Get enchanted by Costa Rica's towering volcano and an unspoiled, wildlife-laden region during this seven-night adventure for $689 per person. If booked a la carte, this same vacation would cost $600 more per person.

This package is available for select departures January-February and April -- Costa Rica's dry season, which is the most desirable time of the year to visit. Spring-break March dates also are steeply discounted.

The getaway includes:

• Roundtrip airfare to San Jose
• Three nights in a Chalet room and breakfast at Arenal Lodge in Arenal/La Fortuna
• A tour on horseback, a guided volcano hike and a visit to a butterfly garden in Arenal
• Three nights in a bungalow and breakfast at Hotel La Costa de Papito in Puerto Viejo
• A snorkeling and hiking tour in Cahuita National Park
• One night at Best Western Irazu in San Jose
• Eight-day manual car rental, allowing travelers to explore nearby towns
• All taxes

Popular activities in Arenal/La Fortuna include zip-lining through rain forests and rappelling down waterfalls. With an Afro-Caribbean influence, the ecologically rich area of Puerto Viejo offers pristine beaches, prime surfing and snorkeling spots, and animal rescue centers (including a sloth sanctuary).

Optional: For $185 more per person (reg. $407), upgrade your three-night Puerto Viejo stay to the 4-star Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel. The resort is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

This package includes airfare 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.