HomeBase

When you set up a HomeBase you can put your travel anxieties aside.  We will pick you up at the airport and provide you with friendly, safe and convenient lodging for the night at an area Bed and Breakfast, hotel or hostel.  Then to help acclimate you to the 'Tico' way of life and help prepared you for your journey, time permitting, you will be taken on a short WalkAbout Tour.  We can end the tour in a local restaurant where a delicious Tica dinners are under $5.

After at good night's rest and you had breakfast, we will take you to the where you can safely board your bus or catch the shuttle.  Then you are off to your Costa Rica destination.  

When your adventure is over you return to the same Bed and Breakfast, hotel or hostel for the night  before your departure. With your HomeBase you will be no more than 10 minutes from the airport. And if you forgot to get 'someone something' there are stores in the area where you can do last minute souvenir shopping.

If you are staying an extra day or so we can set you up with a self-guided or independent tour.  With a one day tour you can explore butterflies at the Butterfly Farm, watch artist paint the renowned carts in Sarchi or learn the history of the coffee at Cafe Britt.  Other options include kayaking around Volcano Arenal, exploring a local pueblo or enjoying the day a local family park where you can swim in pools feed by underground springs, sunbath or play basketball in a pick up game with the locals.  Self-guided and independent tours offer an inexpensive and excellent way to venture.

HomeBase Levels

Just Flop

If you are looking for a place to 'Just Flop' this is for you.  You stay in a hostel where you can meet other travelers and share experiences.  'Just Flop' is also a smart option for travelers arriving late and leaving early and not in need of many amenities.

  • clean and hospitable

  • centrally located

  • kitchen privileges

  • shared bathroom 

$89 sgl / $124 dbl

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The Basics

With 'The Basics' you will have  accommodations at a small, friendly family run budget hotel.  

 

'The Basics' offer you a way to save money while having the basic convenience of home.

  • centrally located

  • continental breakfast

  • private bath

  • cable TV. (HBO, CNN, ESPN, etc.)

  • phone service

$109 sgl / $124 dbl

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Tico Charm

The name says it all.  This is our most popular selection.  Formally 'Up A Notch' is now Tico Charm

 

Here you stay in a local Bed and Breakfast adorned with a lot of 'Tico Charm.' 

  • centrally located

  • Costa Rica character

  • full Tica breakfast

  • cable TV. (HBO, CNN, ESPN, etc.)

  • in-room phone

  • 24 hour staff

$129 sgl / $164 dbl

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The Villa

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The Villa offers the range from individual rooms to apartments.  Located about 5 minutes from downtown The Villa is a great choice for families, groups and those just wanting to relax and soak in a little of the Costa Rica sun.

  • bbq & green area

  • tennis court

  • bar

  • pool & jacuzzi

  • units with full kitchens

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Journey International

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Our 'Journey International' is the easiest way for you to trek across the border.  We can set up travel from Panama to across the Mexican border. You stay the night in a HomeBase then we get you on your bus the next morning.

  • night's lodging

  • transportation to bus

  • bus passage

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Your HomeBase Includes:

  • transfers to and from the airport

  • first and last night's lodging 

  • breakfast*

  • walkabout tour (time permitting)

  • 30 minute internet use (time permitting)

  • transportation to bus stop

  • bus ticket or fare to destination

*Breakfast not included when you 'Just Flop'.  

**Journey International includes one night's lodging.

***surfboards and extra luggage $10. 

'I am so glad my Internet search led me and my husband to A Safe Passage.  Deciding to use your services for our trip to Costa Rica was one of the best decisions we made. Arranging for our first night's stay and picking us up at the airport was a life saver.  I have already recommended A Safe Passage to people we know who plan to go to Costa Rica, so you will probably be meeting some of our friends.  See you on our next trip to beautiful Costa Rica.  Stacy N. - Chicago Ill

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