YOUR HOLIDAY at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

RETURN FLIGHTS l Return flights from London l Use of an airport lounge in the UK

HOTELS & JUNGLE LODGES

10 nights in 4-star hotels & jungle lodges plus 1 night in flight

21 INCLUDED MEALS

10 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 7 dinners

(D) including a welcome drink

LOCAL FLAVOURS

Sample traditional dishes & eat like a local in the home of a Bribri family ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Visit Cahuita National Park l Visit an indigenous Bribri community to learn about their culture & traditions l Enjoy a traditional Bribri lunch and learn how chocolate is made l Visit Tortuguero Village & the Caribbean Conservation Center l Enjoy two guided boat tours through Tortuguero National Park l Experience the Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Zip-line adventure over the rainforest canopy in La Fortuna l Visit the Hanging Bridges of Arenal l Bird watching l Kayaking Arenal Lake l La Fortuna Waterfall Hike

DAY 1 UK - SAN JOSÉ

Today you will fly to San José, the capital of Costa Rica.

HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA COROBICI, SAN JOSE (4 STAR)

DAY 2 SAN JOSÉ - PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON

Our adventure begins as we travel to Puerto Viejo de Limon, a beach resort on the Caribbean coast that boasts crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches. This afternoon we will visit Cahuita National Park, which was created to preserve the coral reef along its shores. Sea turtles nest in the protected marine area and the reef is home to many different species of coral and fish. On land, brightly coloured birds including green ibises, keel-billed toucans and herons live in the forest, and you might spot mammals such as monkeys and pacas roaming amongst the tropical plants. Get to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner this evening. (B,D)

TERRAZAS DEL CARIBE, PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON

DAY 3 PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON

There’s a fascinating day in store, as we learn about the indigenous Bribri people of Costa Rica and get an insight into their culture and traditions. We travel to the Bribri Reserve, the biggest indigenous community in the country, where we will begin our visit to Watsi. We will visit a family where five generations live together under the same roof, and learn about their home and lifestyle. You will also discover how the Bribri people use medicinal plants and produce chocolate. You’ll even have an opportunity to grind your own before enjoying a taste of the finished product. You’ll then join the family for a delicious home-cooked meal, served on plantain leaves with no cutlery needed. After lunch you will visit one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the area: the Rio Dos Aguas Waterfall. (B,L,D)

TERRAZAS DEL CARIBE, PUERTO VIEJO DE LIMON

DAY 4 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

We’ve an early start today as we set off for Tortuguero National Park. We’ll stop at a restaurant for breakfast, and as there are no roads into Tortuguero, the final part of our journey will be by boat. We’ll arrive at our hotel in time for lunch, and will visit Tortuguero Village to find out about the local community this afternoon. We’ll also visit the Caribbean Conservation Center to discover more about the sea turtles that nest on the nearby beaches. (B,L,D)

PACHIRA LODGE, TORTUGUERO

DAY 5 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

We’ll explore Tortuguero National Park on two guided boat tours today. This beautiful region is one of Costa Rica’s most important ecological sites and a renowned nesting site for sea turtles. Behind a beach-fringed coastline, a network of freshwater channels cuts through the dense jungle and is home to a variety of other wildlife, including monkeys, river otters, crocodiles, caimans and many species of bird. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings as you cruise the waterways, canals and swamps, and explore some of the trails on foot. Your guide is on hand to answer questions about the history and wildlife of the park and will do their best to help you spot as many different species as possible. (B,L,D)

PACHIRA LODGE, TORTUGUERO

DAY 6 TORTUGUERO - MUELLE DE SAN CARLOS

After breakfast we leave Tortuguero by boat and then drive to the village of Muelle de San Carlos. We’ll stop at a restaurant for lunch on the way, and then visit ‘Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour’ in the afternoon. During our tour of this community coffee plantation, we will gain an insight into the lives of Costa Rica’s coffee producers. There will also be an opportunity to sample the coffee and purchase some to take home as a souvenir. When we arrive in Muelle de San Carlos, the rest of the day will be free for you to relax and enjoy the facilities at the hotel. You could take a dip in the swimming pool or perhaps enjoy a drink with your travelling companions. (B,L)

TILAJARI HOTEL RESORT, MUELLE DE SAN CARLOS (4 STAR)

DAY 7 MUELLE DE SAN CARLOS

If you want to discover Costa Rica’s rainforest canopy, we’ve lined up two fantastic optional excursions for today.

The first option is a zip-line adventure in La Fortuna. Experience a rush of adrenaline as you fly through the rainforest canopy from platforms suspended in the treetops. You’ll see the impressive Canyon of the Arenal River and get a unique view of the rainforest’s extraordinary flora and fauna.

If you prefer to admire the rainforest at a slower pace, our second option is a visit to the Hanging Bridges of Arenal - which is available to book in resort. Explore the rainforest on a walking trail which crosses no less than 15 bridges, six of which are hanging in the rainforest canopy. Highlights include the 98-metrelong Tyra Bridge and Waterfall Bridge which is suspended 60 metres in the air. Keep your eyes peeled as you walk - more than 250 species of bird live in this rainforest reserve along with a vast array of reptiles, mammals and insects. (B,D)

TILAJARI HOTEL RESORT, MUELLE DE SAN CARLOS (4 STAR)

DAY 8 MUELLE DE SAN CARLOS - ARENAL

After breakfast we will transfer you to La Fortuna, exploring more of Costa Rica’s incredible highlights, from dense rainforests and soaring volcanoes to idyllic tropical beaches. This afternoon join us on an optional bird watching tour where your experienced guide will explain about the bird species as you see them in their natural habitat. (B,D)

HOTEL MOUNTAIN PARADISE, LA FORTUNA

DAY 9 ARENAL

Today has been left for you to spend at leisure, alternatively you could choose to go on an optional excursion kayaking on Lake Arenal. (B)

HOTEL MOUNTAIN PARADISE, LA FORTUNA

DAY 10 ARENAL

After breakfast why not join us on an optional excursion to La Fortuna Waterfall, a short hike takes us through tropical forests to the base of the waterfall's natural pools. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant in the centre of La Fortuna serving traditional Costa Rican dishes. (B,D)

HOTEL MOUNTAIN PARADISE, LA FORTUNA

DAY 11 ARENAL - UK

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

DAY 12 ARRIVE UK

You will arrive in the UK today.

If you join this tour you’re helping to support the local community with a visit to the ‘Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour’. This Fairtrade coffee farm was created after the devastating earthquake of 2009, which massively affected Costa Rica’s producers. As well as learning about the coffee-growing process, you’ll also get to taste what is considered one of the world’s best brews.

Please note: This tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. You will be required to board boats and walk in a variety of terrain. Most walks take place on paths and tracks, but some will be slightly more strenuous and may involve moderate slopes, tracks, hills and foot bridges, which may be rough underfoot at times. Sturdy shoes are essential.

FLIGHTS AND HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES

2023 Return flights from LONDON Holiday ref: SLCO2

START RETURN FROM PRICE

11 Nov 22 Nov £4399

18 Nov 29 Nov £4399

2024 Return flights from LONDON Holiday ref: SLCO2