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H I G H L I G H T S : • Arenal Volcano • Sky Tram & Sky Trek Canopy • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Manuel Antonio National Park • Carara National Park • Poás Volcano National Park • San José Central Valley • Sarchí Village See page 8-9 for car rental information and tour route map. 7-NIGHT SELF-GUIDED TOUR from $840* Tour includes seven breakfasts and seven day 4WD rental with unlimited mileage. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative. Transfer to your San José hotel (Holiday Inn Aurola or similar) for one night stay. Day 2 Early in the morning a car rental representative will deliver your 4x4 car, so you can explore Costa Rica on your own. At mid-morning, we recommend that you drive through the northern lowlands to the Arenal Volcano area, and witness the volcano's eruptions of lava and ash. Spend the next two nights in this spectacular area at Arenal Manoa (or similar). Day 3 Consider a visit to the Arenal Reserve and the Sky Tram & Sky Trek. Ascend to the top of the mountain by an aerial tram and descend on a canopy tour, cascading from mountain to mountain. If you prefer a more relaxed tour, visit the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Boat tours are offered on the Rio Frio, where you will discover different species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Day 4 Drive to the Central Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park with its magnificent beaches, passing through various climates and elevations. Enjoy three nights at Parador Resort & Spa (or similar) in Manuel Antonio. Day 5/6 Days at leisure. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, with its expansive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest. Enjoy adventure options such as kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, diving and canopy tours. Day 7 Drive to the San José Central Valley and visit several national parks along the way. The Carara National Park is a great place to view Costa Rica's wildlife. Early morning is often the best time to see the wealth of scarlet macaws that rest among the mangroves or the crocodiles the rest in the Tárcoles River. Also on your way is Poás Volcano National Park, which has one of the world's largest accessible volcanic craters. Finally, consider a visit to the famous artisan town of Sarchí. Overnight at your San José hotel. Car rental returns are in the evening. Day 8 Transfer to San José International Airport (SJO) for your departure. This tour is not available December 20, 2014-January 6, 2015 and from March 29-April 5, 2015. All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices/tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. See page 8 for approximate travel times Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition. E X P L O R I N G T H E R A I N F O R E S T S e l f - D r i v e P r o g r a m – E x p l o r e a t y o u r o w n p a c e i n a 4 x 4 ! 34

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