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Duration: 11 days

San José (2 nts) - Arenal (1 nt) - Santa Teresa (3 nts) – Osa Peninsula (3 nts) – San José (1 nt)

Active | Culture | Wildlife

• Abundant flora and fauna
• Unspoilt rainforest and beaches
• Arenal Volcano

Day 1 - London/San José Depart London Heathrow with the British Airways flight to Miami. Connect with the American Airlines flight to San José. Two nights at the Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn, a boutique hotel overlooking the beautiful Central Valley with stunning views of the volcanoes, magical cloud forests and large coffee plantations.

Day 2 - San José

Today enjoy a relaxed tour to visit Poas Volcano National Park. After a restaurant lunch continue to the award-winning Doka Coffee Plantation, where you can follow the production process from farm to cup, before returning to Finca Rosa Blanca.

Day 3 - San José/Arenal

After breakfast, depart by road to Arenal Volcano (three hours excluding stops). En route visit Else Kientzler Botanical Gardens, home to over 2000 plants from around the world. Afterwards stop at a local restaurant for lunch. The rest of the afternoon will be free to enjoy the area or the hotel’s private hot springs. Guests at Kioro are often entertained with a spectacular night firework display from the volcano. Overnight at Arenal Kioro Hotel.

Day 4 - Arenal/Santa Teresa

Midday transfer to Arenal airstrip for the flight to Tambor, via San Jose. Arrival transfer to Santa Teresa in Guanacaste Province, a landscape of lush green hills, miles of untouched white sand beaches and world-class rolling surf. Stay three nights at the beautiful Latitude 10 hotel, located on Santa Teresa beach stretching 6km to the pristine Playa Hermosa.

Days 5 and 6 - Santa Teresa

Two days to enjoy the sun and relax by the pool or enjoy a massage. Activities available in the area include treks in the nearby national parks, surf lessons, horse riding, fishing and kayaking.

Day 7 – Santa Teresa/Osa Peninsula

Transfer to Tambor airstrip for the short hop flight to San José. Connect with a flight to Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biologically intense places on earth. Transfer to the beautiful Lapa Rios Lodge hiding in the heart of pristine rainforest, with excellent views.

Days 8 and 9 - Osa Peninsula

Two full days to enjoy three guided tours from the lodge. Tours include the Wild Waterfall Trek, a night walking tour and the Osa Trail, to name a few. Horse riding, at additional cost, is also available. Experience the rich flora and fauna of this wonderful environment making it a naturalist’s paradise.

Day 10 - Osa Peninsula/San José

Transfer back to Puerto Jimenez for your flight to San José. Transfer for your last night at Xandari Resort & Spa, located amongst 40 acres of fruit and coffee plantations but only a short distance from the airport.

Day 11 - San José/London

Transfer to the airport for your American Airlines flight to Miami. Connect with the British Airways overnight flight to London Heathrow. Arrive day 12.

Prices (from)Gold   
1 Jan - 31 Mar £3,179
1 Apr - 30 Sep £3,065
1 Oct - 31 Dec £2,859

per person inclusive of flights, bed and breakfast and certain meals.

These journeys represent our ideas and recommendations and are intended to offer inspiration. We understand you will want to personalise your journey to your particular interests and timetable.

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