Collette > Costa Rica A World of Nature

Costa Rica A World of Nature
12 Days starting from $1,549

Countries Visited:
Costa Rica

 

Length: 12 Days
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Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3489
   
 
 
 
About This Tour


Spend 12 days immersed in Costa Rica: A World of Nature and discover the vibrant, living Eden on the Central American isthmus. Visit the Green Turtle research Station. Settle in for two nights in an Eco-lodge in Tortuguero National Park . Look for birds in the early morning light of Selva Verde Private Reserve. Visit plantations growing pineapples, coffee, bananas and cacao. Explore Manuel Antonio National Park, Tirimbina Biological Reserve and Braulio Carrillo Rainforest National Park.

 
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  • Sightseeing
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
11 Breakfast(s), 2 Lunch(es), 10 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

SAN JOSE Herradura Hotel

TORTUGUERO Pachira Lodge or Aninga Lodge

SARAPIQUI Selva Verde Lodge or La Quinta Inn

ARENAL Montana de Fuego

TARCOLES Villa Lapas

Add a pre night or post night stay in San Jose. Prices start at $75.00 per person, double.

Airport Transfers with Collette's air package
Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach


 

Day 1
San Jose, Costa Rica - Tour Begins
Journey to Costa Rica and explore a land of rich natural wonders and friendly people. Discover Costa Rica’s outstanding variety of flora and fauna at Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano, Sarapiqui Rainforest and Tortuguero National Park. Enjoy the many pristine natural wonders of Costa Rica through exclusive excursions and learning experiences as well as unscheduled time for personal discovery.

Day 2
San Jose - Poas Volcano - Coffee Plantation Visit
Your adventure begins with a walk to the edge of the Poas Volcano crater for magnificent views of this amazing landscape. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Central Valley, ringed by soaring mountains, strawberry plantations and flower farms. Later, a tour of the Doka Coffee Plantation highlights the history and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the Costa Rican economy.

Day 3
San Jose - Manuel Antonio National Park - Tarcoles
Get your cameras ready! Today you explore spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park. This paradise is known for its three pristine white sand beaches surrounded by emerald waters and forest. Spend the morning leisurely walking the forest trails in search of the native inhabitants including the three-toed sloth, agoutis, white faced and squirrel monkeys, iguanas and birds. Later today, arrive in Tarcoles. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the beautiful natural surroundings.

Day 4
Tarcoles - Arenal
While en route from the Pacific Coast, enjoy the beautiful checkered landscape surrounding Lake Arenal. Your destination for this evening is your charming hotel. Enjoy leisure time to admire the spectacular views of Arenal Volcano or relax in the volcanic hot springs.

Day 5
Arenal - Sarapiquí
Relax and enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside of San Carlos Valley to Sarapiquí. Enjoy a visit to an organic pineapple plantation and learn about the various types of this exotic fruit and why Costa Rican pineapples are amongst the world’s best. At La Tirimbina Biological Reserve, a local expert provides a fascinating bat tour, explaining the biological importance of these unique flying mammals.

Day 6
Sarapiquí - Tortuguero National Park
Begin your day with an early morning bird watching tour at Selva Verde Private Reserve, one of the world’s most important sites for tropical eco-system research. You will discover the species’ diversity is spectacular, including more than 1,850 species of plants, 350 species of trees and 448 species of birds. Later, your guide explains the rainforest eco-system and points out sights of interest as you cruise the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Enjoy a memorable two night stay at your eco-lodge surrounded by the beauty of a tropical forest and amazing wildlife. Learn more about your surroundings with a visit to the world’s first Green Turtle Research Station and discover how to protect the turtle’s nesting habitat and eggs.

Day 7
Tortuguero National Park
An early morning bird watching excursion is offered so you may learn about the variety of local species and migratory birds that flock this area. Later, experience a spectacular boat cruise through the various canals and be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats and caimans, as well as exotic flora. Tortuguero National Park is a study in rainforest, freshwater and marine biology. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals including green macaws; 57 species of amphibians; 111 species of reptiles and 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered species including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees.

Day 8
Tortuguero National Park - San Jose
A leisurely boat ride returns you to the mainland to travel through the Braulio Carrillo Rainforest National Park back to San Jose. En route, experience picturesque Caribbean-style villages, spectacular mountain scenery and changes in eco-systems. A special stop is made at a local banana plantation where you learn about its economic and social value to Costa Rica.

Day 9
San Jose - Tour Concludes


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Know before you go....

Taxes/fees to be paid in local currencies upon exiting the country are approximately $27.00 USD

This tour will visit Poas Volcano which has an elevation of 9,000 feet

We have selected small, comfortable hotels due to their locations and they may be considered rustic. For your enjoyment, this tour should be approached with a sense of adventure and flexibility.

Passport & Visa Information:
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone:
Costa Rica is two hours behind U.S. Eastern Standard Time when the U.S. honors daylight savings time (and one hour behind Eastern Time when the U.S. honors standard time). 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time.
Electricity:
Electricity is 120 V - 60Hz - The same is used in the United States.
Elevation:
8,000 feet above sea level

Poas Volcano, Coffee Plantation, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest, Pineapple Plantation, Cacao Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park

  • Enjoy a memorable two night stay in Tortuguero National Park surrounded by the beauty of a tropical forest and amazing wildlife.
  • Visit coffee, banana, cacao and pineapple plantations and learn of their history and social importance to the economy.
  • Spend two nights in Arenal with breathtaking views of the lava producing volcano.
  • Explore the pristine beauty and wildlife of famous Manuel Antonio National Park.

    • Know before you go....

    Taxes/fees to be paid in local currencies upon exiting the country are approximately $27.00 USD

    This tour will visit Poas Volcano which has an elevation of 9,000 feet

    We have selected small, comfortable hotels due to their locations and they may be considered rustic. For your enjoyment, this tour should be approached with a sense of adventure and flexibility.

    Passport & Visa Information:
    Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

    IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

    Time Zone:
    Costa Rica is two hours behind U.S. Eastern Standard Time when the U.S. honors daylight savings time (and one hour behind Eastern Time when the U.S. honors standard time). 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time.
    Electricity:
    Electricity is 120 V - 60Hz - The same is used in the United States.
    Elevation:
    8,000 feet above sea level
       
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