Best of Costa Rica


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9 days/8 nights

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Day 1: ARRIVE - San Jose Airport ‘Meet & Greet’ and transfer to selected San Jose hotel for overnight.

Day 2: TISKITA RAINFOREST RESERVE - Early morning pick up at your hotel for a transfer to the airport in San José. At the lodge discretion you may fly domestic or charter planes to Golfito. Upon arrival 1 hour transfer to Tiskita Jungle Lodge. Tiskita is a 800-acre private rain forest reserve in the remote region of Golfito on the southern Pacific coast. Enjoy a guided tour of the Tiskita rain forest and trails. Explore fresh water jungle pools and beautiful, isolated beaches. The bird watching is fabulous with over 285 species identified in the area to date. Tiskita is also an experimental exotic tropical fruit farm. Overnight at Tiskita Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 3: TISKITA RAINFOREST RESERVE - Tiskita Jungle Lodge - tour the Rainforest and area trails, swim in ocean or fresh water jungle pools, visit the nearby village, or simply relax in your hammock. Overnight Tiskita Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 4: TISKITA RAINFOREST RESERVE - Another day to enjoy Tiskita Rainforest Reserve. Tour the rainforest and area trails, swim in the ocean or fresh water jungle pools, visit the nearby village or simply relax in your hammock. Horseback riding is also available at an extra cost. Overnight Tiskita Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 5: TISKITA - ARENAL VOLCANO - Morning transfer to Golfito and flight to San José. Upon arrival, scenic drive with driver/guide to Arenal Volcano, stop en route at the Rainforest Aerial Tram where you may chose to ride on the 90 minute tram ride through the Canopy or for the more adventurous do the Canopy zip line tour. After lunch continue to Arenal & overnight at the Arenal Arenal Observatory Lodge or similar. From the Observatory, which is situated only 1.6 miles south of the volcano, visitors have an impressive view of this “giant which rumbles” and erupts with spectacular displays of vapor and lava. The Observatory is the only lodge situated within the Arenal Volcano National Park, which encompasses thousands of acres of pristine rainforest and teems with tropical birds and wildlife. (B,L,D)

Day 6: ARENAL - MONTEVERDE - In the morning you will have time to further explore with your guide before the transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the most diverse and richest tropical cloud forests in the New World. It is best known as home to the Resplendent Quetzal but has hundreds of other birds, mammals and plant species. Overnight in Monteverde at Hotel Fonda Vela or similar. (B,L,D)

Day 7: MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST RESERVE - In the morning visit a private Reserve to explore a set of natural trails and canopy walkways amidst the Cloud Forest. The treetop walkways are suitable for people of all ages and physical condition, duration of the tour is usually between 1.5 and 2.5 hours. You will enjoy lunch in the Monteverde area at a local restaurant before the afternoon hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. View the misty forest with its dense vegetation and majestic trees. Overnight Monteverde at Hotel Fonda Vela or similar. (B,L,D)

Day 8: MONTEVERDE - SAN JOSE - Depart for San Jose, late afternoon arrival back in San Jose for overnight at selected Hotel.(B)

Day 9: DEPARTURE - Airport transfer for return flight home. (B)

Trip Includes:As specified in the above itinerary, lodging, transportation within Costa Rica, airport/hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/departure dates, meals [B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner], national park entrance fees, guide services, ground operator support within Costa Rica and taxes.

Not Included: International airfare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control.

Best of Costa Rica #123
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Until Nov 30, 2010

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