CENTRALAMERICACOSTARICA 134 " The tour was fantastic and I loved every minute of it! Our tour leader is a real credit to your company. Overall - brilliant and highly recommended." Peter O'loughlin central america Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTRA • Activities: Boat excursions, hiking in National Parks, night walk in Monteverde, optional snorkelling • Accommodation: 13 nights tourist class hotels and lodges • Transport: Bus, boat • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of guides in Tortuguero NP and Monteverde DAY 1: SAN JOSE- Arrive and transfer to hotel. DAY 2: SAN JOSE- Today we head out to the smoking Poas Volcano, in the heart of the lush tropical rainforest. In the afternoon we return to San Jose. ( B) DAYS 3 & 4: SAN JOSE - TORTUGUERO NP- Travel by bus and boat into the Tortuguero National Park, home to howler monkeys, brightly coloured parrots and a wide variety of other wildlife. This is where green and leatherback turtles come to lay their eggs once a year ( June- September). We spend a full day exploring the jungle waterways of the park by boat with two nights in a rainforest lodge. ( BLD) DAYS 5 & 6: TORTUGUERO NP - CAHUITA-We leave the rainforest behind and head by boat and bus to Cahuita National Park on the Caribbean coast. Cahuita's main attractions are its white sandy beaches, miles of coconut groves, tranquil seas and coral reefs. Enjoy a full free day here. You can explore the National Park where white- faced monkeys and sloth are very common, go snorkelling on the impressive reef, or simply relax on the beach. In the evening we can visit Cahuita village where there are lots of little restaurants and bars. ( B) DAY 7: CAHUITA - FORTUNA- Leaving the Caribbean coast behind, we head through mountains and typical small villages to Fortuna, a small town nestled at the base of Arenal Volcano. ( B) DAY 8: ARENAL VOLCANO- Arenal Volcano is highly active and its cone- shaped peak constantly emits explosions of sulphurous gases, streams of red- hot lava and loud rumbles. We have a full free day. You can explore around the lower slopes of the volcano or soak in one of the hot springs nearby. ( B) DAYS 9 & 10: FORTUNA - MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST- Head south to the Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde, a beautiful park that teems with flora and fauna. Monteverde has gained international renown as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics. In the evening when the forest really comes to life, we enjoy a night walk. The following day is free to explore the reserve, following trails that wind through the most spectacular sections or trying the spectacular canopy walks. There is abundant wildlife and if you are lucky you might see the beautiful quetzal as well as a variety of monkeys, wild cats and reptiles. ( B) DAYS 11 & 12: MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST - MANUEL ANTONIO NP- Drive to Manuel Antonio National Park, where we spend two nights. This park features some of Costa Rica's finest beaches, with long stretches of beautiful white sand backed by lush jungle. Relax on the beach or follow hiking trails through the tropical forest. ( B) DAY 13: MANUEL ANTONIO - SAN JOSE-After a relaxing morning we travel back to San Jose. ( B) DAY 14: SAN JOSE- Tour ends. ( B) Explore Central America's ' Garden of Eden' • Cruise the jungle waterwaysof Tortuguero National Park • Relax on the coast at Cahuita, famed for its beaches and coral reefs • Visit the impressively active Arenal Volcano with its colourful lava explosions • Take canopy walks through tropical Monteverde Cloud Forest • Hike from jungle to beachin the unique Manuel Antonio National Park Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure San Jose Manuel Antonio N. P. Tortuguero National Park Cahuita National Park Fortuna Monteverde Cloud Forest Costa Rica Turtles & Beaches Amazing Costa Rica San Jose Manuel Antonio N. P. Tortuguero National Park Cahuita National Park Fortuna Monteverde Cloud Forest Single Supplement £ 330 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 20.56 * Price includes tour price of £ 865and local payment of US$ 230All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 985pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 14 days © Imaginative Traveller © Imaginative Traveller Starts SunEnds Sat San JoseSan Jose 2009 11- Jan- 0924- Jan- 09 15- Feb- 0928- Feb- 09 22- Mar- 0904- Apr- 09 26- Apr- 0909- May- 09 31- May- 0913- Jun- 09 05- Jul- 0918- Jul- 09 09- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 13- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 18- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 22- Nov- 0905- Dec- 09 27- Dec- 0909- Jan- 10 Starts SunEnds Sat San JoseSan Jose 2010 31- Jan- 1013- Feb- 10 07- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 11- Apr- 1024- Apr- 10 16- May- 1029- May- 10 20- Jun- 1003- Jul- 10 25- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 29- Aug- 1011- Sep- 10 03- Oct- 1016- Oct- 10 07- Nov- 1020- Nov- 10 12- Dec- 1025- Dec- 10 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

COSTA RICA 135 CENTRALAMERICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTTB • Activities: Boat excursions in Toruguero, hiking in National Parks, optional snorkelling • Accommodation: 7 nights tourist class hotels and lodges • Transport: Bus, boat • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader ( except days 7- 8), services of guides in Tortuguero NP • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Combine this with our ' Amazing Costa Rica' tour DAYS 1- 6: Follow ' Rainforest Adventure' itinerary DAY 7: CAHUITA - SAN JOSE- Leaving the Caribbean coast behind, we travel back to San Jose. ( B) DAY 8: SAN JOSE- Tour ends. ( B) The first half of our ' Rainforest Adventure' tour • A quick week away in the tropicscombining rainforest and beach! • Cruise the jungle waterways of Tortuguero National Park • Relax on the Caribbean coast with its coconut groves and coral reefs • Visit the smoking Poas Volcano, surrounded by lush rainforest • Enjoy the little tropical village of Cahuita Costa Rica Turtles and Beaches Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTAC • Activities: Hiking in National Parks, night walk in Monteverde • Accommodation: 8 nights tourist class hotels and lodges • Transport: Bus • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 2- 9, services of representatives in San Jose, services of guide in Monteverde • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Combine this with our ' Turtles & Beaches' tour DAY 1: SAN JOSE- Transfer to hotel. DAY 2: SAN JOSE - FORTUNA- We travel by bus to Fortuna, a small town nestled at the base of the Arenal Volcano. ( B) DAYS 3- 8: Follow Days 8- 13 of ' Rainforest Adventure' DAY 9: SAN JOSE- Tour ends. ( B) The last half of our ' Rainforest Adventure' tour • A quick week away in the tropics combining rainforest and beach! • Visit the impressively active Arenal Volcano with its colourful lava explosions • Take canopy walksthrough tropical Monteverde Cloud Forest • Hike from jungle to beach in the unique Manuel Antonio National Park • Spot wild cats, exotic parrots, howler monkeys and the resplendent quetzals Amazing Costa Rica Single Supplement £ 205 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 20.56 * Price includes tour price of £ 565and local payment of US$ 170All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 649pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 170 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 20.56 * Price includes tour price of £ 549and local payment of US$ 170All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 635pp Land Only * traveller traveller Tour duration 8 days Tour duration 9 days Starts SunEnds Sun San JoseSan Jose 2009 11- Jan- 0918- Jan- 09 15- Feb- 0922- Feb- 09 22- Mar- 0929- Mar- 09 26- Apr- 0903- May- 09 31- May- 0907- Jun- 09 05- Jul- 0912- Jul- 09 09- Aug- 0916- Aug- 09 13- Sep- 0920- Sep- 09 18- Oct- 0925- Oct- 09 22- Nov- 0929- Nov- 09 27- Dec- 0903- Jan- 10 Starts SunEnds Sun San JoseSan Jose 2010 31- Jan- 1007- Feb- 10 07- Mar- 1014- Mar- 10 11- Apr- 1018- Apr- 10 16- May- 1023- May- 10 20- Jun- 1027- Jun- 10 25- Jul- 1001- Aug- 10 29- Aug- 1005- Sep- 10 03- Oct- 1010- Oct- 10 07- Nov- 1014- Nov- 10 12- Dec- 1019- Dec- 10 Starts FriEnds Sat San JoseSan Jose 2009 16- Jan- 0924- Jan- 09 20- Feb- 0928- Feb- 09 27- Mar- 0904- Apr- 09 01- May- 0909- May- 09 05- Jun- 0913- Jun- 09 10- Jul- 0918- Jul- 09 14- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 18- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 23- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 27- Nov- 0905- Dec- 09 Starts FriEnds Sat San JoseSan Jose 2010 01- Jan- 1009- Jan- 10 05- Feb- 1013- Feb- 10 12- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 16- Apr- 1024- Apr- 10 21- May- 1029- May- 10 25- Jun- 1003- Jul- 10 30- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 03- Sep- 1011- Sep- 10 08- Oct- 1016- Oct- 10 12- Nov- 1020- Nov- 10 17- Dec- 1025- Dec- 10 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243