Costa Rica is amongst our favourite destinations anywhere in the world, containing spectacular mountains and active volcanoes, pristine beaches, lowland rainforest, high cloudforest festooned with orchids and bromeliads, and some wonderful tropical wetlands. And all this in a country less than the size of England! The amazing diversity of its birdlife and the fabulous complexity of its plantlife make it one of the most fascinating of tropical countries to visit - so why not make this the year you join us there!
Costa Rica is a very different sort of nation. There has been no army since 1948, for example. "Teachers, not soldiers" has been the watchword - the country has one of the highest rates of literacy in the world as a result. The people are also very proud of their commitment to conservation. They have a national park system that covers around 12 percent of the land surface in addition to numerous privately-run reserve areas, which in total protect over a quarter of the country. Costa Rica is also an intensely beautiful tropical land, with a chain of volcanic peaks rising to over 3,500m. These mountains divide the country into quite separate ecological zones, each with its characteristic fauna and flora. Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world as a result, with more bird species to the square mile than any other country on earth.
| Outline Itinerary |
| Day 1 | Fly London-San José. Stay overnight. |
| Day 2 | Drive to Cerro de la Muerte. 2 nights. |
| Day 4 | Drive to Tarcoles River. Stay overnight. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Carara National Park. |
| Day 6 | Drive to La Ensenada. Stay 2 nights. |
| Day 8 | Drive to La Fortuna. Stay 2 nights. |
| Day 10 | Drive to Sarapiqui River. Stay 2 nights. |
| Day 12 | Drive to San José. Stay overnight. |
Day 13 | Depart for London |
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Price: £ 3,495
Single supp.: £ 695
Deposit: £ 500 per person
The price is per person and includes scheduled return flights London/San José*, airport taxes, ground and boat transportation as outlined above, accommodation on a full-board basis, admissions, local taxes, tips to hotels and restaurants, and the services of the leaders.
The price excludes holiday insurance, drinks, optional tips to the driver and local guide, and other personal expenses.
*For an ex-international flight cost (San José/San José) please deduct £645 from the tour cost.
Leaders: Tim Earl and local guide
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