Sungrebe
Summary of nights: 13 days, 11 nights: Panama City 2; San José 1; Monteverde 2; Arenal 2; Tortuguero 3; San José 1.
- Cross the awe-inspiring Panama Canal, linking two great oceans.
- The misty cloudforest of Monteverde, brimming with exotic birdlife.
- Arenal Volcano, hot springs and hanging bridges.
- The creeks, mangroves and wildlife of Tortuguero National Park.
Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Panama City.
Day 2 Partial Canal transit.
Day 3 City tour of Panama, fly to San José.
Day 4 Travel to Monteverde.
Day 5 Exploring the cloudforest.
Day 6 Drive to Arenal.
Day 7 Walk through the rainforest near the volcano.
Day 8 Drive and boat to Tortuguero National Park.
Days 9,10 Exploring Tortuguero.
Day 11 Fly to San José.
Day 12 Depart, arriving UK day 13.
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Tour profile
Transport: 2 flights, 75 and 30 mins; 3 road journeys, (longest 5 hrs); two 90 minute boat transfers.
Accommodation: Good quality medium class hotels, jungle lodges at Monteverde, Arenal and Tortuguero.
Meals: Breakfast daily. Lunch day 2. Dinner days 7,11. Full board days 4,5,8-10.
Guides: This tour is led by local guides in Panama City and is fully escorted in Costa Rica by a naturalist guide.
Included excursions: Panama Canal Transit; explorations of Monteverde, Arenal and Tortuguero as specified in the itinerary. | 
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