13 Day Classic Costa Rica with Tortuguero

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• Round trip flights Miami San Jose
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 12 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
• 3 nights San Jose
• 2 nights Tortuguero
• 2 nights Arenal
• 2 nights Monteverde
• 3 nights Manuel Antonio
• All transfers
• 20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
• Services of English speaking tour manager (Days 4 13)
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Arenal Volcano National Park
• Coffee Farm Tour
• Manuel Antonio National Park
• Tortuguero

Day DAY 1: Depart the USA for San Jose
Depart the USA for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: San Jose

Day DAY 2: Travel to Tortuguero
Depart early this morning for the Caribbean Coast. Visit a banana processing and packaging plant, where you will learn about one of Costa Rica's prime products, while en route to the coast. Afterward, continue to the nearby port to board a motor launch, which will travel along canals through the heart of the Costa Rican jungle to Tortuguero. Enjoy lunch on arrival, and afterwards, visit the Tortuguero Village and Turtle Museum
Overnight: Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 3: Full Day in Tortuguero
This morning, acquaint yourself with the many tree and insect species of Costa Rica on an easy hike through trails in the nearby rainforest. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour along the canals, where you are likely to see turtles, caimans, monkeys, and many tropical birds thriving in the wild. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 4: Transfer back to San Jose by Motor Launch
This morning, travel by motor launch and motor coach to your hotel in San Jose. Enjoy the balance of the day and evening at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation with your Tour Manager
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day DAY 5: Travel to Arenal
Today, enjoy a brief panoramic tour of San Jose, with sights of the city including historical & government buildings and the public park La Sabana. Next, depart for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. Enroute stop in Sarchi, an artisan town, where traditional colorful oxcarts and souvenirs can be found. Later this evening, enjoy an opportunity to visit an observation point perfect for a captivating night view of Costa Rica's most active volcano
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 6: Full Day in Arenal
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Arenal, famous for the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's youngest and most active volcano, as well as the surrounding hot springs and natural scenery. Spend the afternoon on a brisk 2 mile walking tour of the Las Coladas trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora & fauna while enjoying scenic views of the volcano. At the end of the trail, you may choose to participate in a rugged hike over the ancient lava rocks that populate the area before returning back to your hotel
Optional: Penas Blancas Safari Boat Tour (AM)
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 7: Travel to Monteverde
In the morning, embark for Monteverde (Green Mountain) via coach and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. This stunning Cloud Forest boasts an extraordinarily diverse ecosystem, being home to 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, 130 species of mammals, and an astounding 500 species of birds, not to mention more than 3,000 species of plants. Early in the afternoon arrive in the town of Monteverde, where you will be free to eat lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Your guide will then take you on a walk around the town. Consider stopping at some of the various local stores to pick up souvenirs. The artisans of Costa Rica are renowned for their strong traditions of woodworking and craftsmanship. Before heading to your hotel, stop at the entrance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to visit the Gallery of Hummingbirds. Costa Rica is home to more than 50 species of Hummingbirds and many of them are known to nest around the Cloud Forest. After returning to your hotel for a few hours, have the option to be ushered back into town for a dinner at your choice of local restaurant
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 8: Full Day in Monteverde
This morning, enjoy a tour of a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn about how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure, or choose to participate in one of our optional tours. Tonight, dine at a local Monteverde restaurant
Optional: Selvatura Canopy Tour (PM)
Optional: Selvatura Hanging Bridges (PM)
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 9: Travel to Manuel Antonio
Today, depart Monteverde and travel along the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio, a coastal city located between the beach and the rainforest. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 10: Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
Today, enjoy a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica's most visited conservation areas. Your tour manager will take you through this tropical paradise where you will have the opportunity to witness a variety of the biodiversity the park has to offer, including monkeys, lizards, birds, sloths, and other animals on your tour
Optional: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour (PM)
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 11: Full Day in Manuel Antonio
Full day at leisure in Manuel Antonio to enjoy the beach and your surroundings, or enjoy the area's abundant wildlife and foliage. Tonight, enjoy a meal at one of the most popular restaurants in Manuel Antonio
Optional: Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise (AM)
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 12: Travel to San Jose
Today, travel back to Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Perhaps explore the city independently and try one of over 50 restaurants, bars, night clubs, art galleries and museums
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 13: Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/21/2012 - 6/3/2012	$1,199
5/28/2012 - 6/10/2012	$1,199
6/4/2012 - 6/17/2012	$1,199
6/11/2012 - 6/24/2012	$1,199
6/25/2012 - 7/8/2012	$1,199
7/9/2012 - 7/22/2012	$1,199
7/16/2012 - 7/29/2012	$1,199
7/23/2012 - 8/5/2012	$1,199
8/6/2012 - 8/19/2012	$1,149
8/13/2012 - 8/26/2012	$1,199
8/20/2012 - 9/2/2012	$1,199
8/27/2012 - 9/9/2012	$1,199
9/3/2012 - 9/16/2012	$1,149
9/10/2012 - 9/23/2012	$1,199
9/17/2012 - 9/30/2012	$1,199
9/24/2012 - 10/7/2012	$1,199
10/1/2012 - 10/14/2012	$1,149
10/8/2012 - 10/21/2012	$1,199
10/15/2012 - 10/28/2012	$1,149
10/22/2012 - 11/4/2012	$1,199
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Hotel Information:

Arenal Volcano Inn
Casa Luna Lodge
Lomas del Volcán Hotel
Byblos Resort & Casino
Hotel Casitas Eclipse
Hotel Manuel Antonio
Hotel Poco a Poco
Radisson Europa Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Evergreen

*Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.

Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Plan B: The Jul 16 departure will be accommodated at the Lomas del Volcan Hotel and the Sep 3, Oct 1, & Oct 15 departures will be accommodated at the Arenal Volcano Inn in Arenal.
Plan B: The Mar 19, April 30, May 14, July 16, Aug 20, & Sep 17 departures will be accommodated at the Hotel Manuel Antonio and the Aug 6, Sep 3, Oct 1, & Oct 15 departures will be accommodated at the Byblos Resort in Manuel Antonio.

Plan A: The April 30, May 14, July 16, Aug 6, Aug 20, Sep 3, Sep 17, Oct 1, & Oct 15 departures will be accommodated at the Hotel Parador Boutique Resort & Spa in Manuel Antonio.

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