Costa Rica Holidays - Tour the The Enchanting Rainforest of Costa Rica

Scarlet macaws, marine turtles, hummingbirds, sloths, leaf cutter ants, quetzals, marine toads, monkeys, blue morpho butterflies, tanagers, poison arrow frogs, crocodiles, toucans, bats, iguanas, parrots - the list of Costa Rican wildlife seems endless and there are many opportunities to see these animals. Without doubt, Costa Rica's conservationist attitude and activity is the most developed in Latin America. The wonderful array of national parks and private preserves and their attendant wildlife and scenery draws travellers from all over the world. The wildlife and vegetation is magnificent and accessible. Join us on this exploration journey through Costa Rica's enchanting rainforests.

Day 1:
Arrival at the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Transfer to Hotel.
Lodging: Hotel Vesuvio or similar

Day 2: POAS VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK AND SARCHI HANDICRAFTS TOWN
Morning at leisure to enjoy the surroundings of the majestic Arenal Volcano and the small town of La Fortuna. Early afternoon, you will drive again the scenic route of La Tigra on your way back to San José.
Lodging: Hotel Vesuvio or similar

Day 3: BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK - CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK
Drive through the scenery road to the Caribbean Coast through the Cloud Forest Braulio Carrillo to enjoy the beautiful view. Continuation to Limón and on along the Southern Caribbean Coast to arrive at Cahuita.
Lodging: Atlántida Lodge or similar

Day 4: CAHUITA MARINE NATIONAL PARK
The beach at Cahuita is one of the most beautiful palm tree beaches in the country. The white sand is made of coral reefs and shells. Admire, in the National Park with its 1068ha the beach, the numerous crustaceans and fishes and also the only "living" coral reef in the whole Costa Rican Caribbean Coast. It begins at the end of Cahuita Beach and ends at La Punta, a little peninsula that enters three kilometres into the ocean.
Lodging: Atlántida Lodge or similar

Day 5: LIMON - WATER CANALS-TORTUGUERO RAIN FOREST NATIONAL PARK
From Cahuita to Limón and on through rain forests and large banana plantations to the embarking point by Matina where you will board the boat to cruise the marvellous water canals until you arrive in Tortuguero. Visit the small village of Tortuguero and the Green Turtle Information Centre.
Lodging: Turtle Beach Lodge or similar

Day 6: TORTUGUERO CANALS / SAN JOSE
Early Sunrise Boat Tour through the small natural canals in the Tortuguero Rain Forest and National Park with its impressive flora and fauna with more than 309 bird species. After breakfast, you will enjoy again the ride through the canals on your way back to Matina/Freeman/Ca–o Blanco. Continuation by road to San José.
Lodging: Hotel Vesuvio or similar

Day 7: THE GOLF OF NICOYA AND ITS ISLANDS
You will drive the Pan American Highway until you arrive at the old Port of Puntarenas. There you will leave on a cruise skirting the Pacific Coast to visit the most important virgin island of the Nicoya Gulf: The exotic Tortuga Island, full of coconut palms, white sand and crystalline water, where you will enjoy contact with nature. Lunch will be served on the beach and you will return to San José by late afternoon
OR
COFFEE TOUR AND BUTTERFLY FARM
Visit to a highland coffee plantation and short performance of the history of coffee. Enjoy later the marvellous world of the butterfly farm and learn all about these creatures.
OR
WHITE WATER RAFTING
A popular sport in Costa Rica: Rafting on the tropical waters of the Reventazón River as you pass through jungles and forests. A challenging excursion.
Lodging: Hotel Vesuvio or similar

Day 8:
Transfer to the International Airport Juan Santa Maria for your return flight or continuation of your journey.

Rated: Easy

Price per person
	High Season		Low Season
	Double Room	Single Room	Double Room	Single Room
USD	$ 618	$ 803	$ 599	$ 720
EUR	€ 513	€ 666	€ 497	€ 597
GBP	£ 346	£ 449	£ 335	£ 403

(*) Price last updated on 04 November 2003. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a
quotation request .
HIGH SEASON: NOVEMBER 15th, 2002 to APRIL 30th 2004 LOW SEASON: MAY 01st to OCTOBER 31st, 2004

Included:
Lodging including taxes, all transfers, English speaking guide during the tours only, all indicated tours and entrance fees to the national parks and attractions, breakfast every day, lunch on day 5, 6 and 7 and dinner on day 3.

Not included:
Meals not mentioned, personal expenses, tips, beverages.

The Enchanting Rainforest

"Costa Rica"