Natural Splendours of Costa Rica

Natural Splendours of Costa Rica Itinerary

• Day 1: Fly to San José

  Fly from London (regional connections available) to San José with British Airways. Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel for 2 nights. (N)

• Day 2: San José

  In the morning, visit Poas or Irazú volcano and see its impressive crater and surroundings. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

• Day 3: Tortuguero

  Shared overland transfer to CanÞo Blanco on the Caribbean coast. Cruise through the canals and backwaters that lead to Tortuguero, looking for birdlife, monkeys, sloths and other wildlife. Stay for 2 nights at Mawamba Lodge or similar. (B, L, D)

• Day 4: Tortuguero

  Full day of shared local excursions in Tortuguero. From July to September, an option is available to observe turtles nesting on the beach. (B, L, D)

• Day 5: Arenal

  Return to CanÞo Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal, visiting La Selva Biological Station en route. Learn about the scientific and conservation work of the researchers and take a short walk in the protected rainforest surroundings. Stay 2 nights at Arenal Paraiso, with views of the Arenal volcano. (B, L)

• Day 6: Caño Negro

  Full-day tour to Caño Negro, an important wetland habitat for a range of bird species. (B, L)

• Day 7: Lake Arenal • Monteverde

  Shared boat across Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue to Monteverde for 2 nights at the Fonda Vela Hotel. Afternoon visit to the Selvatura Butterfly Garden & Walkways and explore the treetop canopy from its hanging bridges. (B)

• Day 8: Monteverde

  Morning tour of the Monteverde cloud forest, a habitat for rare flora and fauna, such as the colourful quetzal bird. Afternoon visit to a typical family-run farm to learn about coffee and sugar cane production. (B, L)

• Day 9: Sarchí • San José

  Return to San José via the town of Sarchiì, home to traditional handicrafts and colourfully painted oxcarts. Stay overnight at the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel. (B)

• Days 10-11: Fly to London

  Transfer to the airport for a flight to London with British Airways. (B) (N)

• Meal basis

  As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

• Important information

• Standard tour

  All the lodges are comfortable but do not always have a wide range of facilities. The tour also includes some longer drives on unpaved roads.

• Single supplement

  From £345pp.

• Itinerary

  Departures in April are based on indirect flights via the US or Bogotá.

• Private & tailor-made travel

  This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements.