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Natural Costa Rica9 Day Tour
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Based On 2 Persons Sharing Room
HIGH SEASON: 01/12 – 30/04 & 01/07 – 31/08
LOW SEASON: 01/05 – 30/06 & 01/09 – 30/11
Additional Supplements May Apply For Travel During The Peak Periods (15/12 – 10/01 & Easter Week)
| STANDARD HOTELS (3 STAR) | £968 PP | £1,022 PP | £992 PP |
| FIRST CLASS HOTELS (4/5 STAR) | £1,192 PP | £1,272 PP | £1,226 PP |
| STANDARD HOTELS (3 STAR) | £1,626 PP | £1,714 PP | £1,772 PP |
| FIRST CLASS HOTELS (4/5 STAR) | £1,850 PP | £1,964 PP | £2,006 PP |
*Based On Lowest Non–Peak Period Airfares
= Nature Lodge
Costa Rica’s Nature And Landscapes
Group Tour – Daily UK Departures
A countrywide tour of Costa Rica visiting the major attractions but also focusing on its varied landscapes including the tropical Caribbean Coast and the beautiful mountains of Cartago and San Gerardo De Dota in the interior.
From San Jose, you visit the immense crater of the Poas Volcano, and the awe-inspiring Arenal Volcano towering over the town of La Fortuna to the north. At Sarapiqui, the wonderfully named Chocolate Tour lets you observe the process of making rainforest organic chocolates, with tasting included!
You reach the Caribbean Ocean at Cahuita, where idyllic beaches combine with Reggae sounds and laid back Caribbean hospitality.
Turrialba is the most fertile region of Costa Rica, with vast market gardens on volcanic slopes. At San Gerado de Dota you can experience wonderful highland vistas while enjoying its invigorating springtime climate.
You can then continue for a short stay at Costa Rica’s Central Pacific beaches or return to San Jose for a stopover night prior to your departure.
Recommended For: Anyone wishing to see the whole of Costa Rica with an emphasis on its natural attractions and beautiful landscapes.
Hotel Barceló Palma Real
Depart UK – Arrive San Jose Airport to be met by your tour representative on arrival at the airport.
Transfer to your hotel at San Jose.
Hotel Arenal Volcano Inn
Visit The Poás Volcano For A Breathtaking View Of Its
Crater
Only 30 miles away from San Jose, the Poás Volcano
(8,200 feet) is considered the largest active crater in the
world, about 1 mile wide and 980 feet deep, with
frequent geyser-like eruptions. Near the volcano's crater
are lakes of molten sulphur, thought to be the only
examples of their kind. Poas has erupted 39 times since
1828.
Nearby Botos Lagoon is an extinct crater with a lake of deep blue water and surrounding dense tropical forests that contain many species of birds.
Hotel Arenal Volcano Inn
Guided Trek To View The Arenal Volcano
You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who
will explain everything about the Arenal Volcano’s
formation, eruption and the area’s eco-system. After the
hike you’ll be taken to an observation point where you
will have the best possible views of the volcano and the
lava flows. The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active
volcanoes in the world, constantly rumbling and erupting.
With a little luck, you can expect to see a dazzling
firework display as the lava rolls down the side of the
volcano.
Visit The Tropical Baldi Hot Springs
The Baldi Hot Springs at Arenal feature no less than 16
pools that vary in temperature up to 95°F. While
enjoying your mineral bath you can also enjoy a fabulous
view of the Arenal Volcano, from which, on a clear night
you can witness impressive Lava Flows. There are also 2
wet bars, an impressive restaurant, spa and changing
facilities.
Hotel La Quinta De Sarapiqui
Tirimbina Nature Reserve
The Tirimbina Rainforest Center is a national wildlife
refuge operated as an educational, research and
eco-tourism center for the Sarapiqui region. There are
hanging bridges, an eco-island and 8 km of nature trails
that run through one of the last stands of mid-elevation,
premontane rainforest in northeastern Costa Rica.
Mammals including monkeys, sloths, coatis and
armadillos live here as well as many different species of
birds.
The Chocolate Tour
The Chocolate Tour begins with a visit to a former
cacao-tree plantation where a guide will reveal the
secrets of transforming cacao fruit into chocolate.
You will see the chocolate-making process first hand and even have the opportunity to treat your taste buds to organic rainforest chocolate! After the tour, you can visit a gift shop to purchase authentic organic cacao chocolate bars.
Totem Hotel
The Glorious Caribbean Coast Of Costa Rica
The amazingly beautiful Caribbean Coastline is one of
the most scenic regions in Costa Rica. Cahuita is a
relaxing paradise with warm calm waters that are ideal
for swimming and snorkeling. The beaches here are
picture perfect with trails leading into a coastal forest
nearby.
Totem Hotel
The Glorious Caribbean Coast Of Costa Rica The amazingly beautiful Caribbean Coastline is one of the most scenic regions in Costa Rica. Cahuita is a relaxing paradise with warm calm waters that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The beaches here are picture perfect with trails leading into a coastal forest nearby.
Guayabo Lodge
From Monteverde you can either return to San Jose or travel onwards to the nearby beach resorts of the Northern Pacific Gold Coast such as Tamarindo or esorts of the Nicoya Peninsula such as Samara.
Savegre Lodge
The Village Of Orosi
Home of the oldest church in Costa Rica, the church of
Iglesia de San Jose Orosi built in 1734, the small colonial
town of Orosi is located in the charming Orosi Valley
with majestic surrounding vistas, picturesque scenic
settings and amazing river views.
Savegre Lodge
San Gerardo de Dota
The gorgeous town of San Gerardo de Dota lies in one of
the most beautiful regions of Costa Rica, at an altitude of
7200 ft above sea level with crisp mountain air and lush
cloud forests, making for a truly unforgettable stay. Often
referred to as a ‘Shangri-la’ in the Talamanca Mountains,
this town is known for its amazing peach, plum and
apple orchards.
The region is the primary habitat of the resplendent Quetzal, considered to be among the most striking birds in the world. The Quetzals here nest in the nearby cloud forest and can be seen most of the year.
From Monteverde you can either return to San Jose or travel onwards to the nearby beach resorts of the Northern Pacific Gold Coast such as Tamarindo or esorts
NOTE: You can choose as many beach nights as you require.
NOTE: Depending on the location of your beach hotel and flight timings a stopover night at San Jose may be necessary prior to your departure.
Depart Costa Rica – Daytime flights arrive back in UK the next day.
* We will send you a detailed quote with flight options, descriptions of hotels used and daily schedules.
