Way To Go Tours - Costa Rica - Specials - Before and After Cruise from San Jose

Before and After Cruise from San Jose

Special Type:

Adventure

Meet and Greet

Arrival into San Jose: A representative of the Costa Rica board of tourism, Canatur, will meet you after you have cleared immigration and provide you with name tags that identify you as a client of Way to Go Costa Rica. You will then proceed through customs. After clearing customs, you will exit the terminal. There, you will see a representative of our destination management company, Destination Costa Rica, holding a placard with your name. You will be presented with your vouchers and a general information kit for the rest of your trip.

Transfer From the Airport to your Outer Valley Hotel

San Jose is the capital City of Costa Rica, and is by far the largest city in the country. Due to its strategic location, in the geographical heart of the country, it is the ideal place to use as a base to take daily excursions to an incredible variety of regions. You will enjoy the excitement and beauty of volcanoes, rainforests, wildlife reserves, white water rafting, boat cruising; all combined with the entertainment and nightlife that a cosmopolitan city can offer. San Jose’s main attractions include The National Theater, The Gold and Jade Museums, casinos, shopping malls, high quality restaurants, art exhibits, dance performances, and opera. As far as accommodations, the city has a broad variety ranging from centrally located hotels, some with historic character, to modern suburban retreats surrounded by lush tropical gardens and swimming pools.

Xandari Plantation Ultra Room with Breakfast Included. Based on Double Occupancy.

Xandari Resort and Spa is a tropical paradise of 21 private villas, secluded on a coffee plantation overlooking the Central Valley of Costa Rica, only minutes from the International Airport. The villas, private terraces, furniture and gardens are designed with great attention to detail and each villa is adorned with original works of art. All villas have a private view terrace, a walled-in sun area, a bar kitchen and either a king bed or two full beds. The restaurant, with stunning outdoor view dining, delights both the discerning and health conscious; with produce from Xandari’s own gardens, orchards and greenhouse. The palm-roofed Spa Village is reminiscent of an indigenous pueblo set amidst waterfalls and gardens. Enjoy an exotic facial or body treatment at the spa, long walks on rustic nature trails through botanical gardens, a workout or swim in a heated lap pool followed by a Jacuzzi, a picnic lunch at a dramatic waterfall in a natural tropical forest, relaxing with a good book or movie from the Inn’s collection, a hike along country roads to nearby villages, seeing how coffee is grown, picked and processed, visiting Xandari’s organic greenhouse, a leisurely stroll through our fruit orchards, special drinks, conversation and bocas in the bar.

Poas Volcano & Sarchi Oxcart Factory Full day with lunch included.

You will begin your journey to the Poas Volcano, a scenic drive along coffee and sugar plantations and through a rain forest. Admire the immense crater and its deep green lake. Naturalists agree that this park has some of the world’s most lush flora and fauna. Then visit the artisan town of Sarchi known for its woodwork, oxcarts and souvenir shops.

What to bring: comfortable shoes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and binoculars.

Private Transfer from San Jose to Puerto Caldera