Costa Rica Sun Tours - Costa Rica Ultimate Family Getaway

Upon arrival to Liberia, Costa Rica, a private transfer will be provided to your hotel near the Arenal Volcano. Overnight at the Springs Resort & Spa

Arenal volcano was the most spectacularly active in Costa Rica. For 30 years hotels in the region touted their views of the lava flows and red hot boulders ejected from the volcano glowing in the darkness.

For the past ten years the red hot lava has been biding its time and the activity at Arenal has been limited to puffs of steam and a few deep rumbles.  No one can predict when this quiet cycle will end and the glowing red orange cone will once again dominate the night sky but even when it’s not erupting spectacularly the peak is still an imposing and beautiful sight.

There’s always a chance that clouds will obscure the top of the volcano but volcano but if you stick around a couple of days taking advantage of some of the other attractions in the area you’re likely to also get great volcano views.

There are also activities that you can enjoy completely free, such as walks around the town, visit crystalline rivers or visit Lake Arenal, and if you rent a bike, you can take a ride through different towns near La Fortuna such as El Castillo or La Guaria. Finally, your vacation in La Fortuna Costa Rica will not be complete, if you do not visit the Arenal Volcano Hot Springs.

Tonight, dinner is on your own. You may enjoy a quiet evening meal at the hotel or adventure yourself to downtown La Fortuna for more local flavour and authentic restaurants.

Today enjoy a Multi-Adventure Package at the Springs Resort Club Rio, with transportation, local guides, and lunch included.  The Club Rio Outdoor Center and Wildlife Preserve includes two soft adventure activities to choose from - Inflatable River Kayaking, River Tubing, Horseback Tours, Hiking Trails, Nature Tours, Hot Springs, Swimming and a Wildlife Preserve for rescued animals.

Club Rio Outdoor Center is located directly below the resort along our beautifully forested, mile long stretch of Arenal River frontage.  With its eight different soft adventure activities, Club Rio is perfect for all ages and is a “Must See” area of the resort.  The fact that all of these activities are offered in one location and on-site is a fantastic amenity for our guests.  Some of these tours and activities include River Tubing, Inflatable River Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing and Rappelling, Nature Tours, Hot Springs, and River Fishing.  Before and after the scheduled tours, we encourage our guests to walk the hiking trails leading to secluded, natural hot springs just feet away from the river’s edge. 

Club Rio also features Arenal’s finest animal sanctuary. In conjunction with the MINAE (Ministry of Environment and Energy) we operate a preserve for Costa Rican wildlife that have been confiscated from poachers or donated by other private reserves, rescue centers or individuals. Our Wildlife Sanctuary Tour gives our guests the opportunity to experience a large array of Costa Rican wildlife living in beautiful, natural habitats all in one easily accessible location.

Tonight, dinner is on your own. You may enjoy a quiet evening meal at the hotel or adventure yourself to downtown La Fortuna for more local flavour and authentic restaurants . Overnight at the Springs Resort & Spa (B, L)

Today enjoy the Arenal Reserve (Sky Trek / Sky Tram) Tour. Ride an open-air gondola from the ground to the heights where you'll be dropped off at an observation deck for fantastic views of the volcano and land below. Zipping along nearly two miles (three kilometers) of cables, you will see the rain forest as well as get a panoramic view of the volcano and lake from a whole new perspective.

This afternoon visit the Sloth Sanctuary with a local guide. The two-toed sloth and three-toed sloth can be observed in this private farm; now and then, visitors may have the incredible experience of watching the mother with its offspring.

Tonight, dinner is on your own. You may enjoy a quiet evening meal at the hotel or adventure yourself to downtown La Fortuna for more local flavour and authentic restaurants. 

Today depart the Arenal Volcano and travel to Guanacaste’s Northern Pacific Coast – Overnight at Las Catalinas Community (B)

Las Catalinas is a beautiful car-free beach town in Costa Rica surrounded by tropical nature on land and at sea. A variety of vacation rentals are available from small flats to large houses. All are fully serviced by our famously friendly and helpful staff. Come here to connect with a healthier, more satisfying, more sustainable way to live.

Las Catalinas is a particularly ideal place to get together with groups of friends.  The easy sociability of our town makes these kinds of gatherings easy, natural, fun, and even potentially profound.  

 Other times you are going to want to get out, partake of various activities, and mingle with a wider community.  At Las Catalinas that is super easy because just a few steps from your door you’ll find gathering places like Limonada and our new Beach Club, the beach, beautiful streets and plazas to explore, and the wonders of our 1000-acre nature preserve that surrounds town.  

 The Beach Club at Las Catalinas is an important part of our town.  It is located on a small bluff above the beach in the Beach Town South neighborhood, an easy walk from anywhere in town.  It has:

• A beautiful restaurant and bar
• A 25 meter lap pool
• A kids play pool
• An adult lounging pool
• A hot tub
• An exercise room with weight lifting and cardio equipment
• An octagonal pavilion
• Plenty of seating and lounge chairs

Las Catalinas truly is a paradise for a wide range of outdoor activities!  Here are some of them:

• Boogie Boarding and Body Surfing
• Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding
• Hiking and trail running
• Mountain Biking
• Snorkeling

While at Las Catalinas your meals are on your own with only breakfast included. Try one of the four different restaurants that offer casual al fresco meals or opt for a more formal dinner at Faisenela - the Hotel Santarena's own restaurant with excellent authentic menu.

Days at leisure to enjoy the community of Las Catalinas.

Some of the key elements of why we've chosen this property as home base include: 

• A Great Place to Walk - Because this is a requirement for everything else.
• A Place Where Children Can Have Freedom - Because this is so important in its own right and because it is a key indicator that a better way of living is actually happening.
• Natural Sociability - Because an environment that makes it easy and pleasurable to connect with the people around you makes life so much more enjoyable and fulfilling.
• Things To Do - Because a vibrant community of activity, social opportunities, achievement, and recreation is fun and satisfying.
• Beauty - Because being surrounded by beauty is important.
• Nature - Because pleasurable opportunities to interact with nature that are easily available within a short walk should be an everyday part of life.

While at Las Catalinas your meals are on your own with only breakfast included. Try one of the four different restaurants that offer casual al fresco meals or opt for a more formal dinner at Faisenela - the Hotel Santarena's own restaurant with excellent authentic menu.

Days at leisure to enjoy the community of Las Catalinas.

Las Catalinas truly is a paradise for a wide range of outdoor activities!  Here are some of them:

• Boogie Boarding and Body Surfing
• Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding
• Hiking and trail running
• Mountain Biking
• Snorkeling

Swimming – The beaches of Las Catalinas are named Playa Danta nd Playa Dantita, and they are great for swimming.  At low tide Danta (the larger of the two) is very broad and with a flat pitch.  Waves are generally of moderate or smaller size, and break gently.  Currents are minimal.  This makes for good safe swimmingconditions for people of all ages.  There are rocks in some places, and areas that are rock free.  So be aware of that.  At high tide the beach is narrow and steeper and the waves break closer to shore.  More serious swimmers will want to swim out to the Islas Pitahayas, located about a kilometer offshore.

Yoga and Exercise Classes – we have regularly scheduled yoga and exercise classes in our beachside pavillion

Other great outdoor activities are conveniently located nearby and make for great outings from Las Catalinas:

Surfing – there are many world class surfing spots located near Las Catalinas.  The swell here comes generally from the south.  So Las Catalinas is partially sheltered from that swell by the point of Cabo Vela.  Just around the corner, a 25 minute drive from Las Catalinas, is the famous surfing beach Playa Grande.  Keep going south and there are a string of many more great surfing spots.  To the north, best reached by boat, are the famous Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point.  Surfing outings are very popular for Las Catalinas ♣ residents and visitors.

Sailing -The excellent Costa Rican Sailing Center is located in Potrero, just a few minutes’ drive or a bike ride away.  They have a whole fleet of new fast boats and expert instruction.  Bahia Potrero is a wonderful place to sail, with good sailing to be had nearly every day.  The water is warm and clear. There is lots of marine life including dolphins, whales, manta rays, and abundant turtles.  The coast is some of the most beautiful you will ever see.  There are also a variety of larger charter boats available in the area.  Afternoon sailing, snorkeling and sunset viewing trips are very popular outings from Las Catalinas.

Fishing – The waters off of Las Catalinas offer some of the finest deep sea fishing in the world.  There are a large number of local boats available for hire.  Marlin, sailfish, dorado, roosterfish, and tuna are among the local fish to be caught.

Scuba Diving – 

Golf

Canopy Tours/Ziplining

Equestrian Activities

While at Las Catalinas your meals are on your own with only breakfast included. Try one of the four different restaurants that offer casual al fresco meals or opt for a more formal dinner at Faisenela - the Hotel Santarena's own restaurant with excellent authentic menu 

Say adios to Costa Rica in the best way –enjoy a Sunset Catamaran Tour around Guanacaste’s Gold Coast. Enjoy snorkeling, paddle boards and kayaking while having an opportunity to spot dolphins, manta rays and lots rare fish. Overnight at Las Catalinas Community (B)

Morning and Afternoon Tours are available with a professional crew on board that, while sailing through the blue ocean, will delight you with delicious cocktails and soft drinks. During the cruise we take a break, at a secret enchanted place, to enjoy the water activities and explore the area. During your snorkeling tour you will have the opportunity to see amazing species like puffer fish, starfish, octopus, manta rays and much more. In the meantime our chef will prepare a delicious and traditional buffet. We will then continue the navigation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Sailing along the coastline will let you discover the gold coast of Costa Rica in a special and unique way. Enjoy an afternoon of sailing on one of our luxury catamarans at the Flamingo Marina.

Spend the afternoon sailing along Costa Rica’s beautiful coastline with an open bar throughout the cruise.Half way through your journey we will stop and enjoy a guided snorkeling tour and other water activities. In the meantime, a great buffet of snacks will be prepared by our chef.

Let the Papagayo winds carry you home surrounded by the amazing colors of a Costa Rican sunset.

While at Las Catalinas your meals are on your own with only breakfast included. Try one of the four different restaurants that offer casual al fresco meals or opt for a more formal dinner at Faisenela - the Hotel Santarena's own restaurant with excellent authentic menu 

Private departure land transfer to Liberia International Airport (1  hour) End of services