NICARAGUA
been raising cattle and horses here at Hacienda Guachipelin for more
Rincon de la Vieja
than a hundred years. See them in the corrals of the hacienda before
Volcano
CARIBBEAN
SEA embarking on your choice of included activities. Want to explore the
Lake
Arenal
scenic grounds on horseback? Saddle up for a trail ride* with your
Playa Liberia
Hermosa
Arenal cowboy guide. Feel like a refreshing swim? Hike* to a nearby waterfall Tortuguero
National Arenal
Park Volcano
and cool off in a natural pool or don your life jacket and spirit of Tilajari
adventure for an exciting river-tube ride* down Rio Negro. Outdoor
fun continues back at your beachfront resort. Meals BD
San José
COSTA RICA
Day 3. Soar over Arenal Volcano
Drive to Lake Arenal today, nestled under the shadow of cone-shaped,
Maximum Elevation: 4,450 ft.
P
hot-headed Arenal Volcano. Weather permitting, get a closer look at
ACIFIC
OCEAN
this active volcano on a lake cruise, before taking off on a sky tram or
on a thrilling zip-line adventure* over lush Costa Rican landscapes.
Day 1. Arrive Liberia, Costa Rica This afternoon, we’re headed to a private riverfront reserve for a
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Playa Hermosa. A transfer is included
two-night stay, where you can enjoy an authentic glimpse of jungle life,
from Liberia International Airport to Hotel Playa Hermosa, which, as
starting with an introductory Spanish lesson by a local teacher who
you are about to learn, is Spanish for “beautiful beach.” But that’s
teaches you to habla Español. Meals BLD
just the beginning of the natural delights your family will discover at
this secluded oceanfront resort, for there are monkeys in the trees
overhead, iguanas on the sands below and tropical gardens all around
you. Settle in for a two-night stay and meet your fellow eco-adventurers
at a welcome dinner tonight. Meals D
Day 2. Fun at Hacienda Guachipelin
Wonder what local families do for fun in Costa Rica? You’ll find out
firsthand when you spend the day with cowboys and ranch hands
at a working hacienda set at the foot of a towering volcano. They’ve
Your adrenaline gets going, your eyes won’t
believe what they’re seeing – and nothing brings
you closer to nature than a zip-line adventure!
From volcanoes to pineapples, families spend time
together, sunup to sundown.
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