
Activities
Activities

Announcements of Planned Activity
Announcements of Planned Activity
The schedule of most activities is indicated in the Day by Day itinerary. Caravan does not post bulletins with this information in hotel lobbies, as Caravan feels that such bulletins are not in keeping with Caravan standards nor with your right to be treated as an individual guest at the hotels.

Itinerary Routings and Timings
Itinerary Routings and Timings
Caravan itineraries are carefully constructed to show you as much as possible at a pace that you will find comfortable. Your Caravan Tour Director has been instructed to follow these departure times and routings exactly, and may deviate from them only in cases of extremely bad weather, extraordinary traffic conditions or other exceptional circumstances.

Options
Options
Caravan does not recommend or endorse any options that are not already included in your tour price. Please be advised that any additional options you purchase, you do so at your own risk, and they may not be covered by travel insurance.

Shopping
Shopping
Caravan believes shopping can be a vacation highlight. It is against Caravan policy to shop-steer (bring the group to a shop in return for a payment). With Caravan, you do not waste time in high priced tourist traps and you have ample time to shop plus the freedom to choose when and where to shop. We suggest you obtain a contact number and e-mail address from the vendor in case you have any questions about your purchases. When mailing purchases, please be sure to insure the packages, and obtain clearly written receipts from the places of purchase. Caravan does not endorse or recommend any shops. Even if Caravan passengers may have repeatedly done business over the years with specific shops, those shops cannot represent themselves as being endorsed by Caravan.

Sightseeing Changes
Sightseeing Changes
Occasionally, holidays, etc., may require a change in the sequence of your sightseeing in a given city. Your Tour Director will advise you in advance if any change is necessary.

Volcanic Hot Springs
Volcanic Hot Springs
The volcanic hot springs has 9 thermal pools. Each pool has a different temperature and is located in a beautiful setting next to the volcano with many tropical plants and flowers. The top 4 pools have spectacular views of Arenal Volcano. The hot springs have been recently remodeled, and now have more exotic foliage, more pools, and a spa with massage services and volcanic mud facials. The hot springs are located ten minutes driving distance from your resort. The admission charge is included in your Caravan tour.

Manuel Antonio National Park Beach
Manuel Antonio National Park Beach
You will have approximately two and 1/2 hours to visit Manuel Antonio Beach. There are 3 crescent shaped beaches along a path within the park, and you will have a chance to walk to all 3 beaches if you wish.

Rainforest Aerial Tram Ride
Rainforest Aerial Tram Ride
The aerial trams last 90 minutes and are approximately 2 kilometers long. The cost for the aerial tram are included in your Caravan tour.

Boat Rides
Boat Rides
All of the boat rides last from 1 to 2 hours. The boat rides will make photo stops, but do not make any stops where you get on and off the boat.

Boat Details
Boat Details
The pontoon boat used in Cano Negro is privately chartered by Caravan and allows ample room for moving around for the many photo opportunities. All boats used by Caravan have life preservers for each passenger. The cost for the boat trips is included in your Caravan tour.

Activities in Costa Rica if Arriving a Day Early or Staying a Day Longer
Activities in Costa Rica if Arriving a Day Early or Staying a Day Longer
Some clients participate in rafting tours or zip-line canopy tours. Caravan feels that these activities sometimes can be risky and dangerous. Others sign up for tours of Lankaster Gardens to see flowers, or horseback riding trips. There are travel desks at the hotels and numerous travel agents in San Jose, Fortuna who can arrange activities for you if you wish.

Zip-Lining in Costa Rica
Zip-Lining in Costa Rica
Caravan does not endorse it as there have been injuries and fatalities, even though rare. However, the travel desk at your hotel or a local Costa Rica travel agent can arrange it. Please bear in mind that travel medical insurance (such as Caravan Travel Protection) often does not cover any injuries sustained in these kinds of activities and the zip-line companies will ask you to sign a waiver accepting responsibility.

Golf in Costa Rica
Golf in Costa Rica
In San Jose, several golf courses are available by taxi from your hotel. In Guanacaste, the Hacienda Pinila Golf Course is available by hotel shuttle from the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort.

Fishing in Costa Rica
Fishing in Costa Rica
You can charter a deep sea fishing boat while you are staying on the Pacific Ocean. Quepos, has world class deep sea fishing. Chartered deep sea fishing boats are available for prices from $500 to $1,000 or more a day. If you decide to go fishing, please wear your life jackets at all times.