Costa Rica Rainforests & Landscapes
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Highlights
- Tortuguero – Ride to Tortuguero National Park by river boat; meet local children at their school (when in session); visit the Green Turtle Research Station; cruise the canals in search of wildlife.
- Sarapiqui – Sarapiqui Explore Finca Corsicana, home of the finest biological pineapple plantation in the world.
- Arenal – Enjoy a guided tour through the rainforest canopy along the famous Arenal Hanging Bridges.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest – Enjoy a two-night stay in the park; take a guided walk through the Cloud Forest Reserve; visit the Sky Walk to experience the chain of suspension bridges high above the Cloud Forest.
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Pura Vida! Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! You’re going to have more fun than a barrel of monkeys and spot more than a barrel of wildlife on this incredible adventure. You will be greeted by your Tour Director at Juan Santamaría International Airport and whisked to the tour hotel where a local representative will help you check in.
Head east over scenic mountains and through lush rainforests toward the Caribbean Sea. Visit a banana plantation to learn about the production of the fruit and even snack on a just-ripe banana before arriving in Tortuguero National Park, a beacon of biodiversity. Emba...
Cruise the canals and streams of the park today as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. If you're here between July and September, take an optional tour to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach. Amazing!
Bid adios to the park as you travel along the river before boarding your motorcoach for a visit to the small village of Horquetas. Here you will visit a local Tico family palm plantation to learn all about and taste the delicate heart of palm. Travel on to tiny Sarapi...
Journey into the past to discover the pre-Columbian ruins at Alma Ata Archaeological Park. Later, it's on to Arenal, a 5,000-foot-tall peak that's one of the world's most active volcanoes. Soak away the dust from the road in the thermal pools and waterfalls at idyllic...
Straddling Costa Rica's Continental Divide, the Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to luxuriant vegetation, abundant wildlife, coffee plantations and spectacular views. You'll spend two nights in this most famous Costa Rican parks. Begin exploring from the grounds of your mountain lodge before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Join your expert guide for an excursion through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, home to innumerable species of animals, birds, insects and plants. Ascend to the treetops for a bird's-eye view of the forest on the unforgettable Sky Walk, a chain of six suspension ...
Bid farewell as you transfer to Liberia Airport for your flight home. Please do not schedule any flights before 12:30 p.m.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Destination America delivers expertly designed and operated group motorcoach tours that showcase all the best destinations in North, Central and South America. Providing outstanding quality and unparalleled service since 1990, the inbound tour operator serves the world’s leading international travel companies.
Destination America is part of The Travel Corporation family of brands. Founded in Los Angeles, California in 1990, the fledgling tour company quickly established its reputation as experts in United States most popular cities – San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York -- and the country’s most popular National Parks. Soon Destination America was attracting top international motorcoach companies as clients including Insight Vacations and Trafalgar – now its sister companies who have been using Destination America’s services for over 15 years.
Destination America continued to expand, specializing in developing Private Label Series and Custom Group Motorcoach Tours. It now serves several branded international motorcoach tour companies, annually earning 98% satisfaction rates from their clients. With its destination expertise spreading beyond the contiguous United States and Canada to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico and Costa Rica, Destination America also operates in Panama and throughout South America.
Leading tour and travel companies can tap into Destination America’s full range of services to plan and operate their Private Label Series and Custom Group Motorcoach Tours from start to finish, reaping the benefits of its expert Custom Group Team and its outstanding reputation for providing great service, unbeatable value, and the highest quality and reliability.
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Whether your groups are history enthusiasts or foodies, wine lovers or nature buffs, Destination America staff will design and operate your tours at a pace and style according to their needs and special interests.
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