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Monteverde on your own or join our optional we’ll keep an eye out for one as we walk along the DAY 12 • San José
evening nature walk. With an expert guide, we’ll nature trails. Head to San José for a sightseeing tour. Begin at
walk through the rain forest after dark in search of B,L — Villas Lirio or similar the Parque Nacional, spanning several blocks and
nocturnal animals. celebrating the country’s history. Then, visit historic
B,L — El Establo Mountain Resort or similar DAY 10 • Rainforest spices tour • San plazas, markets, and iconic buildings—including the
Gerardo de Dota Plaza de la Cultura. Tonight, wish each other adios
DAY 8 • Manuel Antonio National Park • Depart for San Gerardo de Dota. Stop en route at the during a Farewell Dinner.
Mangrove tour Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation, an organic spice farm. B,D — Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel or similar

Depart for Manuel Antonio National Park. En route, Tour the plantation before partaking in a tasting of
stop at Hacienda Nosavar to take a Mangrove tour, spice-infused treats. Then, descend into the Savegre DAY 13 • Return to U.S.
learning about how they provide important nesting River Valley to San Gerardo de Dota. Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or begin
grounds for birds. B,L,D — Savegre Lodge or similar a post-trip extension to Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast:
B,L — Villas Lirio or similar Tortuguero National Park.
DAY 11 • San Gerardo de Dota • Morning
DAY 9 • Manuel Antonio National Park quetzal search B
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park, a critical Explore San Gerardo de Dota, resting in a pastoral
habitat for migrating birds. This national park valley carpeted with apple and peach trees. Early
includes beaches, bird sanctuaries, and a rain forest. this morning we’ll set out to spot the resplendent
Manuel Antonio is one of only two habitats in the quetzal, a bird that can be found year-round in the
country for the endangered squirrel monkey, and cloud forest here.
B,L,D — Savegre Lodge or similar

Unique Accommodations

El Establo Mountain Resort
Monteverde
Set on a private 150-acre farm adjacent to the
Monteverde Nature Preserve, El Establo offers
an escape from the everyday. Its large windows
and balconies offer views of the surrounding
mountains, and its amenities include a gym,
spa, and two restaurants. Each of its 155
rooms feature coffee- and tea-making facilities,
a mini-fridge, private bath with hair dryer,
and cable TV.

Cruise on the Río Frío on Day 3.

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