What's Included

An experienced local tour guide plus there will be the services of local site guides at some sites. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing as indicated.

Geckos Nuts & Bolts

Transport

• Boat
• Deluxe bus
• Local bus
• Minibus
• On foot
• Taxi

Accommodation

• Overnight bus
• Budget/tourist class hotels

Not Included

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, meals, entrance fees, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.

Optional Extras

• Antigua - Plantation tour
  US$15
• Antigua - Salsa class (per hour)
  US$10
• Caye Caulker - Manatee watching & snorkelling tour
  US$60
• Caye Caulker - Windsurfing Tuition (per hour)
  US$15
• La Fortuna/Arenal - Baldi Hot Springs
  US$30
• La Fortuna/Arenal - Day Tour Cano Negro Reserve
  US$55
• La Fortuna/Arenal - Maleku indigenous reserve
  US$50
• La Fortuna/Arenal - Rafting - Delete
  US$75-100
• La Fortuna/Arenal - Tabacon Hot Springs
  US$45
• La Fortuna/Arenal - Volcano hike
  US$25
• Merida - Tour of Uxmal Ruins
  US$40
• Monteverde - Butterfly garden
  US$12
• Monteverde - Coffee Plantation tour
  US$30
• Monteverde - Sky Tram
  US$50
• Ometepe - Laguna Maderas trek
  US$35 (approx 10 hrs)
• Ometepe - Petroglyphs hike
  US$8
• Ometepe - Private vehicle circuit tour of Ometepe
  US$50
• Ometepe - San Ramon Waterfall
  US$230
• Ometepe - Volcan Concepcion hike (Approx 11 hrs)
  US$35
• Palenque - Bonampak flight (minimum 5 people)
  US$100pp
• Puerto Viejo - Bike rental
  US$6-10
• Puerto Viejo - Botanical Garden tour
  US$7
• Puerto Viejo - Bri Bri Indigenous Reserve
  US$50
• Puerto Viejo - Dolphin watching
  US$30
• Puerto Viejo - Introductory surf lessons
  US$40
• Puerto Viejo - Snorkel hire
  US$8
• Puerto Viejo - Surfboard hire
  US$12
• San Jose - Braulio Carrillo Reserve
  US$60
• San Jose - Butterfly Farm
  US$20-$25
• San Jose - Carara Reserve incl lunch
  US$80
• San Jose - City tour
  US$20
• San Jose - Poas Volcano
  US$40

Safety Information

Active Volcanoes
This tour passes through volcanic areas.  In the instance, a volcano becomes potentially dangerous and authorities declare nearby towns unsafe for travel, the itinerary will be re-routed. Where possible, Gecko’s will provide advance notice of such changes. At short notice, when this is not possible, your tour leader will provide up to date information on behalf of Gecko’s.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations may be required or recommended for this trip so you should consult with your travel doctor to obtain the latest up-to-date information. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return.

For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we recommend the Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics (see www.traveldoctor.com.au or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Travellers from countries other than Australia and New Zealand should contact similar organisations or their travel doctor for advice. General health and vaccination information is available to all travellers at
www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport. Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.

Malaria: There is no vaccination against malaria, which is transmitted by mosquito bites and is a risk in many less-developed tropical areas in Africa, Latin America and South East Asia. Protection against mosquito bites is essential and where the risk is considered high, anti-malarial medications are recommended. Anti-malarial medications should be discussed with experts as there are different medications available and not all medications suit all people or all destinations. Where malaria is considered prevalent in mountainous regions we prefer that trekkers to altitude try to avoid the use of mefloquine (Lariam) if possible.

Please note that Costa Rican authorities require a Yellow Fever Certificate for visitors arriving from some countries in South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela).