments:

• San José: 1 night at the 4-star Country Inn & Suites (or similar)
• Cahuita/Puerto Viejo: 2 nights at the 4-star Atlantida Lodge (or similar)
• Bocas del Toro: 3 nights at the 4-star Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort (or similar)
• Tortuguero: 2 nights at the 4-star Pachira Lodge (or similar)
• Arenal: 2 nights at the 3-star Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa (or similar)

If you select the 13-day/12-night option :

• Monteverde: 2 nights at the 3-star Trapp Family Lodge (or similar)

And if you choose the 15-day/14-night option :

• Monteverde: 2 nights at the 3-star Trapp Family Lodge (or similar)
• Manuel Antonio: 2 nights at the 3-star Playa Espadilla (or similar)

Your board

During your stay, you will enjoy the following packages:

Breakfasts on days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10

Full board offer on days 7 and 8

Half board (breakfast and dinner) on day 9

If you choose the 13 days / 12 nights package, you’ll also enjoy the breakfast-included plan in Monteverde, and for the 15 days / 14 nights option, breakfast is also included in Manuel Antonio.

Useful information

• Please note that the departure transfer to the airport is a shared service lasting approximately 3 hours. If you select a scheduled departure flight with a departure before 4:30pm, you will need to book a private transfer at your expense.
• Costa Rica exit taxes ($9) and Panama entry taxes ($5) are not included and must be paid in cash when crossing the border between the two countries. These amounts are indicative for the year 2024 and are subject to change without notice.
• To enter Panama, please prepare a document showing your flight itinerary for immigration officials. Your return ticket from Costa Rica will suffice.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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