Trafalgar > Costa Rica Eco Adventure and Guanacaste Beach Extension

Costa Rica Eco Adventure and Guanacaste Beach Extension
10 Days starting from $1,499

Countries Visited:
Costa Rica

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Length: 10 Days
Type: South America 2008
Category: Regional Plus
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: LCEG-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal, Sarapiqui, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Monteverde, Guanacaste

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Tortuguero National Park: Spend two days in one of Costa Rica''s most popular eco-tourism destinations.
  • Sarapiqui: Explore this beautiful valley surrounded by rainforest.
  • Arenal: See the active Arenal Volcano.Visit Tabacon Hot Springs for arelaxing bath.
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest: Enjoy two days in this spectacular area.Take aguided walk with a park naturalist, and the SkyWalk, a chain of suspension bridges high above the Cloud Forest.

Dining Highlights
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 4 lunches
  • 6 dinners
  • Breakfast daily on beach extension
17 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • Services of an English-speaking Tour Director throughout; local host on beach extension.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s comfortable air-conditioned motor vehicles.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Accommodations in hotels listed in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower.
  • Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary including admission charges, where applicable.
  • Scheduled round-trip flights when Trafalgar issues the air tickets.
  • Round-trip transfers between the airport and hotel, including porterage at the airport.
  • Boat transfer to Tortuguero.
  • Hotel taxes, service charges and porterage.
  • DAY 1 Depart USA – San Jose Flight to San Jose. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to yourhotel. The balance of the day is free to begin exploring on your own. Your Tour Director will be on hand to answer any questions.

    Hotel:Melia Cariari


  • DAY 2 San Jose – Tortuguero National Park (2 nights) This morning head east through mountains and rainforests, toward the Caribbean Sea.At Cano Blanco Dock your boat is waiting to start your expedition of Tortuguero National Park. Cruise deep into the jungle, via narrow canals,watching for monkeys, toucans and egrets. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Pachira Lodge


  • DAY 3 Tortuguero National Park Today explore the Park with your English-speaking tour guide. Boat tours will take
    you into the small canals of the park and a walk through the rainforest gives you the
    chance to see some of the flora and fauna closer. Sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and
    hundreds of species of colorful birds live here. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



  • DAY 4 Tortuguero – Sarapiqui Head out via waterways and land to tiny Sarapiqui. This beautiful community is situated in a valley and surrounded by rainforests. The area is relatively unknown and home to some of Costa Rica''s most diverseand dense vegetation and wildlife. Your afternoon is at leisure with plenty of time to explore the surrounding environs. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Sueno Azul or La Quinta Sarapiqui


  • DAY 5 Sarapiqui – Arenal Thismorning, the Alma Ata Archaeological Park reveals the country’s pre-Columbianheritage. After your visit here, head to Arenal. Thrill to spectacular views of one of world’s most active volcanoes. Arenal has been emitting regular eruptions of ash and rocks since 1968. It is truly an awesome sight to behold. Delight in the the thermal mineral pools, waterfalls and hot springs of varying temperatures at Tabacon Hot Springs.Tonight,watch themini-eruptions of Arenal while dining at the Hot Springs. (Buffet Beakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa


  • DAY 6 Arenal – Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 nights) A free morning to enjoy Arenal and your resort. You may want to join one of the optional tours available, including a canopy tour, spa treatments, horseback riding, the Aerial tramor a volcano hike.Continue to peacefulMonteverde Cloud Forest this afternoon.Yourmountain lodge overlooksmuch of the Cloud Forest and the setting is spectacular. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel


  • DAY 7 Monteverde Cloud Forest Take a guided walk with a park naturalist through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this morning.Hundreds of species of animals, birds, insects and plants make their homes here.Watch for quetzals, hummingbirds,monkeys and more, and enjoy the unique flora of the forest. Also included at your leisure is the SkyWalk, a chain of six suspension bridges above the Cloud Forest. The forest canopy is home to many unique flora and fauna species, which you would not see from ground level. Definitely a memorable experience! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


  • DAY 8 Monteverde – Liberia – Guanacaste (2 nights) Transfer to Guanacaste and check into your seaside resort hotel, located on one of the most pristine
    beaches in Costa Rica.The balance of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast)

    Hotel:Casa Conde del Mar


  • DAY 9 Guanacaste A full free day to do as you please. You might want to explore the beautiful beach or try snorkeling. Other optional activities include a canopy tour, a float trip, fishing or various beach activities. (Breakfast)


  • DAY 10 Guanacaste – Liberia – USA Transfer to the Liberia Airport for your onward flight. Extra nights are available if wish to extend your stay in beautiful Central America. (Breakfast)



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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Actual airfares from your hometown will be advised at the time of booking.
*** 2009 dates are subject to price and itinerary modifications. Details will be available in August 2008.
**** Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • San Jose
  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Sarapiqui
  • Arenal
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Monteverde
All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Actual airfares from your hometown will be advised at the time of booking.
*** 2009 dates are subject to price and itinerary modifications. Details will be available in August 2008.
**** Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

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Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

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Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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