RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
16 DAYS – VOLCANOES, WILDLIFE & BEACHES IN COSTA RICA
Towering volcanoes, long sandy beaches and unspoilt tropical rainforest are all part of this holiday in Costa Rica. Travelling from the Caribbean to the Pacific we cruise through jungle waterways, discover forest trails and search for exotic wildlife on this exciting journey through this diverse and friendly country.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to San José. Day 2 Poas Volcano Explore San José, Costa Rica’s capital city. Visit the volcanic crater of Paos, and a coffee plantation. Days 3/4 Reptiles and rafting Travel to Turrialba. Discover fascinating reptiles at a serpentarium. Visit the Indian ceremonial centre at Guayabo. Option to go white- water rafting. Days 5/6 Tortuguero National Park Explore the dense jungle and cruise through the waterways searching for wildlife including howler monkeys and parrots. In season (June to September) there is the option to observe turtles. Day 7 Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui Travel by boat and bus to Sarapiqui. Search for butterflies, birds and bats there. Days 8/9 Arenal Volcano Visit Costa Rica’s most active volcano. Option to relax in thermal springs. Days 10/11 Quetzal Cloud Forest Walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest. Option to explore high canopy walkways to spot exotic wildlife including the rare Queztal bird. Days 12/13 Pacific beaches Enjoy walking the trails of Manuel Antonio National Park, spotting
the local wildlife, or relaxing on the golden sandy beaches where monkeys and iguanas can often be seen. Day 14 San José Spend a relaxing morning by the coast before returning to the capital. Days 15/16 Overnight flight to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fcc
TOUR DATES Nicaragua
Rainforest Adventure Ref FCC Lake
NICARAGUA ARENAL MONTEVERDE
RESERVE Cloud forest Quetzals
Poas SARAPIQUI
2707m Arenal
1633m Irazu 3432m
SAN JOSE
Quepos
P ACIFIC OCEAN
CARIBBEAN SEA
TORTUGUERO NP Sea turtles
Guapiles Siquirres Guayabo
Cartago
TURRIALBA Serpentarium & Rafting
COST A RICA
MANUEL ANTONIO NP Sandy beaches Iguana
km 0 120
Sat 31 Mar - Sun 15 Apr Sat 21 Jul - Sun 05 Aug Sat 28 Jul - Sun 12 Aug Sat 04 Aug - Sun 19 Aug
TOUR DATES
Sat 23 Mar - Sun 07 Apr Sat 20 Jul - Sun 04 Aug Sat 27 Jul - Sun 11 Aug
T T T T T 2013
Sat 03 Aug - Sun 18 Aug Sat 10 Aug - Sun 25 Aug Sat 17 Aug - Sun 01 Sep
TOUR ONLY – 15 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1225
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. Teenage departures; age 11 and over. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
T T 2012
Sat 11 Aug - Sun 26 Aug Sat 18 Aug - Sun 02 Sep Sat 22 Dec - Sun 06 Jan
£2195 adult from
*child from £1845
Be the first to spot a monkey
See lava flowing down the volcano
Enjoy a swim in naturally warm waters
See crocodiles sunbathing
FACTFILE
Tour type Wildlife Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 5 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 12 nights hotels, 2 nights lodge. 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners are included.
Swimming: Most of the hotels have pools and we can also swim in the sea and rivers.
Transport: Bus and riverboat.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, drivers, boatmen and local guides. Group Size: Generally 12 to 18.
Ref: FCC
82
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
AMERICAS
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