Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
Overview
Highlights
- Visit San Jose and a nearbycoffee plantation, Sarapiqui, Arenal National Park, Los Angeles Cloud ForestReserve, Palo Verde National Park, Rio Perdido and Carrillo Beach
- View Arenal Volcano
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Trip includes
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- VIP entry to many sights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- 7 nights First Class accommodation
- Rain ponchos and umbrellas provided for your use
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Welcome to San Jose, your journey begins with a warm greeting at the airport from a local host and a transfer to your hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. ...
This morning head towards the Poas Volcano area, where you visit a local coffee plantation. Learn about coffee production in Costa Rica from the owner and sample a cup of gourmet coffee. Then, continue to Sarapiqui, an off the beaten path and rarely visited area surro...
Start the day with a guided visit to the Arenal Hanging Bridges where you can walk eye-level within the lush canopy, observing monkeys, sloths and colorful chattering birds up close. Then, savour a typical Costa Rican lunch before an entertaining Cultural Insight, bri...
Today head towards San Bernardo Lowlands, located in the Guanacaste province. This place is a hidden gem, two converging canyons, where the cool Rio Blanco meets the hot waters of Rio Perdido. Upon arrival, you will have the afternoon at leisure. The beautiful resort ...
The day is free for you to pursue your own interests. Take a short walk from your bungalow and in minutes you'll spot unique species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Thrill seekers can bike the miles of trails, zip line, take a hike, go white water tubing. There a...
Today, leave behind the dwarf forest and descend to the pristine Carrillo Beach at Nicoya Peninsula. This white sand beach is a secret paradise framed by mountains. En route, enjoy a boat ride on the Tempisque River through the famous Palo Verde National Park. Cruise ...
A white sand beach right off your bungalow, pristine and warm water and a beautiful blue sky – the perfect way to enjoy the “pura vida” way of living of the locals. If you wish, take the shuttle to the township of Samara for lunch at one of its casual restaurants and...
At mid-morning travel back towards San José, but not before one last stop, this time in the Los Angeles Cloud Forest. In this beautiful reserve the weather is much cooler and rain is expected during the afternoons. Join your Travel Director for a different type of exp...
Travel back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport for your flight or extend your stay at the Studio Hotel, San Jose. Full Breakfast
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