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Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
SRE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
12 |
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Starting Price |
$9 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$759 |
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Triple room disc. |
$118 |
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Countries Visited |
Costa Rica
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City Highlights |
Tilajari, Sarapiqui, San Jose, Tortuguero, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Arenal |
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SAN JOSÉ:
City sightseeing; visit the National Theater, the National Museum, and a banana plantation; tour Doka Coffee Plantation; welcome dinner; Farewell Dinner
SARCHI:
Shop for souvenirs
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK:
Guided cruise through the canals to view wildlife; guided walk through the rainforest
SARAPIQUI:
Tour a working pineapple Plantation
TILAJARI RESORT:
Tilajari Rainforest Reserve; visit the Butterfly Garden, Ecotermales Hot Springs, and Arenal Volcano
POAS VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK:
View La Paz Waterfall; visit Poas Volcano
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 5 lunches (L); and 6 dinners (D), including a special Farewell Dinner in San José. On Tour SRQ: breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); and 2 dinners (D). On Tour SRE: breakfast daily (B).
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price
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Day 1 Arrival in San José, Costa Rica (Sat.)
Upon your evening arrival you will be met by your Tour Director who will help you check into your hotel.
Day 2 San José (Sun.)
This morning, enjoy a San José city tour that will introduce you to the capital’s most important sights. Driving through Paseo Colon, visit the heart of the city to admire the pride of the ticos, the NATIONAL THEATER. This architectural jewel was designed as the opera house at the beginning of the 19th century. Visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM, a faithful witness to Costa Rican history, then enjoy sightseeing at Central Park, the cathedral, the Congress Building, and the Justice Court. Continue to the town of SARCHI, for centuries a production center of Costa Rica’s famous hand-painted oxcarts, to have an included lunch and shop for unique souvenirs. Tonight, enjoy a WELCOME DINNER hosted by your Tour Director at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 3 San José–Tortuguero National Park (Mon.)
Journey east to the Caribbean shore and TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK. On the way, stop at a BANANA PLANTATION. Later, board a motor launch for your CRUISE along the Tortuguero Canals, waterways crisscrossing a national park dedicated to the protection of endangered turtles. The trained eyes of your guide and boatman help you spot freshwater turtles, caymans, herons, toucans, egrets, and monkeys. An afternoon at leisure lets you explore Pachira Lodge until you meet for an informative slideshow presentation on the area. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Tortuguero National Park Tour & Canal Cruise (Tue.)
Your Tour Guide accompanies you on a leisurely BOAT RIDE along remote, unspoiled sections of the park’s waterways, explaining the bountiful flora and fauna. Enjoy a fascinating stroll through an accessible portion of the nearby RAINFOREST. During the peak nesting season, from mid-July to mid- October, you may be lucky enough to observe an endangered green turtle laying her eggs under the starlight on an optional tour. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Tortuguero–Sarapiqui (Wed.)
A morning boat transfer begins your journey to the Sarapiqui area. Along the way, enjoy views of the passing rainforest. Arrive at your resort hotel for time to relax before dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Sarapiqui–Tilajari Resort (Thu.)
This morning, tour the CORSICANA PINEAPPLE FARM to learn about the history, cultivation, and industry of pineapples. Continue through TILAJARI RAINFOREST RESERVE. After settling in, experience the magic of the resort’s BUTTERFLY GARDEN and consider a walk in the nearby tropical rainforest in search of 300- to 400-year-old trees, poisonous frogs, monkeys, birds, and possibly small animals native to the reserve. (B)
Day 7 Tilajari Resort (Fri.)
During your morning at leisure you may wish to go on an optional horseback ride or float trip. Or, you can take advantage of Tilajari’s amenities by walking along the shaded trails of the private, 750-acre tropical forest. Later this afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos, offering spectacular views of the active Arenal Volcano. Next, drive to nearby ECOTERMALES HOT SPRINGS for a dip in the curative and relaxing pools. This evening, view ARENAL VOLCANO, hoping to see lava glowing on its sides. (B,D)
Day 8 Tilajari–San José (Sat.)
Get an early start this morning to POAS VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK. On the way, see LA PAZ WATERFALL, one of the five magnificent falls in the area. Arrive at POAS VOLCANO for close-up views of the enormous crater with its deep, green lake; perhaps you will even see one of its sporadic geyser-like eruptions. Next, stop at the DOKA COFFEE PLANTATION where you will see firsthand the entire production process—from seedlings to your cup! Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER at a local restaurant, ending an unforgettable discovery of Costa Rica. (B,L,D)
Day 9 San José–Quepos (Sun.)
Take a morning drive to the Pacific Ocean to the town of Quepos, gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park. Dense mangrove swamps shelteringa variety of wildlife back up to the pristine beaches in this area. It is not uncommon to see iguanas and whitefaced monkeys on the beach. For the more active, there are jungle hikes suited to all levels. Other local activities include canopy tours, deep-sea fishing, diving, sea kayaking, and mountain biking. (B)
Days 10-11Quepos (Mon. & Tue.)
Enjoy two days at leisure. (B daily)
Day 12 (Wed.)
Transfer back to the San José airport for your homebound connections. Please do not schedule your return flights before 2:30 p.m. (B) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from Miami (MIA), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Jan 05 - Jan 16, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Jan 10 - Jan 21, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Jan 17 - Jan 28, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Jan 24 - Feb 04, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Jan 26 - Feb 06, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Feb 07 - Feb 18, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Feb 09 - Feb 20, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Feb 14 - Feb 25, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Feb 16 - Feb 27, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Feb 21 - Mar 03, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Feb 23 - Mar 05, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Feb 28 - Mar 10, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Mar 01 - Mar 12, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Mar 07 - Mar 18, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Mar 08 - Mar 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Mar 14 - Mar 25, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Mar 15 - Mar 26, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Mar 21 - Apr 01, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Mar 22 - Apr 02, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Mar 28 - Apr 08, 2008 | $2876 | $2199 | $3635 | $2958 | | Mar 29 - Apr 09, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Apr 05 - Apr 16, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | Apr 19 - Apr 30, 2008 | Call Us | $2109 | Call Us | $2868 | | May 03 - May 14, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Jul 12 - Jul 23, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Jul 26 - Aug 06, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Sep 06 - Sep 17, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Sep 13 - Sep 24, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Sep 20 - Oct 01, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Oct 04 - Oct 15, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Oct 11 - Oct 22, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Oct 25 - Nov 05, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Nov 08 - Nov 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 | | Dec 06 - Dec 17, 2008 | Call Us | $2009 | Call Us | $2768 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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