Costa Rica Adventure Tour

Day 1: San Jose

Welcome upon arrival and transportation to your hotel in downtown San Jose.

Day 2: Arenal

Our adventure begins with an early morning drive to the Pacuare River for a rafting trip. Winding deep inside of one of Costa Rica's most impressive primordial rainforests, this site has been officially declared a Wild and Scenic River and offers some of the finest white water in Latin America. Breakfast is served en-route and lunch along the river. Return to Arenal in the late afternoon. (B, L)

Day 3: Arenal

Spend a relaxing morning on your own. In the late afternoon we will hike the trails of El Silencio and the volcanic thermal mineral pools at Tabacón Hot Springs. Arenal Volcano is breathtaking after dark when its thundering explosions and bursts of glowing rock light the night sky. (B, D)

Day 4: Arenal / Monteverde (Cloud Forest)

Enjoy a cruise across Arenal Lake, before boarding a minibus bound for Monteverde. Monteverde was founded about 40 years ago by a small group of conservation-minded Quakers who were looking for a peaceful place to live. The town's Cloud Forest Reserve is one of the most outstanding wild life sanctuaries in the tropics. (B)

Day 5: Monteverde (Cloud Forest)

Spend an exhilarating morning in the air at the Sky Trek and Tram facilities. Zip from one platform built high among the trees to another while using special equipment. After that heart pounding activity, relax aboard the Sky Tram, a 5,249 feet ride up to Costa Rica's Continental Divide. You are free during the afternoon for optional tours such as horseback riding or a guided visit into the reserve. (B)

Day 6: Monteverde (Cloud Forest) / Carara

After breakfast we will drive towards the Central Pacific Coast to the Carara Biological Station. Spend the afternoon relaxing on your own. (B)

Day 7: Carara

This morning we will travel to Agujitas Beach for an exciting sea kayaking adventure. Glide silently past spectacular cliffs filled with pelicans and colorful frigate birds. This intimate kayak adventure is limited to seven other paddlers and your guide. The Pacific is home to a large variety of tropical fish that can be seen while snorkeling in this underwater world. In the afternoon we will discover the fauna and flora of the Carara Biological Reserve as we walk on the hanging bridges of the reserve of Villa Lapas. (B)

Day 8: Carara - San Jose

Transfer back to San Jose - either to the airport or extend your stay in Costa Rica. Bon Voyage!! (B)

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(B): Breakfast (L): Lunch (D): Dinner

Important Notice Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.

Price (per person based on double occupancy)

• 8 days from $1,150
• Single Supplement from $373 and Triple Occupancy Credit from $80
• Price based on check payment (please add 3% if paying via credit card)

What is Included

• All hotel accommodations
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: breakfast, L: lunch and D: dinner
• All sightseeing as shown as part of an open group (private tours available)
• Services of bilingual professional guides
• Airport transfers
• All gratuities except to guides

Items NOT included in the price

• International or Domestic flights unless stated in 'What is Included' section above. We will be happy to help you with your flight arrangements at your request.
• Personal expenses such as beverages; lunch or dinner (unless in the itinerary)
• Laundry services
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended - see our Travel Tips section for details)
• Excess baggage fees
• Communication charges
• Airport departure or arrival taxes
• Cost of obtaining passports or visas
• Gratuities to guides
• Any other expense not mentioned on what is included

Please do not hesitate to call 1-800-667-6134 for additional information.

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