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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/San José. 2 In San José; city tour, visit Poas volcano. 3 Drive via Cartago to Turrialba; visit Serpentarium. 4 At Turrialba; visit Guayabo ruins, optional rafting. 5 Drive and boat to Tortuguero NP. 6 Explorations in Tortuguero NP by boat and on foot. 7 Boat to Puerto Viejo. 8 Bus to Arenal area. 9 Optional excursion to hot springs, jungle float or walks. 10 Walk in Arenal NP, drive to Monteverde Reserve. 11 In Monteverde; walks. 12 Drive via Carara Reserve to Manuel Antonio NP. 13 In Manuel Antonio; walks, swimming, relaxing. 14 Drive San José. 15 Fly London. 16 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 12nts hotel, 2nts lodge; 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners included. See p83. Swimming: Most hotels have pools, there will also be an opportunity to swim in the Pacific and several rivers. Mode of Travel: Bus/Riverboat/On foot. Comment: An easy-going wildlife exploration of Costa Ricas diverse habitats and the opportunity for easy walks in one of Central Americas most attractive countries. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver, boatmen and some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 14 to 18. Minimum Age: 5 years.
Costa Rica
Rainforest Adventure
16 DAYS HOTELS/LODGES RAINFOREST, WILDLIFE & BEACHES
When Columbus landed at Limon on the Caribbean coast on his fourth and final voyage to the Americas, he could only guess at what beauty the interior possessed. With long sandy beaches, towering volcanoes and unspoilt tropical rainforest, Costa Rica is an adventurers paradise the habitat of sloth, monkey, tree frog and many other creatures, including some 800 species of bird. POAS VOLCANO & GUAYABO RUINS
Arriving in San Jose, we visit the towering Poas volcano its smouldering crater surrounded by tropical forest where humming birds can be seen hovering among wild orchids. From here we travel to Turrialba where we learn about Central Americas amazing reptiles at a serpentarium, and visit Costa Ricas most important archaeological site: the Indian ceremonial centre at Guayabo.
Exploring the rainforest/Celia Mannings
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DATES & PRICES IN £
16 Days from London 2008 Sat to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 22 Mar-06 Apr 1829 1769 05 Apr-20 Apr 1829 1769 26 Jul-10 Aug 1995 1935 02 Aug-17 Aug 1995 1935 09 Aug-24 Aug 1995 1935 16 Aug-31 Aug 1995 1935 20 Dec-04 Jan 1995 1935 2009 Sat to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 04 Apr-19 Apr 1889 1829 25 Jul-09 Aug 2055 1995 08 Aug-23 Aug 2055 1995 Land Adult 1035 1035 1045 1045 1045 1045 1045 Land Adult 1075 1075 1075
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Only Child* 1035 1035 1045 1045 1045 1045 1045 Only Child* 1075 1075 1075
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forests and swamps of Tortuguero National Park. Boarding our riverboat, well enter a network of jungle waterways, where we can hear the cry of howler monkeys and spot brightly coloured parrots among the tangled vegetation.
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TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
Theres a chance to enjoy some whitewater rafting, before we make our way into the
Arenal volcano
MONTEVERDE & PACIFIC COAST
Arenal, a volcanic cone that regularly spews out lava and steam, is our next
Land Only tour: 15 days (Sat) - start San Jose day 1, end San Jose day 15 (Sat) * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. T Teenage departures; age 11 and over. Flight Details: Flights to San Jose via Madrid with Iberia Airlines from London Heathrow, flight time approx. 15 hours. Note: flight details may change - see p.80 for information.
stop. We then climb into the cloud forest of Monteverde Reserve, where some 2,500 species of rare plants are found, and we can also enjoy some spectacular birdwatching, perhaps spotting the resplendent quetzal or even the unusual bare-necked umbrella bird. Finally we head to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast. You can soak up the variety of flora and wildlife or just relax on miles of beach, where monkeys and iguanas often wander down to greet you.
Rainforest Adventure Ref FCC
Lake Nicaragua
NICARAGUA
CARIBBEAN SEA
ARENAL
PUERTO VIEJO
TORTUGUERO NP
Sea turtles
MONTEVERDE RESERVE
Cloud forest Quetzals
Arenal 1633m Poas 2707m
Irazu 3432m Guayabo Cartago Serpentarium & Rafting
SAN JOSE
Quepos
TURRIALBA
COSTA RICA
MANUEL ANTONIO NP
Sandy beaches Iguana km 120
PACIFIC OCEAN
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