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Adventure Pacifica *11 Day*Our Costa Rica travels begins by exploring the area around explosive Arenal Volcano. Then, it's off to Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve in search of capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two and three-toed sloths. The day before heading to the lively town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio, we climb into the rainforest canopy for a high adrenaline adventure along the zip-lines and rope traverses of Monteverde. Day 7 finds us enjoying the whitewater of the Rio Naranjo - Class II-III rapids all morning long! Our adventures wind down as we travel to our secluded Costa Rican jungle lodge in the South Pacific of the country. Perched on a rocky bluff, La Cusinga overlooks some of Costa Rica's most pristine beach and offers countless opportunities for tours of both the marine world and lush rainforest nearby. Day 1 Arrive San Jose
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11 days starting and ending in San Jose, Costa RicaTour Code: AP11 Single Supplement: US$530 US$2045 Triple/quad room and child discounts from $140-575. Please inquire. Travel Highlights
Arenal Volcano
Monteverde Manuel Antonio La Cusinga Lodge Whitewater Rafting Accommodations: 5 nights comfortable hotels, 2 nights volcano lodge, 3 nights rainforest lodge Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast. Transportation: private car or van Group & Staff: Min 2, Max 12 Personal Budgeting: Allow $150 for meals not included, $150 optional excursions, $27 international departure tax, gratuities Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$60, Single US$110 Is it for Me? A fantastic adventure for nature and conservation enthusiasts. Spend time exploring volcanoes, cloudforest, lush rainforest and pristine secluded beaches. A day of whitewater rafting keeps your adrenaline flowing! Arrival / Departure Transfers:
1 person US$50 each 2 or more people US$25 /person Start Dates
2008 : Jan 4, Jan 19, Feb 16, Feb 25, Mar 15, Mar 22, Apr 4, Apr 12, Apr 21, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 5, Aug 2, Aug 30, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22
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This morning we're off to Arenal. 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. You'll spend the night at the Arenal Observatory Lodge where the Smithsonian Institute has set up its research facilities. The dining hall offers spectacular views of the conical volcano, and the lodge's 870 acres. The lodge borders the Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve and Arenal National Park, which provide miles of trails through pristine forest. Our drive to Arenal takes several hours and we stop for lunch at the famous Waterfall Gardens. On day 3, enjoy some freetime in the Arenal area. There are many optional excursions available in this area. You can go mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding or even take a hike in the miles of trails around the area. You could also visit the Ecotermales Hotsprings in the evening. Your guide is on hand to help you plan your day as you wish!
one of the richest and most diverse tropical cloudforests on the continent. Founded in 1972, the Reserve encompasses six different ecological life zones and protects more than 100 mammal species, 400 bird species, and upwards of 1,500 plant species. In our explorations we'll keep watch for one of the area's most famed residents, the Resplendant Quetzal. On the morning of Day 5, we'll be fitted into special gear to zip from platform to platform high above the forest floor, and try the famous Tarzan Swing drop! For the less adventurous, there's a nearby sky walk suspended in the canopy that's great for birding and learning more about the local ecology (please let us know ahead of time if you prefer this option). This afternoon we hike through the reserve, viewing the misty forest with its dense vegetation and majestic trees.
This morning we rise and head to the Class II-III whitewater of the Naranjo River. Plunge through jungle clad gorges and float past cascading waterfalls. Along the way enjoy the variety of bird life such as egrets, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, parrots and more. The four-hour trip on the Naranjo is one of the best whitewater adventures in Costa Rica. After the river trip, you'll continue south to La Cusinga Lodge located on the shores of the Ballena National Marine Park.
here are free to spend as you wish. Relax and wander the miles of secluded beaches of Ballena Marine National Park. Head into the jungle to learn about rainforest ecology, watching out for capuchin monkeys, toucans, coatimundis and more. Or you can arrange scuba diving or snorkeling on Isla del Caño, horseback riding on a nearby reserve, or even a flight through the jungle on a zip-line. La Cusinga offers wonderful seclusion, yet is near to some of Costa Rica's best-kept adventure secrets. In the afternoon of Day 10, you return to San Jose passing through cloudforest and crossing Cerro de la Muerta enroute to complete your Costa Rica travels.