Costa Rica 

Day Three: Tortuguero

After an early morning start, we will head to the docks and transfer by boat to Tortuguero. After lunch we will explore the hotel trail where we will have a guided tour and learn about the flora species as well animals that are in the region and we might be lucky enough to see, as well as this, we will admire the beautiful landscape. We will return the lodge for dinner.Please note: Luggage is limited to 25 pounds (12 kg) per person.

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day Four: Explore Tortuguero Village and National Park's wildlife & freshwater lagoons

After breakfast we will enjoy our first boat tour on the visit the Tortuguero Canals. The national park itself has had its boundaries extended three times, and is internationally recognised for its protection of the largest green turtle nesting beach in the Western Hemisphere. A place like no other, we glide along by small boats through a network of canals and freshwater lagoons that are used for transportation and are a great place for observing local wildlife, as we go, we might be watched by curious monkeys, bright toucans, ancient iguanas, sedentary sloths and maybe even the glinting eye of a crocodile.

Day Five: On to Arenal

After breakfast, we take the boat back to the port before transferring to Arenal.

• Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day Six: Visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges & Volcano National Park

This is a perfect opportunity to discover a tropical rainforest. Our walk takes in 15 bridges, 6 of which are hanging bridges all built with amazing views of the forest, and with the shape of the trees allowing us to observe many species more closely. The park has more than 700 species of flora and 350 species of fauna. Look out for the bell bird, the emerald tucancito, whilst keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive jaguar and tapirs.

Day Seven: Learn about traditional farming in Monteverde

We transfer to Monteverde today with a Trapiche Tour in the afternoon. This is a Costa Rican family project that offers visitors the opportunity to learn about traditional farming in the country, such as sugar cane, coffee, bananas, oranges, 'arracacha' (a local vegetable) and macadamia. We will have a walking tour and learn how to grow cacao to make chocolate. We can make our own 'sobado, a fudge-like candy and to try the 'picadillo de arracache' (a traditional dish) with a delicious cup of coffee.

• Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Eight: Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest

Today we hike through the famous Cloud Forest. One of the most famous conservation areas in Central America, it is tropical rainforest but because of its altitude (1,400 meters), it’s called a Cloud Forest. The cloud forest receives an incredible four meters of rain every year, and is home to rare and unusual wildlife.

• Breakfast Included

Day Nine: Off to the beach

Today we will transfer to Tamarindo where we will spend two nights on the beach. Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Tamarindo is a truly exotic paradise! Tamarindo Beach is a white sand bay beach, and part of Las Baulas National Park. Surrounded by exotic tropical gardens, our hotel offers outstanding international cuisine with six different restaurants and five bars. You can enjoy the four swimming pools and the outdoor jacuzzi.

• Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Ten: Relax & Unwind

Today, we have a full day at leisure to chill out on the beach or take a dip in one of the swimming pools at our resort.

• Breakfast Included

Day Eleven: Depart San Jose

We say a final farewell as we head back to San Jose for our onward flight.

• Breakfast Included