Arenal
Best time to be there
December to March is generally considered the dry season. Temperatures rise in April and the rains arrive on the Pacific side from May to November. The Atlantic side has no specific dry season but there is less rainfall between March and September.
Fly to
San Jose - daily via Madrid
flying time
12 hours
time difference
GMT -6 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations required
Itineraries
Classic Costa Rica and Panama
Highlights - Rich eco-systems of pristine rainforest; Spectacular lava displays from Ar enal volcano; Romantic coastal retreat on Nicoya Peninsula... Read more ...
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Suggested Arenal Accommodation
Arenal Kioro
Set at the foot of the spectacular Arenal Volcano within 27 acres of undulating private land, Kioro is the area's first luxury hotel. With uninterrupted views of the most active volcano in...
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Guest Testimonial
An excellent travel experience where each client is treated as an individual. My Galapagos dream came true. Thank you.
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British Travel Awards Winner
British Travel Awards Winner
We are delighted to have won Best Worldwide Luxury Tour Operator and Best Safari, Wildlife and Nature Tour Operator at the British Travel Awards 2012.
A&K Philanthropy
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Is devoted to helping save the albatross and other seabirds from becoming accidently tangled in deep sea fishing lines, and dying needlessly.
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