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Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula ,Volcanoes and Cloud Forests,Peninsula Papagayo,Central Valley
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Today you’ll embark on your Costa Rican adventure. Hop on your 11-hour flight from London mid-morning (ideal with children in tow), which is scheduled to land in San Jose mid-afternoon thanks to a six-hour time difference. Make use of our Sharky & George fun packs and charge those iPads to keep the more fidgety travellers entertained. Once you've cleared immigration and customs, meet your driver who will privately transfer you to your hotel in Alajuela where you will be spending the next two nights.
This morning, you'll be driven to Arenal and your next lodge. After you've settled in, you’ll be heading for the skies on a guided tour of the bridges, tunnels and trails in Arenal, all with views over the looming volcano. Learn about the flora and fauna of this tropical forest as the competition of who is less scared of heights commences. Head back to the hotel to rest weary legs, before setting out in the evening for a thrilling night walk through the rainforest. Arenal Oasis – the country's only wild frog sanctuary – is a haven for, you guessed it, frogs. A naturalist will guide you along rainforest trails to see a whole host of frogs as well as nocturnal animals including snakes, spiders, rodents and night birds.
You'll venture to the Guanacaste province today. Nestled in what was once a forgotten canyon lies Rio Perdido, whose name translates to ‘Forgotten River’. You'll stay in a casita surrounded by nature and with views out over the meandering river. Chill out in one of the roomy hammocks or take a dip in one of the dozens of thermally heated pools; 4,000 gallons of hot water pour from the natural springs every minute, naturally cooling as they mix with fresh cool mineral water. You won’t be hard pushed to find a pool with the perfect temperature for you.
Leave Rio Perdido behind today as you venture onwards to the beautiful surroundings of the Gulf of Papagayo. Following a private transfer, you'll be staying at a family-friendly hotel on the shores of Culebra Bay, from where you'll see the glistening azure waters of this sheltered and very special place. Whichever hotel you stay in, lush forest forms a delightful backdrop; a reminder that nature once again takes centre stage.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the hotel for your final transfer to Liberia's airport. Your lunchtime flight into San Jose will connect with the 11-hour overnight last leg of your journey from Costa Rica to London.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
