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Discover Costa Rica
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A Group tour to Costa Rica; the jungles, hills and coasts of a natural paradise with wildlife viewing, boat trips, optional riding and beaches. |
Ref: EX-AUC
15 days
from £1545 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Costa Rica
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Costa Rica, with a stable government and no army, belies the popular picture of a Central American republic. This is a charming and peaceful country with a rich natural heritage. Its hilly, forested interior hosts a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, and its superb coastline is perfect for marine exploration or beach relaxation. Starting from the bustling capital of San José our trip visits several of the National Parks and nature reserves. Here you can see a wealth of birds, reptiles, insects and tropical flora. The beaches and rivers of both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts are perfect for swimming and beach walks, and also offer a chance to see turtles and caimans. We take trips to the highlands and volcanoes of the Meseta Central and to the lush tropical forests. These are among the richest in the world, their exquisite canopy rife with animals, including white-faced howler monkeys, coatimundis, sloths and iguanas.
Trip Profile
An active but undemanding exploration, with opportunities for walking, riding and swimming. Travelling is by minibus, mostly on tarmac and some dirt roads, boats and several optional walks.
Group & Staff
min. 8, max. 16, plus leader.
Accommodation
13 nights hotels and lodges.
Food
Includes all breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners. |
Day 1 | Fly to San José. | Day 2 | To Caribbean coast, then by boat to Tortuguero N. P. | Day 3 | Guided tour of water channels and hike up Tortuguero Hill. | Day 4 | Inland to La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. | Day 5 | Morning hike to La Fortuna waterfall; afternoon visit volcano itself. | Day 6 | Transfer to Tilaran Mountain Range,with breathtaking views of Gulf of Nicoya and islands below.
| Day 7 | Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, famous for its biodiversity. | Day 8 | Along coast to Manuel Antonio. | Day 9 | Morning guided visit to Manuel Antonio N.P. | Day 10 | Drive to Golfito, stay at lodge in rainforest. | Day 11 | Possible activities include tour of private rainforest, boat trip or swimming. | Day 12 | To lodge at Cerro de la Muerte, in cloud forest, for quetzal spotting. | Day 13 | Walk to Copey, a tiny picturesque village nestled in the highlands of the Central Mountain Range. Afternoon return to San Jose. | Day 14 | Depart San José. | Day 15 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 04 Dec 04 | *£1545 | 18 Dec 04 | *£1795 | 01 Jan 05 15 Jan 05 29 Jan 05 12 Feb 05 26 Feb 05 12 Mar 05 | *£1645 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$200 (approx. £135)
Optional single supplement £210
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Discover Costa Rica
A Group tour to Costa Rica; the jungles, hills and coasts of a natural paradise with wildlife viewing, boat trips, optional riding and beaches.
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