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Costa Rican Adventure (2011)
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Starting at $1,545 USD
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05/26/2011
06/09/2011
07/22/2011
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DAY 1
Flight to Costa Rica
Touch down in San Jose, Costa Rica! After clearing customs, you’ll meet your Full-time EFCB Tour Guide and the rest of your group. Did you know that Costa Rica is the only country without an army of any kind?
Day 2
Visit to INBioparque
Visit to INBioparque
Take in the diverse flora and fauna at this theme park and research station created by the National Institute of Biodiversity. Check out tarantulas, frogs, butterflies and much more. Explore the plant life in the lagoon and admire the butterfly garden. On the way out, stop by the Ecological Tourism Office and learn more about Costa Rica's protected land areas.
Transfer via
Poas
Transfer via Poas
Enjoy a scenic 22-mile drive overlooking the Central Valley en route to Poas. The Poas Volcano has one of the largest craters in the world. Take a short hike uphill for the incredible views of the jewel-like Botos Lake. Later, relax in nearby hot springs naturally heated by volcanoes.
Arrival in Arenal region
Continue across the central valley to Arenal. Did you know this area is one of the world's major coffee producers?
Welcome dinner
Enjoy some group bonding time at tonight’s included dinner.
Day 3
Kayaking on
Lake Arenal
Kayaking on Lake Arenal
Take an adventure to remember as you kayak on Lake Arenal. Spectacular scenery surrounds you, including mountains, windmills and the looming Arenal Volcano.
Visit to
La Fortuna Waterfall
Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall
One of Costa Rica's most stunning waterfalls, La Fortuna is deep in the thick jungle of the Arenal rain forest. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as you make your way to the top of the waterfall. Time permitting, you'll also take the breathtaking climb down to the waterfall's base.
Day 4
Transfer to
Monteverde
Transfer to Monteverde
Drive through mountainous scenery to the Monteverde Reserve. In 1972 this area became the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, a private non-profit reserve with six distinct ecological zones chock full of exotic flora and fauna.
Local school
visit
Local school visit
Stop at a local school in Monteverde, and meet some Costa Rican students.
Optional
transfer on horseback to Monteverde
(extra cost)
Optional transfer on horseback to Monteverde
($45 pre-booked)
Opt to take a two-and-a-half-hour trip on horseback. On the way, see what local schools are like when you meet Costa Rican students and sample some homemade refreshments. Afterwards, the bus will meet you and take you back to your hotel.
Day 5
Half-day at
Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Half-day at Santa Elena Cloud Forest
This forest is constantly covered in a soft mist, making for some otherworldly plant life. The cloud forest averages twelve feet of rain annually! Look for bromeliads, orchids, and brightly colored quetzals, and even plant a tree—your grandchildren will appreciate the oxygen!
Canopy adventure
Canopy adventure
Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime chance to hang out on the tops of the trees. Thrilling zip lines are your path through the roof of the rain forest.
Day 6
Transfer via
Carara Reserve
Transfer via Carara Reserve
Follow the coastline south to the Carara Reserve, a national park with some extremely rare wildlife. Be on the lookout for scarlet macaws, boat-billed herons, motmots and roseate spoonbills among the lush vines and ancient trees that make up the dense jungle.
Transfer to the
Puntarenas region
Transfer to the Puntarenas region
Continue on to the magnificent coastal region. Its sandy beaches and lush rain forests attract travelers from all over the world.
DAY 7
Excursion to
Manuel Antonio National Park
Excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park
Travel along the shoreline to Manuel Antonio National Park, and experience its rich vegetation and white sandy beaches. This beautiful 716-acre park is home to the squirrel monkey and the two-toed sloth.
DAY 8
Transfer via
Sarchi
Transfer via Sarchi
On the way back to San Jose stop in Sarchi, well-known for its brightly painted designs and colorful oxcart wheels.
DAY 9
Whitewater rafting
Whitewater rafting
Brave the rapids on a thrilling ride down the Sarapiqui River.
Farewell drink
Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) over a farewell drink with the group.
Free time
in San Jose (nighttime)
Top 3 nightlife suggestions:
1.
Complejo Salsa 54 y Zadidas
– Come here and dance all night to Latin rhythms.
2.
El Cuartel de la Boca del Monte
– This popular bar has a diverse mix, including foreign students, artists and river guides.
3.
El Tunel de Tiempo Disco
– This is your spot for standard techno and house beats.
For more ideas and details, see our
San Jose city guide
DAY 10
Flight home
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Horseback riding-Monteverde (pre-book only)
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INBioparque
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Santa Elena Cloud Forest
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Carara Reserve
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Canopy adventure
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Manuel Antonio National Park
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