Sunday, September 18, 2011

Thomas Sample Itin

Day 1 ------ Arrive & Stay at Central Valley Hotel (Central Valley Hotel)

Welcome to Costa Rica. We will meet you outside of the San Jose airport where you driver and bilingual guide will take you to your first hotel. We will have a welcome meal and an orientation to get everyone ready for the adventure and things to come during the week. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2 ------ Rappel Waterfall & Drive to Arenal Volcano (Arenal Hotel)

After breakfast at the hotel we will make our way to a nearby waterfall that is 160ft. From here everyone will face their fears as we rappel down the waterfall. This is an excellent adventure and a great way to start the week. After the morning rappel we'll head to the Arenal Volcano. We will be staying in a beautiful hotel with views of the volcano. We will enjoy dinner at the hotel when we arrive and the kids will have some time to relax in the evening and enjoy the pool. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ------ Zipline & HotSprings (Arenal Hotel)


Community Service Project - 4 hours

Pacuare Tent-Lodge
Get ready for the zipline. Zipping on cables that are strung 700ft high above the rainforest with breath-taking views of the volcano makes for the perfect day. After the zipline we'll go to the hotsprings where the kids can just relax after two days of adventure. We'll have a great meal at the hotsprings and then back to the the hotel to rest up for the next big adventure. (Meals: Breakast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 ------ Enter Pacuare River (River Lodge)

We will be getting up early today and driving to the famous Pacuare River. National Geographic has this listed as one of the top five rivers on the planet which is why we think it is worth spending TWO DAYS on the river. This is an amazing adventure and something you will never find in NEW YORK. Today when we get to the river we'll put in, raft, hike, and havve an incredible river lunch prepared by the guides. We'll end the River Tent-Lodge which is above ground tents that are surrounded by jungle. This is camping but it is not roughing it by anymeans. The tents are very nice and so are the bathrooms, showers, dining and social areas. The evening will be filled with games, activities, and great food while listening to the tropical rainforest. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Caribbean Costa Rica
Day 5 ------ Raft & Drive to Caribbean (Beach Hotel)

The first two hours of rafting after breakfast might be the best two hours of the week. We will be rafting the Pacuare Canyon which happens to be some of the best and most scenic rapids in Costa Rica. We'll pass by beautiful waterfalls and canyons and getting all the adrenaline your heart desires. After the river we will make the drive to the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Coast. Here we will stay in a hotel located just steps from the beach. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 --- Snorkel (Beach Hotel)

We'll sleep in today and just relax. In the afternoon we'll go snorkeling at some of the nearby coral reefs. We can do this from right off the shore. The Caribbean is known for it's beautiful beaches and marine life.  After snorkeling we will take the kids back to the hotel to clean up and then we're off to one of our favorite Caribbean restaurants. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ------ Beach Day (Beach Hotel)


Community Service Project in Morning - 4 hours



Today is your day just to relax on the beach. We will also probably be taking a short nature hike in a nearby reserve and give the kids chance to see some wildlife and then they can have their time on the beach. They will have the option of renting surf boards today if they would like. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ------ Fly Home!

Today we will make the transfer to the San Jose airport to fly home! (Meals: Breakfast)

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