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Accommodations for Conquistadores Odyssey Explorer


Accommodations
This is a progressive ride, so nights will be spent in different locations.

Description
A total of 2 nights will be spent at a hotel in San Jose, 3 nights at a farm lodge, and 2 nights at an ecolodge. Given the nature of the ride, accommodation may be limited to local guest houses and private en-suite bathrooms may not always be available or only on a limited amount.
You'll have access to a pool at all locations to cool off after a good ride. 
Laundry is not available for this trip.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1 & 7: Hotel (Country Inn & Suite or similar) in San Jose
Night 2, 3 & 4: Finca Los Domos (standard) or Cerro Lodge (upgrade) near Orotina
Night 5 & 6: Ecolodge (Arenal Montechiari, Arenal Country Inn, Villas Vista Arenal) in La Fortuna

Country Inn & Suite in San Jose
This hotel offers comfortable bedrooms equipped with a TV, small fridge, ensuite bathroom and free Wi-Wi access. There is also an outdoor pool where guests can relax.


Finca Los Domos near Orotina
You are accommodated in one of the 3 private bungalows.  Each bungalow is equipped with AC, a double bed (no twin beds available) and private bathroom.
There is also an outdoor pool where guests can cool off in the evening. There is no Wi-Fi available at this property.



Cerro Lodge near Orotina
This lodge is an environmentally friendly project located on a farm in Tarcoles (central pacific) just 10 minutes from Carara National Park. This small lodge offers 8 bungalows with private bathroom and its own indoor garden, and a dining area. All this is surrounded by trees, palms, gardens, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, mangrove forests, and Carara National Park - one of the most important refuges for the Scarlet Macaw; we often see these spectacular red, blue, and yellow parrots as they fly through the valley at Cerro Lodge. We provide daily transfers between the lodge and the horse stables at Maravilla (15 to 20 minutes away). One of the principle goals of Cerro Lodge, is to operate as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible. Always looking for ways to reduce impact, they re-use water for irrigation, compost organic garbage, and they have worms that make organic fertilizer from cow manure. They are also hoping to put together a bio-digestor and would like to produce their own electricity in the near future.


Hotel in La Fortuna
We choose from a selection of 3 different hotels in Arenal depending on availability. The photo above is an example of the type of accommodation and may be changed. All rooms contain one double or two twin beds with private bathroom.

Room Occupancy
The single supplement fee applies if we are unable to find another rider to share.
Triple occupancy is available at all locations.



Meals
Most meals are included in this trip from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on Day 6, as well as breakfast on Day 7 and 8. Meals on the first day, dinner on Day 6, and lunch and dinner on Day 7 are not included.

Due to its geographical location and climate, Costa Rica has a wide variety of fruits and vegetables; which when combined with the interplay of native and European ingredients translate into a unique Costa Rican flavour. The basics of the Costa Rican diet are: rice, beans, and tortillas, which consist primarily of corn. 
 
The ingredients used by Costa Rican cooks include simple native foods, such as "chayote" (squash), avocados, and the ever present corn. Costa Rican cuisine is also characterized by its' mildness and comes as a surprise to many visitors who might have travelled through Mexico and expect to find the same love spicy chillies in Costa Rican foods. Chillies are used to some degree, however, they are most commonly used in hot sauces with accompany broiled meats and poultry. Tubers, such as sweet potatoes and cassava, commonly known as "yucca" frequently accompany lunch and dinner meals.

In many dishes yucca is often substituted for potato, perhaps boiled and mashed, fried to exquisite crispness to accompany meat and sandwiches instead of fries, or simply boiled and served with butter and garlic. Plantains, a type of banana, are another Costa Rican favourite, and are most often boiled, mashed, stuffed with cheese, or fried to accompany meats or bean dishes. Unlike bananas, plantains are much larger and need to be cooked to be eaten. Costa Rican diet also includes plenty of meats including: Poultry, fish, beef and pork.. do not expect to find any Ecuadorian or Peruvian delicacy!!

Breakfast
A traditional Costa Rican breakfast consists of "gallo pinto" (Pinto Rooster), eggs, tortillas and sour cream, with coffee and fresh fruit juice. Most restaurants will offer some international options.
 
Lunch
Typically known as "casado" (Married), includes: rice and beans, one choice of meat (beef, chicken, pork, or fish), salad, fried plantain (a type of banana, very sweet and very tasty).
 
Dinner
Pretty much whatever you like, and fish and seafood here is excellent, well priced, and fresh, as are the fruits and vegetables. Of course Costa Rica produces some of the finest coffee in the world and it's not uncommon to see bumper stickers around proclaiming that "Juan Valdez drinks Costa Rican coffee"

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to most dietary restrictions if given prior notice.

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Conquistadores Odyssey Explorer
Tour Code: IT-CR-HRO10
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Available all Year

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 01/23 - 01/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Expired
A 2024 01/23 - 01/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Expired
B 2024 01/30 - 02/06 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Expired
A 2024 01/30 - 02/06 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Expired
B 2024 02/09 - 02/16 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Expired
A 2024 02/09 - 02/16 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Expired
B 2024 03/19 - 03/26 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Expired
A 2024 03/19 - 03/26 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Expired
B 2024 04/16 - 04/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 04/16 - 04/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 06/18 - 06/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 06/18 - 06/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 07/23 - 07/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 07/23 - 07/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 09/03 - 09/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/03 - 09/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 10/08 - 10/15 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 10/08 - 10/15 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 11/05 - 11/12 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 11/05 - 11/12 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 11/12 - 11/19 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 11/12 - 11/19 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 11/28 - 12/05 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 11/28 - 12/05 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 12/17 - 12/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Cerro Lodge 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 12/17 - 12/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Los Domos 2 /8 Reserve
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Tack: Modified McClellan, some Western
Horses: Costa Rican Criollo, Paso, and mixed b...
Pace: Moderate with trots, canters, and some...
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
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