NICARAGUA
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
Hermosa Playa Liberia
Arenal National Park
Lake Arenal
Arenal Volcano
Tortuguero Tilajari San José COSTA RICA Maximum Elevation: 4,450 ft.
PACIFIC OCEAN
and slow-moving sloths. Stop along the way to visit the home of a local farmer and his extended family; they have lived on the river all of their lives. The rest of the day is free to explore – how about orchid spotting, bird watching, butterfly hunting or fruit picking? Meals BLD
5. PINEAPPLES, BOATS & A TURTLE TRIP Visit an organic pineapple plantation for a farm-fresh treat that is as sweet as it gets; hop aboard a special touring tramcar for an insider’s look at the history of pineapple production. We’ll drive atop some typically rugged, often unpaved roads to the coast for a boat ride to your riverfront lodge, set next to Tortuguero National Park. Keep an eye out for turtles, caimans, monkeys and toucans as you cruise. July – August, we’ll head out on a nighttime trip to the beach to observe nesting endangered green sea turtles. Meals BLD
6. TORTUGUERO TREASURES Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest. Eleven different habitats have been identified in the surrounding wilderness, including 60 kinds of mammals, 57 species of amphibians, 111 varieties of reptiles and more than 309 recorded species of birds! Cruise the park’s rivers and canals with an expert naturalist guide, then visit a local village and the Caribbean Conservation Center to see how these ecosystems are being protected for the future. Meals BLD
7. DID SOMEONE SAY “CHOCOLATE”... Fly back to San José today. Chocolate... today’s the day to find out everything there is to know about one of our favorite food groups, chocolate! Learn about the natural process of transforming the cacao fruit into chocolate, do a little tasting and have lunch. And tonight, a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD
8. ADIOS AMIGOS – JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: San José. Fly home anytime. Airport transfers are included from the hotel; allow 3 hours for check-in. Meals B
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8 DAYS FROM $2,194* PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS LIBERIA
Feb 12, 19 Mar 11, 18 Apr 8, 15 Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 5, 12, 19 Dec 23, 25, 30
Dates in green indicate special holiday departures.
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February – April
*LAND PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) TOTAL PER PERSON
Double $2485 $105 $2590 Triple $2373 $105 $2478 Quad $2373 $105 $2478 Single $2856 $105 $2961
June – August
*LAND PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) TOTAL PER PERSON
Double $2285 $105 $2390 Triple $2194 $105 $2299 Quad $2194 $105 $2299 Single $2572 $105 $2677
Holiday Departures – December
*LAND PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) TOTAL PER PERSON
Double $2685 $105 $2790 Triple $2566 $105 $2671 Quad $2566 $105 $2671 Single $3077 $105 $3182
Children 11 and under Discount $200
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult; exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental consent. Quad accommodations are two bedded rooms.
All gratuities are included.
International Airfare is additional. Call for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Recommended age: 8+. Children must be 8 or older to experience the zip-line ride.
Please ask when booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required. Costa Rica departure tax is not included. Nighttime beach visit on Day 5 for the possibility of seeing sea turtles is only offered on July – August departures.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa Night 3,4 Tilajari Resort Hotel Night 5,6 Evergreen Lodge Night 7
Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica
Guanacaste Muelle
Tortuguero San José
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