Day 1 ----- Arrive & Drive to Turrialtico (Turrialtico)
Today we will meet you at the airport and drive to the Turrialba area. You will be staying at the Turrialtico Hotel with views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. In the evening we'll go over the itinerary and what to expect for the next seven days. (Meals: Dinner)
Day 2 ----- Raft Pacuare & Drive to Manzanillo (Almonds & Corals)
Pacuare River
Today you will raft the famous Pacuare River. This will take around four hours and we will have lunch prepared for you on the river as we make our way through virgin rainforest filled with waterfalls and beautiful canyons. After we take out of the river we'll head to the Caribbean coast where you will be staying in one of Costa Rica's top ecolodges. This is the Almonds & Corals, located on the beach and surrounded by lush tropical lowland rainforest. Howler monkeys will be your alarm clock! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Fortified with a delicious breakfast at Almonds and Corals, we will make our way hiking through the rainforest. This is an amazing hike with one of the finest local guides from the Caribbean. The hike will be filled with wildlife from start to finish and will be very educational on the ecology of the local area. After hiking for 2 1/2 hours we will cut up some coconuts on the beach and then take a boat for 20 minutes to the area of Gandoca-Manzanillo. This is a true piece of paradise where you will enjoy homestays with the local families. The lodging is rustic yet comfortable with great food. We will take a quick tour of the small town and then meet back at a ranchito for a talk about the project and the story of the Leatherback in the area. In the evening it will be out to the beach to patrol. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Day 4 ----- Turtle Work (Homestays)
We will be on turtle-time so during the day you'll be resting and have a tour in the lagoon. Here you will get the chance to row around the lagoon and look for different species of birds, monkeys, and other wildlife with your rocking guide Hurben. In the evening it is back out with the turtles doing what you do. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Day 5 ----- Turtle Work (Gladys Homestays)
Today is another day of waking up on turtle hour and spending some time in the town. This will be a slow pace day of just getting ready for our last night of working with the turtles. We will have the option of visiting a school and meeting more of the locals. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
See you there!!!
Day 6 ----- Turtle Work & Drive to San Jose (La Condesa)
Today is the last morning of working on the turtles. After everyone gets a nice long nap from the long night of work we will make our way back to La Condesa hotel which will give us a good night's rest for the last night. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Day 7 ----- Fly Home!
Today we will transport you to the airport as a different person and I am sure you will leave a positive impact on the turtle project! PURA VIDA!!!
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