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Costa Rica Trek

24th Jan - 3rd Feb 2009
Deposit: £349
Sponsorship level: £2,950

Explore the diverse landscape that Costa Rica has to offer in this remote and untouched area waiting to be explored

Home to five per cent of the planets biodiversity, everything from palm tree-lined tropical beaches to smoking volcanoes, cloud forest, rainforest and mangrove our trek will take us through coffee plantations and oak forests deep into cloud forest and dense tropical rainforest. Serenaded by howler monkeys and exotic bird calls, before finishing on a beautiful tropical beach.

The following give you a brief taste of the challenge ahead but for more detailed information please do not hesitate to contact one Laura on 0121 212 6010 or email sfo@childliverdisease.org to order an information pack

DAY 1:
Depart London for San Jose.

DAY 2:
Start the trek beginning at the slopes of Volcano Turrialba.

DAY 3:
Trek through coffee plantations and Eucalyptus forest.

DAY 4:
Head to Copey with dramatic scenery of mountains, never ending forest and banana trees.

DAY 5:
Steep climb into the mountains to 2200m.

DAY 6:
Joined by a team of horses we pass waterfalls and keep a look out for the wonderful birds overhead.

DAY 7:
Deep in the rainforest before we reach a secluded stream for bathing.

DAY 8:
Last day of trekking brings us to Londres our finishing point.

DAY 9:
Free day to relax on the beach.

DAY 10:
Transfer back to San Jose for flight home.

DAY 11:
Arrive London.

Enquire about availability now as only a few places are left on this popular trip!