Costa Rica, in Central America, boasts 12 unique ecological zones, 27 national parks and has one of the greatest bio-diversities in the world. The contrast of habitats has attracted more than 500,000 different species, making it the dream destination for spotting wildlife such as macaws, sea turtles, monkeys, adorable sloths and over 900 species of birds! A truly beautiful country, offering rainforests, cloud forests, dry forests, beaches, river valleys, Amazonas canals, coral reefs and biodiverse wildlife.There are currently six active and over 60 dormant or extinct volcanoes, and more than 1,280 km of pristine, beautiful shorelines on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides of the country.
Costa Ricans live life to the fullest, their favourite motto being “pura vida,” which means “pure life.”
Immerse yourself in the best Mother Nature has to offer and marvel at the many wonders abounding in this unique destination.
Your Tour Leader from Custom Touring will take care of everything, making sure luggage is loaded and handling all the tipping. Accommodation has been carefully chosen to blend in with each sector, with facilities to enhance the traveller’s enjoyment.
16 Days / 15 Nights
Reference Number: CR2023
12 guests
Special Interests: Far from the crowds, immersion in Mother Nature - forest, beach, river, wild life, scenery
RATES (quoted in USD)
PER PERSON SHARING USD 4,500
PER SINGLE USD 5,600
Pre or post-tour nights in San Jose: per room per night, double or single
Hotel Grano de Oro (pre-tour) USD 120
Courtyard by Marriott airport hotel USD 130 includes shuttle to terminal
(this rate is not yet confirmed for 2023)
ESTIMATED AIR FARE FOR IN-TOUR FLIGHT: Estimated and subject to change until seats are booked.
Drake Bay to San Jose - $ 180 per person
For South African travellers, the amount payable will be subject to the rate of exchange on the day.
Includes:
Individual arrival transfer airport-hotel
Private transfers between destinations
15 nights’ accommodation in preferred hotels, or similar
Daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Shared or private excursions: Tortuguero Canals, hike in Corcovado National Park, snorkelling tour at Caño Island Biological Reserve, Hanging Bridges, hiking in Monteverde Reserve and Manual Antonio Park
Boat transfer between Sierpe and Corcovado
Certificated English speaking guide, with knowledge in first aid; driver and guide will accompany us throughout the tour
Services of Custom Touring tour leader throughout
Value added tax
Tips for guides and drivers and boat captains
Excludes:
International flights, domestic flight Drake Bay/San Jose (separately quoted)
$29 departure tax (normally included in the majority of Airlines)
Travel insurance
Covid test, if relevant
Meals and activities not indicated in the program
Tips for bellhops and housekeeping