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Download the Dossier THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY TAILOR MADE ULTIMATE COSTA RICA ENCOMPASSED ITINERARY ｃXf!sfhbse!fbdi!boe!fwfsz!usjq!xf! pshbojtf!bt!b!usjq!pg!b!mjgfujnf/ｄ ▶ CONTENTS, ABOUT US & TRIP SUMMARY CONTENTS OF THIS DOSSIER TRIP SUMMARY 2 ..... Contents, about us & trip summary DAY 1: Meet & greet at airport, private transfer to hotel 3 ..... Guide price and inclusions DAY 2: Light aircraft flight to Tortuguero & village tour 4 ..... Day by day detailed itinerary DAY 3: Boat trips on the Tortuguero jungle canals 23 ... Detailed accommodation information DAY 4: Journey to a private cloud forest reserve 31 ... Recommended reading list DAY 5: Hike to three hidden waterfalls 32 ... Booking conditions DAY 6: Travel to the Arenal Volcano area DAY 7: Private tour of the Hanging Bridges ABOUT OUR COMPANY DAY 8: A day at leisure to enjoy the comforts of your hotel DAY 9: Scenic private lake crossing to Monteverde As one of the UK’s leading, independent and family owned Latin DAY 10: A private tour of the Monteverde Reserve America tour specialists our focus is on well thought through DAY 11: Private transfer to Manuel Antonio on the coast private and tailor made adventures. Our emphasis is very much on creating the right trip for you and we work closely with you in order DAY 12: Private tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park to achieve this. We use our experience and knowledge to ensure DAYS 13 & 14: Two days at leisure on the beach your trip to Latin America is a trip of a lifetime! DAY 15: Journey to the Osa Peninsula & a remote eco lodge DAYS 16 - 18: Three days of rainforest activities ALL TOURS ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED DAY 19: Return by plane to a coffee plantation hotel DAY 20: Time for a tour of the coffee plantation before you We are members of ABTA (Y1699) and our tours are ATOL protected leave for the airport (license 10287) giving you full peace of mind when booking with us both for monies paid to us as well as the code of conduct and high THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY standards that membership of these organisations require. We are ■ www.thelatinamericatravelcompany.com also members of LATA, the authoritative professional travel ■ [email protected] association for Latin America in the UK. ☎ +44 020 8191 7772 THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 2 ▶ PRICE AND INCLUSIONS FOR THIS TOUR GUIDE PRICE TAILOR MADE £6553 per person* THIS PRICE IS BASED ON MID SEASON RATES AND TWO PEOPLE SHARING ONE ROOM. *Prices vary by date, flight prices, the number of people in your party and what tours, services and level of accommodation you choose to include. Please contact us for a firm quote. Please remember that INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR as this is a private tour we can tailor this trip to ✓ All accommodation meet your requirements ✓ All internal flights ✓ All tours as specified in the itinerary ✓ All transfers & transportation PROTECTION ✓ All meals as specified in the itinerary ✓ All national park entrance fees ✓ All other entrance fees ✓ 24 hour emergency assistance ✓ 100% financial protection with our ATOL license (10287) and ABTA membership (Y1699) ✓ Our exclusive 100+ page trip guidebook, personalised to your trip ✓ Full support from your dedicated Latin America specialist ✘ NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR All our tours come with ✘ International flights - we CAN include these for you, please just ask us for a quote. the guarantee and ✘ Travel insurance to cover any medical treatment - we recommend Citybond Suretravel. ✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides. peace of mind of full protection of any monies paid to us THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 3 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ULTIMATE COSTA RICA ENCOMPASSED TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 1 OVERNIGHT GRANO DE ORO HOTEL ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ARRIVAL TO SAN JOSE ROOM TYPE: SUPERIOR MEET & GREET AT THE AIRPORT & PRIVATE TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL Full of character and charm, a warm and welcoming hotel with one of the most well On arrival to San Jose you will be met by your friendly English speaking driver regarded restaurants in the country. guide who will help you with your luggage and welcome you to Costa Rica. Then they will take you by private transfer straight to your hotel (about 30 minutes depending on traffic). The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. The restaurant at Grano de Oro MEALS INCLUDED: None today Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Calle 30, Avenida 2 y 4, San José, Costa Rica. RECOMMENDATION: For your evening meal we recommend the restaurant at your hotel. Set around an open air courtyard, it is one of the best in the city and well worth a visit. THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 4 4 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ULTIMATE COSTA RICA ENCOMPASSED TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 2 OVERNIGHT MANATUS ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ SAN JOSE TO TORTUGUERO ROOM TYPE: DELUXE BREAKFAST AT LEISURE & FLIGHT TO TORTUGUERO As the only hotel in Tortuguero offering air conditioning, extra amenities and a la carte dining, Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning at your hotel before checking out. You will Manatus is the top choice for comfort. be met at your hotel by your driver who will take you by private transfer to the airport (about a 30 minute drive) for your short light aircraft flight to Tortuguero. These flights on 12 seater planes fly low allowing a fantastic view of the passing landscapes. Exact flight times to be confirmed, flight duration about 30 minutes. On arrival to the airstrip in Tortuguero you will be met by representatives of Manatus who will take you by boat to the lodge (about 10 minutes). Lunch is served on arrival after check in and a welcome drink. TOUR OF TORTUGUERO VILLAGE AND TURTLE CENTRE After lunch your guide will take you on a tour of the nearby Tortuguero village and turtle museum. You will learn about the 1200 inhabitants way of life in this remote village and visit the turtle museum where you will learn why this is such a crucial site for Green Sea Turtles. There are some craft shops to browse and also a beach you can explore. You will have some free time before dinner is served back at the lodge. MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Manatus, Limón Province, Tortuguero, Costa Rica NOTE: All times are approximate and may vary depending on weather and road conditions THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 5 5 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ULTIMATE COSTA RICA ENCOMPASSED TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 3 OVERNIGHT MANATUS ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ TORTUGUERO JUNGLE CANALS ROOM TYPE: DELUXE MORNING & AFTERNOON BOAT TOURS OF THE NATIONAL PARK As the only hotel in Tortuguero offering air conditioning, extra amenities and a la carte dining, After breakfast this morning you will set out with your guide from the lodge on one Manatus is the top choice for comfort. of the lodge's small private boats to explore the Tortuguero national park. Depending on the weather conditions it will also be possible to go on a short hiking tour. Your guide will explain the history of the park and the conservation efforts that are made to protect the incredible biodiversity that exists within it. Spend the afternoon spotting caiman, several types of monkeys, hundreds of species of birds, sloths, river turtles, many different lizards and sometimes even Jaguar (although they are extremely rare) In total there are 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. More than 300 species of birds live in Tortuguero for all or part of the year. Birdwatchers commonly see keel-billed toucans, slaty tailed trogons, Montezuma oropendolas and a variety of parrots. Birds common along the canals include green and great blue herons, egrets, belted kingfishers, anhingas, jacanas, sun grebes and several species of hawks and kites. Lunch and dinner is served a la carte at the lodge. MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked TOP TIP: Tortuguero is one of the wettest areas in Costa Rica. Even in the dry season you ADDRESS: Manatus, Limón Province, Tortuguero, Costa Rica can expect some showers. Make sure you bring a light waterproof or poncho as the boats have no roof in order to maximise wildlife viewing opportunities. Binoculars, sun cream and quick-drying clothes are also recommended. THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 6 6 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ULTIMATE COSTA RICA ENCOMPASSED TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY Tortuguero jungle canals Spotting wildlife in the Tortuguero national park Sloth Spotting monkeys in the trees! Jesus Christ Lizard THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 7 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ULTIMATE COSTA RICA ENCOMPASSED TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 4 OVERNIGHT EL SILENCIO ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ TORTUGUERO TO EL SILENCIO ROOM TYPE: SUITE JOURNEY TO EL SILENCIO A luxurious and pampering retreat in the central cloud forest with world class cuisine, El Silencio is Breakfast is served at the restaurant at 07:30am and you are asked to be checked a very special and romantic place! out of your room by 08:30am for the 09:00am departure by boat back to the main dock.
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