Costa Rica - Nature's Showcase

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"Wonderful holiday", D Baxter   

Costa Rica, on the land bridge between North and South America, is a country of extreme natural diversity. From mountains and volcanoes, cloud forest and coastal rainforest, stunning pacific beaches and friendly rural villages, it offers so much in its small area.

A country with no armed forces and with over 20% of the country a protected national park, Costa Rica is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking untouched and beautiful natural surroundings.

Holiday highlights

• Great natural variety in a small area
• Dominical and the undeveloped Marino Ballena marine national park
• Walks around the active Arenal volcano and the rainforest canopy
• Boat ride through the Cano Negro Wildlife reserve, on the Nicaragua border
• Astounding tropical bird life
• The hills of San Gerado de Dota, in search of the rare quetzal bird
• Optional extension to the Corcovado National Park on the Pacific beaches
• Expert walking and naturalist guides, led by Canadian naturalist Nancy Sears

Price includes:

• 11 nights’ accommodation in en-suite rooms
• Full Board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure
• A full programme of guided walks lead by a local guides and an experienced tour conductor
• All sightseeing and entrance fees
• Travel by air-conditioned coach/minivan