Costa Rica Escorted Tours and Costa Rica Coach Tours

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From the cool cloud forests of Monteverde to the sun-kissed beaches of Guanacaste, Costa Rica's natural splendour shines through.

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Milestones offer the very finest first class escorted coach tours and holidays to Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Eco Adventure

11 DAYS FROM £2050

Get up close to the lush rainforests and exotic wildlife of beautiful, tranquil Costa Rica. Explore popular Tortuguero National Park and the peaceful ...

Departures available: 14th Apr 2012 to 29th Dec 2012

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Clad in lush rainforest and palm-studded beaches, and home to a raucous array of fantastical wildlife, Costa Rica is one of the world's most beguiling ecotourism destinations. From this little chunk of the tropics springs an abundance of life, and whether exploring the smouldering volcanoes and fruit plantations at its centre, or strolling sugar-white sands as the sun dips behind the evening tide, to travel Costa Rica is to experience a continual backdrop of jaw-dropping natural beauty.

Costa Rica's two coastlines - Caribbean to one side and Pacific to the other - are a haven for marine life, with populations of sea turtles being one of the highlights. On the Caribbean coast, Tortuguero National Park is the paradisiacal nesting ground for green, leatherback and hawksbill turtles, and its freshwater creeks offer the opportunity to see caiman, otters and manatees, as well as curious monkeys swinging in the foliage above.

Up in the north Pacific, the sweeping beaches at Guanacaste have activities for all ages and energy levels - from surfing the clear waves to spotting exotic birds. Tamarindo Beach's wide sands are particularly popular, and Tamarindo town's seafood restaurants are a wonderful way to round off a day by the sea.

The mesmerising but illusive emerald-feathered quetzal is a star of Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest, high up in the Cordillera de Tilaran mountain range. Monteverde's towering expanse of mist-strewn greenery is one of Costa Rica's most treasured ecotourism destinations, and its high biodiversity means a simply baffling array of blooms, greenery and forest residents.

Heading further inland, the looming Arenal volcano is an awe-inspiring sight, with this jungle-wrapped active peak spitting a near-constant stream of glowing lava. On a clear night this is nothing short of spectacular. Bathe in waters heated by Arenal's bubbling lava at the 5-star Tabacon hot springs, where guests sip cocktails while soaking in steamy open air pools.

So, it goes without saying that the prime reason to travel to Costa Rica is not for buzzing city life. However, the cultural sights and night-time haunts of capital San Jose can be a welcome addition to any trip - before heading out into the undulating green horizon.

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For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate the nature of your tour from a gentle, leisurely pace to a more lively experience.

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For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate your touring experience, from the scenic delights of the world's natural wonders to city chic with included excursions and entrances, or a comfortable blend of both.

Trafalgar Tours

Trafalgar Tours:

Trafalgar Tours offer a range of first-class escorted tours including top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.

Insight Vacations

Insight Vacations:

Insight Vacations provides premium-class escorted tours, enabling you to stay in the very best hotels where available, enjoying enhanced meal plans and touring on luxury coaches with fewer seats resulting in extra legroom.

Thompson's Africa

Thompson's Africa:

Thompson's Africa offers excellent first-class escorted tours but with smaller groups ranging from only 2 passengers to 18 per group and touring in air-conditioned micro-buses for a more intimate approach.

AAT Kings

AAT Kings:

AAT Kings, one of Australia's most respected travel companies, provides a range of first-class escorted tours in Australia and New Zealand which include top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.

Brendan Vacations

Brendan Vacations:

When you travel to South America with Brendan, you can expect first class hotels in convenient locations that provide the highest standard of service and the most up-to-date luxurious coaches available

Milestones Tours

Milestones

City and Resort Breaks that allow for a more independent holiday while still matched with Milestones' unrivalled levels of service.

Uniworld River Cruises

Uniworld River Cruises

On board a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise ship, guests can enjoy an intimate, luxurious experience with five-star inclusions. With an average capacity of just over 130 guests and one crew member for every three guests, Uniworld's Premium Class award-winning services are recognised as the world's best.

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First Class:

For over 60 years, our award-winning First Class tours have been providing incredible value escorted tours, not only showing you the major sites and attractions that you would expect to see but also surprising you with exclusive Hidden Gems along the way, that only a true expert would know. Enjoy the comfort of first-class hotels, travelling by air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and restroom, included meal plans and the services of our professional Tour Directors.
From exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences to in-depth insights provided by expert local guides, our First Class tours offer an enriching travel experience where you come away with a wealth of local knowledge and a photo album packed with memories.

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Premium Class:

On a Premium Class escorted tour you'll be travelling with a smaller, more personal group of like-minded travellers (maximum 40 guests on board) on coaches featuring business-class-like legroom and spacious comfort.
And you'll be staying in superior quality hotels in the heart of every destination. We select only premium brands of major hotel groups. Your expert Tour Director will act as your 'personal concierge' throughout and will be assisted by local guides, passionate on the life and history of their own city. We include many special dining evenings such as authentic local lunches, Highlight Dinners and our unique Dine-Around experiences featuring smallgroup dining at a choice of restaurants.

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At Leisure:

At Leisure is an inspiring new style of travel offering the best expertly planned escorted tours combined with more opportunity for in-depth, authentic experiences and more freedom to go your own way than ever before. With average hotel stays of two or three nights, spend minimal time unpacking andmore time soaking up the ambience of each amazing place. You'll also enjoy a leisurely start each day with departures never earlier than 9am on travel days. At Leisure provides free time to explore each destination on your own, including complimentary hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing passes where available. Plus you'll enjoy sightseeing in major cities with a local guide assigned to more intimate groups.

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Premium Gold:

Premium Gold is an exclusive collection of deluxe tours, each celebrating the fine art of luxury travel. All of the luxury hotels exude elegance and style, with many being members of the Leading Hotels of the World or other internationally recognised upmarket hotel associations. Premium Gold itineraries are leisurely-paced with relaxed stays in the most sought-after locations and with ample free time for personal exploration.
You will delight in sumptuous, authentic dining with four-course hotel dining and superb a la carte menus in some of the best gourmet restaurants. Premium Gold features smaller group sizes on tour and includes Premium Highlight sightseeing often including private tours with VIP entrances.

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Cost Saver:

We have introduced a new collection of touring holidays known as 'Cost Saver', a new and exciting programme of tours offering you fantastic European experiences at an unbeatable price.
The new selection of tours cover destinations such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The perfectly balanced itineraries combine plenty of free time to explore along with First Class touches including unique Hidden Treasures.