Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes
Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes
Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes
8 Days Starting and ending in San Jose (Costa Rica)
Visiting: San José, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tortuguero, Parque Nacional Tortuguero, Horquetas, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Natura Ecological Park, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
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Tour code:
LFCAN18
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Fully Guided
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From:
$2545
$2304 (USD)
Operator discount: -$120
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$121
Tour Overview
The entire family will delight on this Costa Rica tour with endless days spent ziplining through a lush canopy, gliding along the canals of Tortuguero under the watchful eyes of colourful toucans, and trekking up the slopes of a volcano in this action-packed family adventure in the Pura Vida playground.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Your Adventure Starts In San José
Location: San José
Accommodation: Hotel, Sheraton San Jose
Meals Included: Kickoff Party
Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Cute sloths, boat rides and ziplines are waiting in the Pura Vida playground of Costa Rica and we can't wait to show you them all. On arrival, a local host will greet you at the airport and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Relax or hit the pool for a swim before meeting your Travel Director and fellow adventurers for some fiesta fun at our Kickoff Party.
Day 2: Float Through Tortuguero National Park Make Travel Matter
Location: San José, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tortuguero, Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise this morning and head east through Braulio Carrillo National Park, where we’ll embark on a river journey with a Local Specialist through protected wetlands to secluded Tortuguero as we glide through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest. Visit the Village of Tortuguero for a culturally enriching, MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meeting Tortuguero Village pioneers and learning about their way of life. Continue to your Stays with Stories at Laguna Lodge, where you’ll learn the story of how the lodge was built with materials that protect this biodiverse environment and natural habitat. For dinner tonight enjoy a buffet at the resort's open-air restaurant.
Day 3: Take A Voyage Through Tortuguero
Location: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There's nothing like the wake-up call of a troop of howler monkeys to start your day. Set off on a Family Fun cruise through the park's canals with your Local Specialist and guide to explore the lush waterways of Tortuguero National Park. You may want to start a tally of all the types of wildlife you'll see. Look out for sloths, green iguanas, caiman, crocodiles and colorful toucans. Of course, you'll spot tons of monkeys—agile howler and spider monkeys and white-faced capuchins swinging through the dense rainforest canopy. This afternoon, venture back out on the canals to add to your wildlife tally or relax back at the lodge, the choice is yours. A buffet dinner is served at your hotel this evening.
Day 4: Unlock Horquetas Connect With Locals
Location: Tortuguero, Horquetas, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Natura Ecological Park
Accommodation: Hotel Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bid adiós to the monkeys for now as you boat back to the mainland and travel to Horquetas. Here you'll Make Travel Matter and visit a local Tico family's palm plantation to learn how they grow this exotic vegetable. Taste something you've probably never tried before, the delicate heart of palm. After, head to a local restaurant for some refreshing passion fruit sorbet and view some of the huge green iguanas that hang around. This evening, enjoy a pizza party in an open-air kitchen where kids get to make their own pizza.
Day 5: Venture Into Arenal National Park Family Fun
Location: Arenal Natura Ecological Park
Accommodation: Hotel Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Rise and shine as the forest and volcano call you back. Start the day with a guided trek around the quiet side of the volcano at Arenal National Park. Walk through the old lava rocks and learn about the powerful forces behind the volcano's past eruptions. Then, head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges to walk eye-level with the lush canopy, observe the monkeys, sloths and chattering birds up close, and look out to see towering Arenal Volcano. Later, relax in the thermal springs or take a swim in the pool back at the hotel.
Day 6: Fly Above Arenal National Park Family Fun
Location: Arenal Natura Ecological Park, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Accommodation: Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Imagine yourself soaring high above the jungle floor as you zipline (Waiver Required) through the treetops, eye-to-eye with the lush foliage and ocean views. Later, head south to Manuel Antonio, renowned for its warm blue waters, beautiful beaches and abundant exotic wildlife.
Day 7: Marvel At Manuel Antonio National Park
Location: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Accommodation: Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Walking deep into the national park with your Local Specialist guide, you'll definitely check off a few more creatures on your wildlife list—at last count, there were 109 different animals and 184 species of birds living here. Listen to the whooping bark of howler monkeys and the chattering of mischievous squirrel and white-faced monkeys. Then, it's time to hit the beach. Laze in the warm Pacific or choose an optional Mangrove Kayak tour^ or Open Sea Kayak and Snorkel tour^ where you may see various bird species, reptiles, anteaters and white-faced monkeys. This evening, join your fellow explorers to celebrate new friendships over a Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Day 8: Back To San José
Location: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, San José
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport for your flight home or consider extending your stay at the Sheraton San Jose. Airport arrival will be at approximately 11:00 am, please be aware when booking your flights.
What's Included
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1 Kickoff Party
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7 Breakfasts
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3 Lunches
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4 Dinners
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1 Farewell Dinner
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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