Many people book reservations with hotels, auto rentals and tours directly on the Internet. However, in our travels we found that many travelers are unsure how to get to a particular destination, are given little information about the country, have some fear of the security of their reservations and the auto rental company they are relying on. Many find that in planning their vacation on their own, their routings overlap and often have them going in opposite directions.
We are the company that brings your trip together giving: maps, directions (written and drawn), tips, notes things to consider while you are at a particular destination, people we know at a particular destination, precautions, good restaurants, as well as confirming notions about a place in question.
Our suggestions deal with, time you are able to spend in country, logistics, budgets and desires.
Our job is to put our expertise to work to have your trip come together in a concise manner... all at the same price and far less headaches than you would get if you did the trip on your own and without the fear of wondering if you are doing the right thing ! Believe us, fears are compounded as you near travel time or are approaching the airport in San Jose or Liberia !!!
We are happy to book all or part of your trip. Depending on how much we book, we may even assist you with those items you booked on your own. That way you can forget about wondering what there was to do in the area other than what the hotel or lodge is promoting as a tour.
We think you will be pleasantly surprised !!! To us... this is how we have become a leader in travel to Costa Rica !
Finally, and after seven years of serving those strictly from referral, we have come out on the Internet !
Working with only one country, Costa Rica, we have become recognized as a leading authority in providing travel to this country. We are recognized as a company that takes the time to work with you in planning your itinerary ! As such, we would prefer to receive serious inquiry only ! We are not a volume operator.
For those of you who are serious, please know we will take the time with you, that you require, as opposed to being in the business of sending out brochures for general inquiry. We are confident you will be glad you made contact with us!
We have always said, "if we do not do what we say we will do, then please tell everyone you know. However, if we do what we say we would do, then please tell everyone !!!"
Our business is predicated on providing custom planned itineraries, based on the needs, desires and budget of the traveler. We offer no pre-packaged tours !
Most of our groups are small, from one to ten persons and occasionally a little bit bigger. We have provided many honeymoon vacations and often we have a travel itinerary to the different sights, include a day of pacific billfishing while you are out at the beach. If you are into doing something that you have never done before, you will not believe how exciting it is to catch and release possibly a marlin and/or sailfish. Or... having the tuna or dorado you caught taken to the local restaurant to have it cooked for you that night !...GREAT FUN !
We can provide for your entire trip or part of your trip ! We offer fully guided tours or simply fly and drive excursions. One of the most important aspects of our excursions are: We provide for only a few guided tour options, but, inform you of the best operators to use while you are in country and at a particular destination. This allows you the freedom to decide whether or not you want to do these things once you are there. We are in the business of taking care of the traveler.
We work direct with each provider of service so once you are there, you don't realize there is some other Costa Rican based operator acting as the middleman. the buck stops at our desk !
You will find, we don't own any hotel or tour company in Costa Rica, so... we are not trying to direct you to one of our places !! We do have our favorites that have proven to be ones that our clients are most happy with. Time has made these decisions, not, financial concerns.
Our Sportfishing ! This is where we got our start !! Many of the U.S.' biggest operators have asked advice on this subject some work with us now!. Many have you staying in a packaged spot as a matter of convenience, if that's where it is happening, we will also ! However, our tendency is to put together the trip using charter boat captains, hotels, transfers, working with each provider of service separately. Again, not with one outfit ! That is, unless it is warranted and necessary.
We find, when too many countries are offered as a destination, the client suffers ! Believe us, it is difficult to cover and know intimately more than one destination. You can bet if we do, we will know it as well as Costa Rica.
We offer inexpensive airfares from almost any gateway in the U.S. (note: it must be combined with travel once in Costa Rica).
And price... you be the judge !!!!
Check us out and if you like what you see and are planning to visit Costa Rica, let us know, either by e-mail, fax or call.
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your inquiry !
Cordialmente, Les Falls President
Pura Vida Excursions
P.O. Box 1462
Orange Beach, AL 36561
TEL: (251) 981-4811
FAX: (251) 981-4812
EMAIL:puravida@gulftel.com
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