PURA VIDA EXPEDITION 2024 RATES

8 days and 7 nights - price per person

Pura Vida fare details

Included in your rate

• Accommodation in the luxury stateroom of your choice with 2 twin beds or 1 king bed dressed with sustainably sourced cotton.
• All meals and snacks prepared fresh daily by our onboard chefs with local organic produce using a balanced mix of traditional and modern techniques. Menu variations are available upon request.
• All in land gastronomic experiences beautifully set up by our crew in unique natural locations, following the traditional cuisine of the destination.
• All soft beverages, an assortment of wine, beer and other spirits, classic and signature cocktails, freshly ground local coffee and organic teas.
• Free limited Wi-Fi onboard, air conditioning, a/v entertainment and automated lighting, shades and audio systems in each stateroom.
• All land and sea expeditions led by our two expert naturalist guides, daily briefings about the excursions, tips and other valuable information.
• Transfers and access to all natural reserves, beaches and protected areas.
• All gear for water activities: wetsuits, kayaks, SUPs, snorkeling equipment.
• All facilities on board: Jacuzzi, fitness center, sunbeds, and beach towels.
• Kontiki shuttle from hotel/airport to port of Golfo Dulce or Quepos for check-in and boarding.
• Kontiki check-out shuttle from port of Quepos or Golfo Dulce to hotel/airport.

Not included in your rate

• International airfare to San José (SJO).
• Domestic flight / land transfer from San José to Golfo Dulce or Quepos.
• Hotel accommodation the night before the expedition in San José, Golfo Dulce or Quepos. However, we can assist with information, selection and reservation of 5 star properties.
• Fine wine and spirits, available on demand at a cost.
• Pre and Post experiences/stays are not included, but we can gladly assist with information, selection and reservation at partner properties in Costa Rica, including neighboring countries.
• Gratuities to crew and guides.

Traveling to Costa Rica

Traveling to Costa Rica is simple with multiple international flights arriving to San José. We recommend our guests to arrive 24 – 48 hours prior to expedition departure in order to anticipate to any flight delay or cancellation that may affect your check-in with us.

Our expeditions depart every Sunday at 16h00pm from either Golfo Dulce or Quepos depending on your chosen itinerary.

From San José there is a short 1-hour flight to Golfo Dulce in Sansa Air or a 1.5 hours land transfer to Quepos. We will gladly assist you in booking the domestic flight or land transfer if needed. We can also help you book a private flight for the internal transfer.

The Kontiki shuttle is available to pick you up from your hotel and take you to the port for timely check-in. It is not possible to embark the yachts before check-in time on Sunday at 16h00pm.

Check-out is on Sunday at 9h00am.

Booking Policy

Payment Terms

Individual Bookings

We require a deposit of USD 1,000.00 per person for double occupancy and USD 2,000.00 for single occupancy at the time of booking. The balance must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure.

Group Bookings (3+ Cabins)

We require a deposit of USD 1,000.00 per person for double occupancy and USD 2,000.00 for single occupancy at the time of booking. The balance must be paid in full 120 days prior to departure.

Charter booking

We require a first deposit of USD 15,000.00 at the time of booking. A second deposit of USD 20,000.00 270 days prior to departure, and final payment is due in full 120 days prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy

Individual Bookings

Cancellations received up to 90 days prior to departure will be refunded in full except for 50% of the initial deposit. 89 – 60 days prior to departure, 100% of the deposit will be forfeited. Less than 60 days prior to departure, 100% of the booking will be forfeited.

Group Bookings (3+ cabins)

Cancellations received up to 120 days prior to departure will be refunded in full except for 50% of the initial deposit. 119 – 90 days prior to departure, 100% of the deposit will be forfeited. Less than 90 days prior to departure, 100% of the booking will be forfeited.

Private Charters

Cancellations received up to 270 days prior to departure will be refunded in full except for 50% of the initial deposit. 269 – 180 days prior to departure, 100% of the first deposit will be forfeited. 179 - 120 days, 100% of the first and second deposits will be forfeited. Less than 120 days, 100% of the booking will be forfeited.

Christmas and New Year’s Eve Holidays

Payment Terms:

Individual Bookings

We require a deposit of USD 1,200.00 per person for double occupancy and USD 2,200.00 for single occupancy at the time of booking. The balance must be paid in full 120 days prior to departure.

Group Bookings (3+ cabins)

We require a deposit of USD 1,200.00 per person for double occupancy and USD 2,200.00 for single occupancy at the time of booking. The balance must be paid in full 150 days prior to departure.

Charter Bookings

We require a first deposit of USD 30,000.00 at the time of booking. A second deposit of USD 40,000.00 270 days prior to departure, and final payment is due in full 180 days prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy:

Individual Bookings

Cancellations received up to 150 days prior to departure will be refunded in full except for 50% of the deposit. 149 – 120 days prior to departure, 100% of the deposit will be forfeited. Less than 120 days prior to departure, 100% of the booking will be forfeited.

Group Bookings (3+ Cabins)

Cancellations received up to 180 days prior to departure will receive a full refund except for 50% of the deposit. 179 – 150 days prior to departure, 100% of the deposit will be forfeited. Less than 150 days prior to departure, 100% of the booking will be forfeited.

Private Charters

Cancellations received up to 360 days prior to departure will be refunded in full except for 50% of the first deposit. 359 – 270 days prior to departure, 100% of the first deposit will be forfeited. 269 - 180 days, 100% of the first and second deposits will be forfeited. Less than 180 days, 100% of the booking will be forfeited.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be determined based on the cancellation policy described above, minus any bank or credit card fees. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of the cancellation date.

Payment options include MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Paypal, Flywire, and Bank Transfers.

Family, Themed and Short Expeditions

Family expeditions

Families or groups with children may choose a designated expedition tailor made for family entertainment. Family expeditions are available during summertime and other major holidays and will feature age-appropriate activities to make sure that our youngest guests have fun while exploring new locations.

Themed expeditions

Whether you find inspiration in authentic gastronomy, wellness, fitness or yoga, photography, extreme sports or exploring unique natural treasures you can indulge your special interest in unique coastal locations on a themed expedition with Kontiki.

Short Expeditions

Time is valuable and scarce in the current fast-paced global environment. We have specially designed shorter expeditions for travelers with limited time who still want to indulge in a luxury sea expedition aboard our private yachts. Short expeditions are available every week upon request.

Please feel free to contact us for additional information about Family, Themed and Short Expeditions at the time of booking.

Useful information

Gratuities

You will quickly discover that the warm smiles and greetings from our staff extend well beyond the chilled glass of champagne that welcomes you aboard. A service charge is not included in the fare as it is optional and should be based merely on your perception of our crew performance at the end of the expedition. As a guideline we suggest that each passenger leaves between US$ 300.00 – US$350.00 per week, which is the international standard for Luxury Expeditions. Gratuities may be paid in cash or charged to your credit card and will be distributed among our crew and guides.

Land Expeditions

The Yachts will sail along the coast and will anchor close to the shore. Expeditions to land sites will start with a zodiac ride that may result in wet or dry landing. Wet landing involves stepping into water (ankle to knee high) and walking to shore; dry landings involve stepping directly into land. Our expert guides will lead all zodiac rides and will assist you during either type of landing.

A detailed brief of the expeditions is provided ahead of time to inform about the location, topography of the land (most of the trails are easy or moderate), weather and appropriate clothing.

Land transfers will be necessary to reach some sites. Company owned vehicles are used for transportation to ensure comfort, safety and timely departures. There are usually two guided visits per day allowing for enough time to discover and connect with local culture and with nature. Water activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, SUPs and swimming are also available in most coastal expeditions.

Water Activities

We are well equipped to help you enjoy multiple opportunities for water activities available during our expedition. Snorkeling equipment (masks, fins and snorkels) and 3 mm wetsuits are available in various sizes free of charge in a first come first served basis. Wetsuits are not often necessary as average water temperature of the coast of Costa Rica ranges from 25C (77F) to 29C (84F).

If you are a frequent snorkeler, you can plan ahead and bring your own equipment for a perfect fit and comfort. Six tandem kayaks and four stand up paddleboards are also available for coastal exploration and fun.

Itinerary Conditions

Kontiki Expeditions reserves the right at its sole option and discretion and that of the Captain of the vessel without liability for damages or refund of any kind to deviate from the vessel’s advertised or ordinary itinerary for any reason including mechanical failure. Kontiki will not be held responsible for any refund whatsoever for changes to the printed or scheduled itinerary.