Holland Hotels Costa Rica

Beautiful beaches, waving palm trees. Relaxing in a hammock. Walking through a botanical garden, or in an Indian village. Temperature and nature are both tropical in the south. What about cooling down in the ocean or snorkling? Or rather rent a surfboard ?

This is a 21 days round trip.
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Day 1 - Dos Palmas Airport in Alajuela
After arriving at Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, close to the capital city San José, Peter or Flor from hotel Dos Palmas will pick you up. From there it is a 5 min. drive, after which you can relax and acclimatize to the tropical Costa Rica.
The second day your rental car will be brought in and you can survey the surroundings, or e.g. visit Poás Volcano.
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Day 2 / 4 - Heliconia Island in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
The trip takes you north-west, to Heliconia Island. It is in the name already, situated on an island in the middle of a beautiful botanical garden, where you can see many birds and monkeys. Here you can visit pineapple and banana plantations or take a look in biological center La Selva.
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Day 5 / 7 - Tree House Lodge in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
At the Caribbean coast you will spend the night in a tree house or one of the other special houses. Provided with all sorts of comfort of course, and a splendid view to the jungle. Relaxing, visiting Cahuita National Park or watching iguanas, everything is possible.
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Day 8 / 10 Guayabo Lodge in Turrialba
Today you will leave for Turrialba. Mountains and unspoilt nature surround beautiful Guayabo Lodge. From here you can take lovely walks. Visit one of the botanical gardens and the Guayabo Monument. At the Ortuño farm you will be shown how coffee, sugarcane and macadamia nuts are being produced in a traditional way. The daily fruit market in Cartago is also recommended.
> Guayabo Lodge

Day 11 / 13 - Dantica Lodge in San Gerardo de Dota
Dantica Lodge is situated in the cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota. From there you can visit the parks of Los Quetzales and Tapanti  or make a (guided) hike through the 9 hectares of private natural area.
> Dantica Lodge 

Day 14 / 16 - Hotel El Mono Feliz in Ojochal
A few hours more to the south you will find the cozy cabañas of El Mono Feliz. Relax on the beach or take a trip on a boat to spot whales and dolphins. Snorkling equipment is available on the boat! You can also go for a trip to beautiful Corcovado National Park. And what about a visit to a real Indian village?
> El Mono Feliz

Day 17  / 19 - Mar de Luz or Playa Bejuco (choice between the two) in and around Jacó
Today you will go to Jacó. Relaxing at the beach or surfing.
You can visit Manuel Antonio National Park, or take a trip in a boat on the crocodile river. In Carara Park you will find scarlet macaws.
> Mar de Luz is situated in the nice beach village of Jacó. It is a cozy family hotel with good facilities.
> If you go for more luxury you choose for Playa Bejuco. The chef will prepare the most wonderful meals for you. A quiet place on walking distance from the beach and only 25 minutes by car south of Jacó.

Day 20 - Dos Palmas Airport in Alajuela
The last day you will be at Dos Palmas again. Enjoy the porch and the pool once more and reflect your holiday. Don’t forget to hand in the rental car in time.
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Day 21
Departure from San José, you will be taken to the airport.

It goes without saying that from each hotel various daytrips are possible. Here we made a selection from them. Prices are based on 2 persons. Do you travel with more persons, do you want to stay shorter or longer in some of the hotels, or shorten or lengthen your trip? That is possible. Send an e-mail to contact@hollandhotelscr.com and we will send you an adjusted offer.

Prices Round Trip 

Prices are per person, based on a double room, including breakfast and 16.39% tax.
In the week before Easter and in the week between Christmas and New Year there may be other rates. We will send them to you on request.

Prices Car Rental 2008

Prices for 19 days car rental, including TOP insurances. The cost of car rental will be paid to the rental company by yourself with a een creditcard.

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last edited:09-06-2008