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About Costa Rica                                                                                                                                                     COSTA RICA’s                                   Corcovado: where the wild things
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    are! This area is one of the most
                                                                                                                                                                     HIGHLIGHTS                                     biodiverse place on earth. It is teeming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    with life. Many scientist visit the area and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    countless new plant, tree, insect, reptile
                                                                                                                                                                     Arenal. Its perfect conical shape made         and animal species are discovered each
Small land of Pura Vida                                                                                                                                              it the most iconic volcano of Costa Rica.
                                                                                                                                                                     The lush vegetation that grow on its fertile
                                                                                                                                                                     plains have turned this area of Costa Rica
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    year. This place is relatively hard to get
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    to as it is only accessible by boat or by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    plane. If you fancy exploring, pay a visit
                                                                                                                                                                     into one of the most visited places in         to the sumptuous Corcovado National
                                                                                                                                                                     the country and there are a number of          Park. The park itself contains 2,5% of the
                                                                                                                                                                     reasons why: great hiking trails, pristine     biodiversity of the country. You should
                                                                                                                                                                     rivers, hidden waterfalls and natural hot      know that it can only be visited with a
                                                                                              NICARAGUA                                                              springs pools.                                 professional guide, but believe me it is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    worth it because you would not like to get
                                                             Rincon de la Vieja                                                                                      Tortuguero. This small fishing village         lost and to have to spend the night into
                                                                            Rio Celeste                                                                              situated in the North Caribbean coast          this deep impenetrable jungle.
                                                              Liberia
                                                                                            La Fortuna     Sarapiqui              Tortuguero
                                                                                                                                                                     of the country is only accessible by boat
                                                     Tamarindo
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                                                                                                                                                    CARIBBEAN        or by plane. Getting there is in itself a      Sarapiqui. The rainforest of Sarapiqui
                                                                              Monteverde                                                               SEA
                                                                                                                                                                     wonderful experience. By boat, you get         is easily accessible by land from the
                                                                                                          COSTA RICA                                                 to travel a few hours surrounded by            capital city and can be reached in only
                                                                                                           San Jose
                                                                                                                                                Puerto Limon         deep green jungles and you can observe         two hours and a half and yet the climate
                                                            Samara
                                                                                                                                                                     countless wild animals on the way. The         and the landscape are totally different.

                                                                                                                                           er
                                                                                                                 Cartago
                                                                                                                                                                     heat, the humidity and the sounds of

                                                                                                                                       Riv
                                                                                                                                                      Puerto Viejo                                                  It is a lovely rural area with small villages

                                                                                                                                      are
                                                                                                                                      cu
                                                                                                             San Gerardo de Dota
                                                                                                                                                                     the jungle will left you speechless. By

                                                                                                                                  Pa
                                                                                          Jaco                                                                                                                      nestled in the rainforest. There are many
    - Spanish                                                                                                                                                        plane, you get to see the jungle and           amazing private reserves that can be
                                                                                                 Manuel Antonio                                                      its numerous water canals from up in           visited and that offer interesting visits on
    - Tico/Tica                                                                                                                                                      the air; an unforgettable experience.          different themes such as frogs of Costa
                                                                                                                       Uvita
                                                                      NORTH PACIFIC                                                                                  This place is often called the small           Rica, nightwalks, or chocolate making.
    - Colones                                                            OCEAN
                                                                                                                                                                     “Amazonas”. The beaches of Tortuguero
                                                                                                                                                         PANAMA
                                                                                                                                                                     are famous worldwide for turtles egg-
    - Type A and B, 120 V                                                                                                 Corcovado                                  laying. Depending on the season you visit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Central Valley         of Costa Rica
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    is the most densely populated area of
                                                                                                                                                                     this natural paradise, you might have the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    the country and offer a lot of interesting
                                                            0                                              100 miles
                                                                                                                                                                     chance to witness this incredible event.

WEATHER CHART                                               0                               100 km
                                                                                                                                                                     Costa Rica has only about 0.1% of the world’s
                                                                                                                                                                     landmass, but it contains 5% of the world’s
Central pacific
                                                                                                                                                                     biodiversity. Around 25% of the country’s land
                                                                                                                                                                     area is in protected national parks and protected
                                                                                                                                                                     areas, being the largest percentage of protected
                                                                                                     WHERE IS COSTA                                                                  areas in the world.
                                                                                                     RICA?
Central Valley                                                                                       Costa Rica is a small Latin American
                                                                                                     country situated in Central America and
                                                                                                     not in South America as many people
                                                                                                     seem to believe! Costa Rica is bordered
                                                                                                     by Nicaragua, Panama, the Pacific Ocean
                                                                                                     and the Caribbean Sea. While Costa Rica
                                                                                                     has more than 1200 km of coastline, its
                                                                                                     narrowest point from the Caribbean
                                                                                                     coast to the pacific coast only measures
                                                                                                     120 km! Do not be fooled, Costa Rica may
Caribbean Coast                                                                                      be a small country, but it is very diverse
                                                                                                     in terms of relief so it is not that easy and
                                                                                                     quick to get from one point to another.

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opportunities to get an insight into the       mystical cloud forest is a very interesting    the South Pacific of Costa Rica. The ideal        South Caribbean                                 WHAT COSTA RICA CAN
                                  Costa Rican culture and its rich traditions.   biodiversity reserve. The quetzal, the         location for a less crowded and laid back         Leatherback and hawksbill sea turtles.
                                  The cities of San José, Heredia, Alajuela      most iconic bird of Costa Rica nestle in       beach holiday in Costa Rica.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      OFFER YOU:
                                                                                                                                                                                  Best Time to Visit: Year-round, although
                                  and Cartago are very lively. There is          the few cloud forests of the country. If                                                         peak nesting season runs April through
                                  always something happening and there           you are patient enough, your chances                                                                                                         1. Cloud and Rain Forests
                                                                                                                                Volcanoes.       Costa Rica is part of the        October.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Lush and green Mountains
                                  are many different museums that are            to spot one here are relatively high.          Pacific Fire Ring Circle. It is a very volcanic
                                  really worth it like the Gold Museum in        The countless epiphyte plants and the                                                                                                        3. Beaches
                                                                                                                                                                                  WHALE WATCHING:
                                                                                                                                country and over 200 volcanic formations
                                  San José for example. The Central Valley       invasive moss that cover the threes of         have been identified on its territory. Less                                                   4. Wildlife
                                  is also home to numerous volcanoes             this amazing rainforest will make you feel     than a dozen of them are considered                                                           5. Indigenous communities
                                  (Poas, Turrialba and Irazu) and to the         like you are penetrating a long lost world                                                                                                   6. Local culture interaction
                                  pretty Orosi Valley.                           in which Mother Nature only rules.
                                                                                                                                as active volcanoes. The most visited             Guanacaste & North Pacific
                                                                                                                                volcanoes of the country (and also the                                                        7. Active Volcanos
                                                                                                                                most impressive) are the Poas, Arenal,
                                                                                                                                                                                  & Central and South Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                                  California Humpback Whales.
                                  Manuel Antonio is the most popular La Zona de los Santos.                             A       Irazú, Turrialba, Miravalles, Tenorio,
                                                                                                                                                                                  Best Time to Visit: watching humpback
                                  national park of Costa Rica. The scenery       mountainous zone covered with coffee           Barva, Rincón de la Vieja and the Orosi                                                                THINGS TO DO
                                                                                                                                                                                  season runs December-April.
                                  is splendid and its beautiful pristine white   plantations. The best coffees of Costa         volcano.
                                  beaches are ideal to take a rest after         Rica are produced in this region. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              •   Zip lining (Canopy tour)
                                  having walked all the trails the park has
                                  to offer. This park is often considered as
                                                                                 small villages of la Zona de Los Santos
                                                                                 “saints” are tranquils and colourful. A
                                                                                                                                TURTLE NESTING:                                   North Pacific, Central Pacific              •   Whitewater rafting
                                  “the” place to see sloth as quite a lot of     beautiful rural area that contrasts with
                                                                                                                                                                                  & South Pacific                             •   Hot Springs
                                  them live up in the tall trees of the park     the rest of Costa Rica’s must see.             Guanacaste & North Pacific                        Antarctic Humpback Whales.                  •   Canyoning
                                                                                                                                Leatherback turtles.                              Best Time to watch: Antarctic Humpback
                                  and are easily observable with a good                                                                                                                                                       •   Snorkel
                                                                                                                                Best Time to Visit: nesting season runs           season runs July-November.
                                  pair of binoculars.You can also spot three     Visiting                   indigenous                                                                                                        •   Kayak
                                                                                                                                October-March.
                                  different types of monkeys, wild deers,                                                                                                                                                     •   Surf
                                  lots of different colorful bird species and    communities.        Costa Rica is home                                                           North Caribbean                             •   Hiking / Trekking
                                  beautiful black and green iguanas.             to numerous indigenous communities             Nicoya Peninsula                                  North Atlantic St. Lawrence Humpback
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              •   Horseback riding
                                                                                 that have been struggling daily to             Best Time to Visit: You can spot turtles year-    Whales.
                                                                                 protect their own languages, cultures                                                            Best Time to watch: December through        •   Cultural activities
                                                                                                                                round, but the famed Olive Ridley arribadas
                                  The Celeste River. The majestic                and traditions ever since the Spanish          are most frequent June-December.                  March.                                      •   Yoga and wellness
                                  deep blue Celeste river will enchant you.      settled in the country. Most of the Costa                                                                                                    •   Birdwatching / Nature
                                  The color contrast between the green           Rican indigenous communities now live                                                                                                            observation
                                  lush rainforest that borders the river and
                                  the deep quasi fluorescent blue water is
                                                                                 is protected reserve as a result of a 1977     Central Pacific
                                                                                                                                Ballena National Marine Park, located south
                                                                                                                                                                                  DOLPHIN                                     •   Volunteering
                                                                                 government law aimed at preserving their
                                  striking.                                      land and culture. Most of the reserves         of Dominical, hosts nesting hawksbill and
                                                                                                                                Olive Ridley turtles
                                                                                                                                                                                  WATCHING:
                                                                                 can be visited but most of the time you
                                                                                                                                Best Time to Visit: May-November.                                                                 WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
                                  The Rincon de la Vieja             volcano.    have to take a guide to show you around.
                                                                                                                                                                                  Caribbean Coast & North
                                  This fascinating volcano is situated in                                                                                                                                                     Here is a packing list for you:
                                  North Guanacaste. Nature at its best:                                                         Osa Peninsula & South Pacific                     Pacific, Jaco, Manuel
                                                                                 Rafting over the Pacuare                                                                                                                     • Flight tickets
                                  great hiking trails, numerous rivers                                                          Black sea turtles.                                Antonio, Uvita and Osa
                                  and natural hot and cold pools, mud            River. The Pacuare river is often              Best Time to Visit: Year-round.                                                               • Credit card and cash
                                                                                 considered as one of the best rivers                                                             Peninsula                                   • Vaccination record (yellow
                                  volcanoes… Not as visited as the other                                                                                                          Spotted Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin,
                                                                                 in the world for white-water Rafting.                                                                                                           fever if required)
                                  volcanos of Costa Rica because of its
                                                                                 This is a great experience to enjoy the
                                                                                                                                North Caribbean                                   Spinner Dolphin, Rough-Toothed Dolphin,
                                  location, you can enjoy some of the                                                           Green Sea Turtles.                                                                            • Copies of important documents
                                                                                 stunning views over the surrounding lush                                                         Common Dolphin.
                                  activities offered there all by yourself!                                                     Best Time to Visit: March through October;        Best Time to Visit: All year-round.         • Mosquito repellent
                                                                                 rainforest.
                                                                                                                                July-October is peak season for green sea         Breeding season: July through October and   • Sunscreen
                                  Puerto Viejo de Limon: reggae,                                                                turtles.                                          December through March.                     • Sunglasses
                                  crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and
                                                                                 The Nicoya Peninsula: surf,                                                                                                                  • Adapter (120 Volts)
                                                                                 pristine beaches and yoga. The Nicoya
                                  palm trees. Some might call it heaven                                                                                                                                                       • Camera
                                                                                 Peninsula probably offers the most
                                  but it is locally know as South Caribbean                                                                                                                                                   • Small Spanish dictionary
                                                                                 beautiful beaches of the country.
                                  Costa Rica. Puerto Viejo is home to the                                                                                                                                                     • Backpack and money belt
                                                                                 Some of them are very popular surfing
                                  one and only sloth refuge in the country.                                                                                                                                                   • Hygiene products
                                                                                 destinations, others are still very natural
                                  You might want to pop by if you have
                                                                                 and unspoilt because of their secluded                                                                                                       • Personal medications
                                  missed your chance to see one of these
                                  cuties in the wild.
                                                                                 locations. Nicoya is famous for being a                                                                                                      • Swimwear and beach towel
                                                                                 “blue zone” which means that people who                                                                                                      • Sandals and flip flops
                                                                                 live in this area of Costa Rica usually live                                                                                                 • Light summer clothes
                                  Jaco:   a surfing and party heaven! If         longer than the rest of Costa Ricans and
                                  you are into party and beach holidays,                                                                                                                                                      • Rain jacket/Rain poncho
                                                                                 even humans in general! Their healthy
                                  you should not miss Jaco beach. It is                                                                                                                                                       • Hiking shoes and sport shoes
                                                                                 stressless lifestyles may be the clue to
                                  frequented by both locals and foreigners       this miracle.                                                                                                                                • Long-sleeved        shirts,   long
                                  all year long and its waves are ideal to                                                                                                                                                       pants, windbreaker jacket
                                  start your amateur surfing career.                                                                                                                                                          • Hat or cap
                                                                                 Uvita: white sandy beaches, wild
                                                                                 waterfalls hidden in the jungle,                                                                                                             • Passport (at least 6 months
                                  Monteverde. The cloudy and                     snorkelling, whale watching and surfing.                                                                                                        valid after arrival)
                                  mysterious Monteverde cloud forest             These are the most popular activities that                                                                                                   • Reusable water bottle
                                  if a must see while in Costa Rica. This        you can do in this paradise located at

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                                                                                                                                                      - Our passion for Costa Rica
                                                                                                                                                      - Our commitment to sustainable tourism
                                                                                                         Founded in 2008 by Diego Rivera and          - Our expertise
                                                                                                         Alberto Molina, Green World Adventures       - 100% active learning experiences
                                                                                                         is a boutique tour operator based in         - Our guides speak English, French,
                                                                                                         Cartago, Costa Rica. Our speciality is

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                                                                                                         the full customization of all our student
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                                                                                                         involving adventure activities, nature
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                                                                                                         Costa Rica that can be modified and          Product: Educational travel, Cultural and

                                       A Company 100% Costa Rican                                        adapted to the needs and interests of
                                                                                                         your clients: natural sciences, cultural
                                                                                                         exchanges, languages etc.
                                                                                                                                                      Adventure, Nature and Recreation trips
                                                                                                                                                      in Costa Rica.

                                                                                                                                                      Co-founders: Alberto Molina, Luis Diego
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Two young travel professionals founded Green World Adventures in 2008
                                                                                                         Our Philosophy:
with the aim to promote Costa Rica as an authentic destination, a country                                                                             Member of:
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                                                                                                         exuberant nature. Our team is made up        Adventure Travel Trade Association
                                                                                                         of passionate and experienced travel         (ATTA), since 2011

    Meet                                                                                                 experts trained to deliver highest quality
                                                                                                         tailor-made educational trips that will
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                                                                                                                                                      (CST), since 2014

    our                                                                                                  surpass your client’s expectations.          Student & Youth Travel Association
                                                                                                         We personally design all our trips           (SYTA), since 2017
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    team                                                                                                 focusing on always leveraging the positive
                                                                                                         impacts tourism can have on local
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There’s no                                                                             Travel Experience
                                                                                                                   Discover Costa Rica with GWA
time
to be
                                                                         Costa Rica offers a unique experience in a unique country. A country that is
                                                                         well-known for being an ecological leader, with renewable energy sources,
                                                                         immense plant life and fauna diversity and an important lung to this planet. A

bored in                                                                 100% pura vida country.

                                                                         Have you ever dreamed with walking through a rainforest? Get to know the
a country                                                                real jungle of the tropical humid forests at its full magnificence? Have you
                                                                         ever imagined the forests described in fairy tales? You can get to know them

as                                                                       here, cloud forests that cover the tree canopies with a mysterious mist or the
                                                                         magnitude of the trees that grow in it.

beautiful                                                                We know how precious your families and your free time is and therefore
                                                                         we want to help you make your dreams come true. Imagine yourself flying

as                                                                       through the the forest tree tops in ziplines or rafting in one of the best white-
                                                                         water rafting rivers in the world. Walk on one of those sublime beaches you’ve
                                                                         seen in magazines, spot exotic animals like sloths, a diversity of birds, jaguars,

this.                                                                    mountain lions, reptiles and unimaginable plant life… o simply just breath
                                                                         forest-fresh air.

                                                                         Almost everything and a little more, can be done here in Costa Rica.

                                                                         Let all your adrenalin flow and remember that, in Costa Rica there are no limits
                                                                         for the adventurer or the slow-passed traveler! We want you to take back to
                                                                         your country a dash of the rich culture, a remainder of the kindness to the
                                                                         foreigner, the biggest sense of peace… just take with you a little bit of pura
                                                                         vida.

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Tailor made trips                                                        Your trip is your dream, your happiness and your free time;
                                                                         that is why at GWA we want to help you make this dream come
                                                                         true. Tell us more about your tastes and your preferences for
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                                                                         us to create an unforgettable customized trip just for you.

                                                                         How to make your own travel program with us?
                                                                         The answer is very simple and there’re two ways to do it:
                                                                         Option A: Contact us directly by email: info@gwacr.com or by phone +1 (347) 759-6197 (USA), +(506) 2552-3269 (Costa Rica). And
                                                                         we will gladly help you organize all the details of your travel itinerary.
                                                                         Option B: Fill up our online application at: http://www.greenworldadventures.com/tailor-made/, and we will contact you directly.

                                                                         Here is the basic information that we need to have in order to help you plan
                                                                         your dream vacation in Costa Rica:

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Family Vacations
                                                                                                  Day 1                                            Tamarindo in the morning. Here you will
                                                                                                  Welcome to Costa Rica. Costa Rica is all         have the rest of the day free to enjoy
                                                                                                  about nature, you can feel it in the purity      the calm ocean waves and watch one of                 Rincon de la Vieja
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rio Celeste
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Liberia

                                                                                                  of the air the moment you land in this           Costa Rica’s most unforgettable sunsets.                               Lak
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             eA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        La Fortuna   Sarapiqui             Tortuguero
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        CARIBBEAN
                                                                                                                                                   Overnight in Tamarindo Beach. Breakfast
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                                                                                                  tropical country. A representative will be
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tamarindo             Monteverde                                                       SEA

Mountains and Beach of Costa Rica                                  / Standard hotels, 2-3 stars
                                                                                                  waiting for you at the airport to accompany
                                                                                                  you during your private transfer to your
                                                                                                  adventure lodge in the Rincon de La Vieja
                                                                                                                                                   included.

                                                                                                                                                   Day 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Samara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jaco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     San Jose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Cartago
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Gerardo de Dota
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Puerto Limon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Puerto Viejo

                                                                                                  mountain area. Overnight in Rincon de La         Leisure day today to explore the coasts at                                                Manuel Antonio

                                                                                                  Vieja National Park. Meals not included.         your own pace and relax on the beautiful                                                                      Uvita
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  NORTH PACIFIC
                                                                                                                                                   white sand beaches enjoying the sounds                            OCEAN

                                                                                                  Day 2                                            of the ocean and surrounding wildlife.                                                                           Corcovado

                                                                                                  All you will need today is a nice pair of        Tamarindo is the most developed touristic            0                                            100 miles

                                                                                                  walking shoes as you hike the nature trails      town so you may also walk the streets to             0                               100 km

                                                                                                  of the Rincon de La Vieja Volcano. Still an      enjoy different shops and restaurants
                                                                                                  active volcano, absorb the effects of the        and feel the laid back vibe that the town                          INCLUSIONS
                                                                                                  volcanic activity as the steam from the          represents. Overnight in Tamarindo Beach.
                                                                                                  ground rises up to meet you. As clay pools       Breakfast included.                             •3 nights lodging in Rincon de la Vieja.
                                                                                                  bubble with boiling, volcanic water you will                                                     •3 nights lodging in Tamarindo Beach.
                                                                                                  encounter many different species of wildlife     Day 6                                           •Daily breakfast + 1 lunch.
                                                                                                  that have grown to love this climate. After      In the afternoon, you will experience the       •Private transportation for arrival and
                                                                                                  this exhilarating hike, the rest of the day is   best and most highly rated adventure             departure (airport – hotel – airport).
                                                                                                  free to enjoy the hotel facilities or book and   activity in the area, the Sunset Sailing Tour   •Private transportation between
                                                                                                  optional tour (not included). Overnight in       on a 66 foot catamaran. While navigating         destinations.
                                                                                                  Rincon de La Vieja National Park. Breakfast      along the bay enjoying some cocktails,          •Local English speaking guides during all the
                                                                                                  included.                                        you may see dolphins, turtles, flying fish,      activities.
                                                                                                                                                   or even whales. Once in a secluded bay,         •Rincon de la Vieja National Park Guided
                                                                                                  Day 3                                            snorkel equipment will be provided and           tour.
                                                                                                  Take it to the skies today and experience        you may jump off to search for the colorful     •Canyon Canopy tour (zip line).
                                                                                                  “life as a bird” as you soar above the trees     reefs saturated with different species of       •Tamarindo Beach sunset sailing tour.
                                                                                                  with the wind zipping past your face.            marine wildlife swimming below. Overnight
                                                                                                  Adrenaline will fill your body as you zip        in Tamarindo Beach. Breakfast and lunch
                                                                                                  line over an immense canyon, rappel, rock        included.
                                                                                                  climb, and swing like Tarzan on Earth’s
                                                                                                  playground. Enjoy the hotel’s natural spa in     Day 7
                                                                                                  the night to relax after today’s adventure.      It is not a “good-bye” but a “see you again”
                                                                                                  Overnight in Ricon de La Vieja National          as you take your private transfer to Liberia
                                                                                                  Park. Breakfast included.                        International Airport (LIR) to travel back
                                                                                                                                                   home and reunite with family and friends.
                                                                                                  Day 4                                            Breakfast included.
                                                                                                  Transfer to the white, sandy beach of

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Occupancy                                  Price per person (USD)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Double                                                $1,050

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Triple                                                 $873

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Children**                                                   $486

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Prices are per person and in U.S. dollars.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ** See our general conditions.

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                                                                                                                           tour, when your adrenaline is starting to        to enjoy an optional tour of your choice.
                                                                                                                           dissipate, you will be transferred to Arenal     Overnight in Monteverde. Breakfast
                                                                                                                           Volcano area to spend the rest of the day,       included.                                            Rincon de la Vieja
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Liberia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Rio Celeste

                                                                                                                           as you would like. Overnight at Arenal                                                                                               La Fortuna   Sarapiqui             Tortuguero

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Eco-Adventure in Costa Rica                            / Standard hotels, 2-3 stars                                        Day 3
                                                                                                                           You will be introduced to a new and
                                                                                                                                                                            Today you will transfer to the North Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                            side of Costa Rica to the Samara Beach. The
                                                                                                                                                                            day will be free to enjoy the sandy beach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Samara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jaco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             San Jose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Cartago
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               San Gerardo de Dota
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Puerto Limon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Puerto Viejo

                                                                                                                           upcoming      adventure     sport    called      with majestic waves that make it a hot spot                                              Manuel Antonio
                                                                                                                           canyoning, where you will rappel down            for surfing, swimming, and soaking up the                                                                    Uvita
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          NORTH PACIFIC
                                                                                                                           canyon walls in unison with the powerful         golden rays of the tender, Costa Rican                           OCEAN

                                                                                                                           waterfalls surrounding you until you reach       sun. Overnight in Samara Beach. Breakfast                                                                       Corcovado

                                                                                                                           the bottom. Late afternoon, keep your            included.                                           0                                            100 miles

                                                                                                                           eyes sharp as you absorb the breathtaking
                                                                                                                                                                            Day 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0                               100 km

                                                                                                                           flora and fauna on your nature walk with
                                                                                                                           your guide throughout the Arenal Volcano         Control your own destiny today by choosing                        INCLUSIONS
                                                                                                                           National Park. At night you will recharge        one of the three highly rated adventures:
                                                                                                                           your energy and relax your muscles in            Mountain biking on dirt roads throughout       •2 nights lodging in San Jose.
                                                                                                                           natural hot springs warmed by the volcanic       the lush forests, kayaking and snorkeling in   •2 nights lodging in Arenal Volcano area.
                                                                                                                           activity. Overnight at Arenal Volcano.           the ocean near Chora Island, or taking surf    •2 nights lodging in Monteverde.
                                                                                                                           Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.           lessons to improve your surfing skills at      •2 nights lodging in Samara Beach.
                                                                                                                                                                            Samara Beach. Overnight in Samara Beach.       •Daily breakfast + 2 lunches + 1 dinner
                                                                                                                           Day 4                                            Breakfast included.                            •Private transportation for arrival and
                                                                                                                           Transfer to Monteverde in a rather                                                               departure (airport – hotel – airport)
                                                                                                                           unique way, partly by jeep and partly            Day 8                                          •Shared transportation between destinations
                                                                                                                           by boat, enjoying the significant views          You will return to the fast-paced style         (shuttle service)
                                                                                                                           of the towering, Arenal Volcano. In the          of living in the capital of Costa Rica, San    •Local English speaking guides during all the
                                                                                                                           afternoon, you will ride gentle horses,          Jose. The day is free for you to explore the    activities
                                                                                                                           admiring different landscapes throughout         city one last time before your departure       •White water rafting at Pacuare River (class
                                                                                                                           the inspirational Cloud Forest, one of few       the following day. Overnight in San Jose.       III-IV)
                                                                                                                           that still remain in this world. Overnight in    Breakfast included.                            •The Lost Canyon Canyoning.
                                                                                                                           Monteverde. Breakfast included.                                                                 •Nature walk to Arenal National Park
                                                                                                                                                                            Day 9                                          •Natural Hot Springs at Arenal
                                                                                                                           Day 5                                            It is not a “good-bye” but a “see you again”   •Jeep-Boat-Jeep crossing Arenal Lake.
                                                                                                                           Experience life as a bird while “flying” above   as you take your private transfer to Juan      •Horseback riding at Monteverde
                                                                                                                           the canopy of trees through the Cloud            Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to      •Zip Line Tour at Monteverde.
                                                                                                                           Forest on this zip line tour. Enjoy the          travel back home and reunite with family       •1 Tour of your choice in Samara Beach
                                                                                                                           breeze through your hair and the birds eye       and friends. Breakfast included.
                                                                                                                           view of this forest while taking part in one
                                                                                                                           of Costa Rica’s most top rated activity. The
                                                                                                                           afternoon is free to explore Santa Elena or

                                                                          Day 1
                                                                          After your flight, you will exit the plane and
                                                                          instantly feel the pure Costa Rican air; here
                                                                          your adventure begins. A representative
                                                                          will be waiting for you at the airport to
                                                                          accompany you during your private
                                                                          transfer to your hotel. You will be free to
                                                                          explore San Jose and experience the lively,
                                                                          cultural city. Overnight in San Jose. Meals
                                                                          not included.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          rates
                                                                          Day 2                                                                                                                                               Occupancy                                  Price per person (USD)
                                                                          Unleash your adventurous side today
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Double                                                $1,300
                                                                          and prepare yourself for a day filled with
                                                                          exhilaration because you will be white                                                                                                                    Triple                                                $1,166
                                                                          water rafting down one of the top ten rivers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prices are per person and in U.S. dollars.
                                                                          in the world, the Pacuare River. After the                                                                                                                          ** See our general conditions.

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                                                                                                                                                 air, you will learn how to cook like a Costa    Monteverde. Breakfast included.
                                                                                                                                                 Rican during your cooking lessons with a        Day 9
                                                                                                                                                 highly experienced chef. Of course you will     Fuel up on breakfast because today is full            Rincon de la Vieja
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Rio Celeste
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Liberia
                                                                                                                                                 get to taste your masterpiece at the end.       of energy-demanding adventure! As the                                  Lak           La Fortuna   Sarapiqui             Tortuguero

                                                                                                                                                 Overnight in Puerto Viejo Beach. Breakfast,     mist from the clouds gently sprinkle on
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                                                                                                                                                 lunch, and dinner included.                     your face and a plethora of plants grow
Costa Rica from Caribbean Coast to Pacific                                                                    / Standard hotels, 2-3 stars
                                                                                                                                                 Day 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                 up around you, today you will enjoy the
                                                                                                                                                                                                 serenity and beauty of the cloud forest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Samara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Jaco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   San Jose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cartago
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        San Gerardo de Dota
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Puerto Limon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Puerto Viejo

                                                                                                                                                 Let the tropical ocean breezes guide you        as you hike throughout it discovering and
                                                                                                                                                 as you decide how to spend your free            learning about the many different species                                                 Manuel Antonio

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Uvita
                                                                                                                                                 day. Enjoy the golden sand beaches while        of life that call this forest home. In the                     NORTH PACIFIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   OCEAN

                                                                                                                                                 the sound of the waves hitting the beach        afternoon, experience life as a bird while
                                                                                                                                                 soothes you, do an optional tour such as        “flying” above the canopy of trees through                                                                       Corcovado

                                                                                                                                                 snorkeling, or simply just relax and enjoy      the Cloud Forest on this zip line tour. Enjoy        0                                            100 miles

                                                                                                                                                 the multicultural vibes of Puerto Viejo.        the breeze through your hair and the birds           0                               100 km

                                                                                                                                                 Overnight in Puerto Viejo Beach. Breakfast      eye view of this forest while taking part in
                                                                                                                                                 included.                                       one of Costa Rica’s most top rated activity.                       INCLUSIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Overnight in Monteverde. Breakfast
                                                                                                                                                 Day 6                                           included.                                       •2 nights lodging in San Jose.
                                                                                                                                                 Unleash your adventurous side today                                                             •2 nights lodging in Tortuguero.
                                                                                                                                                 and prepare yourself for a day filled with      Day 10                                          •2 nigths lodging in Puerto Viejo.
                                                                                                                                                 exhilaration because you will be white          Today you will travel toward the Central        •2 nights lodging in Arenal.
                                                                                                                                                 water rafting down one of the top ten rivers    Pacific side of Costa Rica to appreciate the    •2 nights lodging in Monteverde.
                                                                                                                                                 in the world, the Pacuare River. After the      purity of the white sand beaches of Manuel      •2 nights lodging in Manuel Antonio.
                                                                                                                                                 tour, when your adrenaline is starting to       Antonio. The transfer will be split up along    •Daily breakfast + 6 lunches + 3 dinners.
                                                                                                                                                 dissipate, you will be transferred to Arenal    the way as you stop at the Rio Grande De        •Private transportation for arrival and
                                                                                                                                                 Volcano area to spend the rest of the day,      Tarcoles to enjoy a safari boat tour with        departure (airport – hotel – airport).
                                                                                                                                                 as you would like. Overnight at Arenal.         the reptiles who have inhabited this river      •Shared transportation between
                                                                                                                                                 Breakfast and lunch included.                   for millions of years. Don’t forget your         destinations. (shuttle service).
                                                                                                                                                                                                 camera, as these creatures are sure to          •Local Guides during all the activities.
                                                                                                                                                 Day 7                                           make an appearance and welcome you to           •Hotel Taxes.
                                                                                                                                                 Get your walking shoes on and your              their home. Overnight in Manuel Antonio
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 •Boat tour on the canals of Tortuguero.
                                                                                                                                                 cameras ready because today you will            beach. Breakfast and lunch included.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Entrance fee is NOT included.
                                                                                                                                                 experience the many different hues of vivid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 •Hike on a private trail in Tortuguero.
                                                                                                                                                 greens as you explore the rainforest for the    Day 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 •Caribbean cooking lessons in Puerto Viejo.
                                                                                                                                                 very first time, both from the ground and       Reinvent the meaning of the word “paradise”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Transportation is NOT included.
                                                                                                                                                 from the treetops, as you will be crossing      as you hike through the Manuel Antonio
                                                                                                                                                 over the jungle via hanging bridges. The        National Park with a local nature guide. Feel   •Pacuare white water rafting.
                                                                                                                                                 pristine forest only grows in beauty and        the crystal clear waves of the ocean rolling    •Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour.
                                                                                                                                                 awe as you continue your trek toward the        over your feet onto the glowing white sand      •La Fortuna river Waterfall Guided visit.
                                                                                                                                                 looming La Fortuna Waterfall, where you         beaches, hear the rainforest come to life       •Walking tour at Arenal Volcano National
                                                                                                                                                 can feel one with nature as you swim in         with the sound of animals talking among          Park. Entrance fee included.
                                                                                                                                                 its waters. After you are refreshed and         one another, and see the natural beauty of      •El Trapiche tour (sugar-mill).
                                                                                                                                                 refueled, the adventure will conclude with      flora and fauna uncovering itself as you hike   •Zip line tour in Monteverde.
Day 1                                            Carribean villages. At La Pavona Dock,          different animals that are nearly invisible     a leisurely nature walk through the Arenal      underneath the canopy of trees. Overnight       •Guided tour to the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Welcome to Costa Rica. Costa Rica is all         you will load your things onto a specially      in camouflage among the trees and vines.        Volcano National Park. Overnight at Arenal      in Manuel Antonio beach. Breakfast               Reserve. Entrance fee included.
about nature, you can feel it in the purity of   designed riverboat that will take you to        With the possibility of monkeys jumping         Volcano. Breakfast and lunch included.          included.                                       •Jungle Crocodile Safari tour at Tarcoles
the air the moment you land in this tropical     your hotel in Tortuguero. The afternoon         from tree to tree overhead, this tour is sure                                                                                                    River
country. A representative will be waiting for    will be jam-packed with exciting facts and      to make you feel 100% part of the jungle.       Day 8                                           Day 12                                          •Guided tour to Manuel Antonio National
you at the airport to accompany you during       history about the town of Tortuguero as         Moving from water to land, your guide will      Transfer to Monteverde in a rather              You will return to the fast-paced style          Park. Entrance fee included.
                                                 you explore it with the company of your         then take you on a hike through the jungle      unique way, partly by jeep and partly by        of living in the capital of Costa Rica, San
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                rates
your private transfer to your hotel. You will
be free to explore San Jose and experience       guide. Overnight in Tortuguero. Breakfast,      to get a closer view of the surrounding flora   boat, enjoying the significant views of the     Jose. The day is free for you to explore the
the lively, cultural city. Overnight in San      lunch, and dinner included.                     and fauna. The rest of the afternoon is free    towering, Arenal Volcano.        Clouds will    city one last time before your departure
Jose. Meals not included.                                                                        to explore or relax with a cocktail by the      begin to encircle you as you reach your         the following day. Overnight in San Jose.          Occupancy                                  Price per person (USD)
                                                 Day 3                                           pool. Overnight in Tortuguero. Breakfast,       destination; Monteverde is home to one          Breakfast included.                                      Single                                                $3,284
Day 2                                            Sometimes referred to as “The Amazon            lunch, and dinner included.                     of few Cloud Forests remaining. Mid-
You will begin your travels plundering           of Costa Rica”, Tortuguero is home to                                                           afternoon you will learn from the local         Day 13                                                   Double                                                $2,136
deeper into nature as you transfer from          an extensive assortment of wildlife and         Day 4                                           farmers the process to produce coffee and       It is not a “good-bye” but a “see you again”             Triple                                                $1,921
San Jose to Tortuguero National Park             plants hidden deep within the jungle. Your      Exiting by boat the same way you entered,       other goods such as oranges, plantains,         as you take your private transfer to Juan
via a shuttle that takes you past many           guide will bring you on a boat tour that will   you will be leaving Tortuguero to travel by     and sugar. This is sure to be a delicious day   Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to          Children**                                                  $1,258
banana plantations and through colorful,         slowly propel you through winding canals        land to the Caribbean Coast of Puerto Viejo     as you finish the tour by tasting a candy       travel back home and reunite with family                      Prices are per person and in U.S. dollars.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ** See our general conditions.
                                                 and deep into lagoons where he will spot        Beach. As mouthwatering aromas fill the         you produce by yourself. Overnight in           and friends. Breakfast included.

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Driving in Costa Rica
                                                                                    Day 1                                             Day 5
                                                                                    After your flight, you will exit the plane        Transfer to the white, sandy beach of
                                                                                                                                                                                            Rincon de la Vieja
                                                                                    and instantly feel the pure Costa Rican           Tamarindo in the morning. Here you will             Liberia
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Rio Celeste

                                                                                    air; here your adventure begins. Hop into         have the rest of the day free to enjoy                                 Lak
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                                                                                                                                                                                       Tamarindo
                                                                                    your rental car and begin the transfer            the calm ocean waves and watch one of                                  Monteverde                                                       SEA

Costa Rica at your own pace                          / Standard hotels, 2-3 stars
                                                                                    toward Tenorio Volcano Area passing fruit
                                                                                    plantations and discovering the pristine
                                                                                    beauty of rainforests. Overnight in Tenorio
                                                                                                                                      Costa Rica’s most unforgettable sunsets.
                                                                                                                                      Overnight in Tamarindo Beach. Breakfast
                                                                                                                                      included.
                                                                                                                                                                                          Samara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Jaco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        San Jose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cartago
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             San Gerardo de Dota
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Puerto Limon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Puerto Viejo

                                                                                    Volcano area. No meals included.                                                                                                            Manuel Antonio

                                                                                                                                      Day 6                                                          NORTH PACIFIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Uvita

                                                                                    Day 2                                             Leisure day today to explore the coasts at
                                                                                                                                                                                                        OCEAN

                                                                                    Today you will meet the empowering                your own pace and relax on the beautiful                                                                         Corcovado

                                                                                    and inspirational cloud forest of Tenorio         white sand beaches enjoying the sounds               0                                            100 miles

                                                                                    National Park. As the mist parts around           of the ocean and surrounding wildlife.               0                               100 km

                                                                                    you opening the way to the depths of the          Tamarindo is the most developed touristic
                                                                                    forest as you hike on trails, you will discover   town so you may also walk the streets to
                                                                                    the mesmerizing sky blue stream of the            enjoy different shops and restaurants                              INCLUSIONS
                                                                                    Celeste River with natural hot springs and a      and feel the laid back vibe that the town
                                                                                    singular, tranquil waterfall with varied flora    represents. Overnight in Tamarindo Beach.       •2 nights lodging in Tenorio Volcano area.
                                                                                    and fauna in the background. Overnight in         Breakfast included.                             •2 nights lodging in the Arenal Lake area.
                                                                                    Tenorio Volcano area. Breakfast included.                                                         •3 nights lodging in Tamarindo Beach.
                                                                                                                                      Day 7                                           •Daily breakfast + 1 lunch.
                                                                                    Day 3                                             In the afternoon, you will experience the       •8 days of Car Rental, SUV vehicle with basic
                                                                                    Continue traveling toward Arenal Lake Area        best and most highly rated adventure             insurance coverage and GPS.
                                                                                    passing by picture perfect mountain and           activity in the area, the Sunset Sailing Tour   •Hotel Taxes.
                                                                                    valley landscapes until you reach the lonely      on a 66 foot catamaran. While navigating        •Tenorio Volcano National Park Guided tour.
                                                                                    road that will bring you to your tranquil         along the bay enjoying some cocktails,          •Tamarindo Beach sunset sailing tour.
                                                                                    yoga retreat lodge. Enjoy a walk through          you may see dolphins, turtles, flying fish,
                                                                                    the organic gardens or relax as you swing         or even whales. Once in a secluded bay,
                                                                                    from the hammocks while admiring the              snorkel equipment will be provided and
                                                                                    overlooking view of the crystal clear lake        you may jump off to search for the colorful
                                                                                    with the perfectly formed, cone-shaped            reefs saturated with different species of
                                                                                    Arenal Volcano painted in the background.         marine wildlife swimming below. The tour
                                                                                    Overnight in Arenal Lake area. Breakfast          will be over after you enjoy the vivid warm
                                                                                    included.                                         colors of the sunset painted across the sky.
                                                                                                                                      Overnight in Tamarindo Beach. Breakfast
                                                                                    Day 4                                             and lunch included.
                                                                                    Today is a free day to do whatever you
                                                                                    would like. Relax the mind and body with          Day 8
                                                                                    a yoga class or a spa treatment, navigate         It is not a “good-bye” but a “see you again”
                                                                                    and explore the nature trails filled with lush    as you drive to Liberia Airport (LIR) to
                                                                                    flowers, take an optional tour to the Arenal      travel back home and reunite with family
                                                                                    Volcano, or take a water sport tour on the        and friends. Return your car at the airport
                                                                                    Arenal Lake. Overnight in Arenal Lake area.       before checking in. Breakfast included.
                                                                                    Breakfast included.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     rates
                                                                                                                                                                                         Occupancy                                  Price per person (USD)
                                                                                                                                                                                               Single                                                $3,386

                                                                                                                                                                                               Double                                                $1,839

                                                                                                                                                                                               Triple                                                $1,404

                                                                                                                                                                                         Children**                                                   $481
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prices are per person and in U.S. dollars.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           ** See our general conditions.

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Luxury Escapes
                                                                                                                                                  breeze through your hair and the birds            Manuel Antonio Beach. Breakfast and lunch
                                                                                                                                                  eye view of the immense volcano while             included.
                                                                                                                                                  taking part in one of Costa Rica’s most top                                                             Rincon de la Vieja
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Rio Celeste

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Day 8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Liberia
                                                                                                                                                  rated activity. Late afternoon, keep your                                                                                Lak
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                                                                                                                                                  eyes sharp as you absorb the breathtaking         Pack your bags and board your domestic
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COsta Rica 5 stars package                                            / Luxury boutique hotels, 4-5 stars
                                                                                                                                                  flora and fauna on your nature walk with
                                                                                                                                                  your guide throughout the Arenal Volcano
                                                                                                                                                  National Park. At night you will recharge
                                                                                                                                                                                                    flight to your luxurious hotel hidden among
                                                                                                                                                                                                    the hills of Corcovado. With breathtaking
                                                                                                                                                                                                    views of both the ocean and the rainforest,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Samara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Jaco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       San Jose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cartago
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Pacuare River

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Gerardo de Dota
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Puerto Limon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Puerto Viejo

                                                                                                                                                  your energy and relax your muscles in             this 1000-acre reserve is a paradise for                                                      Manuel Antonio

                                                                                                                                                  natural hot springs warmed by the volcanic        wildlife, beach, and nature lovers. Enjoy the                                                                   Uvita
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   NORTH PACIFIC
                                                                                                                                                  activity. Overnight in Arenal Volcano.            first night in this beautiful oasis secluded                      OCEAN

                                                                                                                                                  Breakfast, and dinner included.                   in the middle of the jungle. Overnight in
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Corcovado. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner              0                                              100 miles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Corcovado

                                                                                                                                                  Day 6                                             included.                                            0                               100 km

                                                                                                                                                  Today you will travel toward the Central
                                                                                                                                                  Pacific side of Costa Rica to appreciate the      Day 9                                                              INCLUSIONS
                                                                                                                                                  purity of the white sand beaches of Manuel        With the object of exploring the rainforest
                                                                                                                                                  Antonio. The transfer will be split up along      and observing wildlife, you may choose any      •2 nights lodging in San Jose.
                                                                                                                                                  the way as you stop at the Rio Grande             of the activities that the lodge offers. Some   •2 nights lodging in Bajos del Tigre, Pacuare
                                                                                                                                                  De Tarcoles to share a moment with the            options are waterfall hikes, nature hikes,       River.
                                                                                                                                                  reptiles who have inhabited this river for        night walks, and a tour of the Corcovado        •2 nights lodging in Arenal Volcano.
                                                                                                                                                  millions of years. Don’t forget your camera,      National Park for an additional fee. You        •2 nights lodging in Manuel Antonio Beach.
                                                                                                                                                  as these creatures are sure to make an            won’t be disappointed with any of the           •2 nights lodging in Corcovado.
                                                                                                                                                  appearance and welcome you to their               activities you chose to do. Overnight in        •Daily breakfast + 8 lunches + 5 dinner.
                                                                                                                                                  home. Overnight in Manuel Antonio beach.          Corcovado. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner         •Private transportation for arrival and
                                                                                                                                                  Breakfast included.                               included.                                        departure (airport – hotel – airport).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    •Private          transportation      between
                                                                                                                                                  Day 7                                             Day 10                                           destinations, except Pacuare River portion.
                                                                                                                                                  The morning is free to explore the area           You will return to the fast-paced style         •Local English speaking guides during all the
                                                                                                                                                  on your own. In the afternoon, you will           of living in the capital of Costa Rica, San      activities.
                                                                                                                                                  experience the Sunset Sailing Tour on a 70        Jose. The day is free for you to explore the    •Hotel Taxes.
                                                                                                                                                  foot catamaran. While navigating along the        city one last time before your departure        •2 days of white water rafting at Pacuare
                                                                                                                                                  bay enjoying some cocktails, you may see          the following day. Overnight in San Jose.        River (class III-IV).
                                                                                                                                                  dolphins, turtles, flying fish, or even whales.   Breakfast included.                             •Zip line tour at Arenal Volcano.
                                                                                                                                                  Once in a secluded bay, snorkel equipment                                                         •Nature walk to Arenal Volcano National
                                                                                                                                                  will be provided and you may jump off to          Day 11                                           Park.
                                                                                                                                                  search for the colorful reefs saturated           It is not a “good-bye” but a “see you again”    •Tabacon Hot Springs at Arenal Volcano.
                                                                                                                                                  with different species of marine wildlife         as you take your private transfer to Juan       •Sunset Sailing tour at Manuel Antonio Beach.
                                                                                                                                                  swimming below. The tour will be over             Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to       •Tours included on the package of
                                                                                                                                                  after you enjoy the vivid warm colors of the      travel back home and reunite with family         Lapa Rios Lodge.
                                                                                                                                                  sunset painted across the sky. Overnight in       and friends. Breakfast included.                •Local flight Puerto Jimenez - San Jose
Day 1                                            private trails of the hotel, swim in the river   Day 4                                                                                                                                              included.
After your flight, you will exit the plane and   pools, or relax. Overnight in Pacuare River.     Unleash your adventurous side today
instantly feel the pure Costa Rican air; here    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.           and prepare yourself for a day filled with
your adventure begins. A representative                                                           exhilaration because you will be white water
will be waiting for you at the airport to        Day 3                                            rafting down one of the top ten rivers in the
accompany you during your private                Today is a leisure day to do what you            world, the Pacuare River. Brace yourself
transfer to your hotel. You will be free to      would like. Surrounded completely by the         and put your rafting skills to the test
explore San Jose and experience the lively,      rainforest, Pacuare, with its clear river is     because you will meet the powerful class 4
                                                 a protected area. Enjoy the numerous
cultural city. Overnight in San Jose. Meals
not included.                                    walking trails to spot animals and different
                                                                                                  rapids. After a hard day’s work you can rest
                                                                                                  as you transfer to the Arenal Volcano area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         rates
                                                 colorful plants, swim in watering holes and      where a perfectly cone-shaped volcano will                                                                                                           Occupancy                                  Price per person (USD)
Day 2                                            enjoy the serenity of the Pacuare river, or      welcome you. Overnight in Arenal Volcano.                                                                                                             & Season
Practice and perfect your white water            enjoy a spa treatment at your lodge. The         Breakfast and lunch included.
                                                 calls coming from the jungle will remind                                                                                                                                                               Double                                                       $5,676
rafting skills as you will need them in the                                                                                                                                                                                                           LOW Season
future days to come. Experience class 2 and      you that you are completely immersed in          Day 5
                                                 nature; take time today to feel the peace                                                                                                                                                             Double                                                        $6,623
3 rapids as you take the river to your lodge.                                                     Experience life as a bird while “flying”                                                                                                           HIGH Season
You can enjoy lunch at your lodge and the        that this paradise provides you. Overnight       above the canopy of trees as you zip line
rest of the day will be free to explore the      in Pacuare River. Breakfast, lunch, and          throughout the rain forest. Enjoy the                                                                                                                           Prices are per person and in U.S. dollars.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ** See our general conditions.
                                                 dinner included.

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Educational trips
                                                                         Day 1                                              games of Costa Rica and North America. In
                                                                         Welcome to Costa Rica. Costa Rica is               the afternoon, enjoy the warmth of natural
                                                                         all about nature, you can feel it in the           hot springs while admiring the majestic                Rincon de la Vieja
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rio Celeste
                                                                                                                                                                                    Liberia

                                                                         purity of air the moment you land in this          view. Overnight in Arenal.                                              Lak
                                                                                                                                                                                                       eA
                                                                                                                                                                                                            La Fortuna                               Tortuguero
                                                                                                                                                                                                          ren
                                                                                                                                                                                                             al                Sarapiqui                          CARIBBEAN

                                                                         tropical country. Right after immigration
                                                                                                                                                                              Tamarindo             Monteverde                                                       SEA

                                                                                                                            Day 6
Natural Costa Rica                 / Standard hotels, 2-3 stars
                                                                         and customs, one of our representatives
                                                                         will meet you at the airport exit. He will
                                                                         help you with the luggage and take you to
                                                                                                                            Transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest. This
                                                                                                                            afternoon, you will learn from the local
                                                                                                                                                                                 Samara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jaco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               San Jose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Cartago
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    San Gerardo de Dota
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Puerto Limon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Puerto Viejo

                                                                         the hotel that is arranged for the group.          farmers the process to produce coffee and                                                  Manuel Antonio

                                                                         Lodging for tonight is in downtown San             other goods such as oranges, plantains                                                                         Uvita
                                                                                                                                                                                            NORTH PACIFIC

                                                                         Jose, close to plazas, museums and many            and sugar. The tour begins with a short                            OCEAN

                                                                         historical buildings. Private transfer to San      walk through the farm where you can get                                                                           Corcovado

                                                                         Jose. Overnight in San Jose.                       a glimpse of different plantations like sugar         0                                            100 miles

                                                                                                                            cane, coffee, bananas, plantains, tubers,             0                               100 km

                                                                         Day 2                                              oranges and more. The entire coffee
                                                                         The best naturalist expedition awaits you          production process is explained during the
                                                                         today. From San Jose you will start traveling      second part of this activity and then you will                      INCLUSIONS
                                                                         northeast to the Caribbean lowlands. The           continue with a ride on an authentic Costa
                                                                         first part of this journey will take you through   Rican oxcart. To finish, delight yourself        •2 nights in San Jose.
                                                                         the Braulio Carrillo National Park and then        with a fragrant cup of the locally produced      •2 nights in Tortuguero.
                                                                         you will stop for breakfast at Guapiles, this      coffee. Overnight in Monteverde.                 •2 nights in Arenal Volcano.
                                                                         will be your first contact with Costa Rican                                                         •2 nights in Monteverde.
                                                                         cuisine. After breakfast you will continue         Day 7                                            • Hotel taxes.
                                                                         to La Pavona dock, there you will board            Get your walking shoes on and your               •Daily breakfast +7 lunches + 8 dinners.
                                                                         the special designed boat that will take           camera ready because today you will              •Private transportation throughout the
                                                                         us to our hotel located in the Tortuguero          explore the jungle in a rather unique way:       trip A/C motor coach.
                                                                         National Park area. This afternoon will be         crossing it via hanging bridges. The Tree        •Private English speaking guide.
                                                                         jam-packed with exciting facts and history         Top Walkways are suitable for people of          •Boat tours in Tortuguero.
                                                                         about the town of Tortuguero. Overnight in         all ages and the duration of the hike is         •Naturalist hike in Tortuguero.
                                                                         Tortuguero.                                        about 2 hours. During the walk you can           •Visit to Pierella Eco-Farm and Gardens.
                                                                                                                            see different species of wildlife including      •Visit to a local school and intercultural
                                                                         Day 3                                              some of the most beautiful birds of Central      exchange.
                                                                         Boat tour through the canals of the park.          America, the Quetzal is for sure the main        •Baldi Natural hot springs.
                                                                         Moving from water to land, your guide will         actor here but other elegant birds you can       •El Trapiche tour.
                                                                         then take you on a hike through the jungle         find here are hummingbirds, owls, bell-bird      •Monteverde Hanging Bridges.
                                                                         to get a closer view of the surrounding            and other species of Trogons. Overnight in
                                                                         fauna and flora. Overnight in Tortuguero.          Monteverde.

                                                                         Day 4                                              Day 8
                                                                         Today you will travel to the imposing Arenal       Experience life as a bird while ‘flying’ above
                                                                         Volcano. You will stop at Pierella Ecological      the canopy of trees on this zip-line tour.
                                                                         Gardens and Farm on the way to discover            While you “fly” through the dense cloud
                                                                         the entire cycle of life of butterflies. After     forest you can see and feel all the natural
                                                                         the interesting visit the group will continue      activity occurring within the treetops. Birds,
                                                                         traveling north, towards the Arenal Volcano        insects and some other mammals are easy
                                                                         where a comfortable and conveniently               to see with the help of your guides. Don’t
                                                                         located hotel await for you, arrival by the        forget your camera so you can capture
                                                                         end of the day. The evening is free to rest        the amazing views of the cloud forest. This
                                                                         or enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight in the    afternoon you will travel back to the capital
                                                                         area of Arenal Volcano.                            city. Overnight in San Jose.

                                                                         Day 5
                                                                         Cultural exchange at a local school. The
                                                                                                                            Day 9
                                                                                                                            Today you will say good-bye to beautiful
                                                                                                                                                                                                            rates
                                                                                                                            Costa Rica and its people as it is time to          Please contact us for the grupal price
                                                                         group will bring a special donation that
                                                                         will be given directly to students while they      travel back home and reunite with family                      quotation: info@gwacr.com
                                                                         show the school and the town. Your guide           and friends.
                                                                         will organize different activities on which the
                                                                         foreign and locals will share and learn from                                                                        Prices are per person and in U.S. dollars.
                                                                         each other, everyone will learn traditional                                                                              ** See our general conditions.

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