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15
nights 16 days
San
Jose/Tortuguero/Arenal/Monteverde/Manuel Antonio/Osa Peninsula
/San Jose
£1999*
per person (double occupancy)
Day
1: Fly to the San Jose International airport
(SJO). As soon as you step off the aircraft you
will be met by one of our representatives, where
your itinerary will be explained and any questions
you have will be answered. The representative will
provide you with a pouch that contains vouchers
and information about your trip. From the airport
you will be privately transported to Hotel
Alta. Only 15 minutes away from the colorful
suburb of Escazu and Santa Ana. Hotel Alta is a
wonderful Spanish/Costa Rican style colonial hotel.
From the hotel on a clear day you can see 3 of the
volcanoes surrounding the central valley.
Day
2: You will be picked up early in the morning
and the drive through Braulio Carrillo National
Park, where you have the opportunity to see beautiful
views and abundant vegetation. On the way you will
stop for breakfast at Selva Tropical Restaurant
where you can enjoy a butterfly garden with a variety
of tropical flowers. After breakfast you will continue
our trip to Caño Blanco deck driving by banana
plantations.
At Caño Blanco, you will board the covered
boat to the lodge, passing the Tortuguero canals
arriving between 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. You will
stay at Manatus
Hotel in Tortuguero which is famous for where
the Turtles lay their eggs.
Day
3: Optional 6:15 am tour to admire the
awakening of the wildlife of Tortuguero. Return
for breakfast (service between 7:30 a.m. to 9:00
a.m.). Then another boat tour to admire the canals
of Tortuguero National Park. This is a wonderful
and interesting experience where you can see abundant
flora and fauna of Tortuguero National Park. Return
to the lodge for lunch and free time for a siesta,
enjoy the pool or go for a walk to the beach. Then
you have another optional tour to the canals or
stay at the lodge to explore the private trails
of the lodge and visit the open butterfly garden.
Dinner at the lodge and free night. Stay at the
Manatus
Hotel. Depending on the time of year
you may get to see the Turtles Nesting!!
Day
4: Take a private transfer to Arenal, stay
at the Arenal
Paraiso in a Superior Private Bungalow with
views of the Volcano. Relax in the thermally heated
swimming pool and take a drink in the hot spring
fed wet bar.
Day
5: Wake up and get ready to explore all
that Arenal has to offer. Take an Observation
Hike of the volcano with a guide who will point
animals and plants of interest, finish the guided
tour reaching a vantage point over the volcano where
you are able to watch the lava flow. After this
relax and soothe your muscles in the natural mineral
hot springs of the Tabacon Resort and enjoy a buffet
dinner at the resort. Stay at the Arenal Paraiso.
Day
6 : Take a 4x4 and boat transfer across
Lake Arenal to Monteverde famous for the Monteverde
Cloud Forest. Stay at Hotel
El Establo. Set on a private 150 acres farm
(50% protected primary forest) adjacent to the
Monteverde Reserve great views and an abundance
of wildlife awaits.
Day
7 : Take a sky walk tour of the Monteverde
Cloud Forest. You will have the opportunity
to explore the forest canopy in a safe and
easy manner, walking a simple trail system
through the tropical jungle featuring seven
suspension bridges that crisscross deep canyons
at the level of treetops. If lucky you may
see the world famous Quetzal bird!!! The longest
bridge is 656 feet in length. Stay at Hotel
El Establo.
Day
8 : Take a private transfer to Manuel
Antonio, stay at Hotel
Si Como No.
Day
9 :
Free day to rest and absorb the sun, maybe
take a White Water Rafting Tour, ATV Tour
or do some sports fishing. Stay at Hotel Si
Como No.
Day
10 : Take a Canopy
Tour and play Tarzan!!! Sail through the
treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy
and over the trails far below. Experts guides
will lead you in this exciting adventure into
the heart of the rainforest, explaining what
is going on around you. From the 9 exhilarating
zip lines to the 3 pulse pounding repel lines
you are guaranteed a thrilling adventure.
Stay at Hotel Si Como No.
Day
11 : Transfer to Manuel Antonio Airstrip
and take a flight to Palma Sur. Then take
a boat transfer to the Aguila
de Osa, set in the last natural frontier
in Costa Rica. If you want to see Costa Rica
in its raw eco form then you are in the right
place. There are numerous packages available
as part of the stay at Aguila de Osa, you
can choose from the Whale and Dolphin Interaction,
Jungle Package and Standard Package. This
journey takes you on the Jungle package. Which
ever you choose you will definitely have the
opportunity to see some of Costa Rica's famous
wildlife!!!
Day
12:
Take as part of the package a tour of Caño
Island. You will get to snorkel around the island
and see a variety of marine life, then take
a hike to the Rangers Station on the Island
through the untamed Jungle. Stay at Aguila de
Osa.
Day
13: Take a tours as part of the package
of Corcovado National Park which is renown for
its rich diversity and spectacular scenery.
Common sightings at either of the ranger stations
include scarlet macaws, monkeys, peccaries,
iguanas, sloth's, lizards, and a wide variety
of plants, amphibians and insects. Once finished
at the ranger station feel free to follow the
trials and as many lead to waterfalls great
for bathing. Stay
at Aguila de Osa.
Day
14: Relax on the beach or explore
some of the trails that lie on the property
of the Aguila.
Day
15: Time to leave Paradise and start
your journey back home. Take a boat transfer
to the Local Airport and fly back to San Jose.
Stay at Hotel
Alta and be surrounded by the beauty of
the Central Valley.
Day
16: Privately transfer to San Jose
international airport and have a safe flight
home.
*Prices
are subject to change without notice. The price
you are quoted by our Travel Consultants will be
100% accurate based on the exact time of your inquiry.
Price per person, double occupancy accommodation
and includes domestic transportation, hotel accommodation,
tours and all taxes and charges. International airfare
is not included.
Phone:
(in Costa Rica) + 506-296-7715 Fax: +506 296-7203 UK Number: 0207
193 3930 US Number: 1-800-606-1860