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Day 1 Arrive San Jose

Overnight.

Days 2-4 Tiskita Rainforest Reserve (2B,3L,3D)

Peter is a tireless conservationist and active in the local community. Through his efforts, the community of Punto Banco recently built a health clinic, bought new supplies for the school, created a turtle protection program and developed a hatchery for endangered olive ridley turtles. Peter's latest project is to reintroduce scarlet macaws to the region.

After exploring the jungle around Tiskita with a naturalist guide, head down to the beach with a boogie board or grab a snorkel and mask to discover the underwater world of nearby tide pools. Days 3 and 4 are free to explore the forest on your own or relax on the beach. Optional tours include horseback riding, fishing with the locals, surfing or boogie boarding, and hiking.

Day 5 Arenal Volcano (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you'll fly back to San Jose and be met at the airport for the 3 hour overland transfer to Arenal, stopping for lunch en route. Dormant for centuries, Arenal Volcano exploded in a massive eruption of molten lava and ash in 1968. Since that time, it has continued to belch great clouds of ash and occasional lava. It is now one of the world's most active volcanoes and volcanologists from all over the world come here to study this tropical volcano. Spend the afternoon enjoying the lodge and forest.

Days 6-7 Monteverde Cloud Forest (B)

Day 8 Monteverde - San Jose (B)

On your final morning you will visit a private rainforest reserve before an early afternoon transfer takes you back to San Jose in time to relax and enjoy your last evening of your Costa Rica vacation in the city.

Day 9 Return Home

US$ 1555
*High Season
9 day starting and ending in San Jose, Costa Rica. Sat-Sun
Tour Code: EFW9
Single Supplement: US$375

US$165
Triple Room Discount
US$75
Quad Room Discount

Accommodations: 3 nights comfortable jungle lodge, 1 night volcano lodge, 4 nights comfortable hotels

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: minibuses or jeeps, charter flight, boat

Note: Roundtrip charter flight San Jose-Tiskita-San Jose not included. Please add US$320(flight cost subject to change)

Group & Staff: Min 2, Max 12; bilingual naturalists, local guides

Personal Budgeting: Allow $90 for meals not included, $95 optional excursions, $27 international departure tax, gratuities

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$60, Single US$110

Is it for Me? An itinerary filled with naturalist exploration and plenty of variety. An easy trip for any age.

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Prices are based on a 3% cash discount