Arenal, Homestay, Caribbean

Day 1 --------- Arrive and drive to Arenal (Casa Luna Lodge)

We know it will be a long day of traveling but it makes sense to just add an extra 2 1/2 hours and get to our first stop. We will start the trip at the Arenal Volcano where everyone will have a view of the volcano. When we arrive at Casa Luna a nice meal will be waiting for us and then it is straight to bed to rest up for the Day two of the adventure we have planned. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2 --------- Zipline & Canyoneering (Casa Luna Lodge)

Today we will be ziplining one of the ultimate ziplines in the country. These cables have the best view of any zipline and are hanging 700ft above the rainforest floor. After the zipline it is back to the jungle as you make your way down a beautiful canyon using all fours and some ropes and climbing gear to get you to the bottom. In the evening we will have dinner on the town and the kids can get to know the town of La Fortuna. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 --------- Jungle Hike & Drive to Sitio de Mata (Homestay)

We will wake up in the morning have breakfast and then make our way to the lowland tropical rainforest. We'll hike through the rainforest giving everyone an understanding of the amazing wonders of these super biodiverse jungles of Costa Rica. In the afternoon we will be arriving to the rural mountain village of Sitio de Mata where we will be staying two nights.  This is often considered the best part of the trip. At the homestay we will be greeted by our homestay host. All houses are in very short walking distance of each other. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 --------- Community Service & Culture Activities (Homestay)

Today we will get to work in a community service project in the village. We will spend the better half of the morning doing some work and then back to our homestays for some lunch. The afternoon will involve some cultural activities along with a soccer game with the village kids. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 --------- Enter Pacuare River (River Tent Lodge)

We will say good-bye to our host families and then head to what is known by National Geographic as one of the top five rivers on the planet. The Pacuare River is an excellent place to spend the day. We like it so much we are going to take Sherwood there for two days. We will be doing an overnight adventure on the Pacuare staying in the midst of the primary tropical rainforest in a river lodge that has above ground tents. This is one of the most memorable experiences ever as we have the entire day on the river and the evening at camp. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 --------- Leave Pacuare & Drive to Caribbean (Almonds & Corals)

Pacuare Tent Lodge

After breakfast today might be the best two hours of your trip to Costa Rica. We will spend two hours rafting the famous Pacuare Canyon which is home to the best scenery and some of the best rapids on the river. After we enjoy another river lunch we will take out and make our way to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica which is where you can find some of the most beautiful beaches in all of Central America. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7 --------- Snorkel Reef on Caribbean (Almonds & Corals)

Today is a beach day but first we will all be doing some snorkeling through the beautiful coral reefs of the Caribbean. The wildlife is plentiful here both near the sea and also inland, in the many wildlife refuge areas. We'll take some hikes in the afternoon to get some upclose looks at the sloths, monkeys, and many different bird species of the area. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 8 --------- Travel to San Jose Hotel (La Condesa Hotel)

We will spend the morning getting the last bit of beach time and then head back to the Central Valley where we will be staying in a hotel in the mountains looking down into the valley. Your last night will be at La Condesa Hotel which is just 20 minutes from the airport for your return flight home. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 9 --------- Fly Home!

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