Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader's ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 14 Breakfasts 4 Lunches 3 Dinners

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Transport

Bus, Boat

Accommodation

12 nights standard hotel 2 nights standard lodge

Optional

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract. There are a wealth of exciting activities in Costa Rica, and it's not possible or even necessary to do all of the activities below in every location. This will give you a guideline and allow you to choose how you spend your time in each place. Estimated costs are for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these trip notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Turrialba - Catie US$ 10 inc. lunch US$ 55 Tortuguero - Turtle watching (in season June - September) US$ 42; Bird/wildlife watching tour US$ 27, Spa US$ 37-62 Arenal - Hot springs US$ 42 (US$ 72 with dinner) plus transport; Waterfall walk US$ 18; Sloth tour US$60 with transport US$68; Chocolate tour entrance. US$26 with transport US$38; Half day safari float US$60; Hanging bridges US $62; Canopy Tour (Sky Tram & zip wire) US $111; Hanging bridges + canopy tour (Sky Tram, zip wire & bridges) US $147 Manuel Antonio - Isla Damas Boat trip US$72; Catamaran and Sunset tour US$85; White Water rafting Grade III US$103; Jungle Night Walk US$103; Surf lessons US$71; Horseback riding US$70 (lunch inc.); Whale Watching US$140 (from July 15th to October 15th)

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included