Costa Rica - Coast, Volcanoes and Clouds

This small group, escorted tour is a perfect combination of biking and walking that makes for adventurous eco-sightseeing in Costa Rica. Perhaps you will see your first howler monkey. Or perhaps you will find that proximity to an active volcano will be an overwhelming experience. Cloud forest and jungle trails, hardened volcanic lava, beach walks and coffee plantation footpaths. The tour begins and ends in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Highlights: A sensational cloud forest walks with local guides, incredible wildlife viewing and see the Arenal Volcano National Park by foot and from hanging bridges.

Detailed itinerary:

Days 1-2: Cloud forest walks with local guides.

Walk among bromeliads, tree ferns, strangler figs and waterfalls. Jump-start the trip by learning about, and sampling, grano de oro (golden bean) java at a coffee plantation Daily life in rural Costa Rica, from orchid growing and dairy farming to tortilla making, is revealed during your visit to Bajos del Toro Opt to
zip-line ”fly” through the canopy or indulge at the spa.

Day 3: Join a naturalist in Arenal Volcano National Park

Traverse a barren lava field with exceptional views of Lake Arenal. Listen for the call of howler and white-faced monkeys as you walk through primary forest and cross hanging bridges that are up to 90 metres long Downtime at the geothermal pool.

Day 4: Hike through Manuel Antonio National Park

You will be in the company of iguanas, toucans, land crabs and white-faced monkeys Before flying to the central Pacific coast, follow a jungle-lined path in El Silencio Preserve to a fantastic viewpoint of the Arenal Volcano. Go swimming at a pristine white-sand beach.

Days 5-6: Wildlife

There are chances to see sloths, fast-moving basilisk lizards and the endangered mono titi (squirrel monkey) at a private reserve near Quepos Trek to the remote Quebrada Arroyo, where Los Campesinos Project supports a farming cooperative A local guide leads us to the beautiful secluded Los Chorros Waterfalls. Watch the sun set over the Pacific.

Included:

• Accommodation on twin-share basis for 5 nights
• All meals
• Snacks and beverages between meals
• Biking equipment including helmets
• Park entry fees
• Services of tour leader plus expert local guides
• Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
• Gratuities at all lodges
• Comprehensive planner plus pre -trip information

Please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for prices and more information.

Validity: Various dates in January, February and March 2012

Note: walking terrains in Costa Rica includes uneven surfaces and some short steep sections.

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