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San José Tortuguero National Park (2 Nights) d Rise with the roosters and head east through Braulio Carrillo National Park toward the Caribbean Sea. Board a river boat, gliding through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest teeming with wildlife. You’ll be amazed at how many kinds of animals live here. Join a Local 8 Specialist from the Sea Turtle Conservancy Foundation later to learn about the incredible turtles that nest in Tortuguero. Enjoy a buffet dinner tonight at the resort’s open-air restaurant along the Tortuguero lagoon. (FB, L, D) Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero Tortuguero Sightseeing e There’s nothing like the wake-up call of a troop of howler monkeys. Set off on a cruise through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park with your captain and guide. You may want to start a tally of all the types of wildlife you’ll see. Look out for sloths, green iguanas, caiman, crocodiles and colourful toucans. Of course, you’ll spot tons of monkeys swinging through the dense rainforest canopy. This afternoon, venture back out on the canals or relax back at the lodge—the choice is yours. If you’re visiting during nesting season (Jul-Sep), join an optional night walk with a naturalist guide to witness some of the world’s largest turtles laying their eggs. A buffet dinner is served at your hotel this evening. (FB, L, D) Tortuguero Horquetas Sarapiquí Arenal National Park (2 Nights) d Bid adiós to the monkeys for now as you boat back to the mainland and travel to Horquetas to visit a local Tico family’s palm plantation. Taste something you’ve probably never tried before, the delicate heart of palm, a Cultural Insight. Continue travelling to quaint Sarapiquí where you’ll visit a wildlife centre for amphibians and reptiles run by a family of biologists who rehabilitate animals that can no longer live in the wild. (FB, L) Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa Arenal National Park Sightseeing e Rise and shine as the forest and volcano call you back. Start the day with a guided trek around the volcano at Arenal National Park. Walk through the old lava rocks and learn about the powerful forces behind the volcano’s past eruptions. Then head for the Arenal Hanging Bridges to walk eyelevel with the lush canopy, observe monkeys, sloths and chattering birds up close and look out to see towering Arenal Volcano. Kick back and relax before ending the day at a dinner with your travelling companions. (FB, D)
Manuel Antonio National Park Depart San Jose Travel back to San Jose’s Juan Santamaria nternational Airport for your ight or extend your stay at the Sheraton San Jose. (FB) Please note: For the more remote areas of Costa Rica (such as Tortuguero), we use the best available hotel facilities with comfortable but simple guestrooms and eco-friendly amenities perfectly suited to the natural surroundings. This journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and steps and sometimes through heavy showers (rain ponchos provided). This journey is best enjoyed by the experienced traveller in good health and who can take such conditions in stride.
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Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, per person. Airport arrival will be at 10:30 a.m. on Day 8, please e a are hen oo in your i hts Luggage: For the two night excursion to Tortuguero National Park guests are permitted to bring a maximum of 25 lb/11 kg of luggage. Your primary suitcase will be transferred and securely stored at your Arenal hotel. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. WiFi: see page 1
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* All prices are per person, twin share. Book early for great savings - see pages 26-27. Extra nights’ accommodation pages 1 0-1 1. Check our website for availability, up-to-date information on itineraries and our great range of Optional Experiences.
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Arenal National Park Manuel Antonio National Park (2 Nights) Get ready to have a blast. Imagine yourself soaring high above the jungle oor as you ipline through the treetops, eye-to-eye with the lush foliage and exotic rainforest creatures—a once in a lifetime adventure. Head south to Manuel Antonio National Park, renowned for its warm blue waters, sparkling white sand beaches and abundant wildlife. This evening, join the gang for a pizza night. (FB, D) Hotel: Parador Resort and Spa
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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing e Walking deep into the National Park with your guide, you’ll check off a few more creatures on your wildlife list—at last count, there were 10 different animals and 1 species of birds living here. Listen to the whooping bark of howler monkeys and the chattering of mischievous squirrel and white-faced monkeys. Then it’s time to hit the beach. Laze in the warm Pacific or at the resort’s pool, or choose an optional catamaran cruise with snorkelling where you might see see dolphins, parrotfish or sea turtles (available Jan-Apr). This evening, join your fellow explorers to celebrate new friendships and awesome experiences over a Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD)
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Arrive San José Bienvenidos a Costa Rica. You’re going to have more fun than a barrel of monkeys on this incredible adventure. A local host will greet you at the airport and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Relax by the pool before meeting your Travel Director and fellow explorers at 6 p.m. for a ick-off Party. (KP) Hotel: Sheraton San Jose
Cruise through Tortuguero’s canals and lagoons seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species. Visit a wildlife centre in Sarapiquí and interact with the resident reptiles and amphibians. Walk along the Arenal Hanging Bridges and go ziplining on the slopes of Arenal Volcano.
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