71 Burbank Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32137
(904) 823 – 3083
gatgol@aug.com
www.golftravelexpeditions.com
Golf & Adventure Travel Expeditions, Inc. is a registered seller of travel with the State of Florida.
Registration No. ST-34491
Sample Package Inclusions
- 3 Nights Quality Accommodations at The Courtyard by Marriott, San Jose, Escazu
- 2 Nights in a Superior Room at the Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort near Arenal Volcano
- 4 Nights in a Deluxe Ocean View Room at the award winning Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa or Westin Playa Conchal
- 4 Rounds of Golf on a Selection of Costa Rica’s Best Courses: Cariari CC, Valle del Sol GC, Four Seasons Peninsula GC or Reserva Conchal
- Golf carts are included and we will also have a fun competition planned for each round.
- Sightseeing when we are not golfing with visits to Poas Volcano & Cloud Forest, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Butterfly Pavilion, Rain Forest Trails and Humming Bird Terrace & Doka Coffee Plantation, Admission to Tabacon Thermal Hot Springs, and a river Float down the Corobisi River to view Costa Rican wildlife in its natural habitat.
- Full Breakfast Every Morning and Welcome Dinner Dinners at Tabacon All Inclusive Meals & Drinks
- PrivateTransportation driven by a professional driver provided throughout the trip.
Call for Package Prices - (904) 823 - 3083
We recommend that participants fly back to the US from Liberia International Airport which is located in the Gaunacaste Region of Costa Rica, near where we’ll be staying.However, if anyone would like to fly back from San Jose they can. We will have our bus drop off the participants flying out of Liberia and then the bus will continue to San Jose. We will offer bus transfer back to San Jose that will conclude at the Courtyard by Marriott San Jose/Escazu.The bus transfer price is $40 per person.
**Package does NOT include air to/from Costa Rica or gratuity for bus driver while touring
***Golf course tee times will be confirmed once deposits have been received.
****Participants should fly in to San Jose, CR (SJO) and out of Liberia International Airport (LIR).
***** Trip Cancellation Insurance is NOT INCLUDED, but recommended.
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1:
Participants arrive in San Jose, CR (SJO)
Check in at The Marriott, San Jose
DAY 2:
Play the Cariari Country Club
Spend the night at the Marriott, San Jose
DAY 3:
Play Valle del Sol Golf Club
Spend the night at the Marriott, San Jose
DAY 4:
Central Valley Tour: Poas Volcano, La Paz & Waterfall Gardens
Lunch & continue to north to Arenal area and the Tabacon Resort
Spend the night at the Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
DAY 5:
Spend the day at Tabacon Hot Springs
Spend the night at the Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
DAY 6:
Transfer to Corobisi River Safaris then on to Papagayo or Playa Conchal
Spend the night at the Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa or Westin Playa Conchal
DAY 7:
Play at The Four Seasons Golf Club at Peninsula Papagayo
Spend the night at the Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa or Westin Playa Conchal
DAY 8:
Free day to enjoy the Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa amenities
Spend the night at the Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa or Westin Playa Conchal
DAY 9:
Play at The Four Seasons Golf Club at Peninsula Papagayo
Spend the night at the Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa or Westin Playa Conchal
DAY 10:
Depart Liberia International Airport(LIR) for your flight back to US (Flight not included in package)
Accommodations
The Marriott, San Jose
The hotel is located just 5 km away from the Juan Santamaria International Airport and 10 km from central San Jose. There are restaurants and bars just a 5-minute walk away. The luxury hotel comprises a total of 299 rooms including 7 suites. An inviting lobby welcomes guests with a 24-hour reception desk and lift access. In addition it features an auditorium, a café and 3 restaurants with a breathtaking view of the mountains. The stylish rooms come with an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, minibar, radio, an Internet connection, a double or king-size bed and satellite/ cable TV. There is also a hire safe, air conditioning and a lounge area. The hotel affords a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. On the tropical grounds guests will find 2 swimming pools, one of which is heated. Golf driving range and various spa treatments are also offered. This hotel is also ideally positioned to visit popular Costa Rican attractions such as Poas Volcano, rainforests and coffee plantation tours.
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Thermal hot springs and turn-down service may not be what you think of when you plan on staying at an eco-friendly resort but Tabacon is all that and more. This Costa Rican luxury resort draws from the stunning nature of the nearby Arenal Volcano for their 114 plush rooms and spa. For the ultimate in understanding the beautiful landscape around the hotel, this Leading Hotel of the World invites guests to private dinners in the rainforest. The Hotel in Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort has led the way in the Arenal Volcano Region as the most recommended resort in the area. Labeled as the top luxury Arenal Hotel, Tabacon is continuously upgrading and updating its facilities to exceed all guest expectations. Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort offers a selection of luxurious rooms and suites, all beautifully appointed with rich handicrafts and furnishings made by Costa Rican artisans.
Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa
Stay at the all-inclusive Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa, located in a secluded bay on the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste. The resort is conveniently located just a 20-minute drive from Liberia International Airport (LIR), or 30 minutes by plane from San Jose, Costa Rica. Close to many Costa Rica attractions, this resort makes the ideal choice for ecotourism and adventure. Stroll around the beautiful grounds featuring luscious gardens and surrounded by shimmering seas, giving a tropical feel. Plunge into your choice of outdoor infinity pools and sip a cocktail from the poolside bar. Revive tired muscles with a massage at our Costa Rica Spa Vida. Maintain your exercise routine on the Precor® apparatus of the fully equipped fitness center.
Golf Courses
Cariari Country Club
The Cariari, one of the best course in Central America, is a beautiful place to play when arriving in Costa Rica, and with proper planning, a great way to end your stay as well. The Cariari was designed George Fazio and built by his nephew Tom Fazio, on land that was once a coffee plantation. This par 71 course measures 6,577 yards from the Championship tees, but plays much longer. The course is heavily wooded, the fairways are narrow with few fairway bunkers, and the greens lean toward the large side with sand traps throughout. The greens are Bermuda and roll fast and true. From a large Costa Rican producing coffee plantation to a beautiful and exciting golf course of international recognition, the exclusive Cariari Country Club is a PGA tournament tested course that will challenge all golfing skills, as well as providing an unforgettable and most enjoyable playing experience.
Valle del Sol Golf Club
Golf course architect Tracy May designed Valle del Sol Golf Course to play through scenic nature in wonderful weather for 18 holes of championship golf. Valle del Sol Golf Course plays 7,011 yards and begins on a par-4 365-yarder that doglegs left, requiring accuracy from the tee to avoid the bunker on the right, water on the side and out-of-bounds area 13 yards to the right of the path. The 18th hole, at 643 yards from the champion tee, is the golf course's monster, though you can make it in three shots if you avoid the out-of-bounds zone on the left and drive toward right-center on the fairway, then play left to the green, guarded by a big Higueron tree on thefront right; using the mounds' slope, you'll make the multilevel green.
The Four Seasons Golf Club at Peninsula Papagayo
Designed by Arnold Palmer, this 18-hole, par-72 championship course was designed with the resort golfer in mind and is ranked among the "Top 100 Courses Outside the United States" by Golf Digest. Your experience begins atop one of Peninsula Papagayo’s highest plateaus, overlooking the jeweled waters of Bahía de Culebra. Spectacular water views await you at 14 of the 18 holes. The signature hole, number 6, El Bajo, features a dramatic 446-yard par-4 with a tee shot that plays 200 feet downhill to a receptive valley-shaped fairway. The green is perched out on a cliff with the ocean behind it, and your round will culminate on the scenic 18th green, with views of the Pacific Ocean and Bahía de Culebra. Four Seasons Costa Rica Golf Club at Peninsula Papagayo is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Endorsed by the United States Golf Association, this program provides information and excellence to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect national resources. The course, not only set amid crystalline waters but also deep green forests, has labelled important trees, turning the cart path into a botanical garden. Hole to hole, the course offers a chance to see and appreciate a diversity of colourful plant, tree, bird and animal species. The congo (howler) and capuchin (white-faced) monkeys are among visitors' favorites. The Resort offers a driving range, a sand-bunker practice area and putting and chipping greens.
Sightseeing
Poas Volcano:
Considered by most to be one of the most breathtaking sites in the entire country, the Poas Volcano sits high above 14,000 acres (5,666 ha) of various habitats and life zones which make up Poas Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcan Poas). Rising up to 8,885 ft (2,708 m), Poas remains one of Costa Rica's largest and most active volcanoes. This fact alone is enough to attract thousands of visitors per year.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens :
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals and an environmental education program. When you think about Costa Rica, you probably imagine lush tropical rain forest, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, sloths, snakes, frogs and jaguars. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens, you are guaranteed to see all that and more.
Arenal:
Positioned within Costa Rica’s fertile northern lowlands, the Arenal Volcano is an unavoidable presence while traveling within this part of the country. It is tall and imposing and has a reputation that precedes itself. Arenal’s perfectly symmetrical shape makes it a sightseer’s dream, while its abundance of outdoor activities makes it an easy place to check things off your “must-do in Costa Rica” list. Until 2010, it was Costa Rica’s most active volcano. In October 2010, Arenal entered into an indeterminate resting phase. For the time being, visitors will be unable to watch the much-loved explosions, although that could change within a matter of months or years. Travelers to Arenal will still enjoy its bountiful sights, sounds and activities— there are mountains to be hiked, lakes to be fished and rivers to be floated. As one of the country’s most scenic and accessible areas, it is a requisite stop on any tour of Costa Rica.
Tabacon Hot Springs:
There are a few experiences one shouldn't miss on a visit to Costa Rica and the hot springs at Tabacón Grand Spa and Thermal Resort is one of them. Although the admission price is high, the hot springs are kept exclusive for a more personal environment. Soak in the mineral waters of two rivers, which are heated naturally by the magma of the volcano and remain free of chemicals or other additives. Get lost within the thick vegetation that surrounds each pool (the Walking Palms, Birds of Paradise and Heliconias, among others). And enjoy a cocktail at the pool bar, while admiring the perfect cone-shape of Arenal Volcano.