Costa Rican Adventure
Overview
Highlights
- Explore the biodiversity and wildlife of Costa Rica
- Zipline high up in the rainforest canopy at speeds of almost 60 MPH
- Lounge on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio State Park
- See the crocodiles of the Tarcoles up close
- Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui River
- Enjoy the welcoming hospitality and exotic culture of the Tico people
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Trip includes
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers
- Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
- Private motorcoach
- Transportation between cities
- 9 nights in hand-picked accommodations
- Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
- Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
- Entrances to Manuel Antonio State Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest & other select attractions
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Itinerary
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Welcome to San José, Costa Rica, the cultural and political capital of this vibrant, thriving nation. Typically, you’ll be arriving in the afternoon or evening.
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Meet a trip representative at the airp...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Follow the winding, mountainous roads out of San José en route to the Arenal region. The journey into Arenal is full of scenic vistas featuring stunning volcanic backdrops.
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Stop to look down at Lake ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
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Hike 15 minutes to see the La Fortuna Waterfall, one of the most spectacular in Central America
Watch the water cascade 200 feet into the emerald reservoir below
Cool off with a swim in the wa...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today, you’ll experience a whole different rainforest habitat: the Santa Elena Cloud Forest. High altitude and moisture (12 feet of rain per year) combine to make this a one-of-a-kind ecosystem.
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Walk...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Get your adrenaline pumping; it’s zip line time! Follow the rainforest trail to reach 14 different platforms, then fly high above the ground at speeds over 50 mph. Pros and first-timers alike will appreciate the epic, action-packed r...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
On to the Puntarenas region! En route, you’ll board a private boat for a cruise on the Tarcoles River.
Today's Highlights:
Enjoy the views of the river as you cruise along with a local guide
See wild crocodiles u...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Manuel Antonio Park is one of Costa Rica’s coastal treasures, and home to a top-rated, white sand beach.
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Explore Manuel Antonio’s vast trail system
Soak up the sun at one of the most beautiful...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On your way back to San José, stop at a cooperative market to see some local handicrafts.
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Shop for colorful wood products and pottery at a co-op
Observe artisans firsthand as they manuf...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
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Learn the basics of whitewater rafting from local river guides
Take on several different classes of rapids (1-3) over two hours of rafting
During the lulls in the action, swim in the cool rive...
Meals: Breakfast
It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.
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What's excluded
- Rooming upgrades
- Optional excursions
- Travel Protection
- Beverages, lunch, and dinner (except where specified in the itinerary)
- Transportation to free-time activities
- Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus drivers and local guides)
- Porterage
- Any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airlines
- Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control (see Flight Information section for details)
- Passport, visa and reciprocity fees
- Fees associated with Special Travel Arrangements (See Special Travel Arrangements section)
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If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.
Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.
Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation Fee
30 days or less is, all monies paid
30-60 days will be $2000
61-99 is $1000
100-364 days will be $450
365+ day is $150
10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 9 Dinners
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