Christopher Howard ~ The Foremost Expert on Retirement and Living in Costa Rica ~ Endorsed Combination Inland Valley and Central Pacific Retirement Tour ~ Over 25 years experience in Retirement/Relocation Travel and Business - The ONLY Retirement/Relocation Tours APPROVED by the Costa Rica Tourism Institute.

10 days / $2399
per person - air fare is not included

On this retirement relocation tours you will see the best of both worlds since it combines our very popular Central Pacific Beach Tour with our Central Valley Tour. You are sure to find out if the beach or inland area is right for you. All of our clients love this fact-filled scouting tour.

Combo Retirement Tour Itinerary

Saturday:
Day 1 - Arrive in San Jose. Our staff will meet you at the airport and transport you to the Torremolinos Hotel.

Sunday:
Day 2 - A buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then a 7:30 departure for Jaco Beach where you will stay at the beachfront Arenal Pacifico Lodge. On the way you will receive a packet of materials and orientation about the tour. Prior to arriving at the hotel we will stop at the Nativa Resort and then tour the five star Marriott Los Sueños resort, marina and golf course. Lunch will be served at the Barco de Mariscos in downtown Jaco Beach. After lunch we will visit the new Del Pacifico Development in Esterillos Este and Faro Escondido. To end the day on a fantastic note, you will view one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world from a Greek-style ampitheater on a hilltop at the Hotel Villas Caletas. The view alone is enough to make you want to retire and live in Costa Rica! Dinner will be at the Colonial Restaurant in Jaco.

Monday:
Day 3 - After breakfast we will will depart at 7:30 for the Dominical /Tortuga beaches. On the way we will pass through the towns of Parrita and Quepos. We will take a break in Quepos/Manuel Antonio before continuing to Dominical to meet our local contacts and have lunch. Because the mountains meet the sea in Dominical, it is called a "Tropical Big Sur." Next, we will have lunch and then travel along the pristine coast with its beautiful seaside rock formations and tropical rain forest as a backdrop to the beautiful Ojochal/Tortuga area. On the way you will see the areas where whales can be observed during most of the year. This sights are spectacular. This part of Costa Rica just recently became accessible when the new costal highway was finished. A world of possibilities exist here. During the rest of the day we will explore the area and learn about of the amenities, unique lifestyle and activities it has to offer: waterfalls, tropical rain forests, birdwatching, fishing, diving, horseback riding, hiking, boating, kyaking, surfing and so much more.

Tuesday:
Day 4 - An early breakfast. Then we will hook up with a local guide and see more of the area and its infra structure and sample some of the properties. We will have lunch on a house boat/restaurant. You will also have the chance to meet some of the Americans who have retired and live in this part of the country. In the afternoon there will be a visit to Cinco Ventanas which is a beach with a rock formation featuring five tunnel-like blow holes. Finally, to end a great day we will have an unforgettable dinner at Exotica which is the area's premier restaurant. Your taste buds will never recover.

Wednesday:
Day 5 - Breakfast at the hotel and a 7:30 departure for San José. We will travel along the Barú river through the beautiful costal mountains to the city of San Isidro, "The Fastest Growing City" in Central America. After a brief stop to rest, we will take the Pan-American Highway over the country's most spectacular mountains on our way to San José where you will stay at the Hotel Torremolinos again.

Thursday:
Day 6 - Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 the first day of a highly-informative Seminar sponsored by the Association of Residents of Costa Rica. You will hear from some of the country's foremost authorities in the fields of real estate, law, health care, moving, medical care, insurance, learning the language and more. A few people who have moved to and / or retired to Costa Rica will share their experiences with you. You will make new friends and begin to make a network of valuable contacts. A delicious buffet lunch is included. Happy Hour is scheduled after the seminar. Free evening.

Friday:
Day 7 - Second day of the seminar with lunch included. You will hear more from the rest of Costa Rica's relocation, living and retirement experts including your tour guide Christopher Howard. Surprise group dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday:
Day 8 - Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, we will go on a city tour to see where Americans reside, the University of Costa Rica, malls, hospitals, parks, a wharehouse-style supermarket to show you what food products are available in Costa Rica and so much more. A few of the places you will see are the neighborhoods of Los Yoses, Barrio Escalante, Sabana Norte and Rohrmoser. You will also visit the towns Escazú, Santa Ana, Ciudad Cariari, Heredia and the areas of San José de la Montaña with its alpine-like setting and charmingly quaint San Isido. You will even give you a chance to see the inside of a couple on homes along the way. Lunch at La Cocina de Don Leyla, where you will savor the best of Costa Rica’s authentic dishes. After lunch you will visit the town of Moravia to see the area and stop at the country's beat souvenir shops. Free night.

Sunday:
Day 9 - Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, you will explore the beautiful mountain town of Atenas, considered by National Geographic as having the "best climate" in the world. Then you will visit Grecia, know as "the cleanest city" in Costa Rica. The surrounding area is spectacular. Next, you will visit Alajuela which is Costa Rica's second largest city. Lunch will be at "The Banco de Mariscos" considered by the natives the serve he best seafood in the country. After lunch you will visit a couple of properties to give you a better idea of the lifestyle you can retire to in the Central Valley and to get an idea of the price of property.

Monday:
Day 10 - Transportation to the airport is included.

This retirement / relocation tour is our most popular. It allows you to see both the beach and the Inland Valley extensively, to determine for yourself which is the best area to live in. $2,399. per person Airfare is not included.