{"id":1656,"date":"2017-07-17T18:46:42","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T18:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centauracr.com\/?page_id=1656"},"modified":"2023-11-21T22:44:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T22:44:54","slug":"costa-rica-pura-vida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centauracr.com\/index.php\/costa-rica-pura-vida\/","title":{"rendered":"Pura Vida Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Pura Vida Costa Rica<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Private-Customized Full Trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">7 nights, 8 days. <strong>4 nights in our Ranch and 3 nights at the Beach<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Full-time bilingual-naturalist guide. Full transportation (4\u00d74 vehicle)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">All meals, snacks, and drinks included (no alcohol)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">For the beach rides, we narrowed the list to 3 destinations: Central Pacific, South Caribbean, and Nicoya Peninsula. All 3 give us beach and jungle exploration, a great choice of hotels (small, unique\u2026Centaura style!)We have 5 full days to do activities. We can Ride (Half or Full Day) or we can do other activities like Rafting, Canyoning, Rappelling, Nature Float, Tubing, Caving, ATV\u00b4s, Hikes, among many other options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">We also visit: hot springs, frog farm, waterfalls, local markets, Coffe tours, animal rescue centers.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">We have many rides around the Ranch and we have other destinations where we truck the horses: Cloud Forest Ride, Arenal Volcano Ride, Pe\u00f1as Blancas River Ride, Bosque Ulima Ride. Same for the beach, we have several trails to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Everything (but Gratuity for the Guide and souvenirs) is included on our Full Trip<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\">Itinerary:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\">Day 1<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\">Your Centaura leader will be right outside the terminal to meet you, and you<br \/>\ncan fall asleep in the 4\u00d74 as we drive, or you can start bombarding him with thousands of questions. So it will be an easy day, driving across the mountains.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Today we will pick out the horses you want to ride on your trip and try out different saddles until you have your favorite all picked out.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">The horses are very well trained, and even inexperienced riders quickly gain<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">control of their mounts. We\u2019ll spend a good part of our day riding around our farm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Today we take you to the cloud forest ride.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"> We will ride down on primary cloud forest, amazing plantations and villages. Horseback is one of the most amazing ways to see the forest. Let the horse<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"> watch his feet while you, relieved of the need to watch your footing, can keep your eyes focused on the splendor of the flora, and spot a bit of fauna<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"> as well.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"> Then because you have earned it, there are hot springs.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"> There\u2019s a private place with no buses, no signs, and only a few people<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"> enjoying the hot water and hot water waterfall and fresh fruit drinks.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Day 4<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">We have many trails to ride (in or out of our ranch)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Arenal Volcano Ride<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Upper farm ride<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Pe\u00f1as Blancas River ride<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Local hot springs ride<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">With your help, We will pick the best ride for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Day 5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\">Today we move you to the Beach. The drive is <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\">about 4-4.5 hours from our Farm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">We make a couple of stops on the way,&nbsp; for treats and surprises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\"><strong>Day 6<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\">We are riding on a large cattle ranches bordering the Ocean. Our friend&#8217;s ranches encompass every form of tropical terrain, from dry pastures and lush meadows to old forest (actually containing primary forest, with trees in excess of 600 years of age&#8211; the classic Tarzan jungle) and ending on the beach &#8212; beach inaccessible except on foot, horse, or boat.&nbsp; So it&#8217;s probable you&#8217;ll be there all alone, and the surf is perfect for a swim.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Day 7<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Once again, we give you the option of choosing another amazing ride at the beach or to choose another activity in the area.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Day 8<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Transfer to the airport<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">The above itinerary for 1 person for 7 Nights-8 Days using a 1 Bedroom Villa starts at $5200 +13% Tax excluding international airfare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">The above itinerary for 2 people for 7 Nights-8 Days using a 1 Bedroom Villa starts at $8400, excluding international airfare. ($ 4200 per person)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">The above itinerary for 4 people for 7 Nights-8 Days using a 2 Bedroom Villa starts at $9500, excluding international airfare. ($ 2375 per person)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pura Vida Costa Rica Private-Customized Full Trip. 7 nights, 8 days. 4 nights in our Ranch and 3 nights at the Beach Full-time bilingual-naturalist guide. 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