Cox and Kings Natural Splendours of Costa Rica

• International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
• UK departure and overseas airport taxes
• 3- & 4-star accommodation
• Selected Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners
• Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
• Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
• Small group size – average 14 people (max 18)

• View the Arenal volcano from your hotel
• Cross Lake Arenal by boat & cruise the canals of Tortuguero
• Caño Negro boat trip & explore the hanging bridges at Monteverde

Day 1: Fly to San José
Fly from London (regional connections available) to San José. Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel for 2 nights.
(Dinner)

Day 2: San José
In the morning, visit Poas or Irazu volcano and see its impressive crater and surroundings.
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Tortuguero
Shared overland transfer to Caño Blanco on the Caribbean coast. Cruise through the canals and backwaters that lead to Tortuguero, looking for birdlife, monkeys, sloths and other wildlife.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Tortuguero
Full day of shared local excursions in Tortuguero. From July to September, an option is available to observe turtles nesting on the beach.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Arenal
Return to Caño Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal, visiting La Selva Biological Station en route. Learn about the scientific and conservation work of the researchers and take a short walk in the protected rainforest surroundings.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 6: Caño Negro
Full-day tour to Caño Negro, an important wetland habitat for a range of bird species.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7: Monteverde
Shared boat across Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue to Monteverde for 2 nights at the Fonda Vela Hotel. Afternoon visit to the Selvatura Butterfly Garden & Walkways and explore the treetop canopy from its hanging bridges.
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Monteverde
Morning tour of the Monteverde cloud forest, a habitat for rare flora and fauna, such as the colourful quetzal bird. Afternoon visit to a typical family-run farm to learn about coffee and sugar cane production. Enjoy a farewell drink back at the hotel.
(Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 9: San José via Sarchí
Return to San José via the town of Sarchí, home to traditional handicrafts and colourfully painted ox carts.
(Breakfast)

Day 10-11: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a flight to London with British Airways.
(Breakfast)

Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero (2 nights)

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola, San Jose (3 nights)

Magic Mountain / Arenal Paraiso,  Arenal (2 nights)

Monteverde Country Lodge / Sibu Lodge, Monteverde (or similar, 2 nights)

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