Classic Costa Rica - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- El Trapiche - learn about the farming and the processing of sugar cane, coffee and chocolate on an interactive tour
- Monteverde Cloud Forest - the option to follow the hiking trails through this beautiful biological reserve
- Arenal Volcano National Park - enjoy amazing views of Arenal volcano, take a scenic hike and opt for a dip in the natural volcanic springs
- Manuel Antonio National Park - discover the beautiful white sand beaches and wildlife of this wonderfully bio-diverse park, which is home to endangered capuchin monkeys, sloths and more
- San Jose - take in the highlights of Costa Rica's capital on a guided tour
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Trip includes
- 5 nights 3 star hotels and 2 nights lodges
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Private transportation in an air conditioned mini van
- Escorted by a local English speaking tour leader with specialist guides at certain sites of interest
- 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Guided sightseeing in Arenal Volcano National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park
- El Trapiche sugar cane and coffee tour
- Guided tour of San Jose including entrance fees
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Bienvenido a Costa Rica! Upon arrival to San Jose airport you will be transferred to San Jose where you will meet your tour leader and the rest of your group. After hotel check in this afternoon spend the rest of the day at leisure.
San Jose - La Fortuna. This morning, we'll meet our guide who will take us out to explore the city. We'll visit some of the highlights of the city such as the Teatro Nacional and Museo Nacional. Your guide will explain the history of the city and share some interestin...
From the small village of La Fortuna we have an amazing view of the Arenal Volcano – one of the many active volcanoes in Costa Rica. As we set out on a three hour hike through the national park surrounding the volcano we will learn about interesting facts about the fl...
La Fortuna - Monteverde. From La Fortuna we make our way to the north-west of Costa Rica to the Monteverde area, home to beautiful hilly landscapes and lush greenery all around. This afternoon you'll have free time to explore the quaint town of the same name.
This morning is free to independently explore or enjoy some of the many optional activities available, including visiting other reserves, the butterfly garden or even zip lining through the trees! This afternoon we visit El Trapiche, a family run sugar cane mill, ...
Monteverde – Quepos. We continue our journey to the lively west coast city of Quepos - gateway to the Manuel Antonio National Park which was established in 1972 and extends along the Pacific coast. This celebrated park is blessed with beautiful lagoons, palm fringed beaches, a vast array of animals and lush green forests. The rest of the day is free to explore at our own leisure.
Quepos - San Jose. This morning we take a hike through the beautiful national park in hope of seeing the endangered squirrel and capuchin monkeys, sloths and coatis in their natural habitat or simply relax on one of the its four idyllic Pacific beaches, surrounded by ...
Our tour ends after breakfast and hotel check out today. We can arrange a departure transfer upon request or would be delighted to help you extend your stay in Costa Rica and book more nights for you if you’re still not quite ready to head home.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights, departure and border taxes and visas.
- Tips on all excursions. Tip for your tour leader - an entirely personal gesture.
- Airport departure transfer - can be booked at an additional cost upon request.
Accommodation
Minimum age of 16 on all Central America group tours because we cannot offer triple rooms or interconnecting rooms and therefore the tours are not suitable for families. However if you have 1 adult wanting to travel with 1 child (12 or over) and share a twin room that is fine.There is no maximum age. Those over 70 years of age will be required to fill out a tour suitability form.
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