Robert Sample Itin 2012

Day 1 - Arrive and drive to Arenal Volcano (Arenal Hotel)

Today we will meet you at the airport with your private driver and guide. We will take you the 2 1/2 hour drive through the cloudforest to the area of the Arenal Volcano. This is a beautiful area and we will have you staying in a nice simple hotel at the base of the volcano. (Meals: None)

Day 2  - Zipline & Cano Negro (Arenal Hotel)

Today we will make our way to the zipline after breakfast. Here you will have the chance to zip through the treetops of the jungle while having breathtaking views of the volcano. There are over 100 different zipline companies in Costa Rica now and this is by far the best. After the zipline we will do an afternoon tour of visiting the Cano Negro. This is an easy boat float over the wetlands and a chance to see plenty of wildlife. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 - Drive to Sitio de Mata (Homestay)

Today we will take you to one of the most unique places in all of Costa Rica. Not only will you be visiting homestays in a rural mountain village but you will be staying with some of my best friends. These people are some of the best people to be around and a chance to experience the culture first hand. They will love having us stay with them and we will even learn how to make the perfect tortilla. The food is absolutely amazing here. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 - A Day in the Village (Homestays)

Today we will spend the day in the village. We will take some hikes to the nearby by plantations and fill up the day just doing what the locals do. Although it is rural we will find plenty to do and just a chance to be in the "real" Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 - Drive to Caribbean Sea (Caribbean Hotel)

Today we will take you to the beautiful Caribbean. This will be a travel day and we will make some stops along the way and arrive around lunch time. This is a beautiful area and a chance to enjoy breath-taking scenery of the white sand and crystal blue water.

Day 6 - Beach Day (Caribbean Hotel)

Today is a day of just relaxing around town or visiting the local spots in and around the Caribbean towns. We could also take a day trip into the nearby indigenous reservations which is quite the adventure. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7 - Travel to San Jose Area (Central Valley Hotel)

Today we will travel back to the San Jose area and you will also get the chance to have dinner at my parents house since my mom said my hug didnt count and she was only accepting one from you. In the evening we will cook you a great meal and then we can take you to a nearby hotel where you will begin the adventure on your own. Some suggestions might be heading out to the Pacific areas of Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 8 - Start Your Own Adventure!