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14 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY · FROM y 2575 PP* y 184 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO y255<br />
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<br />
13<br />
NIGHTS<br />
Special Stay<br />
experiences: 1 night<br />
Rainforest Eco tents,<br />
2 nights Jungle Lodge ,<br />
& 10 nights in<br />
twin-share hotels<br />
23<br />
INCLUDED MEALS<br />
13 breakfasts (B),<br />
3 lunches (L),<br />
7 dinners (D)<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
An experienced & professional<br />
Trip Manager & English speaking<br />
Local Guides<br />
Transport in a private air-conditioned<br />
coach, mini-coach or van<br />
ME TIME OPTIONALS<br />
MHot springs dip<br />
MVisit a country estate for dinner<br />
& a look at the Tico way of life<br />
MSelvatura Park ziplining<br />
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES<br />
• Locally guided tour of a<br />
cacao plantation<br />
• Cof fee e state tour<br />
• Visit Selvatura Park & visit<br />
the hanging bridges, butterfly<br />
& hummingbird gardens<br />
FREE WIFI<br />
Free WiFi in<br />
Contiki hotels<br />
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER<br />
YOUR TRIP<br />
DAY 1: Arrive San José . Meet up<br />
with your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki<br />
travellers before heading out to explore.<br />
Experience daily Costa Rican life at the<br />
Plaza & sample some local delicacies at<br />
the Mercado Central (Central Market).<br />
H ote l (D)<br />
DAY 2: San José to Tortuguero . S ay<br />
farewell to the big city as we head to<br />
Tortuguero which is only accessible by<br />
boat or small aircraft. Tortuguero National<br />
Park is famous for being one of Costa<br />
Rica’s most popular eco-tourism spots &<br />
the nesting ground for green, hawksbill &<br />
le a t he r b ac k tur t le s . (B , L , D)<br />
Contiki Special Stay Jungle Lodge<br />
DAY 3: Tortuguero . Get ready to spot<br />
howler monkeys, sloths & reptiles on a<br />
guided boat ride through the National<br />
Park, where your expert guide will give<br />
the inside track on this amazing haven for<br />
wildlife. Later, it’s all about relaxing the<br />
way you wa nt . (B , L , D)<br />
Contiki Special Stay Jungle Lodge<br />
• Visit To r tu gu e ro Vill ag e<br />
DAY 4: Tortuguero to Sarapiqui . N e x t<br />
up our overnight Eco Camp in Sarapiqui<br />
– it’s perfect for those who love to relax!<br />
You’ll discover the rainforest & learn about<br />
one of mankind’s favourite treats on our<br />
chocolate tour in the Tirimbina Reserve<br />
b efo re a B B Q fe a s t t his eve ning . (B , L , D)<br />
Contiki Special Stay Rainforest<br />
Eco Tents<br />
• Lo ca lly guid e d Tirimbin a<br />
chocolate tour<br />
• Visit the Tirimbina Reserve<br />
DAY 5: Sarapiqui to Arenal - La<br />
Fortuna . This morning’s yours, so choose<br />
from adrenaline pumping whitewater<br />
rafting, a canopy adventure or horse<br />
riding before checking out the perfectly<br />
symmetrical Arenal volcano. The area is<br />
known for its spa & mud pool treatments,<br />
so it’s the ideal place to treat yourself.<br />
H ote l (B)<br />
• See the incredible Arenal volcano<br />
DAY 6: Arenal . This morning maybe give<br />
canyoneering a go, then this afternoon<br />
experience the traditional Costa Rican<br />
way of life with an optional visit to La<br />
Casona Rio Fortuna. Get in the know as<br />
you learn how to mill sugar cane & make<br />
delicious coffee & tortillas, then enjoy a<br />
traditional homemade dinner with the<br />
ow ne r s . H ote l (B)<br />
MLearn how traditional products are<br />
made & try making some yourself!<br />
MCanyoneering (waterfall rappelling)<br />
DAY 8: Playa Tamarindo . G et into<br />
the laid-back vibe of this beach town, try<br />
your hand at surfing, snorkelling or diving.<br />
This afternoon join us on an optional<br />
ca ta m a ra n c r uis e. H ote l (B , D)<br />
MCatamaran trip<br />
DAY 9: Playa Tamarindo to<br />
Monteverde . Today it’s on to<br />
Monteverde, Costa Rica’s most popular<br />
reserve. It’s one of the most outstanding<br />
wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics, filled<br />
with cloud forests, coffee plantations,<br />
monkeys, mist & friendly locals. Hotel (B)<br />
DAY 10: Monteverde . It’s a n e a r ly<br />
start this morning as we visit Selvatura<br />
Park to walk the hanging bridges, visit<br />
the butterfly sanctuary and for the thrill<br />
seekers opt in for ziplining. This afternoon<br />
learn the A-Z about Costa Rica’s famous<br />
cof fe e. H ote l (B)<br />
• Costa Rican coffee making tour<br />
• Visit the Hanging Bridges &<br />
Butterfly Gardens<br />
DAY 11: Monteverde to Manuel<br />
Antonio . It’s all sun & good times<br />
this morning, we’re off to the beautiful<br />
beaches of the Costa Rican central Pacific<br />
coast! We’ll make a stop in Jaco before<br />
arriving at Manuel Antonio, a haven for<br />
t ho s e t h a t love to re l a x . H ote l (B , D)<br />
DAY 12: Manuel Antonio .<br />
This morning is all about doing your own<br />
thing. Hit the beach with your iPod & a<br />
book, head out to explore the town or<br />
just sit with a drink & work on your tan.<br />
This afternoon opt in for a horseback<br />
ride through the jungle & to the Tacori<br />
wa te r fa lls . H ote l (B)<br />
• Visit a local market<br />
MHorse riding<br />
DAY 13: Manuel Antonio .<br />
It’s time to get active & walk with our<br />
expert guide through the exotic, biodiverse<br />
tropical rainforest of Manuel<br />
Antonio National Park. This afternoon<br />
join a kayak adventure to explore the<br />
biodiversity in the mangroves. Don’t<br />
forget your swimming gear for swim<br />
s to p s & sno r ke lling . H ote l (B , D)<br />
• Lo ca lly guid e d rainfo re s t hike<br />
MCoastal kayak/snorkelling<br />
experience<br />
DAY 14: Manuel Antonio to San Jose .<br />
Relax in paradise this morning before we<br />
head back to San José where your trip<br />
e nds o n a r riva l . (B)<br />
Please note: Do not book flights before<br />
8:00pm.<br />
HOW MUCH & WHEN<br />
CODE: COSTA 2017/18/19<br />
Start Finish Total Start Finish Total<br />
San José San José Cost San José San José Cost<br />
€ pp*<br />
€ pp*<br />
2017<br />
Aug 12 Aug 25 2575<br />
Aug 19 Sep 1 2575<br />
Sep 2 Sep 15 2575<br />
Sep 16 Sep 29 2575<br />
Sep 30 Oct 13 2575<br />
Oct 28 Nov 10 2575<br />
Nov 25 Dec 8 2575<br />
Dec 16 ● Dec 29 2575<br />
Dec 30 ■ Jan 12 2575<br />
2018<br />
Jan 27 Feb 9 2575<br />
Feb 24 Mar 9 2575<br />
Mar 30 Apr 12 2575<br />
May 4 May 17 2575<br />
THE FINER DETAILS<br />
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we<br />
can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.<br />
Single room supplement add €855.<br />
Start San José 3:00pm & end San José approx. 4:00pm.<br />
● Trip spends Xmas in Monteverde.<br />
■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Tortuguero.<br />
2018<br />
Jun 8 Jun 21 2575<br />
Jun 29 Jul 12 2575<br />
Jul 13 Jul 26 2575<br />
Jul 27 Aug 9 2575<br />
Aug 17 Aug 30 2575<br />
Sep 7 Sep 20 2575<br />
Oct 5 Oct 18 2575<br />
Nov 2 Nov 15 2575<br />
Nov 30 Dec 13 2575<br />
Dec 21 ▲ Jan 3 2575<br />
2019<br />
Jan 4 Jan 17 2575<br />
Feb 1 Feb 14 2575<br />
Mar 1 Mar 14 2575<br />
▲ Trip spends Xmas in Arenal & NYE in Manuel Antonio.<br />
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see<br />
contiki.com/stay longer.<br />
For travel insurance see p.78.<br />
DAY 7: Arenal to Playa Tamarindo .<br />
Today we head to the Pacific coast<br />
to spend a couple of days in Playa<br />
Tamarindo, known for its great surfing<br />
beaches & party feel. Hotel (B)<br />
ARENAL<br />
LA FORTUNA<br />
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