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Natural Splendours of Costa Rica
Group Tour
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General Interest
11 Days & 9 Nights
Lead-in price: £2095
Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the small country of Costa Rica is one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth. This journey explores some of the major national parks and the astonishing variety of wildlife and contrasting habitats found here, including rainforest, cloud forest, volcanoes, lakes and canals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- View the conical Arenal Volcano from your hotel
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero and cross Lake Arenal by boat
- Explore forest canopies from the hanging bridges at Monteverde
- Take a boat trip through the Caño Negro wetlands
- Small group size - average 16 people (max 18)
Tour variations
Standard Private Tour in brief
Days 1-2: Fly to San JoséFly from London (regional connections available) to San José with British Airways. Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights. In the morning, visit Poas or Irazú Volcano and see its impressive crater and surroundings. (N) (B)
Days 3-4: TortugueroShared 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. Stay for 2 nights at Mawamba Lodge and enjoy a full day of shared local excursions. From July to September, an option is available to observe turtles nesting on the beach. (B, L, D)
Day 5: ArenalReturn 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. Stay 2 nights at Arenal Paraiso, with views of Arenal Volcano. (B, L)
Day 6: Caño NegroFull-day tour to Caño Negro, an important wetland habitat for a range of bird species. (B, L)
Day 7: Lake Arenal - MonteverdeShared 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. (B)
Day 8: MonteverdeMorning 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. (B, L)
Day 9: Sarchí - San JoséReturn to San José via the town of Sarchí, home to traditional handicrafts and colourfully painted oxcarts, and final overnight. (B)
Days 10-11: Fly to LondonTransfer to the airport for a flight to London with British Airways. (B) (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
TOUR EXTENSIONS
Tour + Manuel Antonio: 6 days & 4 nights from £545 The smallest of Costa Rica’s national parks, Manuel Antonio is also one of the most visited due to the remarkable diversity of its wildlife. Its rainforest extends right down to the beautiful beaches where it is possible to spot monkeys, sloths and armadillos.
Tour + Tamarindo: 6 days & 4 nights from £495 Tamarindo is situated in Guanacaste on the Pacific coast, with an abundance of sandy beaches. Nearby Playa Grande is one of Costa Rica’s most important nesting sites for endangered leatherback turtles.
Tour + Corcovado: 5 days & 3 nights from £1,295 Fly to Palmar Sur and take a boat to Casa Corcovado Lodge for 3 nights on a full board basis. Take a local shared excursion to explore Corcovado National Park and its trails, and a boat trip to Caño Island.
Tour + Panama: 5 days & 3 nights from £745 Travel along the Panama Canal, one of the extraordinary wonders of modern engineering, and see how boats transit through the locks. Explore the colonial heritage of Panama City or go birdwatching in the tropical rainforest.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Standard tour: All the lodges are comfortable but do not always have a wide range of facilities. The tour also includes some longer drives on unpaved roads.
Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements.
Standard private tour accommodation
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Sabana
The Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Sabana is a contemporary property, located close to San Jose's Sabana Metropolitan Park. Facilities include an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. Guestrooms are well-appointed and comfortable. Downtown San Jose and the airport are easily accessible. Features: 118 rooms, outdoor pool, gym, complimentary Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar. Room Amenities: Television, hairdryer, safe, minibar, desk, tea & coffee facilities, iron.
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Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge is located in 15 acres of rainforest grounds, offering views of the Tortuguero canals. Perfect for nature lovers, there are a number of boat and walking tours available (some at additional cost) and the lodge is a short walk from both the little village of Tortuguero and the beaches that are visited by nesting green turtles between July to October. Please note the beaches are not suitable for swimming due to strong currents. The outdoor pool is surrounded by beautiful gardens and trails, where one can visit two butterfly gardens and a frog project. The pool-side restaurant offers buffet style meals and the floating Katonga restaurant offers lunches and dinners on board (additional costs applied). Features: 56 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, coffee lounge, pool, nature trails, butterfly & frog garden, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Safe, ceiling fan, screen windows, limited number of hairdryers available from reception, porch with hammock.
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Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa
The Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa offers 118 comfortable bungalow-style rooms with spectacular views of the majestic Arenal volcano, as well as air conditioning, refrigerator, cable television and either a balcony or terrace. Facilities include two restaurants, a swimming pool and 13 pools of natural thermal spring waters, as well as a laundry service, gift shop, and nature trails.
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Hotel Fondavela
The alpine-style Fonda Vela is set in 35 hectares of gardens and forested grounds and within walking distance of the entrance to the Monteverde cloud forest reserve. The property features 40 rooms with large windows, a restaurant decorated with the work of artists, and a bar.
Dates & prices
NRI2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £2295 per person
High season from £2395 per person
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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- * International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- * UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- * Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- * Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- * The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- * Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
Destinations on this tour
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