Tuesday, September 6, 2011

2012 Costa Rica Itin

Day 1 --------- Arrive and Drive to Homestay (Homestay)

Today we will meet you outside the airport and take you to the village of Sitio de Mata. As Nicole knows this area very well it is all the same smiling faces that you know from before. We will arrive in the evening and they will be waiting for us when we arrive. This will be a long day of travel and no activities planned for the evening just a good homecooked meal and a nice warm welcome. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 2 --------- Cultural Activities (Homestays)

Today will be a full day of cultural activities. We will get to know the locals of the village, learn about the food and traditions, and then do some activities in the afternoon. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 --------- Cultural Activities (Homestays)

Today we will spend the day doing some community service in the morning. This will be a way to give back for the amazing hospitality we experience during our stay in the village. In the afternoon there will be time to spend with your homestay families and polish up those Spanish verbs. The evening will be spent celebrating with song, dance, and some more amazing food! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 --------- Enter Pacuare River (Pacuare Tent Camp)


During the next two days, you'll see why National Geographic has the Pacuare River listed as one of the top five rivers on the planet. We'll say good-bye to our homestay families make our way to the put-in on the Pacuare.  We'll spend the morning rafting, having lunch on the river, and arriving to the tent lodge where we will spend the night in the jungle. This is an amazing experience with a chance to be surrounded by nature and enjoy the best of Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 --------- Leave River & Drive to Arenal (Casa Luna Lodge)


The next two hours of the trip might be the best two hours of your stay. We will raft the famous Pacuare Canyon where we'll maneuver the best rapids in Costa Rica while viewing the best scenery. After we take out of the river we will then drive to the Arenal Volcano where we'll be staying where everyone has a view of the beautiful volcano from their balcony. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 --------- Zipline, Rainforest Hike, & Organic Farm (Casa Luna Lodge)


Time for some more adventure as we zip through the rainforest on cables that hang 700ft above the rainforest floor and have spectacular views of the volcano and Arenal lake. After the zipline we will take a hike through a private nature reserve and have one of the best lunches in all of Costa Rica at Don Juan's organic farm. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7 --------- Canyoneering  (Casa Luna Lodge)

One of the best adventures besides rafting has to be the famous canyoneering adventure through a canyon in a tropical jungle. You will make your way down the canyon and be rappeling waterfalls that are 120ft high. This adventure will take the better half of the morning and the afternoon will be spent visiting the town of La Fortuna where the kids can do some souvenir shopping. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 8 --------- Fly Home!


Today we will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight home!

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