Day 1
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Fly to Costa Rica
Arrive in San José
Day 2
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San José • Arenal region
Visit INBioparque:
Ecosystem exhibits and trails
Travel to Arenal region
Visit Poás Volcano
Visit hot springs
Day 3
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Arenal region
Take a kayaking tour of Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Day 4
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Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde Reserve
Visit a local school
Optional: Horseback riding
Day 5
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Monteverde
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Plant a tree in the EF reserve in Monteverde
Participate in a canopy adventure
Day 6
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Carara • Central Pacific Coast
Visit Carara Biological Reserve
Travel to Central Pacific Coast
Day 7
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
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Sarchi • San José
Travel via Sarchi to San José
Optional: Folklore Evening
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1-DAY TOUR EXTENSION
Day 9
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San José
Take a whitewater rafting expedition on the Sarapiquí River
Day 10
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Depart for home
Program fee includes:
Airfare: Round-trip flights
Transportation: Comfortable motorcoach
Accommodations: 8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
Meals: 3 meals daily (Days 2-8 and Day 9 on extension), dinner on arrival day and breakfast on departure day
Tour director: Full-time EF Tour Director
Sightseeing: Comprehensive sightseeing to natural attractions
Optional excursions: Horseback riding • Folklore Evening