ASK THE COSTA RICA TOUR EXPERT  << Previous page -- Next page>> COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: When can I get the cheapest airfare next year to San Jose, Costa Rica and what is the price?   Unlike last year there are no super cheap deals on the horizon so I would book in advance. Out of south Florida Lacsa Airlines or Taca Airlines tend to have the best fares, so does Martinair and American. To look for airfare to Costa Rica go to CostaRicaAirfare.com  which allows you to try many dates whenever you want. COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: We are on a cruise ship that docks at Puntarenas on Feb.6 for the day (8 AM to 6 PM). Our ages are from 60 to 75. We would be interested in a Canopy Tour (or is it a zip line tour?). Do you know of any companies offering such tours near Puntarenas that would also include transfers from, and then to the ship? Where would the nearest Canopy area be located? Great Question. The answer is the Original Costa Rica Canopy Tour in San Mateo. (http://www.centralamerica.com/cr/tours/canopy.htm). COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: What's the best way to get to Dominical? Is there a cell phone in the US that will work in Costa Rica?   Driving from San Jose I would go via Cerro de la Muerte and San Isidro. I suggest going in the early morning since it can fog over and NEVER at night. There are no domestic flights to Dominical. Cell phones tend to work only around the main cities and are very expensive. There are many internet cafes that have VOIP phones and most grocery stores cell phone cards. If you insist then your cell carrier may have a plan in place. COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: We'd like to rent a house in Costa Rica for a month in May. Suggestions? Try Hotel Sugar Beach, StayinCostaRica or in Manuel Antonio there are several more options. It tends to be a pricey affair COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: My wife and I will be traveling to Costa Rica the week of Thanksgiving and will be staying at the Ecoplaya Beach Resort in the province of Guanacaste. We are interested in visiting Nicaragua sometime during our stay, but have not seen any day tours originating in Costa Rica. We will have a car, but I am not sure whether traveling to Nicaragua by car is a wise idea. Can you provide some guidance? Nicaragua is a great side trip but your insurance on the car will not work and the car is not yours to take out of the country. Take a two night tour that includes Granada and you will not have to drive. Granada is a walking city that is a must see. COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: How important is it to rent a car ahead of time when going to a foreign country like Costa Rica over Christmas holidays? Or can I just show up and get a better deal? Over Christmas a reservation is absolutely needed since locals rent them as well to go to the beach for vacation. There are three companies to use. Europcar, Adobe or Mapache rent a car. There is a lot of confusion on prices and many companies charge an airport fee, license fee, and insurance of up to additional $200 a week. Its a real struggle to make sure there are no surprise charges http://www.ticotravel.com/costarica/car.htm COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: What is the best time of day to see the Arenal volcano? and are the springs accessible in the morning? Do you need to pay to see the springs thru the hotel Tabacon? I am planning a trip with the family to Costa Rica in April 2007, after Easter. Flying in and out of San Jose. Kids are 6 and 8 yrs. We are planning to stay at the Marriott Los Suenos for the first couple of days (see Manuel Antonio) and then go to the Arenal/Springs, staying at Paradisus Play Conchal. Thank you. Marc   To see the volcano spewing lava at night is a real treat but its up to mother nature, otherwise the early morning is best before the top has a chance to gather clouds. You need to pay to go to Tabacon and there is a limit on the number of people. It tends to get very crowded. The Kioro hotel (http://www.ticotravel.com/hotels/kioro.htm) is new and has their own hot springs. There is a new super resort being built by the people from La Paz Waterfall gardens that should be open then and I am sure it will be unbelievable given what they have done so far. Do not try to do day tours to Arenal from Conchal its way too far. Stay at Kioro or the new hotel I mentioned if possible. COSTA RICA TOUR QUESTION: I am researching different tours--one of them has a tractor experience out of, or into, the rain forest. Is this advisable for older people--perhaps with back problems? How long is the ride? You are talking about Selva Verde. If you are having problems with your back there is little they can do for you once the tractor is in the jungle so I would take that into consideration. Why not go to Tortuguero? The two night tours are a great value, you see a lot and its not too demanding.   << Previous page -- Next page>> TICO TRAVEL™ 161 East Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33334 1-800-493-8426 Costa Rica Real Estate | Costa Rica Car Rental | Costa Rica Surfing | Costa Rica Hotel | Costa Rica Travel | Costa Rica Fishing  Home | About US | Tico Travel Services | Contact US | FAQ Copyright © 2008 Tico Travel™ - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Tico Travel™ is prohibited.