Tauck Value Includes:

Costa Rica Adventure
Tauck’s ecotourism
experience includes
two nights in
Monteverde Cloud
Forest and a cruise
on Lake Arenal to see
Volcano Arenal
Tauck Value Includes:
• Special, privately guided ecotourism experiences within Costa
Rica’s renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
and within the private Tilajari Reserve
• Choice of activities at Tizate Wellness Gardens ranging from
a horseback ride, canopy tour or zip-line adventure to an
organic farm visit, a massage or a soak in a thermal pool
• Exclusive farewell reception and dinner at the acclaimed
Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) in San José
• Guided tour and lunch at Doka Estate coffee plantation
• Exotic wildlife viewing on float trips along the Peñas Blancas
River and Rio Corobici, and a Lake Arenal cruise
1. Arrive Liberia / Playa Hermosa
Tour begins: Hotel Playa Hermosa at 6:00 PM. A transfer is included
from Liberia International Airport to Hotel Playa Hermosa in
Guanacaste. Join us for a welcome reception and à la carte dinner at
your home for the next two nights, a secluded resort situated on the
Pacific Ocean, surrounded by lovely tropical gardens. Meals D
2. Tizate Wellness Gardens
A guided horseback ride along mountain trails... a tropical forest
canopy tour or exciting zip-line adventure* through the treetops
above the Tizate River... a visit to an organic farm... relaxing
massages in the spa... a soothing soak in thermal pools fed by
volcanic hot springs – it’s your choice on a visit to the Tizate
Wellness Gardens Hot Springs & Spa, a spa and adventure center
tucked into a dry tropical forest on the edge of the Tizate River close
to volcanic Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Meals BLD
• Visits to the private home of a local farmer and Monteverde
Reserve’s Serpentarium & Butterfly Garden
• Two-night stays at acclaimed “eco-resorts” in the heart of
Costa Rica’s rainforests
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• All meals – 20; gratuities to local guides and drivers, taxes,
service charges, admission fees and porterage
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
3. Rio Corobici Float Trip / Monteverde
Keep your eyes peeled for iguanas, howler monkeys, otters and
other wildlife – as well as a rich variety of birds including cormorants,
ospreys, kingfishers, herons and parrots – on a leisurely guided
float trip along the tranquil Rio Corobici. After a delicious lunch
featuring local specialties at Rincon Corobici, set out for a two-night
stay at Monteverde Lodge in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve – a
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“For 2011, we’ve redesigned this tour for the optimal experience rich in Costa Rica’s biodiversity. You’ll explore coast and
beach, rainforest and cloud forest; we’ve added river cruises primed for wildlife viewing, a trip to the Tizate Wellness Gardens
for the ultimate ‘eco’ day, a private dinner and evening at the Gold Museum... and more!
Playa
Hermosa
C A R I BB E A N
S EA
Lake
Liberia Arenal
Arenal
Rincon
Volcano
Corobici
Nat’l Park
Monteverde
Tilajari
San José
C OSTA R IC A
Maximum Elevation: 4,450 ft.
P A C I F IC
O CEAN
– Roger Saterstrom, Tour Architect
wondrous world of clouds and mists that’s home to an incredible
range of plant, animal and bird life. Before dinner at your leisure at
the lodge this evening, attend a lecture by one of the Quaker settlers
who founded Monteverde Reserve back in the 1950s. Meals BLD
NIC ARAGUA
Tizate Wellness
Gardens
”
4. Biodiversity
in
Monteverde Reserve
Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve’s amazing abundance
of wildlife today, including thousands of plant and animal species;
themed displays and exhibits afford a close-up look at this biological
treasure trove. A visit to the Serpentarium sheds light on its
broad collection of reptiles, while the Butterfly Garden features a
biodiversity center and four climate-controlled butterfly gardens;
naturalists provide insights on these delicate insects. Feeders at the
Hummingbird Gallery introduce guests to several different species
of hummingbirds. Enjoy an eclectic mix of Costa Rican and fusion
cuisine for lunch in a beautiful tropical setting at Sofia, prior to a
guided visit to a private reserve offering glimpses of more unique
flora and fauna. Dine at your lodge this evening. Meals BLD
5. Lake Arenal
to
Tilajari Resort
Depart Monteverde Reserve and drive past rolling hills, coffee
plantations and cattle farms to Lake Arenal. The largest lake in
Costa Rica, it sits in the imposing shadow of Volcano Arenal, one
of the most active volcanoes on Earth... it’s been continuously
You’ll stay at acclaimed eco resorts including Tilajari Resort (left); capuchin monkeys
hang out (literally) in Montevede Reserve; and nothing beats a raft adventure.
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Costa Rica’s wildlife is one of the main reasons it’s on world travelers’ lists of
must-see places; we’ve choreographed our days in Costa Rica to provide every
opportunity to spot the Resplendent Quetzal along with sites like Arenal Volcano.
erupting since 1968! After a scenic cruise across the lake to Lake
Arenal Dam, continue on to Tilajari Resort Hotel in the San Carlos
Valley for a two-night stay; your choice of activities today includes
guided walks through the rainforest at Tilajari Reserve or a visit to
the Butterfly Garden on the grounds of your resort. Tilajari Resort
Hotel is luxury in the wilderness, dedicated to the sustainability of
the lush natural surroundings. Meals BLD
6. Peñas Blancas River Float Trip
Head into the jungle today for a gentle float trip* down the
wildlife-rich Peñas Blancas River; your bilingual guide helps you
spot giant iguanas, sloths, crocodiles, monkeys and other wildlife
along the shore. Stop along the way for an authentic slice of rural
Costa Rican life, as you visit with a local farmer and his extended
family at their private home; they’ve lived on the river all their lives,
as did their ancestors before them. Return to Tilajari Resort for
lunch and an afternoon spent as you please. Swim, play tennis,
explore the grounds, or choose from optional activities (available
at additional cost) including horseback riding, rafting and zip-line
adventures, and massages at the spa. Meals BLD
8 Days from $2,490 plus airfare
(7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
Begins Liberia
Jan 8, 15, 22 Feb 5, 19, 26 Mar 5, 19, 26
Apr 9, 16 Dec 10, 28
Dates in blue indicate a Small Group Departure with no more than 24
Tauck guests, specially priced from $2990 per person double. Specific
dates apply; ask at booking.
Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional
departure dates may become available as these sell out.
Price Per Person
January – March
Double $2690
Single $3110
Double $2490
Single $2910
April
Follow the development of fine Costa Rican gourmet coffee from
the seed to the cup on a guided tour of the Doka Estate coffee
plantation on the slopes of Alajuela Poas Volcano. You’ll learn
about the production, the harvesting, the processing plant and
the roasting of the grain. After lunch, continue on to Costa Rica’s
capital city of San José, where you’ll join us this evening for an
exclusive farewell reception and dinner at the Museo del Oro
(Gold Museum). The museum boasts a dazzling collection of
thousands of pre-Columbian gold artifacts. Meals BLD
8. Journey Home
Tour ends: San José. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included
from Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica to
Juan Santamaria Int’l Airport. Allow 3 hours for check-in. Meals B
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
Triple $2392
December
Double $2890
7. Doka Estate / San José / Museo del Oro
Triple $2592
Single $3310
Triple $2785
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international
air for travel originating in the United States (subject to availability).
Ask about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our
comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in the day-by-day itinerary,
participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be
required. Costa Rica departure tax is not included.
Fine Hotels / Great Locations
Night 1,2** Hotel Playa Hermosa
Night 3,4 Monteverde Lodge
Night 5,6 Tilajari Resort Hotel
Night 7
Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica
Guanacaste
Monteverde
Muelle
San José
**Note: Nights 1 and 2 may stay at an alternate hotel.
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