Costa Rican Highlights

10 days - from $940

This tour offers a snapshot of one of Central America's friendliest and most beautiful countries. With twenty five percent of the country devoted to national parks and reserves, this is a nature lover's paradise and the sheer quantity and diversity of wildlife is staggering. Mix this in with some stunning Caribbean beaches and some impressive volcanoes and you are in for a sensational holiday.

Highlights

• San Jose
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
• La Fortuna
• Arenal Volcano
• Cahuita Beach
• Puerto Viejo

Itinerary:

Day 1-2 San Jose3-4 Monteverde5-6 La Fortuna Arenal7-8 Cahuita National Park9-10 Puerto Viejo San Jose

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the 'must see' sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included: An experienced Local Leader plus there will be the services of local guides at some sites. entrance fee to Arenal volcano, All transport, accommodation, sightseeing as indicated.
Not Included: International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, meals, entrance fees, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: No meals are included. Allow US$250 for additional meals.
Valid From: 10 Jan 08
Notes: Public Holiday Inconveniences Please be prepared for the inconvenience of sights such as museums and churches being closed to tourists on public holidays (ie. Christmas Day and New Years Day). Throughout Latin America, most museums also tend to be closed on Mondays.
Starts/Ends: San Jose to San Jose
Trip Reference: GSCH