Jungle Romance
A 'Couples Only' Romantic Adventure in Costa Rica
San José and the Pacific Coast
14 Days, 13 Nights
Bring that 'special someone' with you and we'll provide the most romantic and relaxing destinations in Costa Rica to share with them. You will be pampered with special accommodations, enjoy a variety of tours, and have ample time to relax with your partner. Destinations for this 14 day/13 night trip include Tortuguero, Monteverde, and the secluded Osa Peninsula. The 'romance' part is up to you!
Pizotes Adventure Tours Package
Price $5,600 per couple
Day 1 Arrival – San José
Bienvenidos! Your flight will arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport and be met by a bi-lingual driver who will transport you to your hotel in nearby Alejuela. Relax by the pool, enjoy the hotel bar, and dine at their restaurant. Retire to the privacy of your suite with a view of the surrounding mountains.
Accommodations in Alejuela
Day 2 & 3 San José area
Help yourself to the scrumptious breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant. Today you'll enjoy a private San José City Tour that will give you some insights into this Central America country, its people and history. The National Museum, the National Theater, stroll through the bustling Central Market and visit art galleries and artisan shops. You'll have a few choices for tours to museums, wildlife parks, adventure tours and attractions with ample time for shopping, dining, and soaking up the Costa Rican culture. Dinners will be on your own with recommendations for any taste. Return to your cozy suite or relax by the pool and bar.
Accommodations in Alejuela
Day 4 & 5 Alejuela to Tortuguero
After breakfast you will be met by Fran Watson who will be your guide for the next two days in Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast. Fran and her husband, Modesto, will take you into the secluded canals and jungles of the Caribbean coast, finding exotic wildlife for you to encounter along the way. You'll stay at a comfortable lodge and if you visit in the turtle nesting and hatching season, (June through November) you will have a chance to witness this natural phenomenon in person.
Accommodations in a Tortuguero area lodge
Day 6 & 7 Tortuguero to La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano
After breakfast served at the lodge, you will head to the local airport for a flight to San José and then a ground transfer to La Fortuna, the closest town to the active Arenal Volcano. There you will have a wonderful private room with a volcano view, spa services to pamper you, a pool, and great dining. A zipline canopy tour or forest tram ride is on the agenda along with a romantic evening at a local thermal pool soaking in water heated by the nearby volcano.
Accommodations at a resort in La Fortuna
Day 8 & 9 La Fortuna to Puerto Jiménez
After breakfast at the resort your van driver will drive you to San José for another in-country flight – to Puerto Jiménez. Take an evening stroll along the shore and enjoy your jungle room on the Golfo Dulce. On your second day in Puerto Jiménez you'll be treated to a gulf boat tour including a visit to a wildlife sanctuary tour and snorkeling near a coral reef. Keep an eye out for the marine life in the gulf including dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, and sea turtles.
Accommodations in Puerto Jiménez
Day 10, 11, 12 Puerto Jiménez to Carate
In the morning you will visit Finca Kobo, an organic cacao (chocolate) farm and learn the secrets of the ‘food of the gods.’ Taste testing is included of course! For your next three romantic nights you and your special companion will be transported to the remote tip of the Osa Peninsula – literally where the road ends at the Pacific Ocean. Adventures include a day hike guided by a bi-lingual expert naturalist into the world-famous Corcovado National Park. The ‘gem’ of the Costa Rican National Park system, Corcovado is recognized as one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. Other exciting and adventurous tour choices are available or a poolside lounge, or couples massage may be your preference. This will be the perfect ending to a fabulous adventure.
Accommodations in Carate
Day 13 Carate to Alejuela
After breakfast you'll return to Alejuela by in-country flight out of Puerto Jiménez. A driver will be waiting to take you back to Alejuela for your last night in Costa Rica. Souvenir shopping can be arranged along the way back to the hotel.
Accommodations in Alejuela
Day 14 San José and Departure
Enjoy breakfast and your last morning in Costa Rica. Depart hotel with scheduled transport to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight departure. Remember to pay the exit tax ($26) upon entering the airport and before you check-in. Last minute souvenirs and duty free items are available in the airport terminal.
Your Costa Rica Adventure Includes:
A pre-trip detailed itinerary and trip booklet with general information on travel in Costa Rica- 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
- All ground transfers in comfortable private transport with bi-lingual drivers
- In-country flights in the Nature Air twin engine Otters
- Deluxe accommodations (13 nights) in spectacular lodges and hotels.
- Additional adventurous tour options available through the tour desks at the lodges. (Coordinate on your own with on-site tour desk - not coordinated nor included in package)
- Recommendations for local dining, entertainment, tours, etc. based on your individual interests
Please note: This trip cost does not include transport to Costa Rica. You must make these arrangements yourselves. All travelers must have a current passport to enter Costa Rica.
Ready to book your trip? Follow these simple steps:
Complete registration form- Pizotes Tours will confirm your request, dates, information via e-mail
- Send full payment via PayPal (we will give you the Paypal payment link) to confirm your reservation
- Pizotes Tours will send detailed itinerary, booklet of Costa Rica information, and receipt of payment
- Send Pizotes Tours airline information and time of arrival for all travelers to ensure airport pick-up