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Day 1: UK to San Jose
Fly from the UK to San Jose. On arrival you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm & Inn to spend 2 nights. Set amidst the coffee farms and 25 minutes from the city, this hotel is surrounded by botanical gardens that attracts plenty of birds and butterflies offering a serene atmosphere with views overlooking San Jose, volcanoes and surrounding mountain tops. Welcome to Costa Rica!
Day 2: San Jose (Highlands)
Full day to enjoy Finca Rosa Blanca. There are plenty of activities at the lodge including a Cultural Highlands tour and Birdwatching tours. You can also indulge and arrange a spa treatment for yourself at the El Targua Wellness Retreat or join a yoga class. Finca Rosa Blanca has its own coffee plantation where you can arrange a guided Organic Coffee tour.
Day 3: San Jose to Arenal
This morning you will be transferred to Arenal – en route you will have the opportunity to stop at the Poas Volcano one of the widest active craters of any volcano in the world!
Arriving in Arenal you will be staying for 3 nights at the Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa. Surrounded by 11 hectares of flourishing gardens and crystalline waters, Arenal Kioro is a great place for a luxurious and peaceful getaway. Each of its lovely suites offer magnificent views of the Arenal Volcano and are equipped with private hydromassage tubs!
Day 4: Arenal
Today you will join a full day guided trip to Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. These wetlands are one of the most important reserves for bird watching and wildlife observation in Costa Rica. You will board your boat and slowly and silently cruise through the jungle. Your nature guide will talk to you about the local biodiversity and with a bit of luck you will spot the locals – sloths, monkeys, caimans, bats and more. You can also spot Jabiru storks, cormorants and roseate spoonbills. Make sure you bring your binoculars and camera!
Day 5: Arenal
This morning you will be collected for your Group Sky Tram & Sky Walk Tour. Head up to the highest point of the mountain by Sky Tram (Gondola) for magnificent views of the rainforest, volcano and lake! The Sky Walk (Hanging Bridges) is an impressive series of bridges and paths at great height, ensuring spectacular views. Several bridges take you right alongside the canopy of tall trees offering a chance to spot birds and howler monkeys at the same level as you!
Day 6: Arenal to the Osa Peninsula
Early this morning you will transfer by private vehicle approx. 2 hours to San Jose where you will check-in for your flight south to Golfito, Osa Peninsula. You will be met by the lodge team and transferred by shared boat transfers to the natural oasis of Playa Cativo where you will spend 3 nights. Discover the enchanting Playa Cativo Lodge, a hidden paradise nestled in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions, and accessible only by boat. This luxury eco-lodge promises an unforgettable escape, where you will awaken to the fascinating calls of howler monkeys, and soak in phenomenal sea views.
Days 7-10: Osa Peninsula
Enjoy four full days in the Osa Peninsula. If you feel active and would like to explore, choose from hiking trails that are accessible from the lodge that will lead you through the forest to deserted beaches on both the Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy a complimentary tropical rainforest guided tour and go snorkelling, kayaking or paddle boarding! The lodge also offers a range of tours and attractions (paid locally) that can be arranged on the day including canopy tours, birdwatching tours, sailboat trips, dolphin watching tours, guided tours to Piedras Blancas reserve and much more… Please ask us if you would like more information on activities in this area.
Day 11: Osa Peninsula to the UK (via San Jose)
This morning you’ll wave goodbye to Playa Cativo and be transferred by shared boat to Puerto Jimenez Airport for your short domestic flight to San Jose where you will check in for your onward flight to the UK.
Day 12: Welcome Home
Arrive into the UK this morning. Welcome home! If you want a longer holiday than 12 days, ask us to re-design this holiday to your requirements – call 01273 923 100.
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm & Inn
Arenal Kioro Suites
Arenal Volcano
Ride the Sky Tram in Arenal
Sloth at Arenal
Monkey in Costa Rica
Playa Cativo Lodge
Enjoy a dip at Playa Cativo
Kayak Tour at Playa Cativo!
This Costa Rica Wildlife Holiday costs from £4,997pp and includes – international flights (price based on London), all internal flights, all accommodation on a double room basis (5nts B&B & 5nts Full-board), private transfers in San Jose & Arenal, shared transfers by land & boat in the Osa, English speaking local guides and shared day tours with entrance fees included. Call us on 01273 923100 to book now or email us at holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk
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