Inspire Brochure May 23 - Dec 24

Mercury Holidays | 37 For further details on our itineraries, visit mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours from £2,899 11-Day Escorted Tour Alajuela Province, 1 night Tortuguero, 2 nights • La Fortuna, 3 nights • Monteverde, 2 nights Punta Leona, 2 nights S pot wildlife from the mystical waterways of Tortuguero, view the magnificent Arenal Volcano and discover Monteverde Cloud Forest on this unforgettable tour. Start your journey through small villages and banana plantations with a quick stop in Guapiles. Then, a gentle boat ride through the jungle canals will bring you to your lodge to get ready for a visit to the charming Tortuguero town. Start the next day with a hike through rainforest nature trails to a boat to take you through the canals of Tortuguero national park, spotting the green sea turtle and other wildlife along the way. Next, travel to La Fortuna to experience a fantastic view of the Arenal Volcano from a lookout point and a traditional meal and folklore dance performance at a local ranch. Visit the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, an important wetland area and home to many endangered species, before visiting the relaxing hot springs. On your way to Monteverde, take in the beautiful landscape of Lake Arenal and country villages before visiting a local coffee plantation and getting to know the town of Santa Elena. Go high above the clouds to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, spotting low-lying lizards and fearless primates. Spend the morning in Sky Adventure Park, filled with long trails and suspension bridges, before lunch at a family-run kitchen at an ecological sanctuary. Next, examine some of the 3,000 varieties of plants on a gentle hike, then head for Punta Leona. End the nature-filled adventure with a visit to the stunning Manuel Antonio National Park, home to spectacular white- sand beaches, tropical forests and coral reefs. DEPARTURES & PRICES 2023/24 from 2024 from 3 May £3,299 24 Apr £3,899 31 May £3,099 1 May £3,099 13 Sep £3,299 29 May £3,199 4 Nov £2,999 10 Jul £3,799 18 Nov £2,899 7 Aug £3,799 6 Jan £3,599 11 Sep £3,299 27 Jan £3,599 9 Oct £3,399 3 Feb £3,599 2 Nov £3,499 24 Feb £3,599 16 Nov £3,499 9 Mar £3,599 Private Tour: Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £979 Meals included: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Extend your tour: Punta Leona beach stay, 4 nights, 3 H B&B from £449 Tour pace: Intermediate TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK