NATURE’S PLAYGROUND... PURA VIDA Tiny Costa Rica, meaning rich coast in Spanish, is big on flora, fauna and natural treasures, simply beautiful to behold and thrilling to experience. Among the world’s top 20 countries for biodiversity, Costa Rica is paradise for adventurers looking to actively interact with nature, for eco-tourists, botanists and wildlife enthusiasts thrilled by communing with flora and fauna, for lovers of garden fresh-food and fun in the sun, and travelers who appreciate a friendly smile and warm welcome during their stay. Costa Rica, not surprisingly, is renowned as one of the happiest places on Earth... and seeing it with Tauck makes it more rewarding still!
A COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE IN THE SKY...
Between birds and butterflies, Costa Rican airspace is ablaze with color. Candy-striped toucans and scarlet macaws dazzle sky walkers in cloud forests and jungles throughout the country. The names of the hummingbirds, from green-crowned brilliants to purple-throated mountain gems, will evoke smiles! And the butterflies, boldly dressed in electric blue, fiery orange and sunshine yellow, never fail to tickle your fancy! See them up close on visits to the Toucan Rescue Center in Arenal National Park and Monteverde Reserve where the butterfly garden is alive with flamboyantly dressed locals.
6. MORNING COFFEE & A NIGHTTIME WALK Wake up for a private tour of a nearby coffee plantation. Learn about the history, cultivation, and processing of coffee from the bean to the cup, seeing how ripe “cherries” are harvested, dried, roasted and ground before making their way to your morning mug. Spend the afternoon at leisure at your resort. When the sun goes down in Costa Rica, much of its wildlife gets up. Join us for an optional nighttime nature walk to view nocturnal animals start their day. Our expert guide will share insights about the various wildlife you may spot, including tree frogs, coatimundis, agoutis, sloths, and armadillos. Meals BLD
7. ON THE WAY TO SAN JOSÉ
Leave the rainforest and mountains behind as you make your way to San José for an overnight stay. Spend the afternoon at leisure before enjoying a chocolate tasting and talk at our farewell dinner at a premier artisan chocolate company. Meals BLD
8. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: San José. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hotel Real InterContinental San José, Costa Rica, to Juan Santamaria Int’l Airport. Allow three hours for check-in. Meals B
8 DAYS FROM $3,490 PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS SAN JOSÉ Jan 9, 16, 30 Feb 13, 20 Mar 6, 13, 20 Apr 10 Dec 4, 25
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced from $3990 per person double; specific dates apply – inquire at time of booking.
Go to
tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional departure dates may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSON
January – April 9 Double $3690
April 10 – December 17 Double $3490
December 18 – 31 Double $3890
Single $4516 Single $4344 Single $4793 Triple $3522 Triple $3315 Triple $3694
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the United States (subject to availability). Costa Rica departure tax is not included.
Ask about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in the day-by-day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required. See page 3 for activity and pace level details.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1 GRANO DE ORO HOTEL
Hear about life in a cloud forest reserve from one of its founding residents 104
Night 7 HOTEL REAL INTERCONTINENTAL SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA
San José
Night 2,3 TABACON GRAND SPA & THERMAL RESORT Arenal Night 4-6 MONTEVERDE LODGE
Monteverde San José
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