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What’s included ✔ Return flights April to October: Heathrow to Costa Rica with United Airlines (via Houston) 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, 3 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 Shana by the Beach ✔ 41 meals ✔ 11 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging the fantastic views of the mighty Arenal Volcano and enjoy the remainder of the day to explore this tranquil mountainous town. Day 7: La Fortuna B/L/D Hike through the cool undergrowth of La Fortuna, a scenic 40-minute walk that ends 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 refreshingly cool waters before lunch at a nearby restaurant. 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 local 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 treetop walkways of Sky Adventure Park, Sky adventure park gives the opportunity to enjoy the flora and fauna of the area; The sky walk combines trails and suspension bridges, with lengths of 984 feet and heights above the canopy of Monteverde cloud forest. 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 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 the majestic Rincon de la Vieja National Park, dominated by two active volcanoes. Friendly ranch horses will carry you on a 45-minute 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. After this unique experience, 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 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 to explore the 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. Toucan La Fortuna Please note: For 2025, our Costa Rica programme is changing, please see our website for up-to-date and exciting itineraries. Manuel Antonio Departures & from prices Sep 24 £4,299 Mar 25 £4,699 Oct 24 £3,999 May 25 £4,199 Nov 24 £3,899 Sep 25 £4,599 Jan 25 £4,499 Oct 25 £4,399 Feb 25 £4,999 Nov 25 £4,399 • Lead-in price based on 23 Nov 24 • A single supplement starts from just £999 • Tipping paid locally $45 pp per tour Extend your tour Manuel Antonio beach stay 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £479 Tortuguero stay , 5 nights from £599 Panama City stay , 4 nights from £969 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights; accommodation, meals & excursions as per Group Tour PRIVATE TOURING FROM ONLY AN EXTRA £2,439 PP • AVAILABLE DAILY • Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details The Americas 83