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98 Costa Rica

99 Costa Rica

BEST OF COSTA RICA FAMILY HOLIDAY ESCORTED TOUR WILDLIFE EXPLORE Tortuguero | Sarapiqui | La Fortuna | Monteverde | Manuel Antonio | Dominical Get off the beaten track on this two-week family holiday through Costa Rica, discovering iconic highlights and hidden gems. After a night in San Jose, you’ll head to the Caribbean lowlands and hop on a boat into the depths of Tortuguero National Park, home to 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered mammals. Continue to lush Sarapiquí, where a free day gives the family a chance to get adventurous and try white water rafting in the rapids. In La Fortuna, stay under the mighty gaze of Arenal Volcano, swim at the base of La Fortuna Waterfall, and soak in natural hot springs. Next, explore Monteverde’s cloud forest with a stay on a family-run farm before heading out for a canopy walk on the suspended bridges. In Dominical, enjoy a Costa Rican cooking class with three generations of locals, before a day trip to the wildlife-rich Manuel Antonio National Park. End your journey with a visit to an Indigenous community along the Terraba River to learn about their matriarchal culture, before returning to San Jose.

Essentials Duration: 14 days and 13 nights Highlights: • Learn about the Terraba community – an Indigenous group who have survived off the land for more than 500 years Includes: • 2 nights’ accommodation in San Jose (first & last) • 2 nights’ accommodation in Tortuguero • 2 nights’ accommodation in Sarapiqui • 2 nights’ accommodation in La Fortuna • 2 nights’ accommodation in Monteverde • 3 nights’ accommodation in Dominical • 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 2 dinners • Leader-led rainforest night walk – Sarapiqui • Los Laureles Hot Springs – La Fortuna • Monteverde Sky Walk entrance • Tour with a naturalist guide – Manuel Antonio National Park • Return international flights and internal flights

San Jose

La Fortuna

Tortuguero

PREMIUM COSTA RICA ESCORTED TOUR SCENIC NATIONAL PARK San Jose | La Fortuna | Monteverde | Manuel Antonio

Essentials Duration: 9 days and 8 nights Highlights:

• Explore the natural paradise of Costa Rica, hike to the Las Coladas lava field and enjoy a boat ride in search of wildlife • Discover 500 unique species of orchids in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Includes: • 2 nights’ accommodation in San Jose (first & last) • 2 nights’ accommodation in La Fortuna • 2 nights’ accommodation in Monteverde • 2 nights’ accommodation in Manuel Antonio • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners • Arrival airport transfers • Signature local meal experiences • Arenal Volcano base hike • Sustainable farm tour with lunch • Caño Negro boat tour • Return international flights

Discover the nature and culture of Costa Rica on this nine-day premium tour through lush rainforests, active volcanoes, and national parks. You’ll spend the first night in San Jose - dine with locals and sip a rich Costa Rican coffee before heading out on this epic adventure. Explore Arenal National Park, where monkeys, deer, and colourful birds surround the steaming Arenal Volcano. Visit a project focused on sustainable farming that preserves traditional methods, then walk to the Las Coladas lava field. Drift through the wetlands of Cano Negro on a raft tour, spotting caimans, monkeys, and iguanas. Then head to Monteverde Cloud Forest, one of Costa Rica’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, perched 1,500 metres above sea level. This tropical forest lives up to its name as the treetops brush the clouds above. Your final stop is Manuel Antonio National Park, where you’ll go in search of sloths, toucans, parrots, and hummingbirds. With more than a quarter of Costa Rica’s land protected, nature is never far away. Led by a knowledgeable local leader, you’ll experience the very best of this vibrant, biodiverse country.

Tortuguero National Park

Manuel Antonio

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