Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Lax Group

Estudio Hotel San Jose
Day 1 ----- Arrive and Travel to San Jose (Estudio Hotel)


Today we will meet the group at the San Jose Airport and make the transfer to the nearby Estudio Hotel. This is a luxurious hotel located in the Central Valley with beautiful views of the metropolitan area of Costa Rica. The evening will be open for visiting the nearby sites and activities. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ----- Raft Pacuare River (Estudio Hotel)


Pacuare River
National Geographic has this river listed as one of their top five scenic rivers on the planet. The Pacuare River is the most adventurous and scenic tour you can experience in Costa Rica. You will be rafting down canyons of primary rainforest from start to finish and experience waterfalls of over 100ft that fall onto the river banks as you make your way down the three hour river run. We will be back in San Jose around 4:30pm and you will have time to experience the evening activities of San Jose. Keep in mind this is an early morning departure, leaving the Estudio Hotel at 6am for the river. We will be eating breakfast on the road. Lunch will also be prepared on the river for the group. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ----- Lax Activities (Estudio Hotel)


Today your activities are organized by LAX. Transfers will be made to and from and options of other activities will be available for those interested if time permits. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 4 ----- Travel to Samara Beach (Villas Playa Samara)


Villas Playa Samara
This is a travel day and we will plan on getting on the road after breakfast so we can arrive to Samara Beach and have some time to enjoy the beach. The Villas Playa Samara are located just steps away from one of Costa Rica's best beaches. We will be stopping for lunch on the road. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 5 ----- Canopy Tour (Villas Playa Samara)


Tamarindo Diria
Today it is back to adventure with the canopy tour. This is an adventure that has made Costa Rica famous. The tour will last the better half of the morning as you zip from tree to tree. Afterwards you will have the chance to spend the afternoon on the beach and enjoy the town of Samara. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 6 ----- Travel to Tamarindo (Tamarindo Diria)


Today we will leave after breakfast and make the drive to Tamarindo. We will be heading just north up the Pacific Coastline to the active and happening town of Tamarindo. You will be staying in the Tamarindo Diria Resort which has one of the best locations of any hotel in all of Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ----- Surf Classes (Tamarindo Diria)

Surf Classes
Get ready to take on some of Costa Rica's top waves. Everyone will be instructed on how to surf and then it is up to each individual to work hard for that Quicksilver contract. These will be morning lessons and the afternoon can be spent just relaxing on the beach and enjoying your last night in Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ----- Fly Home!


Today you will be transferred to the Liberia Airport. (Meals: Breakfast)

Just Sloth It...

Arenal Volcano
Day 1 ------ Arrive and Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara - Tabacon Resort - Casa Luna Lodge)

Today your private guide and driver will meet you outside of the San Jose Airport and take you to the Arenal Volcano. This is a 2 1/2 hour drive from the airport. Your final destination will be one of the three different options of hotels we have for this itinerary which are the Nayara Resort voted as one of the most romantic in the America's, the Tabacon Resort which has what we consider the best hotsprings in all of Costa Rica, and the Casa Luna Lodge which is a beautiful 3-Star option if your not looking to break the bank. (Meals: None)

Danaus Nature Reserve
Day 2 ------ Danaus Reserve & HotSprings (Nayara - Tabacon Resort - Casa Luna Lodge)

Today you will have the chance to sleep in and rise to the views of the beautiful Arenal Volcano. The morning activity will be an easy walk through the Danaus Nature Reserve which will give you a chance to see all the interesting critters of the rainforest. In the afternoon we will take you to the Hotsprings where you will have the opportunity to relax with breath-taking views of the Arenal Volcano. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 3 ------ Travel to San Lorenzo Cloud-forest & Zipline (Villa Blanca)

Villa Blanca
If you want a romantic setting there really is no other place like the cloud-forest to make this happen. With the cool weather and constantly changing weather it makes for a unique experience and a chance to relax, be surrounded by nature, and enjoy the peace and traquility of some of Costa Rica's most biodiverse settings. Before we arrive to the remarkable Villa Blanca we will be doing a nearby zipline. This is not the highest or fastest of the ziplines in Costa Rica but it is good enough to give you a little adventure without going too crazy. After the zipline we will arrive to the Villa Blanca Hotel which a former vacation home of a former President of Costa Rica. It has now been turned into a luxurious lodge with small private cabins all around amidst the cloud-forest. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Poas Volcano Crater
Day 4 ------ Visit Poas Volcano Crater (Villa Blanca)


Today is a drive through the coffee plantations and a visit to the Poas Volcano crater. This is a crater that has access up to the very tip of the crater where you have a chance to look down into the crater. You will also be driving through rural small towns of Costa Rica and will have a chance to make some local stops along the way. In the afternoon you will be back at Villa Blanca and a chance to relax at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 5 ------ Travel to Central Pacific (Cuna del Angel)


Today you will travel just south of the town of Dominical where you will be staying in a small boutique hotel called Cuna del Angel. This is a great spot and very romantic with some of the best food on the coast. (Meals: Breakfast)

Fun at the Beach
Day 6 ------ Relax at the beach (Cuna del Angel)


There are many activities to do in the area or you can have the option of just relaxing on some of the many nearby beaches. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ------ Relax at the beach (Cuna del Angel)


Today is another day to relax or we can go out and explore some of the many beaches, waterfalls, or other adventures in the area. There are options to go whale watching, surf lessons, waterfall rappeling and much more it just depends what you might be in the mood for. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ------ Fly Home!


Today depending on your flight time we will make the 3 hour drive back to the San Jose airport. (Meals: Breakfast)

Adventure Meets Romance

Smoking Volcano behind Casa Turire
Day 1 ----------- Arrive & Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire Hotel)

Today your private guide and driver will meet you outside of the airport where you will make the drive through the capital city of San Jose out to the rural area of Turrialba. Your final destination will be the beautiful Casa Turire Hotel which is a small 16 room boutique hotel with amazing views of the Turrialba smoking volcano. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ----------- Raft in Duckies down the Pejibaye River (Casa Turire Hotel)
Duckie Adventure

Today you will get the chance to raft in small rafts called duckies. You will have the option to guide your own duckie down class I & II rapids or we can assign you a guide. This is a great adventure on a beautiful  river. In the afternoon we will have lunch in a nearby rural village giving you a chance to meet some of the locals and enjoy the local cuisine. After lunch the afternoon is for you to relax at the Casa Turire Hotel and enjoy the pool and hot-tub. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

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

Table for 2
Today is one of our favorite days and no questions the best tour in all of Costa Rica. The Pacuare river is listed by National Geographic as one of their top 5 scenic rivers on the planet. It also has some adventurous class III & IV rapids. This is a 3 hour rafting trip and your CRR guides will prepare a lunch on the river for you. After the rafting we will be making the drive north to the Arenal Volcano. Here you will be staying in the Nayara Resort which tripadvisor voted one of the most romantic hotels in all of the America's. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ----------- Zipline & Relax at Nayara (Nayara Resort)

Relaxing at Nayara
After sleeping in and relaxing we will be on our way to the next adventure. This adventure is the zipline and with over 70 different ziplines in the country this is by far the best. Not only does it have great views of the lake and Arenal Volcano but it happens to have some of the highest and fastest cables in the country. The zipping adventure will take us around 3 hours and then it is back to the Nayara Resort so you can enjoy the grounds of this beautiful place. There is time in the afternoon if you wanted to squeeze in another adventure such as canyoneering, hotsprings, or horseback riding these would be an option. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 5 ----------- Travel to Manuel Antonio Beach (Arenas del Mar Resort)


View from Nayara
After four days of being surrounded by beautiful mountains, jungles, and volcanos we are ready to head to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Our final destination will be the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica which is Manuel Antonio. Your lodging will be the Arenas del Mar Resort which is perfectly situated looking out over the Pacific and surrounded by the rainforest. Some of the best things about this hotel is not the luxurious amenities but the fact that you always have monkeys around to keep things interesting. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6 ----------- Relax at Beach (Arenas del Mar Resort)

Today is your day to relax at the beach. There is much to do in the area so optional tours of visiting the National Park, surf lessons, or a rainforest spice tour. There are also many places to go out and eat in the area of Manuel Antonio. The Arenas del Mar Resort as of May 2012 put hammocks down on the beach which are pretty nice for filling in some down time. (Meals: Breakfast)

Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 7 ----------- Relax at Beach (Arenas del Mar Resort)


This is another day to relax at the beach. When you see how nice the beach is you will realize why she might want two days just to relax and enjoy it. Again there are many optional tours in the area if you are looking to fill in some down time. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ----------- Travel to San Jose & Fly Home!


You will be leaving on a Jet-Plane you don't know if you'll be back again.... Well lets hope so and maybe for your 5 year anniversary we can plan another great Costa Rica Adventure for you! Congrats and all the best in your Adventures Together Forever!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Costa Rica Family Adventure

Day 1 ------- Arrive and Drive to Arenal Volcano (Manoa Resort)
Arenal Volcano

Today your private guide and driver will meet you outside the airport and you will make the two hour drive to the famous Arenal Volcano. Your final destination will be the Manoa Resort which is home to excellent views of the volcano and a great mix of luxury with beautiful gardens. When you arrive everyone will have a room with breathtaking views of the volcano. The resort also has its own hotsprings that you can use. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------- Zipline & Nature Reserve (Manoa Resort)

With over 70 different ziplines in the country I have to say this is still my favorite. It is 700ft high and eight different cables. the last one is 1km long. The views from these cables are spectacular as you will experience the lake of Arenal, not too mention the perfectly cone-shaped Arenal Volcano. After the zipline we will take you to one of our favorite places to eat in the town of La Fortuna, called Don Rufinos. Here you'll enjoy a great lunch before we head to a nearby nature reserve. At the Danaus Reserve your naturalist guide will take you on a short easy hike and show you some of Costa Rica's most spectacular residents like the sloths, tree frogs, poisonous dart frogs, and much more. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ------- Canyoneering Adventure & HotSprings (Manoa Resort)

If you enjoyed the zipline then you will love the canyoneering adventure. A chance to be immersed in the jungle and make your way down one of Costa Rica's most beautiful canyons. With this adventure you rappel down five different waterfalls and two of them measure over 120ft. In the afternoon you will have a chance to relax as we take you out for dinner and the hotsprings.  The Springs Resort, a real 6-star hotel, has excellent food and probably the best hotsprings in the country. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Villa Blanca
Day 4 ------- Travel to Cloudforest (Villa Blanca Hotel)


The best part about Costa Rica is that you can travel for just one hour and experience completely different landscape and weather. Today we'll go deep into the cloudforest and be staying at one of my favorite hotels called Villa Blanca. This is actually the former vacation home of one of the presidents of Costa Rica. It is now a small hotel and described as a beautiful lodge in the mist of the cloudforest. One of the main attractions here will be walking through the cloudforest at night on a night hike. There is an entirely different world that comes out at night. This hotel has one of the best restuarants in the country and a great spot to just relax with the family. (Meals: Breakfast)

Poas Volcano Crater
Day 5 ------- Relax at the Hotel (Villa Blanca Hotel)


Today is your day to enjoy the cloudforest and relax with the family. One option would be to add a day tour on this day which might include a visit to the nearby Poas Volcano Crater and a coffee tour. If you want some more adventure then maybe a horseback ride or a rappel down a 220ft waterfall!!! (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6 ------- Travel to Beach (Cuna del Angel Hotel)

Today we will travel to the Central Pacific just south of an area of Dominical. You will be staying in the Cuna del Angel Hotel which is a small hotel and a great fit for a small family group like yours. The location has you just minutes away from beautiful beaches and many fun activities. (Meals: Breakfast)

Surfs Up Dawn!
Day 7 ------- Beach Day (Cuna del Angel)


There are many beaches in the area to explore some of my favorites are Parque Ballena and the whales tail or Playa Ventanas. Just to the north, we an make a day trip to the famous Manuel Antonio National Park or we can just relax in the many nearby beaches that are by the hotel. This is a beach day and surf lessons is always a great option for those interested. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ------- Raft Savegre River (Cuna del Angel)


Rafting with CRR
Today it is back to the adventure as we get ready for a rafting trip down the Savegre River. This is a beautiful river and the class II & III rapids will get everyone wet for sure but we will keep you in the boat. The river is surrounded by primary rainforest and has some great waterfall hikes you can enjoy on your way down. This is a great day on the water appreciating all the natural beauty. And when you work up an appetite, your CRR guides will prepare their famous river lunch for you. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
Happy Holiday's Dawn

Day 9 ------- Beach Day (Cuna del Angel)


Today is another day to relax at the beach and if you wanted to fill it with an activity there is much to do in the area. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 10 ------ Fly Home!


Depending on your flight time we will make the drive back to the San Jose airport (SJO) today or we will leave on day 9 and stay close to the airport. It is a 3 hour drive back to San Jose from Cuna del Angel. (Meals: Breakfast)

10--Day Costa Rica Family Adventure

Hola de Costa Rica
Day 1 ------ Arrive (La Condesa)

Today we will meet you outside of the San Jose airport where your private guide and driver will take you to the La Condesa Hotel. Here you will have the chance to relax and get a briefing of what the week will look like and what to expect during this amazing adventure. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------ Enter Cavern (Cavern)

Sleeping Behind a Waterfall
Today we will make the drive to the entrance point of the Cavern. This is around a 3 hour drive and the last part will be off-roading to the point where we park the vehicle and our hiking shoes will be ready to take on the rest. This is a strenuous hike but taking our time all will be fine. The views are spectacular of the Pacific coast line and the primary rainforest during most of the hike. We'll arrive to the cavern around lunch time and after lunch we'll be doing an adventurous rappel of a waterfall that measures 140ft high. After the rappel we will take you on a 10 minute hike to where we will sit at the top of the Diamante Waterfall. Here we'll watch the sunset over the Pacific from atop of one of Costa Rica's tallest waterfalls at 600ft. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ------ Leave Cavern & Drive to Turrialba (Turrialtico)


River Lunch Pacuare
After breakfast behind a waterfall we will make another hike to the nearby pools where you'll be jumping off a 15ft waterfall into a beautiful pool below. This will be the morning activity and the afternoon will be back on the road traveling. We'll drive over Costa Rica's tallest mountain range reaching near 11,000ft in elevation, as we make our way to the next stop of Turrialba where you will have excellent views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ------- Enter Pacuare (Camp Pacuare)


Pacuare Waterfall Break
Today we'll head back to the Jungle as we take you down the Pacuare River. This is a private rafting trip on what National Geographic has listed as one of their top five scenic rivers on the planet. The Pacuare in my opinion is the best adventure in all of Costa Rica and is a must see for those that want to experience the true scenery of an untouched rainforest. We will be starting our adventure in the morning and rafting for half a day. We'll stop and have a river lunch prepared by your CRR guides.  Then it's back in the raft for another 40 minutes where we will arrive to camp and you will be sleeping in tents surrounded by rainforest. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare River
Day 5 ------- Leave Pacuare & Drive to Caribbean (Almonds & Corals)


Today is the day of rafting you will not forget. With the most scenic part of the river and the largest rapids you will be feeling excitement from start to finish. After we make our way down the river of three hours of non-stop action, we will drive to the famous ecolodge, Almonds and Corals. This is one of our favorite stops as it is a lodge filled with wildlife, surrounded by nature, and a nice mix of luxurious amenities. The Almonds and Corals Ecolodge is situated on the beach and is actually located in a wildlife refuge. You will wake up every morning at 6am as the sound of the ocean becomes muffled by the sound of howler monkeys and the rest of nature's morning music. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 ------- Nature Hike (Almonds & Corals)


Nature Hike
Today we'll have a great breakfast just steps away from the beach. Afterwards, we are going to take a nature hike to the nearby Manzanillo Beach. Here we'll see even more wildlife and learn about all the different creatures of Costa Rica. This is a great morning of education and fun and a chance to see wildlife and enjoy the beach. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 7 ------- Drive to Arenal (Casa Luna Lodge)


It's beach-time in the morning and then in the afternoon we'll drive to the Arenal Volcano. Our final destination will be the beautiful Casa Luna Lodge where each room has a great view of the Volcano which looks like it is arm-length away from your rooms. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ------- Zipline (Casa Luna Lodge)


With over 70 different ziplines in the country this is by far the best you will find. The cables run almost 1km long and close to 700ft high and is one of Costa Rica's most exciting adventures. We will spend the morning zipping through the rainforest and a chance to enjoy the great views of the Volcano and nearby lake. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 9 ------- Hotsprings (Casa Luna Lodge)


Arenal Volcano View from HotSprings
 Today is a day you can sleep-in and relax. There are plenty of activities in the area that can fill up the space but we will be making a visit to the hotsprings in the afternoon where you can spend time soaking in the thermal waters. You will all deserve to relax after such a great adventure! (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 10 ------ Fly Home!


Today we will make the drive to the San Jose airport which is 2 1/2 hours from the Arenal area. (Meals: Breakfast)

Friday, April 13, 2012

Costa Rica Adventure June 14th - June 23rd


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

Today we will meet you outside the airport with your private guide and driver. You will be brought to you first hotel which will be the Casa Turire Hotel. This is a great area with amazing views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. The drive today will take you through the capital city of San Jose and you will be heading southeast to the area of Turrialba. (Meals: None)

Martha Mader Taking on the Duckies
Day 2 ----- Raft in Duckies on Pejibaye River (Casa Turire Hotel)

Maders on a Waterfall Hike at Pacuare
Today is one of our favorite adventures. If you are up for stearing your own duckie (Duckie - we call small one or two man rafts) then you can have at it or a guide can go with you. We will be running the Pejibaye River which we call the baby Pacuare. It is a beautiful river and the best part is it ends at your hotel of Casa Turire. This is a great morning of fun in the river getting to experience the duckies. In the afternoon we will take you to a local village for one of the best meals you will have all week and a chance to see where Rus and Cat stayed for 3 weeks with the kids. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ----- Raft Pacuare River & Travel to Arenal (Tabacon Resort)


Mader Kids at Another Waterfall in Pacuare
Today is rafting Pacuare. As you know it is one of the most scenic rivers on the planet. We will take our time and we like to plan the trip so we don't bump into any other companies so it feels like the river is yours for the day. We will get an early start and be close to the river and enjoy the fun of the Pacuare River. It will probably be running a little higher compared to when you were down last so you will get to enjoy a little different river which I know you will love. After the river we will make our way to the Arenal Volcano where you will be staying in the Tabacon Resort. This is a beautiful place and home to the best thermal springs in all of Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)


Day 4 ----- Zipline & Nature Reserve (Tabacon Resort)

I have to say I really enjoy the zipline you did but the one you will be doing today is by far my favorite. There are over 70 different ziplines in the country and this still is my favorite. Not only for the amazing views of the volcano and lake but also because the cables get up to 1km long and the best part is they get 700ft high. After the zipline we are going to take a short nature hike where you will get a chance to see some of Costa Rica's most picturesque critters. Different species of colorful frogs, sloths, birds, agoutis, and much more. This is a short shaded hike in a place that everyone enjoys seeing it all in one spot. In the evening it is time to relax in the thermal waters. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 5 ----- Canyoneering (Tabacon Resort)

One of the more common adventures in Costa Rica lately has been canyoneering. With so many tropical canyons on rough terrain it is no wonder the canyoneering adventures have become so much fun for everyone. The canyon you will be hiking, hopping, and rappeling down has 2 different waterfalls that measure 150ft each along with a number of smaller waterfalls. This is a great half day adventure and a chance to be completely submersed in the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 ----- Travel to Manuel Antonio (Arenas del Mar)

Say goodbye to the beautiful volcano of Arenal as we will make our way to the Manuel Antonio beach. This is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches and you will be staying in what is one of my favorite places in all of Costa Rica, the Arenas del Mar. The view, rooms, and service is excellent. Today will be a travel day and you will have time to visit the beach upon arrival. (Meals: Breakfast)

Surfing Manuel Antonio
Day 7 ----- Surf Lessons (Arenas del Mar)

Let the surfing begin! You will start today with a morning surf class and have all afternoon to perfect your skills. This is a full beach day and you can come and go from the hotel or just veg in the sand all day. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ----- Surf Lessons (Arenas del Mar)


Another day of surf classes as you perfect your skills and get ready to sign a Quicksilver contract. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 9 ----- Surf more and drive to San Jose in afternoon (Grano de Oro)


Today you will not have classes but you will have the chance to get some boards and enjoy the beach before we head back to San Jose to be close to the airport. Your hotel in San Jose is the Grano de Oro which also happens to be one of my favorite hotels. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 10 ---- Fly Home!



Today you will be flying out of the San Jose airport. (Meals: Breakfast)

Friday, April 6, 2012

Binita & Friends Costa Rica 2012



July 2nd – July 9th 2012

Visit to Nature Reserve
Day 1 July 2th  – Drive to La Fortuna (Tabacon Resort)
La Fortuna is where the perfectly shaped Arenal Volcano is located. You’ll be staying at the Tabacon Resort  www.tabacon.com   the premier resort in the area, well known for its thermal hot springs. Here you’ll have breathtaking views of the volcano in a lush, tropical setting.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Day 2 July 3th   – Zipline & Danaus (Tabacon Resort)
Arenal Volcano
We get the adrenaline going again today.  There are over 70 different ziplines in the country but the one on the back side of the Arenal Volcano is still the best and safest there is. Not only are the views amazing but you happen to zip 700ft above primary rainforest.  After lunch we’ll visit the Danaus Reserve. This is an easy little nature hike that gives everyone a chance to see almost all of the critters and animals in Costa Rica without having to hike for hours on end. This is a four acre reserve filled with poisonous dart frogs, tree frogs, caimans, birds, SLOTHS!, and much more. In the afternoon it is back to the Tabacon Resort so you can enjoy an evening in the hotsprings.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)   



Day 3 July 4th - Travel to Monteverde (El Establo)

Hanging Bridges of Monteverde

Today you will make you way to the famous Monteverde Cloudforest. This is a beautiful area and you will travel by a boat across the beautiful lake of Arenal. Once you arrive on the other side of the lake it will be a 1 hour drive up into the mountains where you will arrive to your next hotel. The hotel is named El Establo and it has breath taking views of the Pacific side of Costa Rica. The weather is cool here as you will be high in elevation. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 July 4th - Visit Nature Reserve & Hanging Bridges (El Establo)

The Monteverde Cloudforest is most well known for it's reserve. This is a beautiful reserve and you will walk through with your private naturalist guide. This will give you a chance to see some of the animals of the cloudforest and hopefully Costa Rica's most famous bird the Quetzal. After the hike through the reserve you can make your way to the hanging bridges where you will get a chance to walk through the canopy of the cloudforest on bridges that are suspended up in the trees. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)


Day 5 July 6th  – Drive to the Pacific Side of Costa Rica (Arenas Del Mar Resort)
Famous Quetzal
This will be a travel morning as we drive down to Manual Antonio, considered the most picturesque beach area in Costa Rica. The beautiful Arenas Del Mar Resort  www.arenasdelmar.com will be your home for the next three days. It has its own private beach and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Days  6 & 7  July 7th  8th   – Beach Days (Arenas del Mar Resort) (Meals Included: Breakfasts)
Day 8 July 9th  – Drive back to SJO for your return flight home.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)