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Colorful Costa Rica

Visti a coffee plantation, amazing volcanos, see the beautiful butterfly garden & stunning hummingbird gallery. There is also an incredible Jungle Crocodile Safari Cruise planned. Costa Rica is definately a vibrant & colorful place to visit. There is a 4 day extension option avalilable to Tortuguero National Park!

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BOOKING DISCOUNT

Make your Final Payment by check prior to the Final Payment Due Date & receive $200 per couple/$100 per person

Tour Highlights

San Jose Poas

Volcano National Park

Coffee Plantation

Visit Arenal Volcano National Park

Sarchi Artisan Village

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Selvatura Park & Hanging Bridges

Butterfly Garden & Hummingbird Gallery

Manuel Antonio National Park

Carara National Park

Orchid Garden

Tour Jungle Crocodile Safari Cruise

Inclusions

Roundtrip Air From - PHX Int’l Air Departure

Taxes, Fuel & Fees

14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

Professional Naturalist Tour Director

Motorcoach Transportation

Hotel Transfers

Admissions per Itinerary

Comprehensive Sightseeing

Baggage Handling at Hotels

Accommodations

8 Nights Hotel Accommodations

1 Night - Hotel Crown Plaza Corobici, San Jose

2 Nights - Arenal Paraiso or Montana de Fuego, La Fortuna

2 Nights - Hotel El Establo, Montana Monteverde or Hotel Heliconia, Monteverde

2 Nights - Hotel Terrazas del Pacifico or Jaco Laguna resort & Beach Club, Jaco /Hermosa Beach Area

1 Night - Hotel Crown Plaza Corobici, San Jose

Hotels are subject to change. On some dates alternative hotels may be used.

Premier's Travel Protection Plan (TPP) $399 per person (must purchase with Initial Deposit)

Single Supplement Price $4,300.00

Day One

Arrive in San Jose, meet your Professional Naturalist Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. On the 4th voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1502, the explorer and his crew discovered the Caribbean side of a beautiful territory he called, “Costa Rica” or “Rich Coast”. Costa Rica is Central America’s greatest hidden gem, a haven for eco-tourism featuring lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and diverse ecosystems. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day Two

Today enjoy the scenery of the Central Valley, surrounded by soaring mountains, strawberry plantations and flower farms. Visit a Coffee Plantation to sample fresh Costa Rican coffee and learn about the history and cultivation of the coffee bean. Later travel past tropical landscapes to see Paos Volcano National Park to view the dramatic mile wide crater from an overlook. Also stop at the Sarchi Artisan Village, known as the cradle of craftsmanship and an ideal place to shop for an oxcart, Costa Rica’s best known craft & souvenir. Overnight in the Arenal Volcano National Park area (La Fortuna) for the next two evenings. Tonight join your traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner.

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Day Three

Today enjoy the amenities of your resort and spa hotel. The resort features a wonderful viewing angle of the Arenal Volcano and is surrounded by lush gardens, walking paths, excellent bird watching, swimming pools and hot springs. Enjoy dinner at the resort.

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Day Four

This morning visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world. Its constant emissions of gases and lava will amaze you. Later check into your hotel in the Monteverde Cloud Forest area for a two night stay and enjoy dinner.

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Day Five

Today experience the conservation project at Selvatura Park. Enjoy a unique opportunity to walk across Hanging Bridges & discover first hand the natural beauty of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the largest and most enchanting wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas. Next visit the Butterfly Garden, home to 50 different species, and the Hummingbird Gallery, home to many species from the cloud forest.

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Day Six

This morning travel to Jaco/Hermosa Beach areaand settle into your hotel for the next 2 nights. As the day draws to a close, watch the sun set over the Pacific alongside birds in every color of the rainbow. Enjoy the afternoon leisure and dinner this evening.

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Day Seven

Today we travel to visit Manuel Antonio National Park, home to verdant rainforests and white sand beaches. In this natural wonderland, enjoy free time to traverse the trails where the wild things are, or go for a swim in the turquoise waters as wildlife rummages in the canopies. Later return to the hotel for an evening at leisure .

Day Eight

Following breakfast this morning, travel to Tarcoles and see crocodiles among the mangroves of Tárcoles’ Rio Grande. Enjoy an exhilarating jungle crocodile safari, you’ll boat beneath the towering jungle, looking along the river banks for a glimpse of these incredible creatures. Then say goodbye to the coast as we travl back to to San Jose. Toast to the pura vida of Costa Rica tonight over a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.

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Day Nine

Transfer to the airport in San Jose and fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Colorful Costa Rica tour and adventure.

FB=Full Breakfast, D=Dinner

4 Day - Tortuguero National Park Optional Extension

$625 pp double | $800 pp single

DAY 9: SAN JOSE - TORTUGUERO NAT’L PARK Depart San Jose early this morning and travel through Braulio Carrillo Nat’l Park with a stop enroute for breakfast. See many different products grow in this area along the way such as pineapples and bananas. Arrive to Cano Blanco/ Pavona pier, board your boat and cruise through the Tortuguero canals as this extraordinary exotic paradise enchants you. Arrive at your lodge and enjoy an included lunch and check-in for a two night stay. Later, embark on a guided visit to the quaint Tortuguero Village that stretches between guest houses, shops and restaurants. (L,D)

DAY 10: TORTUGUERO NAT’L PARK This morning enjoy a guided walking tour through the local trails with some free time before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Tortuguero Nat’l Park and experience the “Amazon of Costa Rica” aboard small open boats with an opportunity to see macaws, sloths, monkeys and other native species. While on this spectacular boat cruise through the various canals be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, crocodiles, caimans and exotic flora. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals as well. Free time before dinner to relax or explore on your own. (B,L,D)

DAY 11: TORTUGUERO NAT’L PARK - SAN JOSE Say goodbye to Tortuguero Nat’l Park today and travel to San Jose. Check into your hotel for an overnight night stay. The evening is at leisure. (B,L)

DAY 12: SAN JOSE - FLIGHT HOME Today transfer to San Jose airport for your flight home with memories of your Tortuguero Nat’l Park adventure. (B)

Inclusions: 2 Nights Tortuguero, 1 Night San Jose, Motocoach, Naturalist Guide & 8 Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch & 2 Dinners)

Accommodations: - 2 Nights - Evergreen Lodge, Pachira Lodge or Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero. - 1 Night - Hotel Crown Plaza Corobici, San Jose Lodges/ hotels are subject to change.

Suggested Packing

Casual Clothing that can be mixed and layered

Comfortable walking shoes

Hat and Sunscreen

Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)

Medicine and spare prescriptions

Extra glasses and/or contacts

Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle

Binoculars

Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)

Ear plugs and sleep mask

Mini-Sewing Kit

Toiletries and Tissues

Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)

Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film

Average Temperature

Costa Rica | February | 90 / 84F

Activity Level 3

This travel experience is perfect for those who want to see everything their destination has to offer. With the ability to navigate hills and uneven ground (1-2 hours with little difficulty), as well as climb into various modes of transportation, you'll be able to explore every corner of your destination without missing a thing. Plus, with some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure, you'll have the perfect harmony of flexibility and exploration.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.