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Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure
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TOUR CODE EAI-DIS142
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Length: 6 DAYS
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Journey into the magnificient interior of Costa Rica. Travel
through the Central Valley and then into the mountains of Braulio Carrillo
National Park and Centro Neotropico Sarapiqui. Tour La Selva, the private research station based on
1600 hectares of land. View one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Arenal.
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COSTS
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| US$1,455 per person double occupancy |
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Cost excludes: Visa fees, international airfares, airport
departure tax, lunch and dinner not listed in itinerary,
personal clothing, personal insurance, alcoholic beverages,
telephone, laundry, charges for delays caused by situations
beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters,
political unrest, and emergencies.
Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control. Prices
and programs are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted
in US dollars. For booking information, liability waiver, and terms and
conditions contact Eco-Adventure International, LLC.
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Day 01:
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Port – La Quinta
Our representatives will meet you dock side and then we will begin our journey into
the magnificient interior of Costa Rica. We will travel through the Central Valley and
then into the mountains of Braulio Carrillo National Park. We will stop and ride the Aerial
Tram which takes us on a journey up into the canapoy of the rainforest. This will be a good
introduction to the plants and animals and also allows us to see at eye level many species
that can not be seen from the ground. The Tram is completely accessable. We then proceed to
the Nothern Lowlands and La Quinta Lodge. After checking in we will explore the grounds and
surrounding gardens along accessible paths. Also we will visit the onsite butterfly farm and
rearing facility. This accessible facility will introduce us to many of the species, which
we will encounter in the forest latter. Butterflies of many colors and sizes dance around us
in free flight as we learn about their natural history. La Quinta. L,D
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Day 02:
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La Selva
After an early breakfast we travel a short distance to La Selva. This is a
private research station based on 1600 hectares of land. More important for our
purposes it has over 7km of accessible trails through the forest, most of them cement!
Here we will immerse ourselves in the premontane rainforest. The biodiversity of the
area will amaze. There are well over 400 species of birds, 120 species of mammals, and 1900
species of plants. Add to this the reptiles, amphibians and the thousands of species of
insects and you can imagine why turning every corner on the trail is a new adventure! Our
guides will point out the flora and fauna found on our trek along with explaining the
research going on around us. (Please note that part of your tour payment goes to support
this research and the scholarship program) We return to La Quinta for a late lunch. The
afternoon is free to wonder the grounds or rest up for the evening ahead.
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Day 03:
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Centro Neotropico Sarapiqui – La Selva
This morning we will travel a short distance to the Center Neotropico Sarapiqui. This
project is designed to introduce the visitor to both the culture and natural history of
the rainforest. It is modeled after a 15th-century pre-Columbian village. Onsite is a
Botanical Gardens with many species of native plants, edible flowers, fruits and
vegetables. Also on site is one of the most important archeology sites in the country.
Several years ago while digging a hole for a fence post the staff made an amazing
discovery. Rocks that seemed not to belong there. The university of Costa Rica was
called in and soon discovered a pre-Columbian burial site! Parts of this have been
excavated and are open for viewing along with recreations of the ancient huts. The
paths here are all gravel and a little ruff. However the land is flat and the facilities
are all accessible. ( Please note that part of your tour cost goes to support this
center with such projects as rainforest protection through land acquisition and
educational programs).
In the evening we return to La Selva, arriving just before dusk. We then venture
back into the forest for an unforgettable experience – a night walk. As darkness falls
we will see a whole new world come to life in the forest. Many species inactive by
day now are all around us. Once again our guides will bring the forest to life with
their expert commentary. The conversation at dinner tonight will be most interesting!
La Quinta. B,L,D
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Day 04:
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Arenal
This morning we say goodbye to La Quinta and head west to Arenal. This is one of
the most active volcanoes in the world. We will check into the Arenal Observatory Lodge.
There are five completely accessible rooms here along with an array of accessible
facilities including bar, restaurant, pool and paved paths. Our rooms are perhaps the
most amazing aspect of the lodge. Each has a huge picture window facing the volcano
were we can lye in bed and watch for eruptions! Balance of day free to enjoy the
facilities. Arenal Observatory Lodge. B,L,D
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Day 05:
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Arenal-San Jose
) In the afternoon we will return to San Jose. Balance of day free. B,L
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Day 06:
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San Jose
Transfer to Airport for flight home. End of Services. B
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