Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

Selvatura Park’s Treetop walkways P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £349 Day 1: UK to San Jose to Alajuela Province D Depart the UK on your flight to San Jose. On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Alajuela Province. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner. Day 2: Alajuela Province to Tortuguero B/L/D Savour your first taste of traditional gallo pinto (black beans and rice) during breakfast before travelling to the enchanting town of Tortuguero, stopping en route in Guapiles. Arrive at your lodge for a lunch before your first excursion visiting Tortuguero, the ‘home of the turtles’. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure to explore Tortuguero. Day 3: Tortuguero B/L/D This morning, embark on a captivating nature hike through well-established rainforest trails, nestled within Tortuguero National Park; watch as mantled howler monkeys swing through the treetops, and listen to the tuneful changing of green macaws during this truly unforgettable experience. This afternoon, cruise Tortuguero’s intricate rivers for the best glimpse of the park’s most famous residents. Day 4: Tortuguero to La Fortuna B/L Return through a system of snaking canals before continuing to Arenal, whose dramatic landscape is dominated by the mighty Arenal Volcano. Day 5: La Fortuna B A verdant haven framed by the grandiose Arenal Volcano, enjoy a scenic morning tour of the town of La Fortuna before tracing old lava flows around a private 4.5km hiking trail at its base. Along the way, discover wild sloths, monkeys and toucans inquisitively peer out of their fertile habitats, and relish in vistas overlooking the imposing Volcano. Day 6: La Fortuna to Monteverde B/L A picturesque journey from Arenal zigzags through a landscape of surpassing beauty; from rustic villages, rolling hills and the panoramas of stunning Lake Arenal, arrive in time for lunch at a ranch in the small community of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Dine on a traditional meal whilst enjoying a folklore dance presentation, before visiting a prospering coffee plantation which harvests one of Costa Rica’s greatest agricultural produces. Later, head to tonight’s hotel, stopping off in the town of Santa Elena, known as the home to one of South America’s most mesmerising birds, the Quetzal. Day 7: Monteverde B/L/D Soaring high above the clouds, bask in a vision of tranquillity in Monteverde Cloud Forest this morning. Teeming with 3000 species, witness some of nature’s most stunning creatures, ranging from vibrant butterflies to prowling primates who reside in this biodiverse oasis. Delight in awe- inspiring jungle views from the dizzying heights of Selvatura Park’s Treetop walkways before indulging in a delicious lunch, prepared in front of your eyes. Laden with an enormous selection of colourful orchids, conclude today with a gentle hike in the tropical lowlands of the Ecological Sanctuary. Day 8: Monteverde to the UK B Transfer to San Jose for your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Best of Costa Rica Tour highlights ✔ Witness flora and fauna in Tortuguero National Park, including Turtles nesting upon the beaches ✔ Marvel at spectacular views of Arenal Volcano ✔ Embark on a nature trail along the base of Arenal Volcano ✔ Enjoy a visit to a coffee plantation in Monteverde ✔ Explore the soaring treetop walkways and search for wildlife in Selvatura Park Tour includes • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners • 3 and 4 H accommodation: Alajuela Province-Buena Vista Hotel, Tortuguero-Evergreen Lodge, La Fortuna- Arenal Manoa, Monteverde-El Establo • Flights from London Gatwick with British Airways Tour pace: Intermediate Explore mystical waterways and wildlife rich National Parks emerging from this biodiverse wonderland. Trace along old lava flows at the foothill of Arenal Volcano and walk above rainforest canopies in Selvatura Park. Extend your tour Manuel Antonio beach stay, 4 nights, B&B 4 H from £499 or 5 H from £589 Punta Leona beach stay, 4 nights, 3 H B&B from £339 Volcano Mini Tour, 4 nights, 3 H B&B from £479 La Fortuna Monteverde Tortuguero Guápiles Manuel Antonio Arenal Volcano San José < <    Alajuela Province Coach Air Private Tour Upgrade Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £349 Departures & from prices 14 May 22 £1,749 10 Jun 23 £1,899 18 Oct 22 £1,819 22 Jul 23 £2,599 17 Jan 23 £2,199 19 Aug 23 £2,499 14 Feb 23 £2,199 23 Sep 23 £1,999 18 Mar 23 £2,099 17 Oct 23 £1,969 22 Apr 23 £1,849 14 Nov 23 £1,949 13 May 23 £1,799 • A single supplement starts from just £429 South America 121 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk