Witness volcanoes, rainforests, and an amazing variety of plant and wildlife on Tauck's Costa Rica travel adventure, spotting nature's best as you cruise on boats, hike in the jungle, and visit eco-parks and reserves.
Active volcanoes, misty cloud forests, inland rivers, coffee plantations, tropical gardens and the mysterious jungle – all on a memorable, eco-rich Costa Rica travel adventure! Visits to a butterfly garden and serpentarium within Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, float trips along two inland jungle rivers, and sightseeing excursions with expert naturalists offer insights into the region's unique ecosystems, native birds and wildlife. A lake cruise in the shadow of Volcano Arenal... stays at acclaimed eco-resorts... a guided tour of a renowned working coffee plantation... your choice of a horseback ride, forest canopy tour, zip-line adventure, organic farm visit or spa treatment at Tizate Wellness Gardens... a visit with with a farm family that has lived on a jungle river for many generations... close-up views of a dizzying array of native flora and fauna... and an exclusive dinner at San José's Museo del Oro are all among the highlights of Tauck's Costa Rica travel experience!
Departures
6, 13, 27 Dec 2012.
Inclusions
- Special, privately guided ecotourism experiences within Costa Rica’s renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and within the private Tilajari Reserve
- Choice of activities at Tizate Wellness Gardens ranging from a horseback ride, canopy tour or zip-line adventure to an organic farm visit, a massage or a soak in a thermal pool
- Exclusive farewell reception and dinner at the acclaimed Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) in San José
- Guided tour and lunch at Doka Estate coffee plantation
- Exotic wildlife viewing on float trips along the Peñas Blancas River and Rio Corobici, and a Lake Arenal cruise
- Visits to the private home of a local farmer and Monteverde Reserve’s Serpentarium & Butterfly Garden
- Two-night stays at acclaimed “eco-resorts” in the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforests
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- All meals – 20; gratuities to local guides, taxes, service charges, admission fees and porterage
- Small Group Departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are specially priced from $3290 per person double plus on-tour air; inquire at time of booking – specific dates apply