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Tropical Costa Rica | March 2025

9 Day Tour from San Jose to Guanacaste

Immerse yourself in the ‘Pura Vida’ way of life with beautiful Costa Rica. Explore golden sand beaches, lush rainforests, and incredible wildlife. A paradise for those who look for something different, this adventure provides everything from a guide through a national park with a naturalist, a chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat and a unique perspective of the rainforest with a scenic walk on hanging bridges. After all your exploring and fun-filled activities, return to your hotel to refresh and recharge in comfort and luxury!

Call (800) 459-1597 to Learn More!

Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am - 6pm EST.

Tour Snapshot

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Stay

9 Days
8 Nights

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Meals

8 Breakfast
2 Lunches
3 Dinners

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Activity Level

Three - Active
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Travel Style

Motorcoach

Trip Highlights
  • Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk
  • Tárcoles River Cruise
  • Tour the Quaint Town of La Fortuna
  • Manuel Antonio National Park Tour w. Naturalist
  • Eco Termales Hot Springs
  • Arenal Volcano National Park Guided Tour
  • Tamarindo Beach Free Day
Tour Inclusions
  • 3 to 4-star hotel accommodations in San José, Manuel Antonio, Arenal, & Guanacaste (Please note: due to the location of this journey, some hotels may be without air conditioning)
  • 3 Pick Your Experience** Opportunities
  • Breakfast daily, some lunches & dinners
  • Balance guided sightseeing and free time to explore
  • Admission into included attractions
  • Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
  • Tour Director and Local Guides
  • Bluegreen Vacations Host
  • Prepaid gratuities
  • On-tour motor coach transportation with WiFi
  • Headsets throughout the tour

Daily Itinerary

Welcome to San José! Upon arrival be transferred to your hotel. Meet your Bluegreen Host in the lobby.

Hotel Location: San Jose, Costa Rica

Meet your Tour Director and drive to Guacalillo for a cruise through the tropical mangrove on the Tárcoles River. After lunch, you will continue a scenic drive to Quepos, where you will explore and stay in Manual Antonio National Park.

Your evening is free to explore the park. Dip your toes in the warm waters, explore the tropical plants, and try to spot a three-toed sloth or a white-faced capuchin monkey!

Today’s Distance: 104 mi Hotel Location: Manuel Antonio Nation Park Area, Costa Rica Breakfast & Lunch Included

Explore the lush tropical forest with a naturalist guided walking tour followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Return to your idyllic resort nestled in Manuel Antonio National Park. Personalize your vacation experience this afternoon with a Pick Your Experience** opportunity.

Hotel Location: Manuel Antonio Nation Park Area, Costa Rica Breakfast & Lunch Included

On your way to Arenal, stop in the pleasant town of La Fortuna. Tucked at the base of the Arenal Volcano, you will have free time here to explore the quaint shops, and colorful central park and take in the views.

After checking in to your resort, take advantage of the remaining free time to experience the resort’s pool and hot spring-fed jacuzzi or take a walk on a nearby nature trail before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

Today’s Distance: 139 mi Hotel Location: Arenal, Costa Rica Breakfast & Dinner Included

Choose your Arenal adventure this morning with a Pick Your Experience** opportunity!

In the afternoon, enjoy the rainforest from a bird’s point of view as you join a Naturalist Guide for a tour of the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Combining trails and suspension bridges through the canopy of the rainforest you will get an immersive and educational experience. This is also a great chance to spot lots of exotic animals that are usually in the trees.

Unwind after today’s activities with a visit to the famous Eco Termales Hot Springs. Take a dip in the rejuvenating natural hot springs then enjoy your included dinner as you relax with the views and sounds of the rainforest.

Hotel Location: Arenal, Costa Rica Breakfast & Dinner Included

Arenal Volcano National Park is a place that begs to be explored. With winding rivers, magnificent waterfalls, and inspiring canyons, you will get a more in-depth experience with your guided visit this morning. Until the eruption on July 29, 1968, Arenal was believed to be a mountain. From 1968 to 2010, the volcano was active but now has entered an indefinite resting phase (it is still considered an active volcano). You will explore the lava trails and see how nature has recovered from the past lava flows.

Return to La Fortuna for a guided walking tour of the town and take in the astounding views of Arenal Volcano. Return to the resort and enjoy a free evening.

Hotel Location: Arenal, Costa Rica Breakfast Included

Say goodbye to the rainforest as you depart for the calm and golden sandy beaches of Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste province. As you leave Arenal enjoy the scenic drive around Arenal Lake before descending the Tilaran Mountain range. This evening is at your leisure.

Today’s Distance: 90 mi Hotel Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica Breakfast Included

Choose your Guanacaste Pick Your Experience** adventure today, relax at the beach or poolside, or explore the town on your own! This evening join your Tour Director, Bluegreen Host, and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

Hotel Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica Breakfast & Dinner Included

Today your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.

Breakfast Included
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Traveler Plus Benefit: Points for Travel*

Traveler Plus members have the option of paying for any Owner Adventure with annual, biennial, borrowed, and rented Points, a credit card, or any combination of these. For Premier owners, take advantage of our enhanced the Points for Travel conversion rates available. Click here to learn more.*

Trip Cost

From $4,999 per person, based on double occupancy (1)(2)(3)

Book by September 13, 2024 to secure your spot!

Limited single accommodation upon request; call for special pricing.

Owner Adventures are open to ALL deeded Bluegreen owners.

Call (800) 459-1597 to Book Your Trip!

Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am - 6pm EST.

*TRAVELER PLUS POINTS-FOR-TRAVEL BENEFIT TERMS & CONDITIONS: In order to apply any combination of annual, biennial, borrowed, or rented Bluegreen Vacations Points for payment, Owner Adventures vacation price, including base fare and taxes, must be an average of $500 per person for the first and second travelers in a room or cruise cabin, for a total minimum fare of $1,000. Points values applied under the points-for-travel benefit are subject to change and may vary based on ownership level. Benefit applies only to active Traveler Plus members.

**PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: One excursion per person unless otherwise noted. No refunds on unused excursion(s). At least one excursion choice will be included at no additional cost, some excursion choices will be available with a surcharge ranging from $50 - $250. Excursion choices will vary based on tour and specific excursion details will be available 60-90 days prior to tour departure date. Tour providers may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications (“Qualifications”) based on height, age, and weight. Failure to meet applicable Qualifications may result in ineligibility for this offer with no credit or refund issued. Excursions must be confirmed at or before the final payment date and will be confirmed with the tour provider 30-45 days prior to the tour departure date. Visiting and participating in excursions in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Inclement weather and/or other factors beyond the control of the tour operator may result in excursion cancellation such that this benefit will be lost and not substituted or replaced and no credit or refund will be issued.

1GLOBUS DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: This is a Globus (Group Voyagers, Inc.) provided tour being sold by Great Vacation Destinations. Prices and accommodations are based on availability, per person double occupancy, and subject to change without notice. Globus tour inclusions are accommodations; some meals; gratuities for wait staff for included meals; admission to attractions included in the itinerary; and hotel baggage handling. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; vacation insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers, tour manager, local guides, and driver; alcohol, food, and beverages outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; passports; items of a personal nature; and any incidental charges. Cancellation fees apply.

2GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC. DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: This is a Globus (Group Voyagers, Inc.) provided tour being sold by Great Vacation Destinations. Price is per person based on double occupancy and includes the Globus tour inclusions noted above plus these additional inclusions: Manuel Antonio National Park area add-on excursion, Arenal add-on excursion, Guanacaste add-on excursion, airport transfers in San José on March 28th and in Liberia on April 5th; gratuities for Globus tour director, local guides and driver; and taxes. All participants are required to sign the Bluegreen Owner Adventures Release and to complete the Globus Guest Acknowledgement process as a condition of booking confirmation. Travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the traveler to purchase and to carefully review the terms of (and exclusions from) any such policy(ies) purchased. Participants are subject to vaccination requirements of the countries visited and the tour operator at the time of travel. Currently, vaccinations are not required by Globus or for entry into Costa Rica, but this is subject to change. Participants are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations for Covid-19 vaccinations and booster shots. A passport valid for six months past the ending date of this adventure is required for all guests. Entry VISAs are not required for US residents. Entry VISAs for other nationalities may be required. VISA requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the guest to verify their individual entry requirements and obtain any necessary entry documents in advance of the commencement of travel. Starting on May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Please refer to https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for additional information. Reservations must be booked by September 13, 2024. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time of booking. The final payment is due by January 10, 2025. Arrival and departure transfers are included on the tour start and end dates, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 60 days prior to tour commencement. Prices, additional fees, itineraries, and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Cancellation fees apply. Please call us at 800.459.1597 for additional information. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages, and food outside the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant as outlined in the itinerary above; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature. Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. The maximum elevation on this tour is 5,500 ft. Hotels may differ from those listed by the tour provider, but the accommodations selected are of equivalent standard. Your hotels will be available in your final documents approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure. No compensation is provided for alternative hotel stays not listed in the tour provider’s documentation. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. doing business as Bluegreen Travel Services, is the seller of these trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of Travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited by law and where registration and/or licensing requirements have not been meet. Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met. In the event of a conflict between Globus’ Details of Participation and Great Vacation Destinations’ Details of Participation, Globus’ Details of Participation shall govern.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By participating in an Owner Adventure, you knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

3Please Note: International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may require proof of Covid-19 vaccination, negative test for COVID-19 and other communicable diseases and proof of travel insurance with specific coverage requirements. Any requirements imposed by countries visited are the responsibility of each traveler and Bluegreen Travel Services cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.