Costa Rica Vacations and Tours

Blue River Resort and Hot Springs

Blue River Resort

Discover an unspoiled paradise in Costa Rica’s mountain rain forest, surrounded by jungles, grand waterfalls and blue volcanic rivers.

Just over an hours drive from Liberia Guanacaste, along the Caribbean side of Rincon de la Vieja National Park, here you will enjoy health giving natural mineral “green” hot springs in gorgeous swimming pools, botanical gardens and much more.  

Blue River Resort has been ranked #1 out of the four hotels in Rincon de la Vieja on Trip Advisor.

The Hotel offers the following:

    •  Natural Thermal mineral pools
    • Cold springs pool & waterslide
    • Botanical gardens
    • Butterfly Gardens
    • Spa treatments
    • Restaurant & bar
    • Exercise room & saunas
    • Walk to blue river for swim
    • Bilingual guides
    • 12 suites
    • Many nearby eco-adventure tours
    • Mud bath & outdoor natural steam room

The Blue River Resort Advantage:

Most tourists, when asked after vacationing in Costa Rica say the worst part of their trip was the amount of time spent travelling on tours and moving from hotel to hotel. Blue River offers an authentic Costa Rica experience and much of what tourists seek is located here, both on location and nearby. The breadth of eco-tour activities allows you to quickly feel you are vacationing and enjoying the best of Costa Rica. 

Consider the surroundings – mountain rainforests, a moderate climate, blue volcanic rivers, waterfalls, hot springs and the volcano and the Rincon de la Vieja.

Relax at Blue River Resort today!

acrtours
November 9, 2011
Costa Rica, Hotels, Liberia
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One Day Tours from Guanacaste

Guanacaste tree

Guanacaste tree

If you happen to be in the Guanacaste area, there are some great one day tours available from these locations:  Conchal, Flamingo, Hermosa, Langosta Beach, Papagayo, Playa Grande, Potrero, RIU Hotel, Tamarindo.

Tour available are:
Arenal Volcano and Tabacon- You will visit the most active volcano and the opportunity to relax in the hot springs.
Includes: Entrance fees, lunch, dinner, transportation and tour guide.
Operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Buena Vista Mega Combo-Enjoy a full day of adventure and relaxation!
Includes: Canopy or hanging bridges, water slide and horse ride, hot springs, lunch, transportation, tour guide.

White Water Rafting, Colorado River- an extreme adrenaline experience!
Includes:  Changing rooms, specialized equipment, lifeguard, tour guide,  awesome views and lunch.
Operates Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Adventure Pass Rincon de la Vieja- Enjoy a full day of adventure! 
Includes:  Adventure activity to choose, (canopy, tubing, or waterfalls rappelling) horseback riding, hot springs, lunch
Operates Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Palo Verde national Park and Tempisque River-Visit a spectacular bird sanctuary.
Includes:  entrance fee, lunch, transportation, tour guide, boat ride

Colonial Granada and Masaya Volcano- The most popular tour in Nicaragua!
Includes:  Immigration taxes, entrance to historical sites in Granada, visit to the artisan market of Masaya, breakfast, lunch, transportation, guide, visit to the Masaya Volcano, carriage ride in Granada.
What to bring:  Passport, mandatory! Light clothes, insect repellent, camera, sunblock, comfortable shoes and hat.
Operates Tuesday an Saturday.

To book any of these tours, contact us today and we will take care of the rest!

acrtours
July 4, 2011
Arenal, Costa Rica, Guanacaset, One Day Tour, Travel
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Sunset Sail Tours

If you happen to be in the Manuel Antonio area, why not try a sunset sail tour?

Sunset Sails Tours was founded 16 years ago through hard work and family dedication. Thanks to the personalized service that is always given to their visitors, the company has been steadily growing since. 

The dolphin watching tour around the coast of Quepos and Manuel Antonio can be enjoyed from on board one of the  vessels.

Your tour begins with a shuttle service pick up from your hotel.

The captain directs the vessel for the surrounding coast, while the guides are responsible for ensuring a pleasant stay, providing clients with information about the route or aquatic life and answering any questions. Also, during the whole journey, guides will offer natural drinks, soda, water and beer.

During the tour, visitors have the opportunity to see dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles and migrating whales.

Tour duration:   4 hours 

Location:                The tour takes place 30 km off the Quepos and Manuel Antonio coasts. 

Includes:                 Air-conditioned transportation, a tour guide, a lunch or dinner meal, snorkelling gear, fruit, soft drinks and water. 

Recommendations:        Beach clothes are ideal, shorts, swimsuit, sunglasses, sun hat. Bring a towel, sunscreen or suntan lotion. 

Price: $75 adults, children under 6 years are free 

Time: 8:30 am. Returning at 1:00 pm. / 1:30 pm. Returning at 6:00 pm 

Prices good through Nov 15, 2011

acrtours
May 29, 2011
Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, sunset tour
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La Carpintera Adventure Tour

The Carpintera Adventure Tour is a new tour option that is close to San Jose, less than a 25 minute drive. It is located in a protected area, Carpintera Peaks and contains primary and secondary forest.

The average temperature is 18-26 C and is located in Tres Rios.

Following are a list of available tours and combo tours for your enjoyment.

Canopy Tour- Begins with a 15 minute walk through the forest and includes 19 platforms, 13 cables, 2 rappels.
Duration of tour-  approximately two and half hours. 

Canopy, Rafting and Irazu Volcano, 3 in 1
Enjoy three activities combined in one tour.    Start with a visit to the Irazu Volcano, followed by the canopy tour and finish of with rafting in the Orosi River,  class lll.
Duration of tour- 10 hours

Canopy and White Water Rafting Class 3
After your canopy tour, you will then proceed to visit the town of  of Orosi, where you begin your rafting adventure.
Duration of tour- 8 hours

Canopy and Irazu Volcano
After your canopy tour, you will continue towards the Irazu Volcano and see picturesque villages.  Here you will be able to observe firsthand the potato, onion, garlic, carrot and legume crops.
Duration of tour- 7 hours

Canopy and ATV Tour
After your canopy tour, you will then ride your ATV and go through the Tapanti Mountain, through mountain trails and rivers.
Duration of tour- 8 hours

White Water Rafting- Class 3
This four hour tour takes you through 5.5 kilometers of rafting adventure
Duration of tour- 4 hours

ATV Orosi on Wheels
Ride your ATV in the rain forest and cross rivers. 
Duration of tour-2.5 hours

Colonial Irazu Tour
The tour begins with a visit to the Irazu Volcano, going through the town of Orosi where you will have lunch at Rio Palomo.  Afterwards you will cross the hanging bridge over the Orosi Rio Grande River.  Afterwards visit the ruins of Ujarras, the chayote plantations, the Cachi Dam, and the waterfall, “Salto de la Novia.”

On your return to San Jose, you will visit the Basilica of Los Angeles and the ruins of Cartago.
Duration of tour- 11 hours 

Note- All tours  includes bilingual guide, equipment and lunch.

acrtours
February 24, 2011
Canopy Tour, Costa Rica, One Day Tour, Orosi, White Water Rafting
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Honeymoon Special

Lands in Love, a vegetarian hotel  is offering the following 2 night honeymoon special which includes the following:

  • Six meals
  • Canopy or horseback riding tour
  • Bottle of champagne
  • Strawberries with chocolate
  • Romantic dinner
  • Fruit plate

Lands in love hotel is situated on 109 hectares in the middle of a hidden valley, surrounded by beautiful tropical cloud forest. At 500 meters elevation on the Caribbean slope of the Tilarán Mountains this is an ideal place for bird watching. There is an intriguing mix of lowland and middle elevation species found in a diversity of forest, open country and aquatic habitats.
Lands in love also make a perfect base from which to explore other nearby birding opportunities. Click here for a bird list.  The hotel and valley is an undisturbed island of beauty and nature, easily accessed by a well paved road and located only 1½ hours from San Jose

Price for this special is only $85.00 per person for two night.   Price good through Jan 15, 2011

to reserve Lands in love, simply Contact us.

acrtours
December 19, 2010
Costa Rica, Costa Rica Special
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Bay Island Cruise

Bay Island Cruise

Have an extra day to spend while on vacation?  Why not try the Bay Island Cruise? 

This is a wonderful one day tour that departs San Jose and take you to Tortuga Island.  You will spend  approximately 4 hours on the island during which you can enjoy a variety of activities such as  canopy, hiking, kayaking and snorkeling, banana boat, or simply relax in the sun while the staff prepares an exquisite buffet lunch.

On board the yacht,  the following is offered: 

  • Tropical fruits and natural drinks
  • Fish Ceviche and other snacks
  • Live music and on board dancing

The Itinerary is as follows:  
6:00 am Departure from San Jose- hotel pick up
Breakfast en route
9:00 am Arrival to Puntarenas
10:45 am Arrival at Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island)
12:00 pm Buffet Lunch
3:30 pm Departure from Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island)
5:15 pm Arrival at port in Puntarenas
8:00 pm Arrival at San Jose- return to your hotel

The price for this fantastic tour is $95.00 per person.  Price good through November 30, 2010

acrtours
September 9, 2010
Costa Rica, Tortuga Island
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Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. This beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. And the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach, south of the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection of hotels and restaurants.

With the establishment of ManuelAntonio National Park in 1972, the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations, one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is the country’s smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequaled.

white faced monkey

White Faced Monkey

Tours available:

  • Tito Canopy Tour
  • ATV Tours
  • Mangrove Tours
  •  Sport fishing
  •  Mountain Bike
  •  River  rafting
  •  Horse back riding in the rainforest
  •  Bird Watching
  •  Surfing 
  • Diving Tours
  • Sunset Sails Tours
  • Nature Farm
  • Canyoning Tour 
  •  Turtle Tour Adventure

Recommended Hotels:

La Mansion Inn
Hotel California
Hotel Costa Verde
Hotel karahe
Hotel Parador
Hotel Si Como No
Hotel Villa Teca

Note- National Park is closed on Mondays

acrtours
July 22, 2010
Costa Rica, Hotels, Manuel Antonio, Travel
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San Gerardo de Dota

The Savegre Mountain Hotel, also known as Cabinas Chacón, is located in San Gerardo de Dota, a small community in the Talamanca mountains in the midst of a precious ecosystem.

Here you will find a deep cloud forest filled with massive oaks and other native species. The woods serve as a sanctuary for a large number of mammals and innumerable species of insects, amphibians, amazing plants and colorful birds, a paradise for birdwatchers.

As you wind around Cerro de la Muerte on the Interamerican Highway, you will see the lush vegetation become stunted and then diminish. The turn off for San Gerardo de Dota is on Kilometer 80, driving for 9 kilometers down on a well mantained gravel road you reach this narrow, pristine mountain valley at 2200 meters of altitude (7220 ft). San Gerardo de Dota has become a paradise for birdwatchers, hikers, and trout fishers.

Birdwatching Tour

Birdwatching is one of our main attractions… the beautiful environment of biological corridors make this attractive region a paradise, where more than 170 species of birds peacefully coexist with man. Various migratory species arrive throughout the different seasons of the year, joining the native species to add still more colorful views for birdwatchers. Among the visitors are the Black-throated Green Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush, Wilson’s Warbler, and raptors.

Their native hosts include Long-tailed Silky-Flycatcher, Yellow-winged Vireo, Flame-throated Warbler, Black-cheeked Warbler, Yellowish Flycatcher, Barred Becard, Tufted Flycatcher, Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, Zeledonia, Torrent Tyrannulet, Collared Trogon, Scintillant Hummingbird, Volcano Hummingbird, Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Spotted Wood-Quail, Spangled-cheeked Tanager, Silvery-throated Jay, Golden-browed Chlorophonia, ,and of course the most wanted Resplendent Quetzal. In the highlands of the Paramo at Cerro de la Muerte one can find the Volcano Junco and Timberline Wren.
Specialized birding tours with professional guide can be arranged upon request, we recommend to schedule them in advance.

Other Tours available:

Coffe Tour
Waterfall Tour
Horseback Riding
Hiking
Fly Fishing

acrtours
June 9, 2010
Birdwatching tours in Costa Rica, Costa Rica, San Gerardo de Dota, Savegre Mountain Hotel
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Avalanche in Arenal

Arenal Volcano

Arenal Volcano, courtesy La Nacion

This is the Arenal Volcano as of yesterday.  According to La Nacion, Costa Ricas leading newspaper, experts from the University of Costa Rica and the National University are to confirm if the avalanches that occurred yesterday are not in fact eruptions.
The Arenal had six events yesterday, and  authorities closed the park for security measures.
According to vulcanologist from the University of Costa Rica,  this type of activity is normal for an active volcano.
The townsfolk and tourist were calm, and enjoyed seeing the show the Arenal was displaying.   
acrtours
May 25, 2010
Arenal, Costa Rica
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Tamarindo

Tamarindo Costa Rica

Tamarindo Costa Rica

Tamarindo has all the amenities of a Costa Rican beach town, surf, sand, and sun, sun, sun! 

But if offers much more to many more. It is the ideal place for honeymoons and weddings, couples, families and wonderfully suited to eco-adventures.

Tamarindo offers first class sport fishing, sailing, surfing,  ATV tours, turtle watching, diving, horseback riding, canopy tours and jungle boat rides, spas and art gallery. Tamarindo boast several bakeries, vegetable markets and more than 40 restaurants.

Accommodations are available for every budget, from luxurious beach front hotels to hostels. The sun shines just about 365 days per year, and the temperature is pleasantly warm year round. In the rainy season, from June through Mid November, you can expect a brief shower in the late afternoon and allows for extraordinary sunsets.
The beach is a three and a half kilometer stretch of white sand and warm blue water. Tamarindo is surrounded by National Parks to its north and south, and mountains with breathtaking views to its east. Nature is abundant, Leather back Turtles lay their eggs in the northern part of the bay.

Howler Monkeys are heard and seen swinging on branches throughout Tamarindo. In some restaurants giant Iguanas will come up to your table expecting table scraps. In the late afternoons you can hear the parakeets screeching in the trees, preparing to settle down for the night.

Listed below are some of the more popular hotels:

acrtours
May 13, 2010
Costa Rica, Hotels, Tamarindo, Travel
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