Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

forms a dramatic backdrop and enjoy the remainder of the day to explore this tranquil mountainous town. Day 7: La Fortuna B/L/D Enjoy a scenic 40-minute hike through the cool undergrowth of La Fortuna, ending at the site of the thundering La Fortuna Waterfall. Witness the natural beauty of the cascading water as it emerges from the dense jungle, falling into the emerald pool at its base. Relax or swim in the cool waters before lunch. In the afternoon, follow the lava trails around the base of the Arenal Volcano, formed by the lava flow of the 1968 eruption. The hike provides extraordinary views of the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde mountains, and the chance to spot flora and fauna and enjoy some birdwatching. Day 8: La Fortuna to Monteverde B/L/D This morning, travel to Monteverde where your afternoon is at leisure. Day 9: Monteverde B/L/D A full-day observing Monteverde’s natural beauty starts with a tour along the towering treetop walkways and suspension bridges of the Sky Adventure Park. In the afternoon, gain insight into Costa Rica’s greatest agricultural produce. Learn more about the wonderful world of coffee before 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 Travel to Rincon de la Vieja, home to a majestic volcano, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 11: Rincon de la Vieja B/L/D Set out on today’s tour of 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 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 Manuel Antonio B/L/D Journey to Manuel Antonio, home to lush tropical forest, powder-soft beaches, and colourful coral reefs, where the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 13: Manuel Antonio B/L/D Visit the stunning Manuel Antonio National Park home to spectacular white-sand beaches, tropical lowland wet forest and coral reefs. The area is home to an astonishing variety of exotic wildlife that you can seek out on a guided rainforest walk from white-faced and squirrel monkeys to three toed sloths, iguana and toucans. Day 14: Manuel Antonio B/L/D Today is at leisure for you to explore the beauty and unique atmosphere of Manuel Antonio. Day 15: Manuel Antonio to San José to the UK B/L Transfer to San José airport, stopping for lunch along the way. Board your overnight, return flight to the UK or continue on to your chosen extension. Puerto Viejo de Limon Squirrel Monkeys This was the best tour we have been on. Tour guide Gustavo from Best of Costa Rica was excellent. Worth every penny we spent on the trip. Would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful trip.” Janet What’s included ✔ Return flights April to October: Heathrow to Costa Rica with British Airways/Iberia (via Madrid) November to March: Gatwick to Costa Rica with British Airways ✔ Where you’ll stay San José, 4 H Crowne Plaza Corobici Puerto Viejo de Limon, 4 H Namuwoki Lodge Sarapiquí, 3 H La Quinta de Sarapiqui La Fortuna, 3 H Volcano Lodge & Springs Monteverde, 4 H El Establo Rincon de la Vieja, 3 H Hacienda Guachipelin Manuel Antonio, 4 H San Bada Hotel ✔ 42 meals ✔ 11 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Tortuguero Departures & from prices Nov 2023 £4,169 Jan 2025 £4,399 Jan 2024 £4,399 Feb 2025 £4,399 Feb 2024 £4,399 Mar 2025 £4,099 Mar 2024 £3,999 Apr 2025 £4,599 Apr 2024 £4,499 May 2025 £3,799 May 2024 £3,699 Jul 2025 £4,899 Sep 2024 £3,599 Sep 2025 £3,699 Oct 2024 £4,099 Oct 2025 £4,199 Nov 2024 £4,199 Nov 2025 £4,299 • Lead-in price based on 7 Sep 24 • A single supplement starts from just £819 • Tipping paid locally $45 pp per tour Extend your tour Manuel Antonio beach stay 3 nights, B&B 4 H from £489 or 5 H from £559 Tortuguero Mini Tour*, 5 nights from £629 *Please note 2 nights of this extension are spent in San José South America 85 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details