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Costa
Rica Exploration Package
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Caroline's
Favourite. "I like this holiday
as the route it take allows you to see some
of the great highlights and attractions of
the country while being able to relax at the
beaches of Manuel Antonio and explore one
of the most biodiverse areas on the planet'.
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14
nights 15 days
San
Jose/Arenal/Monteverde/Manuel Antonio/Osa Peninsula /San
Jose
£1799*
per person (double occupancy)
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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 Grano
de Oro. Grano de Oro is only 15 minutes from
the airport and is situated in a quiet San Jose
neighborhood not far from the center of town. The
restaurant at the Grano de Oro is internationally
known as one of the best restaurants in Costa Rica
and Central America. With this and inclusion into
the small distinctive hotels of Costa Rica, Grano
de Oro is by far one of Costa Rica's finest hotels. |
Day
2: 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
3: 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. If the sky is clear you will
be able to have a direct glowing view of the volcano
while sitting in the hot springs, it does not get
better than this. Stay at the Arenal Paraiso. |
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Day 4 : In the morning be ready
to explore the boarder between Costa Rica and Nicaragua,
take a Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour. At
the Caño Negro Nature Preserve, you can expect
to see 40 species of birds, caiman, sloth´s
, bats, turtles, lizards, monkeys and iguanas on
an average day. Located near the small town of Los
Chiles, it’s (3 miles) from the Nicaraguan
border. The tour begins with a 90 minute drive through
some of Costa Rica’s richest farmland. Then
you’ll board a comfortable covered motor launch
on the Rio Frio. Frequent sightings include three
types of monkeys, bats, and two types of sloth,
iguanas, “Jesus Christ” lizards, turtles,
caimans, mammals and diverse species of flora and
lowland birds. Stay at the Arenal Paraiso. |
Day
5: 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
6: 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. The longest bridge
is 656 feet in length. Stay at Hotel El Establo. |
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Day
7:
Take a private transfer to Manuel Antonio,
stay at Hotel
Si Como No.
Day
8:
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
9: 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
10: 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.
Day
11:
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. |
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tour to Caño Island includes ample time
to snorkel in front of the ranger station. This
will provide snorkelers with an excellent opportunity
to familiarize yourself with the underwater
terrain and sea life surrounding Caño
Island. The dark, volcanic rock is home to numerous
species of marine life, much of which you'll
see just a short swim from the beach. As well,
you'll have time for a relatively short hike,
which begins just behind the ranger station.
After an initial climb, the trail tapers off
and remains rather flat throughout the remainder
of your hike. Caño Island is not know
for its prolific wildlife, however, the Park
does have rodents, crustaceans, amphibians,
birds, lizards, and insects. As well, there
are archeological remains on the island, which
can be found at the very end of one of the island's
trails. Small, completely round spheres can
be observed, which is believed date back to
the days when the island was inhabited by indians. |
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Day
12: 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, pecaries,
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
13: Relax on the beach or explore
some of the trails that lie on the property
of the Aguila. |
Day
14: 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
15: Privately transfer to San Jose
international airport and have a safe flight
home. |
The
total cost of your Costa Rica Holiday will be
£1799*
per person (double occupancy)
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*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. |
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