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Frío
Río
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Lake Arenal
Monteverde Biological Reserve
Río Tarcoles
Muelle
Poas
C O S T A R I C A
PACIFIC COAST PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
San José
Pacific Ocean
Corcovado N . P .
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Drake Bay
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NICARAGUA
San José
San Gerardo de Dota
Manuel Antonio National Park i fi c
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CARIBBEAN COAST POST-TRIP EXTENSION
NICARAGUA
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Caño Blanco
San José
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Caribbean Sea
Tortuguero National Park
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Caribbean Sea
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YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Costa Rica ’ s Pacific Coast : Drake Bay & Corcovado National Park
PRE-TRIP : 3 nights from $ 995 Only $ 332 per night
Continue to Monteverde , located near the town of Santa Elena .
B , L , D — El Establo Mountain Resort or similar
DAY 6 • Monteverde Cloud Forest • Controversial Topic : Sexual education in Costa Rica • Optional Forest Canopy Tour Begin the day learning about a Controversial Topic : sexual education in Costa Rica . Later , walk through the 26,000-acre wildlife sanctuary of Monteverde Cloud Forest , which protects hundreds of species of animals . This afternoon , take an optional Forest Canopy Ride , flying from tree to tree via zip-line .
B , L — El Establo Mountain Resort or similar
DAY 7 • Hanging Bridges tour • Farm visit Take a Hanging Bridges tour and explore the forest from a unique vantage point . Then , we ’ ll visit a local farm to have lunch . Later , explore Monteverde on your own .
B , L — El Establo Mountain Resort or similar
DAY 8 • Manuel Antonio National Park • Mangrove tour Depart for Manuel Antonio National Park . En route , stop at Hacienda Nosavar to take a Mangrove tour , learning about how they provide important nesting grounds for birds and perhaps spotting crocodiles .
B , L — Karahe Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Rainforest spices tour • Optional evening nature walk Tour the Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation , an organic spice farm . Explore the grounds before partaking
in a tasting of spice-infused treats . Later , embark on an optional night walk through the forest .
B , L — Karahe Hotel or similar
DAY 10 • Manuel Antonio National Park • San Gerardo de Dota Explore Manuel Antonio National Park , a critical habitat for migrating birds . The park is also one of only two habitats in the country for the endangered squirrel monkey , and we ’ ll keep an eye out for one as we walk along the nature trails . Later , depart for San Gerardo de Dota .
B , L , D — Savegre Lodge or similar
DAY 11 • San Gerardo de Dota • Morning quetzal search Explore San Gerardo de Dota , resting in a pastoral valley carpeted with apple and peach trees . Early this morning , we ’ ll set out to spot the resplendent quetzal .
B , L , D — Savegre Lodge or similar
DAY 12 • San José Head to San José for a sightseeing tour . Begin at the Parque Nacional , which celebrates the country ’ s history . Then , visit historic plazas , markets , and iconic buildings — including the Plaza de la Cultura . Tonight , wish each other adios during a Farewell Dinner .
B , D — Autentico Hotel or similar
DAY 13 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home , or begin a post-trip extension to Costa Rica ’ s Caribbean Coast : Tortuguero National Park .
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Costa Rica ’ s Caribbean Coast : Tortuguero National Park
POST-TRIP : 3 nights from $ 895 Only $ 299 per night
To view your optional extensions in detail , visit www . oattravel . com / bcr
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early before your main trip or Pacific Coast pre-trip extension , or stay later after your main trip or Caribbean Coast post-trip extension in San José for $ 125 per person , per night
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