4. OCEAN KAYAKING Early risers catch the best birds here in Costa Rica, so if you’re game, join us for bird watching this morning before breakfast. Then it’s off for a sea-kayaking cruise into the calm waters of the Curu Reserve where we’ll explore mango estuaries that sustain a cacophony of chattering wildlife. A local chef, recipes in hand, shares culinary tips at a cooking class this afternoon that whets your appetite with fresh from the tree, sea and farm tropical produce. Tonight’s dinner is ready when you are! Meals BLD
5. THE HIGH LIFE AT IRAZÚ Fly back to San José today for a pilgrimage to Cartago, home to the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles; inside is a shrine to La Negrita, believed to have miraculous healing powers. Next up is a hike on the lunar landscapes of nearby Irazú Volcano – panoramic vistas of the valley and crater lake are a feast for the soul. The next three nights at Casa Turire are tranquility perfected! Meals BLD
6. HORSES & HACIENDAS Visit a nearby hacienda this morning for a tasty tour of the coffee, sugar cane and macadamia nuts that are grown here. Saddle up for a trail ride this afternoon as your horse leads the way through sugar cane fields, coffee plantations and tropical forests. Pray for clear weather so you can enjoy postcard-perfect views of Angostura Lake, Turrialba and Irazú Volcano and smile as you pose with a Scarlet and Great Green Macaw. Meals BLD
7. WHITEWATER & PARTY TIME Challenge your boundaries today on a 3-hour whitewater rafting adventure on the Pacure River! Be as active – or not – as you wish this afternoon; after all, this is your dream vacation! Our farewell festivities tonight showcase breathtaking views, garden delights and family-style dining. Meals BLD
8. HASTA LUEGO COSTA RICA Tour ends: San José. A transfer from the hotel to the airport is included for your return flight home anytime today. Meals B
Heavenly Hideaways (your small luxury hotels)
THE ALTA HOTEL San José, Night 1
On a clear day the views from this hilltop gem go on forever... see them from your private balcony, at the cobalt-blue tiled
swimming pool or under the night sky when the city below you is all aglow
TANGO MAR Tambor, Nights 2, 3 & 4
Share this 150-acre private beachfront reserve on the Nicoya Peninsula... with
exotic wildlife, fragrant gardens, coconut palms and lush jungle foliage... from your elegantly appointed tropical suite
Price from $2680 per person double plus $210 on-tour airfare
Meals 7 Breakfasts / 5 Lunches / 7 Dinners Dates 2011 Jan – Apr; Aug; Dec
Activities at a glance
Some days include 2-4 miles of walking on lava landscapes and hiking on jungle trails, horseback riding, zip-lining, kayaking and whitewater rafting. The pace is up to you – take part or take a pass – either way you’ll enjoy your journey.
Maximum Group Size: 18
For complete dates and prices or more information on private group departures, air, & our guest protection product, visit
www.culturious.com
CASA TURIRE Turrialba, Nights 5, 6 & 7
“Mi casa is su casa”... offering insider access to a swimming pool, lakeside diversions, garden-graced grounds and guest rooms
uniquely designed and decorated with locally cultivated wood furnishings
Call your travel agent or Culturious at 888-840-1853 33
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