Costa Rica

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Price from:

£3895pp

Location:

South America

Duration:

13 nights

Dates Available:

April & October 2024

Tel: +357 70 000 970

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Panama & Costa Rica Experience: Solo Travellers Tour

Small in size yet possessing a superb biodiversity, Costa Rica and Panama offer a wide variety of eco-systems including volcanoes, rainforest and cloud forest, lakes, lagoons and beaches. This tour visits the incredible Panama Canal as well as a selection of Costa Rica’s most renowned national parks, from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast.

The Cox & Kings Signature Experiences

  • Walking tour of stunning Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Cruise along the Panama Canal
  • View the Arenal volcano from your hotel
  • Cruise the canals of Tortuguero

Itinerary:

Day 1: Fly to Panama City via Miami

Travel from London (with optional regional connections) to Panama City via the United States on United Airlines. Move to the Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel for a three-night stay. Meals included based on the itinerary: B for Breakfast, L for Lunch, D for Dinner, N for No meals.


Day 2: Panama City

Explore the city in the morning with a tour encompassing the old Panama ruins and the historic colonial district. In the evening, savor a welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant. (B, D)


Day 3: Panama Canal

Embark on a shared partial transit to navigate through the different locks of the Panama Canal. (B, L)


Day 4: Fly to San José

Take a morning flight to San Jose, then explore a coffee plantation on the slopes of the active Poas Volcano. Depending on volcanic activity, witness its crater lake. Stay overnight at the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel. (B, L)


Day 5-6: Tortuguero

Embark on a shared overland transfer to Caño Blanco on the Caribbean coast. Cruise along the backwaters leading to Tortuguero, observing wildlife along the way. Enjoy a two-night stay at Pachira Lodge. (B, L, D)


Day 7: La Selva Biological Station - Arenal

Travel back to Caño Blanco by boat and proceed to Arenal. On the way, explore La Selva Biological Station, gaining insights into researchers' scientific and conservation efforts. Enjoy a brief walk in the safeguarded rainforest. Stay two nights at Arenal Paraiso (or similar) with Arenal Volcano views. (B, L)


Day 8: Arenal

Explore the network of trails and suspension bridges in the morning for a close encounter with the rainforest floor and canopy. Optionally, you can visit the hot springs in the evening. (B)


Day 9-10: Monteverde

Travel alongside the shores of Lake Arenal, absorbing the breathtaking scenery of the lake and its environs. Journey through verdant mountains to Monteverde, where you'll spend two nights at Monteverde Country Lodge (or similar). (B)


Day 11: Carara - Tarcoles

Head to the central Pacific coast and explore Carara National Park, renowned for its crocodiles, monkeys, and vibrant scarlet macaws. Proceed to Tarcoles and enjoy a two-night stay at Villa Lapas Hotel (or similar). (B)


Day 12: Manuel Antonio

Explore Manuel Antonio in the morning with a guided walk through the national park, where the rainforest meets stunning beaches. This compact park is rich in wildlife, hosting sloths, iguanas, endangered squirrel monkeys, and a variety of colorful birds. Conclude the day with a farewell dinner at a nearby local restaurant. (B, D)


Day 13: Fly to London

Travel to San José and then take a flight to London via the United States with United Airlines. (B)


Day 14: Arrive London

Arrive in London (N).


Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

What’s Included:

  • Small group size - average 12 people (max 18)
  • 3- & 4-star accommodation
  • Twin / double rooms for single use
  • Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
  • International & internal flights
  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Experienced local tour guide in each country
  • 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 4 dinners
  • Welcome & farewell group dinners
  • Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
  • Porterage at hotels

 

Additional Information:

  • Flights to the UK are available for a supplement.
  • Prices are an indication of the dates available. Exact prices for specific dates are available on request.
  • With limited exceptions, a traveler who is found to have visited Panama and Cuba on or after January 12, 2021 is not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and must apply for a visa to travel to the United States.

Cox & Kings: Panama & Costa Rica Solo Travellers Tour

 

Dates: Solo Price:
11 to 24 April 2024 £3995
31 October to 13 November 2024 £3895

 

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