MONOGRAMS 2012: COSTA RICA W/ TORTUGUERO (ILAD)

9 days from San Jose to San Jose

Buffet breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L), and 3 three-course dinners (D); Local Host service in each city; Sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary (inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE).

Details

Tour Operator: Globus

Duration: 9 Days

Escorted: Escorted - No

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	San Jose	Arrive in San Jose, where you will be met by your Local Host. (B)
Day 2	Tortuguero National Park	Early this morning, travel east to the northern Caribbean's lowlands. In the first part of the trip, admire beautiful evergreen mountains and beautiful landscapes of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Once on the Caribbean side, continue to the Cano Blanco Dock, where you will board a BOAT to take you to TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK. A 2.5-hour boat ride will take you through the canals sheltered in the jungle of the rainforest. From the boat you will be able to admire the unique flora and fauna of this area. Upon arrival at your hotel there will be short briefing followed by lunch. In the afternoon, visit the village of Tortuguero, where you learn the lifestyle of local residents and the significant conservation efforts developed to protect the sea turtles that come to spawn each year along the 22 miles of nearby protected coastline. (B,L,D)
Day 3	Tortuguero National Park	Your guide accompanies you on a leisurely BOAT RIDE along remote, unspoiled sections of the park's waterways, explaining the bountiful flora and fauna. Later, enjoy a fascinating STROLL through an accessible portion of the nearby rainforest and learn how the different animals, insects, and birds interact with forest plants, thus achieving a perfect balance of each species. During the peak nesting season (mid-July to mid-October) you may be lucky enough to observe an endangered green turtle laying her eggs under the starlight. (B,L,D)
Day 4	Arenal	Take an early morning FLIGHT back to San Jose. From here, journey to the artisan town of Sarchi before stopping for a typical Costa Rican lunch in La Fortuna. Continue to the Arenal Volcano area, where you will stay two nights. In the afternoon, take a guided WALK through the lava trails of the volcano and appreciate how nature has found a way to recover from past lava flows. After the walk, visit the famous TABACON HOT SPRINGS and take a dip in the natural springs and pools of mineral waters surrounded by lush, tropical forest. Enjoy dinner at the Hot Springs. (B,L,D)
Day 5	Arenal	Today is at your leisure to explore on your own. Perhaps visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, a network of suspension bridges, platforms, and trails built in the cloud forest. From here, explore the forest canopy with a bird's-eye view, giving you a different perspective of the forest's wildlife. Alternatively, you may choose a rafting adventure, horseback riding, or spelunking in nearby Venado Caves. (B)
Day 6	Monteverde	This morning, begin with a short BOAT ride across Arenal Lake and admire different species of birds that visit and call the area home. Continue through incredible mountain scenery and MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST, home to over 3,000 plant species as well as approximately 120 mammal species, 400 bird species, and 1,200 species of amphibians and reptiles. This afternoon, visit SELVATURA PARK and take a walk on the suspension bridges through the cloud forest canopy. A great opportunity for nature lovers and birdwatchers! Also, don't miss the butterfly and hummingbird gardens. (B)
Day 7	Monteverde	Enjoy a day to do as you please. Maybe wake up early and visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest to best experience the animals in their natural forest habitats. Discover this misty and surreal wildlife sanctuary full of mosses, ferns, flowers, and other indigenous plant life. Also notice how the combination of climatic and geographic factors create temperature and humidity gradients, changing dramatically over just a short distance, or you could visit a local family's farm to learn about sugarcane, coffee, and tilapia farming. (B)
Day 8	Monteverde-San Jose	Return to San Jose today. (B)
Day 9	San Jose	Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

Dates/Pricing

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Date	Price / Description	Quote
May 20, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 21, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 22, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 23, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 24, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 25, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 26, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 27, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 28, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 29, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 30, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
May 31, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 01, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 02, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 03, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 04, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 05, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 06, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 07, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 08, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 09, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 10, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 11, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 12, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 13, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 14, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 15, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 16, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 17, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 18, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 19, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 20, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 21, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 22, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 23, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 24, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 25, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 26, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 27, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 28, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 29, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
June 30, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 01, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 02, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 03, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 04, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 05, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 06, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 07, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 08, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 09, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 10, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 11, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 12, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 13, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 14, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 15, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 16, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 17, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 18, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 19, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 20, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 21, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 22, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 23, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 24, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 25, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 26, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 27, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 28, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 29, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 30, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
July 31, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 01, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 02, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 03, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 04, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 05, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 06, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 07, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 08, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 09, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 10, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 11, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 12, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 13, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 14, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 15, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 16, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 17, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 18, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 19, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 20, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 21, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 22, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 23, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 24, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 25, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 26, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 27, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 28, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 29, 2012	$1,179.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 30, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
August 31, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 01, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 02, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 03, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 04, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 05, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 06, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 07, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 08, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 09, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 10, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 11, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 12, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 13, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 14, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 15, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 16, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 17, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 18, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 19, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 20, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 21, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 22, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 23, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 24, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 25, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 26, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 27, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 28, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 29, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
September 30, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 01, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 02, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 03, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 04, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 05, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 06, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 07, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 08, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 09, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 10, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 11, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 12, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 13, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 14, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 15, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 16, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 17, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 18, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 19, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 20, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 21, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 22, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 23, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 24, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 25, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 26, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 27, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 28, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 29, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 30, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
October 31, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 01, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 02, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 03, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 04, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 05, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 06, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 07, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 08, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 09, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 10, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 11, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 12, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 13, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 14, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 15, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 16, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 17, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 18, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 19, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 20, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 21, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 22, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 23, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 24, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 25, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 26, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 27, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 28, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 29, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
November 30, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 01, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 02, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 03, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 04, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 05, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 06, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 07, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 08, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 09, 2012	$1,149.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 10, 2012	$1,209.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 11, 2012	$1,209.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 12, 2012	$1,209.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 13, 2012	$1,209.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 14, 2012	$1,209.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 15, 2012	$1,209.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 16, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 17, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 18, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 19, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 20, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 21, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 22, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 23, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 24, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 25, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 26, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 27, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 28, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 29, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 30, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote
December 31, 2012	$1,239.00* (USD) / Land Only Price	Quote

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MONOGRAMS 2012: COSTA RICA W/ TORTUGUERO (ILAD)

9 days from San Jose to San Jose

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