Day 1 – Arrive Liberia, Costa Rica
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa. A transfer is included from Liberia International Airport to Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa. In Spanish, “playa hermosa” means beautiful beach and once you arrive at your secluded oceanfront resort, you’ll see why this place lives up to its name. Be sure to look all around for there are monkeys in the trees overhead, iguanas on the sands below and tropical gardens on the grounds. Settle in for a two-night stay and join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals D
Day 2 – Spend the day, your way, in a natural playground How would you like to soar like a bird – or monkey – through the jungle treetops like the local wildlife does or explore the wilderness by crossing hanging bridges? You can do just that on a zip-line adventure* high up in the canopy or on a guided nature walk with a local expert. Have you ever imagined hiking up a volcano or taking a “dip” in thermally heated waters? You’ll be able to discover Costa Rica’s eco-amazing landscapes your way during a choice of activities today. Outdoor fun continues with time to play as you please when you get back to your beachfront resort. Meals BD
Day 3 – See a volcano up-close by boat, zip-line or sky tram Mighty Arenal Volcano stands in a perfect cone shape over Arenal Lake, with its profile reflected in its still waters. Weather permitting, get a closer look at this active volcano on a lake cruise, before taking off on a sky tram or a cool zip-line adventure* over the lush Costa Rican landscapes. Once you’re back on terra firma, we’ll drive to a private riverfront wildlife reserve for a two-night stay at Tilajari Resort Hotel, set inside a tropical rainforest. Meals BLD
Day 4 – Meet the locals on a river rafting trip in a jungle An exciting day begins with a jungle river rafting trip* on the Peñas Blancas River. Your expert guide will help you spot amazing wildlife from giant iguanas – they can grow up to 3 feet – to chattering parrots and slow-moving sloths. Stop along the way to visit the private
home of a local farmer and his family who have lived on the river for generations; see how they manage without modern-day conveniences. The rest of the day is free for your own jungle discoveries. Meals BLD
Day 5 – A taste of daily life on the farm & along the coast Visit an organic pineapple plantation for a tasty farm-fresh treat... Hop aboard a special touring tramcar for an insider’s look at the history of pineapple production – with a tasting of course! Amply refreshed, prepare to drive atop some typically rugged, often unpaved roads to the coast. You have to take a boat to get to your riverfront lodge, next to Tortuguero National Park – it’s the only way to get there. Keep an eye out for turtles, caimans, monkeys and toucans as you cruise. If you’re traveling with us in July or August, don dark clothing for a nighttime trip to the beach to observe nesting endangered green sea turtles. Meals BLD
Day 6 – Rainforest rappers & Tortuguero treasures Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest all around you. Eleven different habitats have been identified in the surrounding wilderness, including 60 kinds of mammals, 57 species of amphibians, 111
Share Costa Rican adventures that you and your family will never forget – riding a raft down a jungle river, horseback riding or meeting the “locals” up close!
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