Austin Sample Itin March 2011

Day 1 ------- Arrive and Drive to Grano de Oro (Grano de Oro Hotel)

Could be your family raft Austin!!!

Today we will meet you outside the airport with your driver & guide and take you to your first hotel, The Grano de Oro hotel is small but one of the finest in the area. The kids will enjoy that it was the former family home of the Pozuelo family. The Pozuelo family is responsible for the best cookies on the planet which are made here in Costa Rica. I know your kids Austin are not super young but a good cookie is a good coookie. (Meals: None)

Day 2 -------- Visit Poas Volcano Crater and Rappel a 200ft waterfall (Grano de Oro Hotel)

Toda we will visit the active volcano crater of Poas. This ia great day to learn how Costa Rica was formed and the many different interesting facts about the volcanos of Costa Rica. We will drive to the top of the crater where we will take a short hike through the cloud-forest. Here you will be able to look down into the crater. After looking into an active volcano crater we will head to a nearby waterfall that measures 200ft from top to bottom. This is one of my favorite rappels in the country and it is quite the adventure for everybody. In the evening we will head back to the Grano de Oro Hotel where we will rest up for day three of rafting. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ---------- Raft Pacuare River and Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara Resort)

Today we will get an early start and head to the Pacuare River. This river National Geographic has listed as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet. It is filled with waterfalls, canyons, rainforest, and class III & IV rapids which will keep you plenty wet. We operate our trips private just for you guys so we are not on a large commercial rafting trip it will just be your raft. After the rafting we will make the drive to the Nayara Resort. This is one of the top 4-Star resorts on the planet. I think the only place that likes this resort more than I is TripAdvisor which I guess is a good thing. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ----------- La Fortuna Waterfall, Nature Hike, & HotSprings (Nayara Resort)

Today we will make our way to the La Fortuna Falls. This is a nice little hike but well worth it. The La Fortuna Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Costa Rica. Here we will have a chance to swim in the swimming hole down at the bottom of the waterfall. After the waterfall it is time to educate the kids a little bit on a nature hike. Here we will walk through the rainforest and keep it interesting as we go over some of the most important parts of the Tropical Rainforest and see some animals along the way. In the evening you get to relax as you enjoy the hotsprings. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 5 ------------ Zipline (Nayara Resort)

View from your room 

Today you will enjoy a zipline that is by far the best in the country. Not only is it the fastest and longest but of course the safest also. This zipline is on the side of an active volcano.  What more could you ask for? After the zipline you get some time to relax in the Nayara Resort and enjoy the grounds of the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6 ------------ Drive to Pacific Coast (Casa Belmar)

Today is a travel day and we will drive to the Pacific Coast. Here we will enjoy the views along the way as we make the drive through the cloud-forest and down the coast. We will get an early start so we get to spend the afternoon at the beach. Our final destination is just south of Dominical. We will be staying in the luxurious home of Casa Belmar. You will be the only clients we have staying in this home and we operate privately for our groups. There is a small staff on hand that lives on the grounds who attends to your needs and has breakfast cooked for you in the morning and the coffee ready. This home is on the Pacific surrounded by rainforest with breath-taking views of the ocean, sound of waves, and the chance to watch sunsets as you sit in your infinite pool. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ------------- Surf Classes & Relax at Beach (Casa Belmar)

Surfs up!

Costa Rica is known as one of the best surf destinations around. If the kids are up for it we can do a morning surf class and they can test their skills on the waves. If not we can just body surf and play in the sand. There are places to go out and eat in the area and a number of different places to visit such as rivers, different types of beaches, or just relax at Casa Belmar. Austin, I do not have the horseback listed on this itin and I do realize that you heck it off. What we can do is leave it optional and if you feel up to it we can squeeze it in at the Arenal Volcano or during one of these beach days. (Meals: Breakfast)



 Day 8 ------------- Beach Day (Casa Belmar)

Today is your day just to relax at the beach and enjoy the ocean. If you wanted to do a snorkel tour we could sign up for that. They have the option of going out on a boat and doing half day or full day tours and also a chance to looking for some dolphins & whales. (Meals: Breakfast)

Hola, Austin & Fam!

Day 9 -------------- Fly Home!

Today we drive back to the airport and catch the flight home.

Sample Itin Jamie Capezzutto 2011

Day 1 ----- Arrive & Drive to Casa Turire Hotel (Casa Turire)

Pacuare River Rafting Adventure

We meet you at the airport and your private guide and driver will be waiting for you to drive you to the Turrialba area. The drive to Casa Turire Hotel which is one of my favorite places is beautiful and you will pass by two volcanos and drive through the capital city of San Jose and then get out into the country scenic country-side. This hotel is a great place to relax after a long day of travel and it puts us close to the river. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------ Raft Pacuare River & Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara Resort)

I have heard people say this is the "Best Day Ever". You get the Pacuare River and the Nayara Resort all in the same day which is pretty hard to beat. The Pacuare River is listed as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet and it is a chance to see the inside of the rainforest on a 3 hour run. The river is class III & IV and with your group of 6 that is a perfect size to fill the raft. Don't worry you get a guide also. After the river rafting we will make our way to the Arenal Volcano which is a perfectly cone-shaped volcano. The Nayara Resort is rated without question the best hotel by tripadvisor in the area and I know you will love this place. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ------ Zipline & La Fortuna Falls (Nayara Resort)

Arenal Volcano View from your Room

Today you visit the zipline which this one happens to be the best in the country with views of the active volcano. The drive to the zipline is around 25 minutes and you get to go to the other side of the volcano which gives you a chance to get a view of the lake. The area of the zipline is primary rainforest and the zip cables go from mountain top to mountain top and make for an amazing adventure for all. After the zipline we will hike to La Fortuna Falls which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. Don't forget your camera today because this is a gorgous place for a next years Christmas card. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 ----- Canyoneering Adventure & HotSprings (Nayara Resort)

Jamie gets front row!

Today you will enjoy the adventure of canyoneering where you hike and rappel down different parts of a canyon

 and get wet. It is funny most people after doing this they were looking most forward to the rappels but after doing it the part they liked best was everything before and after the rappels which is hiking down using all fours and hopping into little pools and just getting soaked in a beautiful canyon in the middle of the rainforest. After the 

canyoneering we will take everyone to just relax. This will feel well deserved after your 3 days of adventure. We will enjoy dinner at the hotsprings and just sitting around in the thermal waters which from what I hear make you look 15 years younger. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 ------ Drive to Central Pacific (Arenas del Mar or Cuna del Angel)

Today we will make the drive to the Central Pacific which happens to be where the jungle meets the sea. This is a beautiful area. We have the option of staying at Arenas del Mar which will bring the cost a little bit higher than last years itin but it is quite the place. If you wanted to still stay in a nice place but try and bring the cost down a little we have the option of driving south for another 45 minutes and staying at Cuna del Angel. The Arenas del Mar is located in a touristy area and Cuna del Angel is more isolated in it's own area. (Meals: Breakfast)

Surfs Up!

Day 6 ------ Surf Classes & Beach Time (Arenas del Mar or Cuna del Angel)

Today we will be riding the waves on the Pacific. You will get a chance to take a short class on the do's and do not's of surfing and then it is out to the ocean. The water in great here in the Pacific and is not cold like in California. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ------- Beach Day & Relax (Arenas del Mar or Cuna del Angel)

If you are reading a book today would be the day to finish. You will enjoy a day at the beach just relaxing under the sun. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 -------- Drive to the Airport and Fly Home!

Anybody seen Jamie?

Today you will make the 2 1/2 hour drive back to the airport. If you stay at Cuna del Angel it will be around 45 minutes longer to get you back to the airport. (Meals: Breakfast)

Jacqueline Sample Itin 2011

 Day 1 --------- Arrive & Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Today we meet you outside the airport and take you to your first hotel. This is a beautiful hotel located on a lake with views of the active volcano of Turrialba. We will drive through the capital city of San Jose and then make our way Southeast passing by Costa Rica's tallest volcano the Irazu Volcano (we will be just driving pass the base of the volcano). (Meals:  None)

Hold on Kids! (This could be you Jacqueline in your Private Raft)

Day 2 ---------- Raft Pejibaye River and Lunch in Mountain Village (Casa Turire)

Today we will raft the Pejibaye River. This is a great river where you will get the chance to get wet, see the jungle, and be on your private raft. We will go at our own pace and I know the kids will love this river. After the river rafting we will make our way up to a small mountain village where we will have lunch in the home of a locals house. This will give you a chance to see our Sitio de Mata Project and experience some rural tourism in Costa Rica. This is a great experience and we plan on doing local crafts with the kids. The family of the home will teach house how to make the crafts and each of your kids will return to the hotel with their own locally made crafts but made by them personally. At night you will have the chance to enjoy the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ------------ Drive to Arenal Volcano & Chocolate Tour (Casa Luna Lodge)

You get front row Jacqueline

Did you ever want to know where chocolate came from. Well if you enjoy chocolate than today is the day you will enjoy best. The cacao plant has been a large part of Costa Rican history and today we will be visiting a plantation but actually get a up close look at the process of making chocolate. This is just on the way to the Arenal volcano which happens to be a perfect cone-shaped volcano where you will have great views from your hotel balcony. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 ------------ Canyoneering & Nature Hike (Casa Luna Lodge)

Today we will get back to the adventure and go canyoneering. This is an amazing adventure that is filled with fun from start to finish. You will get soaked, splashed, rappel, and just absolutely love this as you expolore one of Costa Rica's most beautiful canyons. This is an adventure for all ages and I can assure you the kids will love you for it. In the afternoon we will give the kids a feel for the rainforest as we take them to a small local reserve that has quite a bit of animals to see.  (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

La Fortuan Falls

Day 5 ------------- Drive to Central Pacific & La Fortuna Falls  (House Rental)

CLICK HERE TO SEE HOUSE RENTAL

Fist in the morning we will head to La Fortuna Falls just to stretch our legs. This is a real treat. Here you will be staying in one of the most luxurious houses in all of the Pacific, it's name is Casa Belmar. You will not believe this place when you see it and you will have the whole house all to yourselves. There is an apartment attached where your driver/guide will be staying. Todays drive we will leave early and arrive to the house in time to see the beautiful sunset. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6 -------------- Zipline & Enjoy the Beach (House Rental)

In my opinion this is one of the best ziplines in the country. It also happens to be one that will let the kids go on. There is also a tarzan swing that everyone will enjoy and just a full morning of adventure as we enjoy amazing views of the Pacific coast line. In the evening we can enjoy the beaches. Also there are many little local swim holes from the rivers and little waterfalls that we always enjoy taking our guest to. (Meals: None)

Day 7 --------------- Surf Classes & Relax at Beach or House (House Rental)

Surfs up Jacqueline!

Today we will take on the waves of the Pacific. This is a chance to get out on the boards and enjoy the water. If you want to take a break and head out later no worries we have the boards all day. (Meals: None)

Day 8 ---------------- Visit Manuel Antonio National Park (House Rental)

Today we will spend the morning visiting one of the most popular national parks in the country. It is quite the touristy area and works nice for a half day trip from the house rental you will be in. This is a park that is filled with monkeys and bring your camera because we plan on seeing them. In the evening we will head back to the the house where we have a farewell dinner planned for you. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 9 ---------------- Drive to Airport & Fly Home!

Tricia Sample 10 Day Itin 2011

March 14th ---------- Arrive and Drive to Casa Turire Hotel (Casa Turire)

This could be you Tricia in your private Raft!!! HOLD ON!

Today we will make the trip from San Jose around Costa Rica's two largest volcanos the Turrialba and Irazu. Your first hotel is the Casa Turire hotel which is a beautiful place and is worth the price of admission. You will be on a lake surrounded by mountains and have the chance to enjoy views of the active volcano of Turrialba. This volcano at the present moment has a smoke cloud at the top of it's crater giving off little eruptions for your viewing pleasure. The trip from the airport is about 2 hours and we drive through the capital city of San Jose where we will give a short city tour. We will also drive by two of the main hospitals which might be interesting just to see from the highway for you Tricia being an RN. (Meals: None)

March 15th ----------- Raft Pacuare River and visit local Mountain Village (Casa Tuire)

Today we will take off on our rafting trip doing what National Geographic has listed as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet. The Pacuare river gets it's attention for how scenic it is and not to mention some very fun class III & IV rapids which will keep you soaked from start to finish. The trip is filled with enormous waterfalls that fall into the river as we raft by them and also beautiful canyons. After the river rafting if you are up for it we can visit a local village for a typical dinner of how the locals eat. It is actually one of the best meals you can find and a chance to get a culture experience and off the touristy path. After dinner we head back to the hotel where you can rest up for day 3 and put some aloe on that sunburn from the river. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

March 16th ----- Drive to the Arenal Volcano and make some stops along the way (Casa Luna Lodge)

Arenal Volcano, I bet this is a different view than from the long days in the hospital

This is one of my favorite days and yet not much adventure involved. Although the adventures are hard to top when you see todays tours I know you will love them. They actually involve eating! We will make a very short visit to see the heart of palms and how they are harvest. After that we can not waste much time because we will be seeing how chocolate is made. If you are a chocaholic or not this is worth the visit. Costa Rica is a country that is known for it's coffee but what most people don't know is that the cacao is very important or atleast was in Costa Rica. The cacao was once used as the currency of Costa Rica. Now a days we accept dollars and eat chocolate which makes the tour more enjoyable for you and us. After the local stops today we will make our way to the Casa Luna Lodge where you will have the chance to sit in your balcony and enjoy the view of the active volcano of Arenal which is Costa Rica's most active volcano. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

March 17th ------ Zipline, Arenal National Park Tour, & La Fortuna Falls (Casa Luna Lodge)

Back to the adrenaline pumping fun! We will visit the best zipline in the country. There are over 100 different zipline companies now in Costa Rica and this is by far the best. It has the best view, longest and fastest cables, and a perfect safety record. If you do not book with us make sure you do this zipline it is called SkyTrek at Arenal. After we are hanging from cables that are 700ft above the rainforest floor we will then make our way to the National Park of the Arenal Volcano which gives us an amazing view of the boulders rolling down it's side and a chance to walk over the lava rock that is erupted in recent years.  After the park we will visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Costa Rica which is La Fortuna Falls. (Meals: Breakfast)



March 18th ------- Canyoneering Tour & Danaus Reserve (Casa Luna Lodge)

Happy Birthday Celebration!!!

Today you will have a chance to make your way through a canyon that is located in the heart of the rainforest. This adventure is called canyoneering and you will get soaked as you make your way down the canyon and when you arrive to large waterfalls it is time to clip in and rappel to the bottom. After the canyoneering adventure it is off to the Danaus Reserve. This is a place that is filled with wildlife and a chance to get a quick educational intro to the rainforest and see some animals. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

March 19th ------- Drive to Monteverde Cloudforest (MonteVerde Hotel)

Today we will drive to Monteverde. We will take our time and we are in no rush. The area of Monteverde is one of Costa Rica's best known cloud-forest. Here you will have the chance to live in the clouds for a few days. When we arrive there are a number of things to do in the area that we will leave the afternoon open for you to decide if you want to do anything or just relax in the nature that surrounds you hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

March 20th ------- Visit Monteverde Reserve & Night Hike (Monteverde Hotel)

Today we will spend the morning hiking through the Reserve of Monteverde which is a hike like none other. Scientist and nature lovers from all over the world have come to Costa Rica to just have the chance to see the famous Quetzal bird or just sit and enjoy the sounds of nature in the cloud-forest. This is a very educational and peaceful experience. In the evening we will switch it up and do some more hiking but in the the dark. This is an experience that you see twice as much wildlife as you do in the day it is amazing! (Meals: Breakfast)

March 21st ------- Drive to Manuel Antonio (Espadilla Hotel)

Yeh, I'm looking for a good RN?

Today we will make our way to the Pacific coast where the jungle meets the see. This is an experience that will give you the chance to see the famous squirrel monkey passing through the grounds of Espadilla hotel into the National Park of Manuel Antonio everyday at 4pm GUARANTEED! The wildlife you did not see in Monteverde or Arenal I can promise you will see here and monkeys are first on the list. This is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches and your hotel is in walking distance to the beaches and national park. (Meals: Breakfast)

March 22nd ------- Visit National Park (Espadilla Hotel)

Today we will do a hike through the National Park learning about the different species of plants and animals. This is a beautiful hike and we can take the easy hike or the more intense hike and then end up just swimming in one of the most beautiful beaches in all of the Americas. (Meals: Breakfast)

I could spend a birthday here...

March 23rd --------- Beach Day or Snorkel (Espadilla Hotel)

Today is your day to finish your book, relax on the beach, or we can head out and go snorkeling. Another great option is to do the kayaks in the mangroves where you see quite a bit of wildlife. (Meals: Breakfast)

March 24th ---------- Fly Home!

Today if you still want to you can fly home but we can start planning your return trip to Costa Rica whenever you are ready. There is plenty more to see Tricia and this is a great itin for must see places on the first timers to the country. (Meals: Breakfast)

Laura Day Sample Itinerary

Day 1 ------ Arrive and Drive to Casa Turire (Casa Turire Hotel)

Today your private guide will meet you outside the airport and take you to your first hotel. The name is Casa Turire and it is located on a lake in a beautiful setting with views of the Turrialba Volcano. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------ Raft Pacuare River and Drive to Arenal Hotel (Arenal Hotel)

Hold on Laura!!!

Today you will make the short drive to the Pacuare River. This is one of National Geographics top 5 scenic rivers on the planet. The river is filled with waterfall, canyons, and crystal clear water on your 4 hour rafting trip. The rapids are class III & IV and during April it is running a bit low so it will not be too rough. After the rafting adventure we will make our way to one of the ten most active volcanos on Earth. The Arenal Volcano is the perfect cone-shaped volcano that has lava pouring down it's side. You will have a great view of the volcano from your hotel room. Dinner will be at the hotel as we will be arriving late after the day of rafting. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ------ Zipline & La Fortuna Falls (Arenal Hotel)

If the rafting was not enough adventure than today should do the trick. We will be doing one of Costa Rica's best ziplines. The views of the active volcano are unmatched and the cables go through the rainforest. After the zipline we will make our way to La Fortuna Falls which is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful waterfalls. It is a bit of a hike but well worth the swim hole at the bottom. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 ------ Canyoneering & HotSprings (Arenal Hotel)

Canyoneering (Could be you Laura!)

Today we will do an adventure called canyoneering which a hike, climb, and rappel through a canyon in the rainforest. When you arrive to the 150 ft waterfalls in the canyon you get hooked up and then rappel down. This is an adventure for all ages (almost all ages) and great fun if your looking to get wet, see the jungle, and feel some adrenaline. After the canyoneering it is time to relax after the three days of adventure. We will make our way to the hotsprings where you can soak in the thermal waters and enjoy an excellent meal. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 ------ Drive to Manuel Antonio (Arenas del Mar)

Hiking with your Naturalist Guide

Today we will make the drive to the Central Pacific and our final destination will be one of Costa Rica's finest beaches and nicest hotels. The hotel you will be staying at is a real treat and is called Arenas del Mar. You are located infront of Costa Rica's most pristine beach and you hear the waves crashing all night as you sleep and being on the Pacific enjoy the sunsets. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6 ------ Visit National Park (Arenas del Mar)

Manuel Antonio Beach

Visit the National Park Manuel Antonio. If you want to see some monkeys, sloths, and more monkeys than this is the place to make it happen. We will spend the morning hiking through the jungle and park with your nature guide and then it opens up to the protected beach of the park where you can just sit and relax and enjoy the water. The Pacific water in Costa Rica is nice and warm not like California which is a bit chilly. (Meals: Breakfast)



Day 7 ------ Relax at the Beach (Arenas del Mar)

Today is your day to relax. You can enjoy the pool at the hotel or just sit in the sand at the beach.

Day 8 ------ Fly Home!


Today we will drive to the airport and fly home!

Sample Itin #2 Garry Sabatini

Day 1 ---------- Arrive and Drive to Grano de Oro Hotel (Grano de Oro)

We will break out the Rover's for this trip as this itinerary takes us off the beaten path. The first night is nothing too intense we just plan on resting up after a long day of travel in the Grano de Oro Hotel which is one of San Jose's nicest places to stay. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ---------- Drive to Dominical House & Visit Beach (Casa Belmar)

Casa Belmar Youtube Clip

Today you will be picked up in a four wheel drive vehicle and we will make our way south on the Pacific side. This is in my opinion the most beautiful part of the country being where the mountain meets the sea. We will be staying in a beautiful house on the side of a ridge with excellent views of the Pacific Ocean. This house is surrounded by jungles and the sound of howler monkeys as you wake up in the morning. We will cross a river and drive up a steep hill to arrive at the house. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 3 ---------- Zipline & Tarzan Swing & Beach Time (Casa Belmar)

Pacific Sunsets

Today you will enjoy one of Costa Rica's best ziplines. I would have to say it is the second best behind the Arenal Volcano zipline. The one this this zipline has that the other does not is the Tarzan swing. This is something that rates right up there with one of the top adventures I have ever done. This is a Tarzan swing that is at an elevation of 1,000ft above sea-level. The swing is on the edge of the first ridge from the coast. You are not 1,000ft high but looking out over the ocean it sure feels it. In the afternoon we will make our way to the beach and enjoy some waves. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 ---------- Rappel Nauyaca Falls & Beach in afternoon (Casa Belmar)

Today we will rappel Nauyaca falls. This is not canyoneering as here there is only one waterfall but it is a big one. The sound of rushing water is intense and the walk off the edge as we rappel down the waterfall is a feeling you will never forget. This is a waterfall that I consider the most beautiful waterfall in all of Costa Rica. It is a double-decker waterfall with a swim-hole at the bottom that can not be matched. In the afternoon we will head to the beach and enjoy the waves some more and then sunset at the house. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Raft Savegre River

Day 5 ---------- Raft Savegre River & Beach Time (Casa Belmar)

Today we will raft the Savegre River which has just some excellent rapids and is not as popular as the Pacuare. We will be doing a little off road to arrive and enjoy the river as if it was just ours. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 ---------- Surf Classes (Casa Belmar)

Today it is a day of surfing. If you wanted we could make this on day 2 and then just have boards with us all week and the kids could give it a shot everyday after the adventures, just a thought. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ---------- Drive back to Airport Hotel (Airport Hotel)

Today we will make the drive back to the airport hotel that will put you in position to fly home on an early flight if you would like. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ---------- Fly Home!

Sample Itin Garry Sabatini

Day 1 ------ Arrive and Drive to Casa Turire (Casa Turire)

Pacuare "Let's go Sabatini's!"

Today we will meet you outside the airport and drive you to the Casa Turire hotel. This is a beautiful hotel with great views of the erupting Turrialba volcano. The hotel is on a lake and you will have time to relax and enjoy the area in the afternoon. A flight that arrives around noon or just after mid-day would be best. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------ Raft Pacuare River and Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara Resort)

Today is an action day of rafting the Pacuare River. The Pacaure River is listed as one of the top 5 on the planet and it is absolutely beautiful. March is the heart of the dry season and although this river has some big rapids the little ones will have no problem since it is running low this time of year. Everyone will still get completely soaked and love the ride. This river is nothing like Jersey. It is filled with canyons, waterfalls, and class IV rapids from start to finish. Actually you might be able to compare it to driving in Jersey in some parts. After the river we will drive to the Nayara Resort which is located just infront of one of the ten most active volcanos on Earth. The Arenal Volcano is a great spot and the Nayara Resort is a 4 star hotel but in my personal opinion a nicer than the two 5 star places in the area. Just check TripAdvisor for this place I have yet to see a negative comment.  (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Arenal Volcano

Day 3 ------- Zipline and Hike National Park Arenal (Nayara Resort)

If the day of rafting was not enough excitement than I promise the zipline should do the trick. There are over 70 ziplines in the country and this is by far the best. Not only is it on the side of the active volcano with great views but it is also 8 different cables the longest being 1km long and 700ft high. This thing was built by Germans with a helicopter and it was well worth the investment. After the zipline we will then make our way to the National Park of Arenal where we will take a hike and get the best views possible of the boulders rolling down the side of the volcano. In the evening we can take you out for dinner or you can eat at the hotel and just relax in the pool. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 -------  Canyoneering and Hot Springs (Nayara Resort)

Could be you Garry

Keep the adventure coming with the canyoneering adventure. This is a tour that everyone loves and I know the kids will enjoy it. You get soaked as you make your way through a canyon and when you approach 5 different waterfalls you will then have to rappel down the waterfalls. After this we will make our way to the Hot Springs where you will enjoy a well deserved meal and chance to just sit back and relax while viewing the volcano in the thermal waters.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 --------- Fly to Manuel Antonio Area (Arenas del Mar Resort)

Another resort that is absolutely amazing. With one of the best views in the country infront of Costa Rica's most pristine beach the Arenas del Mar is a prime spot. With the flight to the Central Pacific you will have a chance to enjoy the landscape and then we will meet you at the airport and drive you 15 minutes to the hotel. We can also make the drive but it is around 4 hours but it would be up to you. The area of Manuel Antonio is a spot that is surrounded by monkeys, beautiful beaches, sloths, and places to eat to go out and enjoy the town. (Meals: Breakfast)

 
Day 6 ----------- Surf Classes (Arenas del Mar Resort)

Surf Classes

You can sleep in today and enjoy the view from the room as you wake up to the sound of the waves crashing. After breakfast it is time for the beach as the kids get a chance to learn how to surf.  This is great beach to learn how to surf and if you guys are up for it you can have at it also. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ----------- Beach Day! (Arenas del Mar Resort)

Today is your day to relax and if you want to go out and look for some more adventure than we will make it happen. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ----------- Fly Home!

Today we make our way back to the San Jose airport and catch the flight back north.