Exotic Jungle & Eco-Safari

• Roundtrip economy class airfare from the USA to San Jose
• 8 nights hotel accommodation in Costa Rica (San Jose 2, Gandoca Manzanillo 2, Tortuguero 2, Arenal 2) with breakfast daily
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling
• All transportation within Costa Rica via air-conditioned vehicles and the services of English speaking professional tour guides
• Full day excursion in Gandoca Manzanillo
• Full day excursion Tortuguero National Park
• Half day excursion Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs with dinner
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing
• Meals as per itinerary: B= Breakfast (9), L= Lunch (4), D = Dinner (5)
• FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio

Day 1: USA-SAN JOSE
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

Day 2: SAN JOSE-GANDOCA MANZANILLO (B,D)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Gandoca Manzanillo. Balance of day at leisure and overnight at your lodge.

Day 3: GANDOCA MANZANILLO (B,L,D)
Today's excursion leads into the refuge bearing the same name. The Gandoca Manzanillo Refuge is important because if protects the wildlife of the region, especially those species in danger of extinction or with reduced populations. It also safeguards the only naturally occurring mangrove oyster beds which inhabit the reefs along Costa Rica's coastline. Afternoon return to your lodge and overnight.

Day 4 : GANDOCA MANZANILLO- TORTUGUERO (B,L,D)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tortuguero and your lodge. Balance of day at leisure in this "small Amazon World".

Day 5: TORTUGUERO (B,L,D)
Today you will explore the smaller canals of Tortuguero to experience firsthand the rainforest surrounding you. A hike to the only hill of this area will present you with a spectacular view of The National Park and its water canals. Explore the little village of Tortuguero or enjoy a walk on the beach. During the months of May through September you can take the optional turtle watching tour during the evening to admire one of the most impressive miracles of life. Overnight.

Day 6 : TORTUGUERO-ARENAL (B,L)
Following breakfast, you will depart for Arenal with lunch en route. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore the area on your own. Overnight.

Day 7: ARENAL (B,D)
Today you will have a free day in Arenal to enjoy the beauties of this area. In the late afternoon, enjoy a tour to the Arenal Volcano with dinner at the Tabacon Resort & Hot Springs. This active volcano well deserves a visit, not only for its constant activity, but also for its perfect cone and the exuberant vegetation in the surrounding areas, adorned by the majestic engineering masterpiece of the Arenal Lake. Enjoy the relaxing scenery and the refreshingly cool alpine region. While there, you may even witness an explosion of smoke and lava from the mighty Arenal. Return to your hotel for overnight.

Day 8: ARENAL-SAN JOSE (B)
After breakfast, you will return to San Jose. This afternoon you will have the opportunity for some last minute sightseeing or shopping. Overnight.

Day 9 : SAN JOSE-USA (B)
Following hotel check-out, you will be transferred to the International airport for your flight to the USA.

Accommodations	Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D
SAN JOSE	Grano de Oro (Standard room)	Real Intercontinental (Deluxe room)	C. Rica Marriott (Deluxe room)	C. Rica Marriott (Deluxe room)
GANDOCA MANZANILLO	Almonds & Corals (Standard room)	Almonds & Corals (Standard room)	Almonds & Corals (Standard room)	Almonds & Corals (Standard room)
TORTUGUERO	Pachira Lodge (Standard room)	Laguna Lodge (Garden room)	Laguna Lodge (Jungle room)	Laguna Lodge (Jungle room)
ARENAL	Arenal Lodge (Junior suite)	Tilajari (Jr. Deluxe suite)	Tabacon Resort (Garden room)	Arenal Kioro (Suite)