Experience a week of pura vida (a Costa Rican saying meaning "pure life") with an eco-adventure and beach vacation for $699 per person and up.

This special package is available on select departures Jan. 25 - May 28 -- including dates during the dry season (now through April), which is the most desirable time of the year to visit.

Booking the pieces separately would cost up to $760 more per person. The getaway includes:

• Roundtrip airfare to San Jose
• Three nights at Arenal Lodge in La Fortuna
• A horseback riding tour plus guided hike & butterfly tour in the Arenal region
• Three nights at Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa in Guanacaste
• One night at Holiday Inn Aurola in downtown San Jose
• Daily breakfast
• Eight-day manual shift car rental, allowing travelers to explore nearby towns while driving between hotels

Top must-dos in Arenal/La Fortuna are zip lines through rain forests, waterfall-rappel adventures, and eco-tours to see sloths and monkeys, while Guanacaste is known for its pristine beaches and national parks.

The special includes air from Fort Lauderdale. Flights from more than 75 additional departure cities can also be added. If the advertised prices cannot be found online, call the phone number below.