COSTA RICA: JUNGLE AND FOREST 8 to 10 days

COSTA RICA : JUNGLE AND FOREST 8 to 10 days
Costa Rica

Adventure

Wellness

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Nature

The Costa Rica has a lot to offer.

Many of the natural ingredients and high valuesto enjoy the Pura Vida !

An educated and professional country with an excellent level of public health and well-being, welcoming, respectful, supportive, endearing, positive and smiling people with whom it is easy to share a moment...

A safe and connected country, the charm of villages at the end of the world, a real awareness of environmental protection.

The Costa Rica is a Present which you will appreciate every moment!

From

2805€

Length of stay

11 days / 9 nights

Minimum number of participants

from 2 people - maximum 14 people trip guaranteed from 2 persons

customised trip from 2 people - unaccompanied

Highlights

The pleasure of escapethe discovery of multiple natural sites, jungles, volcanoes, mountains and rivers
The charm of the moment thanks to its slow rhythm which favours the discovery of the other
The satisfaction of a lasting impact with services that promote local economic benefits and actions to preserve biodiversity
The freedom to choose options at no extra cost and to extend the trip with a seaside extension or in Panama
Quality of service: 4-5 star boutique hotels and top of the range lodges

Programme
Rates
Practical information
The human trip plus

Day 1

France - San José

Flight to SAN JOSE

Collective transfer to the hotel, our driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Settling in at the hotel, resting or exploring the surroundings, to each his own!

First class hotel ideal for enjoying the best of the capital.

Free dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 2

San José Central Valley San José

Volcano IRAZU

Breakfast

Drive to Irazu National Park.

Walk to the Volcanic Lake Observation Area.

Lunch in the city and afternoon at your own pace, 2 ways to explore the capital and its cultural wealth: Visit the Gold Museum or city tour by bike.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

San José - Tortuguéro

The Wild Caribbean

Early morning wake up and transfer to the community of Tortuguero, isolated on the northern coast of the Caribbean.

Continue to the jetty through the banana plantations and transfer by boat to the lodge.

Settle in and have lunch at the lodge.

In the afternoon, departure by boat for a trip in the village of Tortuguero.

This will be an opportunity to sponsor a turtle, this positive contribution supports the turtle tagging programme.

Return to the hotel and free time to enjoy the pool or the beautiful gardens

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4

Tortuguero

Boat safari in TOTUGUERO

After breakfast, boat trip on the channels Tortuguero National Park.

An opportunity to experience the spectacle of nature, featuring spider monkeys and sloths in a tropical setting.

Free time to enjoy the pool, relax to the sound of the jungle.

Walking tour of the lodge gardens with their many exotic flowers.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

From July to September, green turtles come to lay their eggs on the beaches of this region. Night excursion to see the turtles laying their eggs

Day 5

Tortuguéro - Areal volcano

Towards a LAND OF FIRE

Breakfast.

Departure by boat along the Tortuguero Channel and transfer to Arenal with lunch en route.

Passing through Sarapiqui, the agricultural region in the north of the country, the landscape changes, leaving the jungle behind to see the pineapple and heart of palm farms.

Continue to the hotel located at the foot of the Arenal volcano.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Arenal Volcano

Traditions and treetops

Breakfast

Meeting with the agricultural world to discover the Costa Rican rural traditions You will see how sugar cane juice is extracted and will be able to taste all its flavours.

Before lunch you prepare your local bread: the tortilla.

After lunch, there is an option for everyone: zip line adventure or nature on the suspension bridges.

At the end of the day, enjoy the hotel's thermal pools.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Arenal - Rincon de la Vieja

Safari on the BEBEDERO River

Take the road to Guanacaste along the country's largest lake.

Boat trip on the Bebedero River.

Discovery of Guanacaste, a cattle breeding area with landscapes of pampa and savannah. Cowboy and Ranchero atmosphere

Lunch prepared by the locals, nice meeting with the locals.

Continuing to the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, a change of scenery as we climb the slopes of this gigantic volcano towards the haciendas that border the national park.

Settle in for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Rincon de la Vieja - Monteverde

Direction THE WILD FORESTS

Breakfast and departure for Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

Walk along the paths between fumaroles, bubbling pools and ancient trees.

Continue to the high forest and mountainous region of Monteverde in the Tilarán mountain range, between the Central Valley and Guanacaste. The road now reaches the Interamerican, the legendary route that connects all of America, from Alaska to Chile.

Continue to the cloud forests and your lodge.

Installation, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9

Monteverde

High forest and black gold

Breakfast.

Stroll in a private reserve.

After a brief explanation of the history of the region, thefarmer explains the different stages in the transformation process from plant to ground coffeeThe fruit is then graded according to its quality.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 10

San José - France

Back home

Breakfast and end of tour.

Drive to the capital and San José international airport.

We offer a wide range of continuations:

Relaxing on the beaches of the Pacific coast in seaside extension departing from Monteverde for a minimum of 2 nights
Continue your journey to discover the neighbouring country of Panama (plan an evening/night flight)

Private transfer to San José for late flights

From €2805*/ adults and €1739*/ children

*Depending on the dates scheduled

INCLUDING :

Flights from France and airport taxes
Accommodation mentioned in the programme or similar
Accompaniment by a French-speaking guide throughout the tour from D2 to D9 (except during the cycling and Tyrolean traverse options, where the guide will speak English/Spanish).
Full board except dinner on D1 and lunch on D10, including one natural drink with meals
Airport - hotel transfer (grouped individuals)
Transfers by private coach on D2 and from D5 to D9. The transfer to Tortuguero on D3 will be collective with the Lodge's private transport.
Excursions, visits and entrance fees to the national parks or reserves included in the programme
Ground transfer San José - La Pavona/Caño Blanco in groups of individuals, air-conditioned vehicle adapted to the number of participants, from minibus to bus.
Individual group boat transfers La Pavona/Caño Blanco - Lodge - La Pavona/ Caño Blanco, motor boat, suitable for numbers of participants ranging from 12 to 48 places
Free Internet access in all accommodation on the tour
Guaranteed minimum 2 participants, maximum 14 per guide/bus

NOT INCLUDING :

Dinner on arrival in Costa Rica on D1 and lunch on D10
Cancellation and repatriation insurance, pandemic insurance
Optional activities or those not mentioned in the programme
Drinks, luggage and tips
Personal expenses
Costa Rica exit tax (currently US$29, normally included in the plane ticket)
Comprehensive travel insurance including the risk of epidemics

Comfort

As well as offering excellent value for money and being located in the heart of each region, the accommodation on offer is committed to sustainable tourism, and some is CST certified.

Our partners are very active locally, but don't always have the time to go through the time-consuming and administratively-intensive certification process. We are, however, their allies in promoting their efforts.

Meals are taken in local hotels or restaurants.

There is no shortage of fresh produce in Costa Rica, but the staple diet is rice and black beans, which are served at every meal. Bread is rarely served, and a natural drink is included with every meal.

Climate and equipment

Costa Rica has a tropical climate, and the tour passes through regions with different weather patterns. In the so-called dry season, rainfall is low but not non-existent. Tropical showers can occur any month of the year.

The country and its nature live by the rhythm of the sun; getting up and going to bed early is the local custom.

Departures are often around 07:30. Visitors will be back at the hotel by 17:00-17:30 to enjoy the gardens and facilities. Dinner is usually served at around 19:00-19:30.

Health

No vaccinations are compulsory, and the country's health situation is satisfactory.

Water is drinkable everywhere, except in some very remote areas. The network of hospitals and dispensaries run by the local equivalent of Social Security covers the whole country. The care provided is of excellent quality, the techniques used are modern and the doctors well trained. San José also has private hospitals of a high standard.

Travellers on special medication should bring their own medication.

Formalities

French nationals do not need a visa for a stay of less than 90 days, whether they hold an ordinary, service or diplomatic passport.

However, they must present a passport in good condition, valid for at least one day beyond the planned date of exit from Costa Rica.

It should be noted, however, that some countries through which travellers may pass require their passports to be valid for at least 6 months after the planned return date.

The + humans trip

Departures guaranteed from 2 pax, maximum 14 people per group
A wide choice of dates to suit everyone's schedule
A constant search for quality, comfort and safetyA unique opportunity to discover and meet the local treasures
A CST agency certified for sustainable tourism, community and environmental initiatives in conjunction with committed service providers
From passionate guides by the nature and culture of our beautiful country