Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

LATIN AMERICA 87 For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Selvatura Park, which stretch over 1.9 miles. Follow the trail into the heart of the cloud forest and witness colourful birds and unique flora then visit the nearby Insect Museum. In the afternoon, gain insight into Costa Rica’s greatest agricultural produce. Learn more about the wonderful world of coffee before you participate in a chocolate-making session and taste the region’s cacao beans. A sugarcane demonstration follows, allowing you to extract sugarcane juice the traditional way before enjoying a glass of fresh juice and pieces of cane. DAY 10: MONTEVERDE TO RINCON DE LA VIEJA B/L/D Depart Monteverde and travel to Rincon de la Vieja, home to a majestic volcano. Check into your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 11: RINCON DE LA VIEJA B/L/D Set out on today’s tour of the majestic Rincon de la Vieja National Park, dominated by two active volcanoes. Friendly ranch horses will carry you on a 45-minute journey to the Las Pailas entrance of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Meaning ‘The Cauldrons’ in Spanish, the Las Pailas area shows off the awesome power of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, and you’ll witness steam and sulphur pouring out of the ground while nearby pools bubble with hot volcanic water. Ride to a nearby canyon then walk along a short trail to the base of the canyon where the picturesque Oropendola Waterfall plunges into a turquoise pool. After a relaxing swim and time at the waterfall, travel back to your hotel on horseback. DAY 12: RINCON DE LA VIEJA TO PUNTA LEONA B/L/D Journey to Punta Leona, a protected nature reserve located on the gorgeous Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, where you will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 13: PUNTA LEONA B/L/D Discover the extraordinary variety of Punta Leona’s flora and fauna on a morning hike through the reserve. Don’t forget your binoculars - over 330 species of birds are resident in the area. Next, immerse yourself in the butterfly gardens where you’ll learn about their particular way of living in this ecosystem before viewing the vivid array of butterflies housed in this sanctuary. DAY 14: PUNTA LEONA B/L/D Today is free for you to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of Punta Leona’s pristine, palm-fringed coastline. DAY 15/16: PUNTA LEONA TO THE UK B/L Transfer to the airport in San Jose for your overnight flight back to the UK or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: No visa is required when travelling to Costa Rica, however travel insurance must be obtained before travel. Tips: We recommend you allow approximately £45pp for the duration of your tour. Optional excursions are at an additional cost. Arenal Volcano San Jose Coast of Costa Rica Red Eyed Tree Frog MANUEL ANTONIO BEACH STAY 3 nights, 4 ★ San Bada Hotel B&B from £419 or 4 nights, B&B from £489 . 3 nights, 5 ★ El Parador Hotel B&B from £469 or 4 nights, B&B from £589 PUNTA LEONA 3 nights, 3 ★ Punta Leona Beach Hotel B&B from £299 or 4 nights from £359 TORTUGUERO MINI TOUR 4 nights from £519 or 5 nights from £549 4 night extensions valid for departures from 07/11/20 - 06/03/21 and 06/11- 04/12/21, the remaining departures will either be 3 nights in Manuel Antonio and Punta Leona or 5 nights in Tortuguero Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Gatwick to Costa Rica with British Airways • A single supplement starts from just £719 INCLUDES DIRECT FLIGHTS TO SAN JOSE 07 Nov 20 £2,979 14 Nov 20 £2,999 28 Nov 20 £3,029 02 Jan 21 £3,449 09 Jan 21 £3,449 16 Jan 21 £3,449 06 Feb 21 £3,419 20 Feb 21 £3,399 27 Feb 21 £3,399 06 Mar 21 £3,349 13 Mar 21 £3,199 10 Apr 21 £3,149 08 May 21 £2,949 22 May 21 £2,849 05 Jun 21 £2,949 17 Jul 21 £3,729 11 Sep 21 £3,019 23 Oct 21 £3,049 20 Nov 21 £3,149