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Travel 55 in association with Collette Worldwide Holidays and Tours
To book, call Collette direct on 0800 804 8700 and quote Ref:Y318 for the Travel 55 discounted price

Costa Rica: A World of Nature

13 Day Holidays Door To Door Transfer - 7% Discount

Costa Rica

Holiday Highlights
Pineapple Plantation • Bat Tour • Tortuguero National Park • Farm Tour • Cheese-Making Demonstration

• Arenal Volcano • Coffee Plantation • Sarapiqui Rain Forest • River Rafting • Manuel Antonio National Park

• Cooking Demonstration • Chocolate Making Demonstration

A family owned and operated company, Collette Worldwide Holidays has been dedicated to creating and delivering high quality escorted tours since 1918 and are proud that Collette Worldwide has become synonymous with integrity, quality and expertise

Collette Experiences

• Enjoy a two night stay in Tortuguero National Park surrounded by the tropical forest and wildlife.
• Choose a horseback ride to Arenal Volcano, a Hot Springs visit or a canopy zip line adventure high above the Arenal Volcano Rain Forest.
• Spend three nights in Arenal with breathtaking views of the lava producing volcano.
• Explore the pristine beauty and wildlife of famous Manuel Antonio National Park.

Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA Journey to Costa Rica and discover the outstanding variety of flora and fauna of Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest and Manuel Antonio National Park. DAY 2: SAN JOSE - TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Begin the day travelling through the Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Caribbean low lands. En route, experience mountain scenery, changes in eco-systems, and Caribbean-style villages. Later, your guide explains the rain forest eco-system as you cruise the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Afterwards learn more about your surroundings with a visit to the world’s first Green Turtle Research Station. Join your fellow travellers this evening for a welcome reception followed by dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. DAY 3: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK An early morning bird watching excursion teaches you about the variety of local species and migratory birds that flock to this area. Later, experience a spectacular boat cruise through the various canals and be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats and caimans, as well as exotic flora. Tortuguero National Park is a study in rain forest, freshwater, and marine biology. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals including green macaws; 57 species of amphibians; 111 species of reptiles; and 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered species including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. DAY 4: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK - SARAPIQUÍ A leisurely boat ride returns you to the mainland to travel to the fascinating Sarapiqui region. Enjoy a visit to an organic pineapple plantation and learn about the various types of this exotic fruit and why Costa Rican pineapples are amongst the world’s best. At La Tirimbina Biological Reserve, a local expert provides a fascinating bat tour, explaining the biological importance of these unique flying mammals. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. DAY 5: SARAPIQUÍ See first hand the process of making chocolate from the cacao bean and learn the history and continuing importance of cacao to Central America’s economy. Later in the afternoon, add some zest to your life with an exhilarating river rafting adventure on the Sarapiqui River. Before tonight’s dinner, a chef shares the delights and secrets of Costa Rican cuisine with a cooking demonstration including the palmito (Hearts of Palm) picadillo, tortillas, plantains and refried beans. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. DAY 6: SARAPIQUÍ - ARENAL Begin the day with an early morning bird watching tour along the natural forest trails and nearby stream. Later visit a local school and learn about Costa Rica’s educational system and the children’s way of life in a small farming community. Later, in Arenal, behold the spectacular views of Arenal Volcano. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
DAY 7: ARENAL Share in the experience of a real “Costarican lechero” (Costa Rican milkman). Learn about local fruits and organic farming during a tour of the family-owned Finca Don Carlos with fields of orchards, grasslands, medicinal plants, rivers, and a private forest reserve. Follow a cheese-making demonstration with a traditional farm-style lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the lodge’s amenities, relax in a hot spring, explore nature trails or go horseback riding. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. DAY 8: ARENAL HORSEBACK RIDE OR ARENAL CANOPY ZIP LINE OR HOT SPRINGS Today you get to choose from 3 amazing experiences! Explore Arenal Volcano Rain Forest by horseback, see it from above on a zip-line, or soak in the soothing waters of one of the region’s famous hot springs. You may explore the Arenal Volcano Rain Forest on horseback, crossing rivers and following the trails, enjoying views of the San Carlos plains and the amazing lava paths of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Or, choose to go to Arenal Volcano Rain Forest for an amazing zip-line canopy tour. Gain a bird’s-eye-view of the endless primary forest, Lake Arenal and the majestic Arenal Volcano. Or, soak away your worries in the luxurious soothing waters of one of the region’s famous hot springs. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
DAY 9: ARENAL - TARCOLES Travel the beautiful chequered landscape surrounding Lake Arenal while en route to the Pacific Coast. After arriving at your destination, the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore its beautiful natural surroundings and exotic wildlife. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. DAY 10: TARCOLES - MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK Explore spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its pristine beaches and primary forest. Spend the morning leisurely walking the forest trails in search of native inhabitants like the three-toed sloth, agoutis, squirrel monkeys and iguanas. Take a swim in the inviting blue waters of its beaches. Relax for the rest of the day by the pool and absorb the natural beauty of your surroundings. This evening, enjoy dinner by the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean (weather permitting). Today breakfast and dinner will be included. DAY 11: TARCOLES - SARCHI - SAN JOSE After breakfast, travel to Sarchi, an important crafts centre. Learn about the traditional crafts of this region and witness local artisans as they produce colourful oxcarts. Later, a tour of the Espiritu Santo Coffee Plantation highlights the history and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the Costa Rican economy. Journey back to San Jose for your farewell dinner Today breakfast and dinner will be included. DAY 12: SAN JOSE - DEPART FOR HOME Today breakfast will be included. DAY 13: ARRIVE U.K.

Costa Rica: A World of Nature - 2012/13 Departures 7% Discount Travel 55 Ref: Y318 - To Book Call 0800 840 8700
Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with Continental via Newark.
Collette Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: Y318
Departure Date	Twin Room	Single Occup	Departure Date	Twin Room	Single Occup
15, 29 Jan 2012	£2149 £1999	£250 £233	28 Oct 2012	£2199 £2046	£300 £279
05, 12 Feb 2012	£2149 £1999	£250 £233	04, 11 Nov 2012	£2219 £2064	£330 £307
11, 25 Mar 2012	£2149 £1999	£250 £233	02 Dec 2012	£2219 £2064	£330 £307
15 Apr 2012	£2199 £2046	£300 £279	20, 27 Jan 2013	£2249 £2092	£350 £326
20 May 2012	£2279 £2120	£300 £279	10, 17, 24 Feb 2013	£2249 £2092	£350 £326
08 Jul 2012	£2399 £2232	£300 £279	03, 10, 17 Mar 2013	£2249 £2092	£350 £326
23 Sep 2012	£2279 £2120	£300 £279	07 Apr 2013	£2299 £2139	£330 £307
21 Oct 2012	£2279 £2120	£300 £279	14 Apr 2013	£2299 £2139	£330 £307

Regional Flight Departures

For regional departures, please add the following supplements.
Birmingham (with Continental via Newark).......................... from £20
Manchester (with Continental via Newark) .......................... from £20
Newcastle (with Continental via Newark)............................. from £70
Edinburgh (with Continental via Newark).............................. from £70
Glasgow (with bmi/Continental via London and Newark).... from £120

Important Information
• *The school is normally closed from mid-December to the end of February for the summer school holiday.
• **Depending upon weather conditions (rain), the early morning bird watching excursion may be substituted with a canal cruise. The afternoon canal cruise will operate as scheduled.
• We want you to enjoy your tour with us; therefore, it is important that you know this tour is an adventure! You will view spectacular scenery while experiencing the culture and heritage of the region. We have selected small, comfortable hotels for their locations and they may be considered rustic. Air conditioning is available in San Jose and Arenal only. It is not available in all properties used on this tour. Elevators are also not available at all properties used on this tour. Most hotels typically have ceiling fans only.
• Due to luggage size and weight restrictions on the boats, please bring an overnight bag for the two night stay in Tortuguero National Park. Your main luggage stays in San Jose and joins you upon your return to the mainland.
• Museum visits and shopping may be affected with observance of religious or local holidays
• Taxes/fees to be paid in local currency or USD upon exiting the country are approximately 32 USD (£22).
• For departures between 1 January - 30 April 2012 the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates during this period.
• On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
• Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates.
• All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.

To book, call Collette Worldwide direct on 0800 804 8700
Quote Ref Y318 for the Travel 55 discounted price