Known for its spectacular natural beauty and biodiversity, Costa Rica boasts over 15 different ecosystems with dramatic changes in landscapes, climate and nature. Magnificent beaches stretch for miles along an unspoilt coastline. High on the mountains, cool and pristine cloud forests are alive with mysterious sounds and below splendid tropical rain forests are packed with life.

Covering a land-bridge which links North and South America, the Republic of Panama is best known for its 40-mile long (65km) shipping canal, which is cut along a gap between mountains, linking the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. The country is largely unexplored by tourists; only a few hardy adventurers, researchers and spirited travellers have had the joy of discovering its amazing diversity of flora and fauna, secluded beaches, tropical beauty and historic treasures

This tour takes us from Costa Rica, the “Jewel of Central America”, considered an oasis of calm and Eco-tourism heaven, to Panama “the bridge of the world” and home of the Panama Canal, a feat of engineering history. Both countries are a fantastic mix of tropical paradise of dense jungles and rainforests, cascading waterfalls, magnificent coastlines and spectacular wildlife.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS    San Jose - Tortuguero - Panama City - Panama Canal
    
ACCOMMODATION     4* hotels

TOUR HOTELS

* St Jose - Casa Conde Apartotel & Suites

* Tortuguero - Laguna Lodge

* Arenal - Arenal Kioro Hotel

* Papagayo Gulf - Casa Conde del Mar Hotel

* Panama - Crowne Plaza

* Gamboa - Gamboa Rainforest Resort

* Playa Bonita - Intercontinental Playa Bonita resort & Spa

**Hotels subject to change. Final confirmation 2 weeks prior to departure.

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Scheduled flights from Dublin to Costa Rica returning from Panama. Internal flights from Costa Rica to Panama.
• Transfers to and from hotels.
• Entrance fees where applicable.
• Professional local guides.
• 13 Nights accommodation in 4* hotels. In remote areas such as National parks and small towns this standard may not exist and accommodation may be more simple or rustic.
• Breakfast daily, three lunches and two dinners.
• Porterage

NOT INCLUDED:

• Taxes, fuel surcharges, insurance, gratuities to driver and guide.

PLAYA BONITA EXTENSION

Extend your stay in Playa Bonita for a few days. Intercontinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa from E109 per person per night. Single Supplement E189.