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LATIN AMERICA • COSTA RICA<br />
Natural Splendours<br />
of Costa Rica<br />
Duration • 11 days & 9 nights<br />
Category • Standard<br />
This group tour features…<br />
Small-group tour • From £1,895 (incl. flights)<br />
Private tour • From £2,295 (incl. flights)<br />
to September, an option is available to observe<br />
turtles nesting on the beach. (B, L, D)<br />
Small group size – average 16<br />
people (max 18)<br />
3- & 4-star accommodation<br />
Flexible – extensions & flight<br />
upgrades available<br />
Direct international flights with<br />
British Airways<br />
Transfers in air-conditioned<br />
vehicles<br />
Experienced local tour manager<br />
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners<br />
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees<br />
Weather<br />
Monteverde<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A 26 27 28 29 27 26 26 26 26 26 26 26<br />
B 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 18 19 18 18 18<br />
C 130 67 46 53 255 342 302 340 383 423 262 184<br />
Tortuguero<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A 29 30 31 32 31 30 30 29 29 29 29 29<br />
B 23 23 24 24 24 23 24 23 23 23 22 22<br />
C 412 257 177 251 338 431 624 463 303 400 600 619<br />
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)<br />
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)<br />
C: Average rainfall (mm)<br />
Resplendent quetzal, Monteverde<br />
Located between the Caribbean Sea and the<br />
Pacific Ocean, the small country of Costa Rica<br />
is one of the most ecologically diverse places<br />
on Earth. This journey explores some of the<br />
major national parks and the astonishing<br />
variety of wildlife and contrasting habitats<br />
found here, including rainforest, cloud forest,<br />
volcanoes, lakes and canals.<br />
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES<br />
View the conical Arenal Volcano from<br />
your hotel<br />
Cruise the canals of Tortuguero and<br />
cross Lake Arenal by boat<br />
Explore forest canopies from the<br />
hanging bridges at Monteverde<br />
Take a boat trip through the Caño<br />
Negro wetlands<br />
Days 1-2: Fly to San José<br />
Fly from London (regional connections<br />
available) to San José with British Airways.<br />
Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel<br />
(or similar) for 2 nights. In the morning, visit<br />
Poas or Irazú Volcano and see its impressive<br />
crater and surroundings. (N) (B)<br />
Days 3-4: Tortuguero<br />
Shared overland transfer to Caño Blanco on<br />
the Caribbean coast. Cruise through the canals<br />
and backwaters that lead to Tortuguero, looking<br />
for birdlife, monkeys, sloths and other wildlife.<br />
Stay for 2 nights at Mawamba Lodge and enjoy<br />
a full day of shared local excursions. From July<br />
Day 5: Arenal<br />
Return to Caño Blanco by boat and drive to<br />
Arenal, visiting La Selva Biological Station<br />
en route. Learn about the scientific and<br />
conservation work of the researchers and<br />
take a short walk in the protected rainforest<br />
surroundings. Stay 2 nights at Arenal Paraiso,<br />
with views of Arenal Volcano. (B, L)<br />
Day 6: Caño Negro<br />
Full-day tour to Caño Negro, an important<br />
wetland habitat for a range of bird species. (B, L)<br />
Day 7: Lake Arenal • Monteverde<br />
Shared boat across Lake Arenal, taking in<br />
the spectacular views of the lake and its<br />
surroundings. Continue to Monteverde for 2<br />
nights at the Fonda Vela Hotel. Afternoon visit<br />
to the Selvatura Butterfly Garden & Walkways<br />
and explore the treetop canopy from its<br />
hanging bridges. (B)<br />
Day 8: Monteverde<br />
Morning tour of the Monteverde cloud forest,<br />
a habitat for rare flora and fauna, such as the<br />
colourful quetzal bird. Afternoon visit to a<br />
typical family-run farm to learn about coffee<br />
and sugar cane production. (B, L)<br />
Day 9: Sarchí • San José<br />
Return to San José via the town of Sarchí,<br />
home to traditional handicrafts and colourfully<br />
painted oxcarts, and final overnight. (B)<br />
Days 10-11: Fly to London<br />
Transfer to the airport for a flight to London<br />
with British Airways. (B) (N)<br />
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,<br />
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.<br />
TOUR EXTENSIONS<br />
Tour + Manuel Antonio<br />
6 days & 4 nights from £545<br />
The smallest of Costa Rica’s national parks,<br />
Manuel Antonio is also one of the most<br />
visited due to the remarkable diversity of its<br />
wildlife. Its rainforest extends right down to<br />
the beautiful beaches where it is possible to<br />
spot monkeys, sloths and armadillos.<br />
Days 9-12: Manuel Antonio<br />
Leave the group in Sarchí and drive to Manuel<br />
Antonio (3 hours). Stay 4 nights at the Parador<br />
Resort & Spa with panoramic views of the<br />
ocean, beach and jungle. Days at leisure or<br />
take optional excursions, such as rainforest<br />
100<br />
View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk
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