Description

The Costa Rican authorities have set aside one-third of the country as protected areas, and dozens of private wilderness reserves have helped elevate Costa Rica to star status for ecotourism. The country has a stunning variety of landscapes, microclimates, and flora and fauna, and nature lovers will not be disappointed by the superb wildlife viewing.

We have the perfect trip for those looking for an active holiday. Our mountain lodge is a spectacular introduction to the wonders of this great country, and the chance to wander through a peaceful village unfrequented by tourists is magical indeed. This is not for everyone – but definitely is for those looking to immerse themselves in the real Costa Rica. So, if you want to experience it rather than sit on a beach, this is your trip!

Look closely at the itinerary. This is a value laden trip that will leave you with wonderful memories for many years to come

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 1 CANADA/USA – LIBERIA (L, D)

• Arrival transfer from the airport to Celeste Mountain Lodge.
• Depending of time, lunch upon arrival.
• Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 VOLCAN TENORIO NATIONAL PARK / RIO CELESTE  (B, L, D)

• Breakfast.
• Transfer to the entrance of the national park and meeting the local guide for the visit. 7 km trail with stops along the amazing Rio Celeste (Blue River)
• This national park receives mostly the Atlantic climatic influence and is composed a transitional rain to cloud forest.
• Box lunch in the park.
• Return to the Lodge mid-afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 BIJAGUA (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at the Lodge.
• Morning tour of Bijagua, a rural and peaceful village, visiting local artisans and small local attractions or horseback riding tour of the village and its surroundings (2.5 hrs)
• Return to the Lodge for lunch.
• Afternoon guided tour on the Lodge’s Celeste Trail (3.5hrs) or guided night tour (5:30-7:30PM)
• Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 NATIONAL PARK PALO VERDE (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at the Lodge
• Transfer to the Palo Verde National Park along with a naturalist guide for a visit of this pacific dry forest national park that will include a boat tour on the bebedoro river. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to the Celeste Mountain Lodge.

Day 5 BIJAGUA – PACIFIC BEACH (B)

• Breakfasta the Lodge.
• Transfer by car to the Pacific Ocean and check-in at beautiful, secluded Hotel Sugar Beach.
• Remaining of the day at leisure.

Day 6 SUGAR BEACH (B)

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Day at leisure

Day 7 SUGAR BEACH (B)

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Day at leisure

Day 8 COSTA RICA - CANADA/USA (B)

• Transfer from the Sugar Beach hotel to Liberia's airport.

Inclusions

• 4 nights accommodation at Celeste Mountain Lodge (www.celestemountainlodge.com)

• 3 nights at Sugar Beach Hotel (www.sugar-beach.com)

• All transfers as described

• Tours listed with bilingual guides

• Entrances to National Parks

• Meals as stated per day

• Sales taxes

Exclusions

• Expenses of personal nature

• Meals not listed in the itinerary

• Tips

• Costa Rica Departure tax (USD$26)

Visitors' Notes

• Hikes in national parks require a reasonable fitness

• The tour of Bijagua is a tour with no other pretention than to allow the discovery of a small village that doesn’t receive much tourism. Genuine, simple, natural and helping the local population.

• We recommend travel and medical insurance

Rates

Dates	Rate
November 2010 - April 2011	cad$1,270 Land only

Special airfares available or use your frequent flyer miles
Please call 1-800-663-9787 for more information.

 

 

Booking

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