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Costa Rica Eco Adventure

11 DAY TOUR FROM £1925

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

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Highlights


  • Tortuguero National Park

  • Sarapiqui

  • Arenal

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest

  • Guanacaste

Sightseeing Highlights


  • Tortuguero National Park Spend two days in one of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations.

  • Sarapiqui Explore this beautiful valley surrounded by rainforest.

  • Arenal See the active Arenal Volcano. Visit Tabacon Hot Springs for a relaxing bath.

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Enjoy two days in this spectacular area. Take a guided walk with a park naturalist and explore SkyWalk, a chain of suspension bridges high above the cloud forest.

  • Guanacaste Time to relax on one of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica.

Dining Highlights


  • 9 breakfasts (B)

  • 3 lunches (L)

  • Highlight Lunch in Arenal (HL)

  • 5 dinners (D)

  • Farewell Dinner in Monteverde (FD)

  • 19 included meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights


  • Return scheduled flights.

  • The services of one of Brendan's professional Tour Directors on tour (days 1-7).

  • The services of a local representative in Guanacaste.

  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from San Jose International Airport to your hotel in Lima and on Day 10 from your hotel to Liberia International Airport.

  • Boat transfer to Tortuguero.

  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.

  • A stylish travel wallet.

Luxury Private Car UK Transfers


  • Exclusive door to door airport transfers

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Rainforest

Rainforest

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive San Jose

Enjoy your luxury private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your scheduled flight to San Jose, where a transfer is provided to your first hotel.
Hotel: Doubletree Cariari by Hilton (SFC)

Day 2

San Jose - Tortuguero National Park

This morning we head east through mountains and rainforests, toward the Caribbean Sea. Your boat is waiting to start your expedition along the river to unforgettable Tortuguero National Park. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Pachira Lodge (MFC)

Day 3

Tortuguero National Park

Explore this beautiful park from the water on a boat cruise through the small canals. Watch for sloths, iguanas,crocodiles, monkeys, toucans, egrets and hundreds of species of colorful birds. From July-September, take an optional tour to see the tortoises laying eggs on the beach. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Pachira Lodge (MFC)

Day 4

Tortuguero - Sarapiquí

Head out via waterways and land to tiny Sarapiqui. This beautiful community is situated in a valley and surrounded by rainforests. The area is relatively unknown and home to some of Costa Rica's most diverse and dense vegetation and wildlife. Your afternoon is at leisure with plenty of time to explore the surrounding environs. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Centro Neotropico Sarapiqui Ecolodge or La Quinta Sarapiqui (MFC)

Day 5

Sarapiquí - Arenal

This morning the Alma Ata Archaeological Park reveals the country's pre- Columbian heritage. After our visit here, we head towards Arenal. On the way we stop for a 'You're Personally Invited' lunch in a local family home. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with the family plus, students from a nearby school will entertain us with a dance show. After lunch we continue to Arenal, where we take in spectacular views of one of the world's most active volcanoes. Arenal has emitted regular eruptions of ash and rocks since 1968. It is truly an awesome sight to behold. Relax in the thermal mineral pools, waterfalls and hot springs of varying temperatures at Tabacon Hot Springs. Tonight, watch the mini-eruptions of Arenal while enjoying a leisurely dining experience at the Hot Springs. (B, HL, D)
Hotel: Arenal Paraíso Resort & Spa (FC)

Day 6

Arenal - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Take your last photos of impressive Arenal this morning as we head out toward Monteverde Cloud Forest. Upon arrival in this peaceful region, the balance of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring on your own. Our mountain lodge overlooks much of the Cloud Forest and the setting is spectacular. (B, D)
Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel (SFC)

Day 7

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Today we take a guided walk with a park naturalist through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Hundreds of species of animals, birds, insects and plants make their homes here.Watch for quetzals, hummingbirds, monkeys and more and enjoy the unique flora of the forest. Also included at your leisure is the Sky Walk, a chain of six suspension bridges above the Cloud Forest. The forest canopy is home to many unique flora and fauna species, which you would not see from ground level. This is definitely a memorable experience! (B, FD)
Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel (SFC)
Dining Highlights: Tonight, relish a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 8

Monteverde - Liberia - Guanacaste

We transfer to Guanacaste and check into our seaside resort hotel, located on one of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Hotel: Casa Conde del Mar (FC)

Day 9

Guancaste at leisure

A full free day to do as you please. You might want to explore the beautiful beach or try snorkeling. Other optional pursuits include a canopy tour, a float trip, horseback riding, a shopping tour, a visit to a National Park or various beach activities. (B)
Hotel: Casa Conde del Mar (FC)

Day 10

Guanacaste - Depart Liberia

This morning we transfer to Liberia International Airport for your return scheduled flight back to the UK. (B)

Day 11 (Door to Door)

Arrive UK

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting luxury private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

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Dependent on flight availability at the time of booking, additional nights may need to be purchased at the beginning or end of your tour.

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Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa (FC)

Located just in front of the Arenal volcano, the hotel has a fabulous restaurant, communal areas and three swimming pools, one being a hot spring mineral water pool.

El Establo Mountain Hotel (SFC)

Set in a private 150 acre farm, facilities include tennis, basketball, and football courts, two indoor swimming pools, two bars, gym and two restaurants.

Doubletree Cariari (SFC)

Costa Rica's first true resort-style hotel features attractive fabrics, warm woodwork and local works of art and enjoys two restaurants, two poolside bars and a fitness centre.

Centro Neptropico Sarapiqui Ecolodge (MFC)

The CNS Ecolodge consists of four palenque structures; three guest units of eight rooms each and one central building with lobby, restaurant, bar, coffee gourmet bar and photo gallery.

La Quinta Sarapiqui (FC)

In addition to the natural forest and streams, the hotel is proud of its Heliconia and ornamental flower gardens. There is a restaurant, butterfly and frog gardens and an insect gallery.

Pachira Lodge (MFC)

Located only five minutes away from Tortuguero National Park, either relax in the spa or enjoy drinks in the bar.

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Prices based on per person sharing a twin or double room. For single room supplements and triple room reductions please call for details.

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