Stay in an elegant guest room or bungalow at the Hilton Hotel Papagayo and enjoy a private terrace or patio overlooking the resort’s lush tropical gardens or the tranquil azure waters of Papagayo Bay.

Each spacious, air–conditioned guest room and bungalow boasts burnished–wood furnishings, the renowned Hilton Serenity Bed Collection and an array of luxurious Crabtree & Evelyn® bathroom products. Keep in touch with friends and family with wireless internet access, or relax with a flat–screen TV with premium channels such as HBO, CNN, ESPN.

Choose a Tropical Bungalow and relax on your private balcony, or awake to spectacular, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean with an Oceanview or Oceanfront bungalow. Most of our bungalows consist of one king size bedroom connected to a second room with two double beds, sold separately. Ideal for families of four, we recommend booking two rooms of the same category. Please note that connecting rooms are subject to availability.

AVAILABLE GUEST ROOMS

King Bungalow Oceanfront
King Bungalow Oceanview
King Bungalow Tropical
King Oceanview-balcony
Dbl Bungalow Oceanfront
Dbl Bungalow Oceanview
Dbl Bungalow Tropical

This is a modern, full-amenity, all inclusive resort with fun for everyone – all included, this beachfront hotel in Puntarenas is perfectly situated in the Central Pacific region outside the port city of Puntarenas, Costa Rica and is the closest all inclusive Costa Rica hotel to San Jose, only 50 minutes from the International airport, and the perfect launching point for exploring the natural wonders of Costa Rica.

When considering Puntarenas hotels you need look no further, this beautiful beach resort is situated in the heart of glorious natural wonders and a hub for many tourist attractions, and is full of adventures suitable for guests of all ages and all kinds of Costa Rica vacations. Choices include canopy trekking, bird watching, rafting, horseback riding, snorkeling, surfing, and so much more.

Situated among exotic gardens and alongside the Gulf of Nicoya and Pacific Ocean, this Doubletree Puntarenas resort offers the perfect combination of central location, hospitable service, breath-taking scenery and contemporary hotel accommodations.

This tour is designed for travelers that wish to spend the last four days of their vacation touring Arenl Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs, Whitewater river Rafting and spending their last night in San Jose.

ADD TO BEACH STAY
TWO PERSONS, 4 DAYS/3 NTS (2 Volcano/1 SJO)

Day 1                         8 AM Drop Off transfer to Arenal. No stops.
Nts 1, 2                     2 Nts Arenal area Hotel
Day 2                         8 AM Sky Trek/Sky Tram Canopy OR Guided Hanging Bridges Tour
Day 2                         Tabacon Hot Springs with Lunch and Dinner included
(Taxi on own to Hot Springs.  Day Pass hours anytime from 11 AM-10 PM)
Day 3                          8:30 AM White Water Rafting (check out of hotel and take bags with you) includes lunch.
Rafting company will drop at San Jose Hotel.
Nt 3                            1 Nt San Jose
Day 4                         Hotel Shuttle to SJO Intl Airport
Day 4                         Departure flight from SAN JOSE INT’L AIRPORT (SJO)

Based on dbl occ. includes hotel tax, tax/service on included meals

HIGH SEASON (Jan 3-Apr 30 and July 1-Aug 31)
Based on dbl occ. includes hotel tax, tax/service on included meals
$1280/$640 Per Person
DIRECT WEB SPECIAL $575

LOW SEASON (May 1-Jun 30 and Sep 1-Nov 30)
Based on dbl occ. includes hotel tax, tax/service on included meals
$1244/$622 Per Person
DIRECT WEB SPECIAL $550

2 Nts at Volcano Lodge Superior Room with breakfast, 1 Nt Best Western Irazu Premiere Plus Room with Breakfast.
Activities:  Sky Trek/Sky Tram Zip-Line Canopy, White Water Rafting, Tabacon Hot Springs with Lunch and Dinner
Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
(Hotel Shuttle to SJO airport runs every 20 min from 4 AM-11 PM) Need to leave hotel 3 hours prior to flight departure time.
Does not include airfare, departure tax (currently $28 PP) or tips of any kind.

Upgrade to Doubletree Cariari by Hilton is available for last night in San Jose.
Shuttle starts at 5 AM and is $8 per room.
Please add $43 per person for upgrade in High Season.
Please add $36 per person for upgrade in Low Season.

ADD nights
Additional night at volcano with breakfast add $65 Per Person/$60 Low Season

To See A Short Video Clip Of Tabacon Hot Springs:  CLICK HERE

Un-crowded beautiful beach with gorgeous sunsets, scuba diving with the most marine life outside of Cocos Islands, world famous Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs & Grand Spa. It truly doesn’t get better than this.

How is this for starters on an 8 day, 7 night, 2 dive day Vacation Package?You spend 4 nights at the beach, 2 nights at Arenal Volcano and 1 night in San Jose.

Day 1                         Arrive LIBERIA INT’L AIRPORT (LIR)
Day 1                         Private Ground Transport from LIR to Beach Hotel
Nts 1, 2, 3, 4             4 Nts Beach Hotel
Days 2, 3                   2 Dive Days, includes guides, tanks, weights, weight belt and snacks on board
Day 4                         Beach Day, Explore Playa Hermosa
Day 5                         8 AM Drop Off transfer to Arenal. No stops.
Nts 5, 6                      2 Nts Arenal area Hotel
Day 6                         8 AM Sky Trek/Sky Tram Canopy
Day 6                         Tabacon Hot Springs with Lunch and Dinner included
(Taxi on own to Hot Springs.  Day Pass Hours anytime from 11 AM-10 PM)
Day 7                         8:30 AM White Water Rafting (check out of hotel and take bags with you) includes lunch.
Rafting company will drop at San Jose Hotel.
Nt 7                            1 Nt San Jose
Day 8                         Hotel Shuttle to SJO Intl Airport
Day 8                         Departure flight from SAN JOSE INT’L AIRPORT (SJO)

Based on dbl occ. includes hotel tax, tax/service on included meals

SHOULDER HIGH SEASON July 1 – Aug. 1, 2012
Based on dbl occ. includes hotel tax, tax/service on included meals
$1458 Per Person NON-DIVER
$1628 Per Person DIVER

LOW SEASON May 1 – June 30 and Aug 2 – November 30, 2012

$1312 Per Person NON-DIVER
$1482 Per Person DIVER

4 Nts at The Villas Sol Standard Deluxe Room (includes daily meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages),  2 Nts at Volcano Lodge Superior Room with breakfast, 1 Nt Best Western Irazu Premiere Plus Room with Breakfast.
Activities:  White Water Rafting, Tabacon Hot Springs with Lunch and Dinner, 2 Dive Days
7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
(Hotel Shuttle to SJO airport runs every 20 min from 4 AM-11 PM) Need to leave hotel 3 hours prior to flight departure time.
Does not include airfare, departure tax (currently $28 PP) or tips of any kind.

To reserve this vacation package Phone 877 853-0538 or E Mail Agent@BillBeardCostaRica.com

To see a short video clip:  CLICK HERE

Up-Dated by Bill Feb. 15, 2012, supersedes previous similar packages

What a great way to visit and learn about different areas of Costa Rica. Bill Beard’s now offers an open voucher plan that will truly give you more bang for the buck while letting you put a little adventure into your vacation.

Simply put. You arrive in San Jose where you overnight and decide where you want to spend your next night. Transportation and accommodations are arranged for you for the next night but after that, it’s up to you to decide where you want to stay. Call for reservations or have reception call to your next hotel and once you have the reservations,  call for transportation to pick you up and take you there, then you just keep repeating this process until you are back in San Jose for your last night. You may choose a seven, ten or fourteen day unlimited shuttle bus plan and save even more and see what you wish.

This innovative system of open vouchers allows you to plan your own itinerary, come and go when you please, and at the same time take advantage of the savings offered by the hotels included in the plan.

You can purchase as many room nights as you please at $85 including hotel tax in single or double occupancy ($99 for triple occupancy). Advance reservations are not accepted with the vouchers, with exception of the first hotel that you will use in San José. Upon arrival you will be given a complete list of the hotels, their address, phone number and attractions.

The daily shuttles pick you up at your hotel and take you to the most important tourist areas and attractions in Costa Rica. Just relax and enjoy the journey in our secure and comfortable A/C buses. The professional and friendly drivers will take care of you!

We also offer you unlimited week passes that allow you to take as many of our shuttle routes as you want for an entire week.

Price:
U.S. $149.00 PP (one week pass)
U.S. $199.00 PP (ten day pass)
U.S. $ 239.00 PP (two week pass)

For Reservations or More Information, Contact Bill Beard’s: M – F, 9 – 5 ET 877 853-0538 or E Mail Anytime

Popular Attractions by Location:

Puerto Viejo, Limón: Caribbean beaches, national parks, Indian reserve, orchid farm and coral reef
Manuel Antonio National Park – Quepos : National park, beaches, fishing, snorkeling and rafting
Monteverde: Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves, Canopy Tour, Sky Walk and Sky Trek
Guanacaste – Bahía Salinas, Playa Carrillo, Playa Pan de Azúcar, Playa Potrero and Rincón de la Vieja : Beaches adventure tours, volcanoes
& national parks, deep sea fishing and diving
Playa Jacó: Playas, beaches, surfing, kayaking, adventure tours and Carara National Park
Zona Sur- Playa Dominical: Dominical Beach and Nauyuca Waterfalls
Zona Sur – Puerto Jiménez, Corcovado, Playa Dominical, San Gerardo Dota: Natural forest reserve, Quetzals and bird watching
San José: Volcanoes, rafting, rainforests, national parks, shopping and cultural activities
Arenal Volcano & Lake: Lake Coter Reserve, Fortuna, waterfalls, Arenal Lake & Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs.

Learn To Surf In Manuel Antonio: Duration 3 Hours
Price $75.00 Group Class

Get introduced to surfing fundamentals, paddling skills, surf board positioning, proper-stand-up, riding techniques, etiquette, and maneuvering. After we pick you up at your area hotel, we take you to one of the best surfing beaches in the area. Once there, you will have a 3-HOUR group surf lesson with a maximum of 3 students per instructor. If students are kids, we assign 2 per instructor.
You will be outfitted with a surf board according to your level of experience (soft boards for beginners, etc), leash, and rash guard. Before hitting the waves, your instructor will give a detailed safety talk and demonstrate the first steps of surfing. After, it’s time for warm-up and a bit of “play” – surfing is extremely physical. This will get you pumped! When you feel confident enough, your MASS instructor will accompany you into the waves and will continue to guide you throughout your session.  For your hard-earned break, we will treat you to fresh fruit and cold drinks. After, it’s back into the water to catch more waves and practice your newly learned skills. When the lesson is finished, we will return you back to your desired drop-off location.
Price:                    $75/person (Private Classes $125)
Duration:            3 hours
Includes:            ISA-certified, bilingual instructors, transport, gear, refreshments, tropical snacks, all taxes/fees, insurance
Bill Beard’s also has exotic surfing trips for the experienced surfer of graduates of our classes
Transportation Included

Learn To Surf In Tamarindo – Duration: 2 hours
Price $65.00
To learn how to surf all you need is the ability to swim and a good sense of humor. Our trained and fun instructors will guarantee that you will be able to stand up on your surfboard and ride your first wave in your first class.Departure according to tide.
Requirements for Surfing Lessons in Tamarindo:
We require a minimum of 2 people to open a group as a regular lesson,each instructor can go with 5 people tops, in case the minimum is not reached and only 1 person is to be taught, then the customer must pay as a Private Lesson.

2012 SUPER SALE  & EARLY BIRD BOOKING
Four Nights Accommodations Deluxe Junior Suite

• Description

  The Westin Playa Conchal  is situated on the Playa Conchal in Cabo Velas, a 45 drive from the Guanacaste International Airport, wide sandy beaches and pristine blue water await any traveler. The newly appointed Westin has redesigned the concept of the worry-free family vacation by offering a top-of the-line, all-inclusive Beach & Golf Resort in Central America.

  Westin Playa Conchalboasts 406 luxurious guest suites, including 122 Royal Suites and two Presidential Suites with garden or ocean view.
  
  The SPA is all you would expect in a five star resort. There is a casino and a disco for your after hours enjoyment. This is a perfect setting for a Costa Rica honeymoon or a destination wedding and you can prepare to be pampered.

  Each of the richly decorated villa suites open onto a private terrace and feels more like a private home than a hotel. Standard appointments include central air conditioning, spacious living area, mirrored dressing room, cable TV, personal safe, mini bar, and direct dial telephone.

  Playa Conchal is a unique stretch of beautiful white sandy beach made from a mixture of seashells and volcanic sand that stretches approximately 2,500 yard and is one of the Resort’s primary attributes.

  Scuba Diving is $95 PP per day and includes transportation to/from dive boat in Flamingo (10 mins)

  Easy to Add On:
  1 Nt Arenal Volcano Lodging with Tab Hot springs & dinner/White Water Rafting with drop off and 1 Nt SJO Irazu (non-guided) $570 PP, based on double occ (2 Persons min)
  or
  2 Nt Arenal Volcano Lodging with Tab Hot springs & dinner/White Water Rafting OR Canyoning Tour, Drop off transfer directly to Liberia Int’l Airport (non-guided) $640 PP, based on double occ (no early morning flights) (2 Persons min)

• Includes
  • Four Nights Accommodations
  • Hotel taxes and tax/service charge on included meals
  • Daily meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages
  • Zip Line Canopy Tour with transportation
  • RT Ground Transfers (Liberia Airport)

  All Inclusive Policy
  The following services are included in the rate:

  • Accommodations
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at any of the restaurants a la carte or buffet
  • All alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks in our selected bars and restaurants
  • Daily stocked mini bar with soft drinks, bottled juices, water and beer (second refill has an additional cost)
  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Non-motorized water sports
  • Use of gym
  • Use of the tennis courts until 6pm
  • Table games coordinated by our activities department
  • Bellboy and waitress gratuity
  • Government taxes and service charge
  • Westin Kids Club (ages 4 – 12 years)
  • Nightly Shows

  The following are not included in the rate:

  • Transportation
  • Laundry/Dry Cleaning Services
  • Spa
  • Golf and snacks at golf course
  • International Cigarettes and Cigars
  • Sunset Boat
  • Motor Sports
  • Babysitting
  • Telephone Calls
  • Internet (Royal Beach and Family Club guests have free High Speed Internet Access in the Club Lounge)
  • Diving and Fishing
  • Private Medical Service
  • Bottles of wine, champagne or liquor
  • To-go box lunches
• What to bring?
  • Clothing: Casual Beachwear during Beach Stay
  • Light pants and jacket
  • Visor or cap, sunscreen, insect repellent and sun glasses.
  • Camera with extra batteries, film/cards
  • For the adventure tours you will need shoes that stay on your feet (TEVAS or Tennis shoes)
  • Backpack or Hip-pack to carry essentials on tour
  • Other items you might like to bring: Refillable water bottle, flashlight, rain poncho or light umbrella, extra batteries for your electronic devices, and binoculars