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8 DAYS + FROM $3,599 + Never more than 16 guests OR Travel Privately
DAY 7 | With dense forests, pristine beaches and rocky headlands, Manuel Antonio is the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s national parks. Embark on a guided nature hike this morning and a chance to see indigenous species like monkeys, iguanas and numerous tropical birds. An afternoon expedition by boat reveals the dense vegetation and diverse wildlife of a mangrove estuary. b+l+d
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8days from$3,899 from$3,599 + Save $600 per couple | $300 solo
when you pay in full at time of booking
With the smallest groups in Costa Rica and our expert naturalist guide, our activity-filled itinerary from the forested mountains to the Pacific coast shows you more of Costa Rica’s diverse natural wonders.
+ Meet a respected local author and one of Monteverde’s original Quaker settlers.
+ Explore the rainforest on nature walks, by Sky Tram and along unique hanging bridges.
+ Discover the tropical flora and rich wildlife of Manuel Antonio by land and sea.
DAY 3 | A Sky Tram tour offers an aerial view of the rainforest and vistas of Lake Arenal.
At the summit, you can join a guided nature walk. Discover charming La Fortuna and then enjoy a Salsa lesson and dinner. b+l+d
DAY 4 | A nature walk along a network of hanging bridges is a great way to learn about the flora and fauna. Visit the Butterfly Garden in Monteverde and check in to El Establo. Dine this evening with Marvin Rockwell, one of the region’s original Quaker settlers. b+l+d
DAY 5 | Learn about the ecosystem of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, habitat of the Resplendent Quetzal. At the Hummingbird Garden, you can see up to 14 species of these colorful tiny birds. After lunch, visit the Orchid Garden, home to more than 400 varieties of these delicate plants. b+l+d
DAY 6 | Visit the Macaw Sanctuary to see these colorful birds and to learn about the work being done to protect them and other threatened species. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Pacific and continue to Si Como No, our deluxe hillside resort at Manuel Antonio. b+l+d
Never More than 16 Guests
DAY 1 | On arrival in San Jose, you’ll be es- corted to the Hotel Buena Vista. Enjoy a talk with Jack Donnelly, author of Costa Rica: Folk Culture, Traditions, and Cuisine, followed by a briefing with our Trip Leader, Jorge Leiton. After dinner delight in an intimate acoustic guitar performance by the pool. meals d
DAY 2 | Visit a coffee estate and learn about the process that brings fine beans to your morning coffee cup. Continue to the deluxe Arenal Kioro Hotel where your suite offers a volcano view from your balcony. b+l+d
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