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PURA<br />
VIDA<br />
WHY THIS TRIP?<br />
Get ready for nine days of white<br />
water rafting, abseiling, spa &<br />
mud pool treatments and beach<br />
hangs. This trip has everything<br />
from city vibes to unique<br />
eco-lodges.<br />
ARENAL<br />
2<br />
SARAPIQUI<br />
1<br />
2<br />
TORTUGUERO<br />
2<br />
PLAYA<br />
TAMARINDO<br />
COSTA RICA<br />
1 SAN JOSÉ<br />
PACIFIC<br />
OCEAN<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
1 or more nights at<br />
Special Stay<br />
#CONTIKIVIDA<br />
9 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY FROM y1545 PP* y172 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO y150<br />
WHAT YOU NEED<br />
TO KNOW<br />
8<br />
16<br />
NIGHTS<br />
Special Stay experiences:<br />
1 night Rainforest Eco tents,<br />
2 nights Jungle Lodge ,<br />
& 5 nights in twin-share<br />
hotels<br />
INCLUDED MEALS<br />
8 breakfasts (B),<br />
3 lunches (L),<br />
5 dinners (D)<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
See p.78 for more info on<br />
our standard inclusions.<br />
ME TIME OPTIONALS<br />
See itinerary & visit<br />
contiki.com for even more<br />
NO REGRETS<br />
EXPERIENCES<br />
• Locally guided tour<br />
of a cacao plantation<br />
FREE WIFI<br />
Free WiFi in<br />
Contiki hotels<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 otel (D)<br />
DAY 2: San José to Tortuguero .<br />
Say farewell to the big city as we head<br />
to 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 at her 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 tugu ero vill ag e<br />
DAY 4: Tortuguero to Sarapiqui .<br />
Next up our overnight Eco Camp in<br />
Sarapiqui – it’s perfect for those who love<br />
to relax! You’ll discover the rainforest &<br />
learn about one of mankind’s favourite<br />
treats on our chocolate tour in the<br />
Tirimbina Reserve before a BBQ feast this<br />
evening . (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 abseiling<br />
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 otel (B)<br />
• See the incredible Arenal volcano<br />
MRafting adventure<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 ner s . H otel (B)<br />
MLearn how traditional products are<br />
made & try making some yourself!<br />
MCanyoneering (waterfall rappelling)<br />
M Visit La Casona Rio Fortuna for a taste<br />
of Tico life<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 />
b e ac he s & p a r t y fe el . H otel (B)<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 otel (B , D)<br />
MCatamaran trip<br />
DAY 9: Depart Tamarindo . It’s time<br />
to say ‘adios’ to your travel mates as your<br />
t rip ends af ter b re a k fa s t . (B)<br />
HOW MUCH & WHEN<br />
CODE: SJPT 2017/18/19<br />
Start<br />
San<br />
Finish<br />
Playa<br />
Total<br />
Cost<br />
José Tamarindo € pp*<br />
2017<br />
Aug 12 Aug 20 1545<br />
Aug 19 Aug 27 1545<br />
Sep 2 Sep 10 1545<br />
Sep 16 Sep 24 1545<br />
Sep 30 Oct 8 1545<br />
Oct 28 Nov 5 1545<br />
Nov 25 Dec 3 1545<br />
Dec 16 Dec 24 1545<br />
Dec 30 ■ Jan 7 1545<br />
2018<br />
Jan 27 Feb 4 1545<br />
Feb 24 Mar 4 1545<br />
Mar 30 Apr 7 1545<br />
May 4 May 12 1545<br />
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling<br />
solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no<br />
extra charge.<br />
Single room supplement add €429.<br />
Start San José 3:00pm & end Tamarindo approx. 11:00am.<br />
● Trip spends Xmas in Arenal.<br />
Start<br />
San<br />
Finish<br />
Playa<br />
Total<br />
Cost<br />
José Tamarindo € pp*<br />
2018<br />
Jun 8 Jun 16 1545<br />
Jun 29 Jul 7 1545<br />
Jul 13 Jul 21 1545<br />
Jul 27 Aug 4 1545<br />
Aug 17 Aug 25 1545<br />
Sep 7 Sep 15 1545<br />
Oct 5 Oct 13 1545<br />
Nov 2 Nov 10 1545<br />
Nov 30 Dec 8 1545<br />
Dec 21 ● Dec 29 1545<br />
2019<br />
Jan 4 Jan 12 1545<br />
Feb 1 Feb 9 1545<br />
Mar 1 Mar 9 1545<br />
■ Trip spends in New Year’s Eve in Tortuguero.<br />
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see<br />
contiki.com/stay longer.<br />
For travel insurance see p.78.<br />
60 LATIN AMERICA 2017-19 CONTIKI.COM/PURA-VIDA<br />
COSTA RICAN RAINFOREST
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