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LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
Natural wonders of Costa Rica
THE MAJESTY OF CENTRAL AMERICA
15 days £1899
Fly from... Heathrow
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Highlights include San José Tortuguero Muelle de San Carlos Rincon de la Vieja Tarcoles
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GLASSWING BUTTERFLY
What's Included
Return scheduled flights to San José Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Thirteen nights' accommodation including breakfast Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representatives Dinner on Days 4 & 5 Lunch on Days 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges Excursions as follows: - San José city tour - Visit to a coffee plantation, Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens - Visit to Tortuguero National Park Canals & Village - Hanging bridges of Arenal - Visit to a pineapple plantation - Sunset visit to the hot springs at Tabacon - Visit to Rincon de la Vieja National Park - Visit to Carara National Park - Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park Your Hotels You will stay in a combination of tourist class hotels and lodges. In San José you will stay at the Hotel Alta, in Tortuguero you will stay at the Pachira Hotel and in Muelle de San Carlos you will stay at the Hotel Tilajari. In the national park of Rincon de la Vieja you will stay in a lodge at the Hacienda Guachipelin and in Tarcoles, you'll be staying at the Hotel Villa Lapas. Lodge accommodation is simple in style but comfortable enabling you to experience the real Costa Rica. All rooms feature private facilities.
TOUCAN
Costa Rica is a jewel a small, mountainous country in Central America, magnificently set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. A natural wonderland, Costa Rica offers peace, tranquility, an extraordinary and exotic variety of bird, animal and plant life, intense beauty, unbelievable diversity and a subtropical climate. This place will touch your soul.
Spontaneous hospitality, dignity and rich culture, all characterise the Ticos', the friendly, welcoming people of Costa Rica, who believe in leading the Pura Vida' a pure life above all else. Each day is an exciting journey of discovery encountering rainforest, waterfalls, flora, fauna and deserted beaches. Whether you consider yourself an eco-tourist, nature lover or simply one who appreciates the joy of encountering nature's unimaginable treasures from erupting volcanoes to pristine beaches, from mischievous monkeys to scarlet macaws this gem of a country will delight and inspire the adventurous traveller. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to San José for a three night stay. DAY 2 - San José, capital of Costa Rica, is a vibrant city set in the centre of a ring of mountain peaks. It's a fascinating place, where the bustle of everyday life lays a hectic veneer over a surprising wealth of culture. Our included city tour this morning will show you a few of the sights, including the National Museum & Theatre. The rest of the day is free for you to explore San José. DAY 3 - Today we embark on a full day's included sightseeing. We will visit the Doka Estate Coffee Plantation to discover how Costa Rica's most famous product is made. We then continue up the slopes of the spectacular Poas Volcano where within the swirling mist of the summit lies one of the world's largest craters. We then visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. You'll be able to take a walk through the Hummingbird, Serpentarium, Frog and Butterfly Gardens. After an included lunch, walk along the forest trails to see the spectacular waterfalls. DAY 4 - Leave San José for the drive to the Tortuguero National Park, considered one of the country's most important ecological sites. Here, the green, leatherback and hawksbill turtles nest (June to September). Some of the animals you may see include monkeys and sloths plus a staggering range of reptiles, cayman alligators and crocodiles, insects and birds. Your drive today will also take you through the Braulio Carrillo National Park crossing the Continental Divide with breathtaking views of primary forests. This afternoon includes a visit to Tortuguero Village and the beach. DAY 5 - Enjoy an included day of activities, beginning with a morning nature walk in the forest and a fascinating boat trip through the jungle-sheltered Tortuguero Canals. DAY 6 - Travel to Muelle de San Carlos in the area of the Arenal Volcano. This magnificent volcano has been active since 1968. It is best seen on a clear night, when its red and orange hues contrast sharply against the dark sky. We also include a visit to a pineapple plantation. DAY 7 - Today you will take an exciting included walk at the Hanging Bridges of Arenal, across suspension bridges and platforms. This marvellous experience offers a totally different perspective of the rainforest. Sunset visit to the hot springs of Tabacon for views of the Arenal Volcano. DAY 8 - Today you can take an optional morning river float along the Peñas Blancas River, through stunning scenery. This afternoon you'll take an included guided walk through the rainforest. DAY 9 - Travel to Rincon de la Vieja, one of Costa Rica's most impressive natural parks. At its heart is the incredible volcano of the same name. The volcano is still active and the area is marked with fumaroles, which vent steam and gas produced by the turmoil below, mud pools and hot springs.
Granada NICARAGUA Rincon de la Vieja Muelle de San Carlos Tortuguero San José Tarcoles
COSTA RICA
Pacific Ocean
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