Day 1 - Arrive
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Our representative will greet you at the airport
upon arrival and escort you or your group to your hotel. The remainder
of the day is available for relaxing and enjoying the views of
Arenal.
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![Flowers, blue skies & volcano.](/spec/volcano-flowers200.jpg) |
Day 2 - La Fortuna
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Experience the ultimate waterfall adventure - strap on a harness
and rappel yourself down 4 tropical waterfalls. After the thrill
of the descent, we make our way along magical trails to reach
the top of the brilliant, pristine canyon. In the afternoon you'll
hike near the Arenal Volcano, followed by soaking in natural hot
springs to recover from your day's adventures.
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![Rappel down four tropical waterfalls](/spec/waterfall-rapel-costa-rica-200.jpg) |
Day 3 - La Fortuna
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After an early rise, you'll arrive at the white water rafting
drop-off point. Surrounded by rainforest-covered mountains, this
Class III/IV river cuts through some of the most scenic parts
of Costa Rica. After a full day on the river, we head back to
the hotel for relaxation.
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![White water rafting surrounded by rainforest-covered mountains](/spec/sheri-rafting-200.jpg) |
Day 4 - Monteverde
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Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along Lake Arenal. Spot toucans
and monkeys along the way! Finish the night up in the cloud forests
of Monteverde in a quiet lodge up in the hills.
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![Ride horses along the shore of Lake Arenal](/spec/horseback_lake_trail_arenal2-200.jpg) |
Day 5 - Samara
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Now's your chance to do the quintessential Costa Rica activity
and swing though the treetops like Tarzan on the canopy zip line
tour. The Selvatura zip line tour includes 15 cables, 18 platforms,
and a Tarzan swing. It takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
Later, travel to the fun and dynamic beach town of Samara to
watch a Pacific sunset and chill out with the bohemian surf culture.
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![Selvatura zip line tour](/spec/canopy-zipline200.jpg) |
Day 6 - Samara
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Enjoy a sea kayaking and snorkeling tour to Isla Chora, a small
island near Samara beach. Or - try the newest and easiest paddle
sport ever: Stand Up Paddle. you stand up on a large, wide, super
buoyant surfboard and use a long paddle. We'll start you out with
lessons and in no time you'll be having a blast!
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![Sea Kayaking on Isla Chora near Samara Beach](/spec/kayaking-instructions-samara200.jpg) |
Day 7 - Alajuela
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After a lazy, relaxing morning on the beach we travel to Alajuela
(Costa Rica's second largest city) before catching your flight
home the following day.
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![Samara Beach, Costa Rica](/spec/samara-beach-costa-rica-200.jpg) |
Day
8 - San Jose International Airport |
Morning transfer to the airport to catch your flight home.
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![San Jose, Costa Rica - Aerial](/spec/san-jose-aerial-200.jpg) |
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