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Costa Rica Explorer

Experience the best of Costa Rica's interior volcanoes and forest reserves as well as the most beautiful Pacific and Atlantic beaches on this 2 week tour. There are exciting optional activities every step of the way, allowing you to make your trip as active as you like.

Choose from white water rafting, cave tours, a volcano hike, night turtle watching and more. White beaches, abundant bird life, active volcanoes and magical cloud forest will have you wishing you could stay!

14 day journey starting and ending in San Jose.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Tortugero National Park by boat
La Fortuna Hot Springs visit
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Coffee Plantation tour in Monteverde
Manuel Antonio National Park
Sunset sail from Quepos

Summary

Is is for me?: The perfect tour for those who enjoy wildlife and a wide range of scenery and activity, beaches and volcanoes, while travelling in comfortable style. There are many different optional activities to choose from throughout the tour.
Accommodation and Meals: 11 nights comfortable hotels; 2 nights lodge. Breakfast daily; and all meals in Tortuguero Lodge.
Transportation: Private van, boat.
Group size: Max. 15 plus G.A.P leader throughout.
Budgeting:: Allow USD $250 for meals not included.
Local payment:: USD $250.

Itinerary
Day 1:	Arrive San Jose. Arrival day. There are no planned activities, so you may arrive at any time and spend the day at your leisure.
Days 2-3:	Tortuguero This morning we make our way east overland and by boat through beautiful canals to the small town of Tortuguero on the Caribbean Sea, an important nesting area for Green and Leatherback sea turtles. This is a great base for walking and exploring, with plenty of opportunity to see the many birds and wildlife.
Days 4-6:	La Fortuna / Arenal. A 5 hour van and boat trip takes us to La Fortuna, near the base of the spectacular Arenal Volcano. We stay near to the Tabacon Hot Springs, fed by sources coming directly from the nearby active volcano. Visit the crocodile zoo, try river rafting, go horseback riding, or take a guided walk through the solid lava fields. Soak and relax in the hot springs of Tabacon while you enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery.
Days 7-9:	Monteverde. From La Fortuna we ascend into the cool, misty mountain air of the Monteverde cloud forest. Here we spend a couple of days exploring the town and the Forest Reserve, truly a bird lover's paradise. We tour a local coffee plantation learning how the beans are harvested. Other optional activities include the Sky Walk, a butterfly garden, and a fantastic canopy zip-line tour!
Days 10-12:	Quepos / Manuel Antonio National ParkThe picturesque town of Quepos is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the white sand beaches and warm turquoise waters that the Pacific coast is known for. Take your pick of swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing. Not far away, Manuel Antonio National Park offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife viewing. A sunset sail is included where you can snorkel, swim, and try to spot dolphins!
Day 13:	San Jose Return to the capital city for one last night on the town.
Day 14:	Depart San Jose.

Tour Code: CRE

Tour Departure Dates:

In 2007 and 2008 - departs twice a month on Sundays year round.
Please contact us for exact dates

Tour cost: £785 sterling

Note: This tour is run by G.A.P. adventures.

Please note: there is a local payment of $250 USD

International flights not included, please call the office for guideline: 0870 499 0683

Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008

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