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Volcano Poas and La Paz Waterfall*	Land of Coffee: The Mountains of Tarrazu	Zipline Canopy Tours*	Volcano Barva Cloud Forest Hiking**
Tirimbina Tropical Rainforest Tour* Local Farmers' Markets			Whitewater River Rafting* Coffee Tours

Cloud Forest Horseback Riding*	San Jose and Heredia City Tours	The Orosi Valley	Spanish Dance and Language Lessons

Terms and Limitations:
* Requires participants to be in moderate to good health. Age minimums and/or weight limits may apply
** Requires participants to be in good to excellent health.
Although our tours are safe and we suggest what might be an appropriate tour, all tours are offered at participants' own risk and responsibility.
Tours may or may not include lunches. Lunch suggestions are available. Tours do not include national park entrance fees.
Service charge of 10% added to bill.
All tours with third parties require advance payment before reservation is confirmed.
Groups of 4 or more who are not guests of Casa Holanda require a non-refundable 50% deposit.

Private Tours:

What Does "Private Tour" Mean?:

Private tours (as "private" transportation) are completely different things to "group" tours (or "group" transportation). Although both can be very satisfying, with a private tour you have much more control over what you want to see, eat, when you want to stop (including bathroom stops) and receive the full attention of your guide for general questions or more in depth information over the sights you are seeing.

As a client, you set the agenda for the day. There are no schedules keep and nobody else to drop off clear across town when you are the last stop (which sometimes can take hours depending on traffic).

Casa Holanda is not only a great place to stay, it can be a place where you take that personal touch you've come to know and have it guide you to nearby sites in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. You do not have to be a guest to schedule one of our private tours. Please contact us for more information.

As you scroll down, you will find more detailed information about each of our private tours.

	The Volcán Poás and La Paz Waterfall Tour: Poás: angry, elusive, and more importantly, very active. Curve up winding mountain roads, ascending meter by meter to spectacular views of the valley below, to this ultimate nature adventure. After you see its impressive crater, walk trails through forests filled with bromeliads and hummingbirds. Then take a turn off the road and descend down into the depths of an emerald green canyon to view the mighty La Paz waterfall. We offer an optional, additional tour to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens where you can view four other natural waterfalls that lead into La Paz. View and learn about Costa Rica's plants, butterflies, hummingbirds, snakes, and poisonous frogs. >>Return to Summary For scenes from Casa Holanda's private Volcano Poas and La Paz Waterfall tour, click *here.* Click here to reserve the Volcano Poas tour.

	Land of Coffee, Cartago/ Mountains of Tarrazu Cultural Tour: First see the Basilica and Ruins of Cartago, then visit our remote cabin in the middle of coffee fields. A truly cultural tour you won't find with anyone else. The Tarrazu region (aka "Los Santos" valley) is south of Cartago. During your time there we provide lunch and demonstration of how coffee is harvested. Choose between picking coffee with Indians, hike majestic mountains, or simply sit on the cabin's balcony and soak up the atmosphere. To end the day, fish for your dinner at a local dive by the river and full of Costa Rican flavor, including roosters that sing with the music. >>Return to Summary For scenes from Casa Holanda's private Tarrazu Mountain Cultural Tour, click *here.* Longer stays are possible by reserving the cabin. Click *here* for more information and to make a reservation. Click here to reserve the Tarrazu Cultural tour.

	The Volcán Barva/Braulio Carillo Hiking Tour: The Barva Volcano is one of the highest points on Costa Rica's volcanic corridor and the closest volcano to Heredia. We drive up and up, past quaint mountain villages with stunning views, to the Volcano Barva Cloud forest which borders the great Braulio Carillo national park. Surround yourself with the cloud forest and hike on natural footpaths. There are trees that have been there for hundred of years. >>Return to Summary For scenes from Casa Holanda's private Barva Volcano cloud forest hiking tour, click here. Click here to reserve the Vocano Barva / Braulio Carillo Hiking tour.

	Tirimbina Sarapiquí Rainforest Tour: We have everything but the beach here in Casa Holanda. We can take you up to volcanoes and the clouds and down into the steamy, tropical jungles of the Sarapiquí River Valley. There you can see crocodiles, sloths, howler monkeys, and capucines. For a little extra, Biologist guides from the park take you across a giant suspension into the Reserve to give you detailed information about the different plants and dangers of the rainforest. Not only do you support the tourism industry by taking a trip to Tirimbina, you also help the local economy and education of local school children, which money from the Reserve helps. >>Return to Summary Click here to reserve the Tropical Rainforest tour.

	The Cartago / Orosi Valley Tour: Beneath the ominous volcano Irazú, Cartago was the original capital of Costa Rica before San Jose took the honor. In Cartago is the beautiful basilica where in the 1600's a young girl saw a vision. Today, it is the one of holiest sites in the country. After the Basilica, we then drive to the nearby Orosi Valley, a rural area nestled among towering mountains shaped by earthquakes and volcanos. Optional detour is to the Lancaster Botanical Gardens. Meet local artisans for carvings, see the oldest standing church in Costa Rica, and vistas so beautiful and stunning you will break into song like Julie Andrews. >>Return to Summary Click here to reserve the Orosi Valley tour.

	City Walking Tours: Heredia is one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in Costa Rica. Walk through Costa Rica's history among streets filled with life and colonial architecture. A hearty lunch is available at the Central Market. Combine this with nearby Cafe Britt's coffee tour and you have a wonderful, relaxed day. >>Return to Summary For scenes from Casa Holanda's private Heredia waltking tour, click here. San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica. Trips to the National Museum, the National Theater, with a choice of the Gold, Jade, or Art Museum. Also walk in security the renovated streets of San Jose and experience all the wonderful sights of this vibrant city. Lunch buffet is available. For scenes from Casa Holanda's private walking tour of San Jose, click *here.* Reserve this tour.

	Farmer's Market Tour: Dive into Costa Rican culture with a trip to the outdoor market in either Heredia, Santo Domingo or San Rafael. Arise early Saturday or Sunday mornings and arrive at a street filled with calling merchants, exotic fruits and many local smiles. Taste fresh-squeezed orange or sugar cane juice. Buy delicious, healthy, fresh snacks for the day and support local farmers. (Breakfast available at Heredia's central market.) >>Return to Summary Click here to reserve the Farmers Market tour.

Latin Dance Instruction or Spanish Language Class:

This is more of a cultural tour you can take without leaving the the Casa Holanda B&B. If you always want to learn, or brush up on your dance moves or Spanish abilities. We are here to teach you by the hour.

Dance styles include Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaton, and Soca. All levels welcome. >>Return to Summary
Click here to reserve your Spanish or Dance lesson.

Group or Semi-Private Tours:

We can also schedule excellent group tours for you while staying at Casa Holanda, such as:

Canopy Tour.   If you want to experience the joy of zip lining. We have two locations to take you. One is so close to the house, you can squeeze this tour in a morning or afternoon.

The Cafe Britt Coffee Tour.   Learn about the growing, roasting and processing of coffee through theater in English and Spanish at one of Costa Rica's premiere coffee bean roasting plants.  Lunch is optional at their restaurant.

For Casa Holanda's Private Coffee Tour. We take you to the center of Costa Rica's coffee industry, to the Tarrazu Valley. Pick coffee yourself, observe the local workers, talk with coffee farmers, see up close the real process. Design the day as you like. Click here for more information.

River Rafting.   We have connections with rafting companies which provide an experienced, safe and insured whitewater rafting adventure down the beautiful Pacuare River. All different levels are available with watchful professionals in each boat. If you want to get out and experience Costa Rican nature close-up, this exceptional tour is for you. Breakfast at a restaurant and lunch by the river is provided. Casa Holanda will take you to your pick-up point.

There are more group tours which are in small groups. Sometimes our guests get the guides all to themselves.
Below are some photos from recent tours. You don't have to be a guest to register with our tours, just contact us with your preference.
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Please contact us with your tour questions and reservations at info@casaholanda.com or fill out our reservations page Indicate the tours you would like to reserve in the comments box of the form.

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