Beautiful Pacific beaches, pristine cloud forest, active volcanoes and the rugged landscape of Rincón de la Vieja await you. Soak in natural hot springs, discover jungle waterfalls or zip- line through the trees on this ten day adventure in Costa Rica! For further tour information 76go to: www. trekamerica. com/ psv Duration: 10 days When to go: Year Round Accommodation: 5 camping nights 4 hotel nights Meals: Included when camping Other meals paid locally Start/ Finish: Tour starts at 07.30 and finishes approx 17.00 in the lobby of our San José area hotel Departs San José - Trek Code: PSV STARTFINISHSTARTFINISH 20092010 Tour from£ 689 Flights from£ 591* ? ' Survivor' Adventure Course ? Natural volcanic hot springs ? Guided full- day hike in Rincon de la Vieja ? Scenic walks and hikes in Arenal and Monteverde ? Wildlife viewing ? All hotel breakfasts and meals whilst camping ? Professional bilingual tour leader, camp fees/ equipment & transportation Mountain biking . Horseback riding. Surf lessons. Canopy zip- line tour. Snorkelling Sea kayaking . Turu Ba Ri Adventure Park Camping & Lodging COSTA RICA NICARAGUA Caribbean Sea Paci  c Ocean Sámara Rincón de la Vieja Puriscal Monteverde Arenal San José HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVITIES TOUR DATES & PRICES 10 Days For full list of dates and prices please see pages 86- 88 * Flight prices subject to availability T his unique tour of Costa Rica puts you right in the heart of the exquisite beauty of Costa Rica's famous parks. Zip- line in the cloud forest of Monteverde; listen to the rumble of Arenal Volcano; walk to the perfect crater of the surreal Rincón de la Vieja National Park, and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Sámara. Starting with an easy walk at Universidad de la Paz' nature reserve, we continue towards Puriscal for a truly unique experience, a Survivor Adventure course through the jungle. Swing like Tarzan across the river to get the adrenalin flowing as your group competes for victory! There will also be time for an optional visit to Turu Ba Ri Adventure Park, whose jungle canopy tours will make you say " Pura Vida!" Next up, Monteverde. Home to incredible biodiversity ( and some fun nightlife), there will be plenty of time to explore the famous cloud forest. For some extra adrenaline, try the zip- line tour among the cloud-drenched canopies and across open ravines! From the forest to one of the most active volcanoes in the hemisphere, Arenal Volcano will blow you away. You can hike or horseback ride to hidden waterfalls before relaxing in the natural hot springs later in the evening! Be sure to watch the night skies for the volcano's natural pyrotechnics! From Arenal, we travel to the undiscovered Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja. Here we will explore the park with a guided full- day trek through the enchanting lowland forest and up to the barren lunar landscape... culminating with an incredible view at the rim of a smoking cauldron. It is a challenging hike, but well worth the effort! Heading south, we arrive at the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Sámara beach. In Sámara, the soft sound of gentle waves is a perennial backdrop to your adventure. The perfect place to relax and enjoy Costa Rica's beautiful coastline: snorkel, kayak, swim or try a surf lesson in the warm Pacific Ocean before finishing this journey in San José. Year Round Departures 1San José >> Puriscal 2Monteverde ( HP) 3Monteverde ( HP) 4Arenal 5Arenal 6Rincón de la Vieja 7Rincón de la Vieja 8Sámara ( HP) 9Sámara ( HP) 10Sámara >> San José HP = Hotel night included in the price Surf & Volcanoes 13 Dec22 Dec 2010 10 Jan19 Jan 07 Feb16 Feb 07 Mar16 Mar 11 Apr20 Apr 23 May01 Jun 27 Jun06 Jul 08 Aug17 Aug 14 Nov23 Nov 19 Dec28 Dec 2011 16 Jan25 Jan 13 Feb22 Feb 13 Mar22 Mar COSTA RICA

Duration: 11 days When to go: Year Round Accommodation: 4 camping nights 6 hotel nights Meals: Included when camping Other meals paid locally Start/ Finish: Tour starts at 07.30 and finishes approx 17.00 in the lobby of our San José area hotel Departs San José - Trek Code: PRJ STARTFINISHSTARTFINISH 20092010 Tour from£ 799 Flights from£ 591* ? Scenic walks and hikes in Turrialba, Irazú, Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park ? Scenic cruise to/ from Bocas del Toro, Panama ? Wildlife viewing ? All hotel breakfasts and meals whilst camping ? Professional bilingual tour leader, camping fees/ equipment & transportation Pacuare river rafting . Sea kayaking Snorkelling . Surf lessons Camping & Lodging PANAMÁ Caribbean Sea Paci  c Ocean COSTA RICA Manuel Antonio Bocas del Toro Cahuita San José Turrialba San Isidro Wildlife Refuge 11 Days HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVITIES TOUR DATES & PRICES For further tour information go to: www. trekamerica. com/ prj77 For full list of dates and prices please see pages 86- 88 * Flight prices subject to availability T his fantastic tour of Costa Rica and Panama offers the chance to visit famous Manuel Antonio and Cahuita, as well as the off- the- beaten- track Bocas del Toro, Panama. Leaving the capital of San José, we visit Volcán Irazú with time enough to climb and gaze into its perfect crater. The view is breathtaking and Irazú is Costa Rica's highest volcano. We then continue to Turrialba to set up camp. Here we will explore some incredible waterfalls and hikes along the Pacuare River, and there will be opportunities to white water raft or trek in this natural playground. The next day finds us travelling south towards Panamá and its enchanting archipelago, Bocas del Toro, but first we will spend an evening at the Gandoca- Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Gandoca- Manzanillo is home to tropical rainforest and champagne- coloured sandy beaches that are dotted with coconut and palm trees. Its pristine coral reef, year- round warm weather and lack of crowds will be sure to impress. Swim or snorkel in the refreshing Caribbean sea, bask in the sun or watch for " congos" ( howler monkeys) in the nearby trees. Arriving to Bocas del Toro via a scenic cruise, you will savour the area's natural beauty. During the day, opt for a boating excursion and snorkel among the rare coral reef and a myriad of brightly coloured fish. In the evenings sip rum cocktails and dance with the locals to the unique rhythms of Panama's Caribbean islands... ideal for perfecting your salsa moves! Returning to Costa Rica, we stop in Cahuita/ Puerto Viejo to explore the beautiful beaches and the Cahuita National Marine Park. There will be plenty of time to walk or bike to nearby waterfalls or enjoy the day on the beach. Travelling across the Talamanca mountain range, we arrive at San Isidro in time to explore the local markets and the Costa Rican nightlife. The temperature is cooler here and you will appreciate the fresh mountain air. Our last days have us in one of the most famous beaches in all of Central America, Manuel Antonio. From the national park's beaches and tropical forests to the delicious seafood, salsa clubs and beach bars of the town, there is no better way to end your 11- day romp in Costa Rica and Panamá than by body-surfing Manuel Antonio's perfectly curled waves and perfecting your sun tan! 1- 2San José >> Turrialba 3Caribbean Wildlife Refuge ( HP) 4Bocas del Toro ( HP) 5Bocas del Toro ( HP) 6- 7Cahuita 8San Isidro ( HP) 9Manuel Antonio ( HP) 10Manuel Antonio ( HP) 11Manuel Antonio >> San José HP = hotel nights included in the price Year Round Departures Reef & Jungles Want even more adventure? Why not combine the Surf & Volcanoes and Reef & Jungles on the Costa Rica Panama Trail, prices start from £ 1499. We also offer pre and post tour packagesto Tortuguero National Park and Corcovado National Park. Tortuguero National Park- 3 Days Departs San José, prices from £ 209 Corcovado National Park- 3 Days Departs San José, prices from £ 439 For further information, visit our website or enquire at the time of booking. 23 Dec02 Jan 2010 20 Jan30 Jan 17 Feb27 Feb 17 Mar27 Mar 21 Apr01 May 02 Jun12 Jun 07 Jul17 Jul 18 Aug28 Aug 24 Nov04 Dec 29 Dec08 Jan 2011 26 Jan05 Feb 23 Feb05 Mar 23 Mar02 Apr A coastal adventure through Costa Rica and Panamá featuring waterfalls, tropical rainforests and both Caribbean and Pacific beaches. From idyllic Bocas del Toro to beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park, if you like the beach, this trip is for you! COSTA RICA