Costa Rica tailor made holiday, vistas and volcanoes
This trip can be tailor made to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of these trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Costa Rica is frequently cited as a leader in responsible tourism; with around a quarter of the small yet incredibly diverse country protected by "National Park" or "Reserve" status, it would be hard to find a country with a better attitude to sustainable tourism. However, Costa Rica's growing popularity as an ecotourism hotspot has led to increased visitor numbers and in some places overdevelopment and mass foreign investment. We therefore recommend the smaller, locally owned properties in more off the beaten track destinations in order to maximise benefit to the local community and enjoyment for the visitor. Costa Rica awards properties 'leaves' based on sustainable tourism, and many of the properties featured in this itinerary have been awarded three, four or even five leaves for their commitment to the environment and local community.
El Silencio Lodge - is the perfect example of a responsibly run, yet luxurious, hotel; the lodge was built with minimal impact on the land and a reforestation project is underway. Situated in a private cloud forest reserve, this is a lesser visited alternative to the more popular cloud forests and therefore an ideal place for spotting birds and wildlife without the crowds.
Community
We always recommend using private local guides, where possible, since we feel that this will really enhance vistors' experiences of the country that they are visiting.
El Silencio Lodge - Staff are local, restaurant produce is local and the owners contribute to community projects, all whilst providing first class service and accommodation to guests.
Almonds and corals - has been awarded 5 leaves for sustainable tourism and also supports local Bribri and Cachabri indigenous groups.
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