Nature in Costa Rica: Mistico Park hanging bridges, Los Pumas Rescue Center & free days
7 days / 6 Nights
Multi-day trip description
Costa Rica is a captivating destination for curious travelers seeking to connect with nature. On this multi-day trip, you will explore the famous hanging bridges in Arenal, hike on an accessible trail with scenic views of Arenal Lake and Volcano, search for quirky sloths, and visit a center that dedicates itself to rescuing animals that have lost their natural habitat. You'll also have two free days at an all-inclusive hotel in Guanacaste!
Thi...Costa Rica is a captivating destination for curious travelers seeking to connect with nature. On this multi-day trip, you will explore the famous hanging bridges in Arenal, hike on an accessible trail with scenic views of Arenal Lake and Volcano, search for quirky sloths, and visit a center that dedicates itself to rescuing animals that have lost their natural habitat. You'll also have two free days at an all-inclusive hotel in Guanacaste!
This multi-day trip was designed with accessibility in mind. Your comfort and safety are our priorities! Every activity is wheelchair-friendly, and all transfers will be done through the same accessible van equipped with a wheelchair lift. All transfers exceeding 2 hours will include accessible restroom stops. Please inform your guide in advance if you require such accommodations.
Accessible rooms equipped with roll-in showers are always guaranteed! 4-star hotels Kioro Suites & Spa in Arenal and The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa are the selected hotels; if accessible rooms are unavailable at the time of your booking, we will choose a similar hotel that offers an accessible room that will match your needs.
Please note:
1. The price of this multi-day trip might be subject to changes depending on seasonality and the availability of accessible rooms. A travel expert will confirm the final details once you submit a booking request.
2. You have the option to include a Joëlette wheelchair and a beach wheelchair in your trip upon request, subject to an additional charge. Please let our travel experts know; they will gladly assist you with the arrangements.
3. This tour does not include personalized assistance or one-on-one support for individual participants. While we strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment, it is important to understand that participants need to be reasonably independent in order to participate in the tour fully.
4. Our tour includes walking-rollin tours, visits to tourist sites, and dining at restaurants, which may involve small physical challenges that participants should be able to manage independently or with the help of their own support person or caregiver.
Accessibility. What to expect?
Assistance
Tour Guides/ Staff have been trained by Wheel the World to provide assistance to people with disabilities during the Multi-day Trip
Guides/ Staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities
Guides/ Staff members will be available to assist
Transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Bathrooms
Accessible bathrooms at multiple stops during the Multi-day Trip
Places
Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed
There are smooth floors and pathways
Equipment
Adaptive equipment is included and two people assisting are needed
From $4180 USD / per person
*Price based on 2 travelers
Reliable accessibility information
Comprehensive planning
Personalized support
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Costa Rica!
Upon arrival at Liberia Airport - Guanacaste, you'll be transferred on a private accessible van to your 5-star Kioro S...Welcome to Costa Rica!
Upon arrival at Liberia Airport - Guanacaste, you'll be transferred on a private accessible van to your 5-star Kioro Suites & Spa in Arenal. The ride takes a little over 2 hours (134 km), and upon arrival, your guaranteed accessible room equipped with a roll-in shower will be waiting for you.
Day 2: Guided hanging bridges tour + free afternoon
Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to Mistico Park on an accessible van and discover local species of flora and fauna, exploring...Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to Mistico Park on an accessible van and discover local species of flora and fauna, exploring the famous hanging bridges in the middle of tropical rain forests. After the 20-minute ride (10.7 km), you'll arrive at the park, which is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and guides can always help you.
Afternoon: You'll have free time to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities!
Day 3: Sloth scavenger tour + lunch at 1968 in Arenal
Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will take you on an accessible van to a sloth scavenger tour on the Las Mariolas trail, which...Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will take you on an accessible van to a sloth scavenger tour on the Las Mariolas trail, which is 15 minutes away from your hotel (9.7 km). This slow-paced visit lets you learn and observe local flora and fauna, spot sloths, toucans, frogs, different monkey species, and more. There are no accessible restrooms on-site.
Afternoon: After the tour, you'll have an included lunch at the 1968 restaurant in Arenal.
Day 4: Private transfer to Guanacaste + Guided visit to Los Pumas Rescue Center
Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a 2-hour private (79.4 km) accessible transfer to Guanacaste. Upon arrival, you'll have a gui...Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a 2-hour private (79.4 km) accessible transfer to Guanacaste. Upon arrival, you'll have a guided visit to Los Pumas Center. The center focuses on educating people about protecting wildlife and building a home for animals that have lost their natural habitat or have been injured, including pumas. A true Sanctuary, you will observe animals in their natural ecosystem here. Paths are paved, and your guide will give you proper security instructions.
Afternoon: Later, your guide will drive you to your accessible room equipped with a roll-in shower at 4-star The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa in Guanacaste (1 hr 52 min / 112 km).
Stay: The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa or with similar accessibility.
Day 5: Free day
Enjoy your free day!
At the end of the day, you'll have a farewell dinner. This is a day to unwind and enjoy the hotel's all-inclusive amenit...Enjoy your free day!
At the end of the day, you'll have a farewell dinner. This is a day to unwind and enjoy the hotel's all-inclusive amenities.
Stay: The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa or with similar accessibility.
Day 6: Free day
Enjoy your free day!
At the end of the day, you'll have a farewell dinner. This is a day to unwind and enjoy the hotel's all-inclusive amenit...Enjoy your free day!
At the end of the day, you'll have a farewell dinner. This is a day to unwind and enjoy the hotel's all-inclusive amenities.
Stay: The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa or with similar accessibility.
Day 7: Departure
On your last day, you will be transferred to the Liberia Airport in a wheelchair-accessible van. The drive is an hour and a half long (67 km), an...On your last day, you will be transferred to the Liberia Airport in a wheelchair-accessible van. The drive is an hour and a half long (67 km), and upon arrival, your driver can help you with your luggage.
What's included
Breakfast
Tour Guide
Airport transfer
Accessible transportation
Tourist city taxes
Accommodation
What's not included
Adaptive equipment
Insurance
Gratuities
International flights
Domestic flights
Important information
The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.
Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.
This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.
Spoken language(s): English, Spanish.
Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.
You have the option to include a Joëlette wheelchair and a beach wheelchair in your trip upon request, subject to an additional charge. Please let our travel experts know; they will gladly assist you with the arrangements.
Policies
Cancellation and modification policies differ depending on the chosen hotels and/or activities. Please click here to check out the policies that apply to your selection.
FAQs
The itineraries offered are examples that can be changed to fit your interests and needs. Our travel expert team will help you personalize your itinerary.
No. We offer activities, tours, accommodations, and transportation a la carte and multi-day tour packages that include a combination of all of the above. Transportation within the destination is included in some tours, but varies based on the tour. Flights to and from the destination are not included.
Accommodations are accessible. Rather than just listing that the rooms are accessible, we collect and provide accurate information about the accessibility of the hotel or accommodation. This way, before you even book your stay, you will know exactly what you are getting: whether the doorway width will accommodate your wheelchair, how high the bed is, or what type of accessible shower is offered in the bathroom.
The tours we offer are designed to accommodate all different disabilities. Our travel expert team can help you find the right tour to meet your accessibility needs.
Yes. Guides and assistants are available at all of our destinations during the activities. The tourism professionals that we work with undergo a training program so that they are prepared to provide an accessible experience.
