A Costa Rican Adventure

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1. London to San Jose

Your door-to-door driver takes you to London Heathrow for your Iberia flight, via Madrid, to San Jose. Downtown's 3 diamond Ramada Plaza Herradura Golf Resort and Conference Centre is home for two nights.

2. San Jose

Visit a coffee plantation before learning about Costa Rica's eco-systems at INBioparque. B L

3. San Jose to Tortuguero National Park

Stop at the unique rainforest aerial tram on the border of Braulio Carrillo National Park en route to Matina and continue by boat through canals and lagoons to the beachfront Mawamba Lodge (3 diamond) in Tortuguero National Park for the first of two nights. You're free this afternoon to explore Tortuguero town and visit the Turtle Research Centre. B L D

4. Tortuguero National Park

See lots of wildlife on your morning boat ride on Tortuguero's canals. Your afternoon is free. B L D

5. Tortuguero to Arenal

Journey by boat and coach to the plains of San Carlos, dominated by the Arenal volcano. The 3 diamond Arenal Paraiso Hotel, set at the town's entrance, welcomes you for two nights. B L

6. Arenal

A morning at leisure before a gentle afternoon walking tour near Arenal Volcano National Park. Relax at the impressive Arenal hot springs before a chance, weather permitting, to witness volcanic activity this evening. B D

7. Arenal to Tamarindo

Today, continue to the province of Guanacaste, skirting Arenal Lake, for two nights at El Diria Tamarindo Hotel (3 diamond) on the North Pacific Coast, a short stroll from town. B

8. Tamarindo

Observe rare wildlife in the mangrove forest on a boat trip through Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge. B

9. Tamarindo to Monteverde Cloud Forest

Climb the Tilaran Mountains to the 3 diamond Sapo Dorado Hotel, just minutes from the heart of Monteverde Cloud Forest, for a two-night stay. B

10. Monteverde Cloud Forest

Discover the private world of the Cloud Forest today. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. B

11. Monteverde Cloud Forest to Quepos

Journey to the Quepos area, and unpack for two nights at the 4 diamond El Parador Hotel, known for its stunning views over the Pacific, or similar. B

12. Quepos

Your tour of Manuel Antonio National Park leads you through rainforest to two spectacular white sand beaches - you may be able to spot capuchin and squirrel monkeys. The afternoon is at leisure. B

13. Quepos to San Jose.

Returning to Costa Rica's capital, check in at the 3 diamond Ramada Plaza Herradura Golf Resort and Conference Centre for one more night. B

14. San Jose and flight home

Fly back to London via Madrid with Iberia.

15. London

Reaching London Heathrow, your door-to-door driver will chauffeur you home.

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