Ridgefield 2015

Thursday, June 25 --- Arrive & Travel to La Condesa Hotel (La Condesa)

Today the Ridgefield kids will be welcomed by CRR staff upon exiting the San Jose Airport in Costa Rica. The staff includes your drivers and expert guides all giving their part to make it an unforgettable experience.

We will travel to the first hotel of La Condesa where the kids will have some time to play in the pool and swim off the long day of travel. We will then have dinner planned and have a welcoming orientation where we will go over all safety instructions and a chance to get the kids excited about the themes of the trip and start dialing in on the educational components of the week long adventure.

We will be focusing on learning about the cultural and biodiversity of Costa Rica. We will also be taking a broader look at the topic of sustainability from a local level and onto a global scale. Its a week long of adventure, service, and fun while keeping our main focus on getting a message across and sending your kids home more educated and exposed to the amazing wonders of the natural world while a chance to partake in different service projects.

The pillars of the CRR tours are to offer kids a chance to experience happiness the way of the Costa Ricans (who were voted as having the lowest stress of any nation!) by offering 3 simple pillars:

1.) Educate on the benefits of nature, community and friends and family, and taking risk.

2.) A healthy community starting with your own body (foods you eat), moving onto friends and family, and ultimately the global community

2.) Protection of nature and exposure to the natural world. The kids will learned from their naturalist guide the many wonders of the rainforest while being exposed through nature hikes and thrilling adventures such as rafting, zipline, and waterfall rappels 

3.) Service through helping others, visiting an orphanage, and rural village service projects.

4.) Gratitude Gratitude Gratitude

Friday June 26th ------------- Visit Orphanage and Hike to Cavern (Sleep Behind Waterfall)

Today we will get an early start and travel to the Central Pacific of Costa Rica. In route we will be passing by the Hogar Sembra Orphanage. This is an orphanage that the Roth Family and Ridgefield have developed a working relationship with passing by every year. The visit is a chance for the Ridgefield kids to exchange gifts with the local kids and be the best part of their month. Games will be played smiles exchanged and memories made as the Ridgefield kids offer an unforgettable morning of the local kids.

After the visit to the orphanage we will make the two hour drive to the Southern Pacific where we will begin hiking to the cavern. This is one of the more unique experiences you will find anywhere with the opportunity to sleep behind three beautiful waterfalls. During the hike we will have our first immersion into the primary rainforest where the kids will begin to learn from their naturalist about the different layers of the rainforest and its function as working as the planets "lungs" giving nations far and near an opportunity to have clean air. Along with the rainforest we will be experiencing an organic garden where the kids will have the chance to learn about the many different fruits of the tropics along with the important topic of global warming and how small organic farming can help reverse the effect by making our soils healthy and trapping CO2.

After the educational hike we will arrive to the area of the waterfalls where we will have lunch. After lunch we will gear up and get ready for a 120ft waterfall rappel down one of Costa Rica's most majestic waterfalls.

In the evening we will have dinner and a bonfire and enjoy a night of telling stories and playing games behind the waterfall. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Saturday, June 27 ------------ Visit Upper Pools & Travel to Turrialba (Casa Turire Hotel)

Today we will wake up behind the waterfall and enjoy breakfast before making another hike to some smaller nearby waterfalls and pools. This is a chance for the kids to enjoy the morning swimming and getting a free massage from the waterfall as they play in the pools and jump off some rocks into the beautiful pristine pools of the nearby waterfalls.

After the hike to the waterfalls we will exit the cavern and meet up with the bus. The bus will drive us over one of Costa Rica's highest mountians at 10,000ft offering our naturalist guides a chance to talk to the kids about tectonic plates and the change of different life zones as we make the climb and descent from Pacific to Caribbean.

Our final destination will be the beautiful Casa Turire Hotel located in the valley of Turrialba with views of the Turrialba volcano which will be a nice touch to the topic of tectonic plates. We will have to ourselves and a chance for a very nice hot shower and comfy bed after sleeping behind the waterfall from the night. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Sunday, June 28 ---------- Travel to Homestays (Sitio de Mata Homestays)

One of the finest parts of the trip is our Sitio de Mata Homestay Project. After a relaxing morning we will make the drive to the village of Sitio de Mata. The kids will have their crash course of Spanish and we will arrive to the homestays where all the moms will be waiting for us.

There is so much to be learned from this two day visit but the most important will be just how happy and pleasant the homestay families are. They might not have all the modern luxuries of life but they are surrounded by beautiful nature, have a healthy diet, a very strong community and family ties, and a solid recipe for being very happy.

Each kid will be assigned to their homestay family and the fun will begin as we have many different activities planned for the two days. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Monday, July 29 --------------------- Community Service Projects & Homestay Activities (Sitio de Mata Homestays)

Today is a full day of activites in and around the village. Everything is in walking distance and each house is literally only 20 ft away making for a very tight knit community and easy access for the kids to visit other homes.

We will have different activities such as cooking classes, dance classes, community service project and an unforgettable evening fiesta. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Tuesday, July 30 --------- Rafting Pacuare River  (Pacuare Ecolodge)

Today we will say good-bye to our new friends and it usually takes a few hours and some tears before we get the Ridgefield kids on our way to the river rafting adventure.

We will then head to the Pacuare River voted by National Geographic as one of the top 5 most scenic rivers on the planet. This is an amazing two day adventure with a chance to stay the night at the beautiful Pacuare Ecolodge which happens to be the private river lodge of CRR. Here we will have games, amazing food, and a chance to spend another night in the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Wednesday, July 1 ------------------ Raft Pacuare Canyon & Drive to Arenal (Montana de Fuego Hotel)

Today the kids will wake up to the sound of the river and the astonishing views of the Pacuare River canyon. After breakfast we will gear up and make our way down the famous Pacuare Canyon where they will stay wet from start to finish and past by 200ft waterfalls and 300 ft canyon walls of rock that rise straight up. This is a day the kids will love and make for more fabulous memories.

After we get done rafting we will make our way to the Arenal Volcano which happens to be one of Costa Rica's most active volcanos. We will be staying in a hotel that each room offers a remarkable view of the perfectly cone-shaped volcano. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Thursday, July 2 ----------------- Zipline & Organic Farm Tour (Montana de Fuego Hotel)

What better way to spend our last day in Costa Rica than flying through the rainfores on the famous zipline adventure. We will be zipping from mountain top to mountain top with views of the Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake.

After the zipline the kids will have the chance to buy some souvenirs in the town of La Fortuna and then we will spend our last activity having a hands on experience with one of Costa Rica's best organic farmers Don Juan! Here the kids will have a chance to do everything on a farm you can imagine and have the best tasting meal of the trip after the harvest the crops themselves.

In the evening we will have the farewell party reflecting on all the great memories of this adventure. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Friday, July 3 --------------- Drive to San Jose Airport & Fly Home!

Today we will make the drive to the San Jose Airport where we will send your kids home with a better understanding of what Costa Rica and "Pura Vida" is all about! (Meals: Breakfast)

Gersh Academy Costa Rica Family Adventure - "We Change Lives"

Day 1 ---- Arrive & Drive to Caribbean Coast (Almonds & Corals)

Today you will be met by your Gersh Academy representative in Costa Rica. In your private modern luxurious motor coach you'll be transported to the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean Coast. The drive will be filled with views of the country-side of Costa Rica, a drive through the National Park of Braulio Carrillo, and plenty of history lessons and education from your personal naturalist bilingual guide you will have throughout the entire week.

Our final destination will be the Almonds and Corals Ecolodge which is the perfect blend of luxurious accommodations completely immersed in the rainforest. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2 ---- Surf Classes & Beach Bar-B-Que (Almonds & Corals)

Surf Classes

Today we will wake up to the sound of howler monkeys. We'll have a hearty breakfast before making our way to the beach for surf classes. Here your guides will be teaching you the basics of surfing and have you an expert by lunch time. We will spend the entire morning catching waves and hopefully by afternoon we will be signing contracts with Quicksilver and Billabong.

In the afternoon parents can relax at a quaint spot by the beach, enjoy some food and drink while the kids continue to play in the sand and water with supervision from our certified lifeguards.

In the evening it is back to the hotel to enjoy an excellent meal and another night in the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ---- Raft to Pacuare Ecolodge (Pacuare Ecolodge)

Pacuare Ecolodge

After breakfast today we will make our way to what National Geographic has listed as one of the top five most scenic rivers on the planet. This is the Pacuare River and it is completely surrounded by tropical rainforest, filled with enchanting views of waterfalls up to 200ft, and canyon walls over 300ft. We will raft for three hours before reaching the beautiful Pacuare Ecolodge where we will have the entire place reserved for yhe Gersh Academy group. Your guides will make tasty meals for you and have games for the kids.

At night we will have the bonfire going and make it another unforgettable night for everyone! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner0

Day 4 ----  Tree Rappels, & Tarzan Swing (Pacuare Ecolodge)

Tree Rappel

This is one of our favorite days. We will spend the entire day at the Ecolodge with two different courses planned. Half the group will enjoy the adventurous Tarzan Swing where you will have the chance to swing out over the river and feel the adrenaline pumping. The second half of the group will take two small ziplines to the top of two different trees where we have platforms allowing you to rappel down from a platform in a tree that is over 120ft high in the rainforest canopy. We will then switch the groups after lunch and get back to having fun!

Bonfire

In the evening we will have more games planned and another bonfire setting the scene to spend another night under the amazing night sky filled with stars in this pristine part of the world. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 ---- Raft Pacuare Canyon and Drive to Arenal Volcano (Los Lagos Resort)

Today is a day to remember. This is the most scenic part of the Pacuare River and we will be making the three hour raft trip past some of our planet's most majestic spots filled with lush tropical rainforest and waterfalls from start to finish. We also plan to keep everyone wet as we will be enjoying some adventurous rapids making it one of the most fun days of the trip.

After the rafting we'll drive to the Arenal Volcano which is a perfectly cone-shaped volcano and one of

Family Rafting

the most picturesque you will find anywhere. Our final destination will be the Los Lagos Resort which offers an amazing pool and relaxing hotsprings for everyone to enjoy after your day of rafting. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 ---- Zipline & Visit to Waterfall (Los Lagos Resort)

Today we will take you ziplining through the rainforest on 10 different cables that measure hundreds of feet off the ground. You will also have up-close views of the Arenal Volcano as you zip across different canyons.

After the zipline we will make the drive to the La Fortuna Waterfall. This waterfall has a hike of 500 steps but is well worth it making it a great spot to take a swim and a perfect photo op (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7 ---- Visit Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Float (Los Lagos Resort)

La Fortuna Falls

We plan to offer you this a day a chance to make sure you get to see all the wildlife your heart desires. This is an easy boat float for the last day filled with many different species of monkeys, sloths, toucans, and many other up-close encounters, keeping kids and adults engaged.

In the evening we will be having a farewell party to celebrate our amazing adventure and bid farewell to our new friends and campanions in adventure and fun!

Day 8 ---- Fly Home!

We will transfer you to the airport at San Jose where you will board the plan and see the world in an entire new light and Pura Vida. (Meals: Breakfast)

Randy Hillock Costa Rica Sample Itinerary

Aug 1 -- Arrive and drive to Casa Turire (Standard)

Welcome Randy to Costa Rica!

Today you and the five other adults will be met outside the San Jose (SJO) by your private guide and driver. You will travel to the area of Turrialba located around 2 hours from the capital city. Your final destination will be the Casa Turire Hotel. This is one of our favorite hotels in Costa Rica. It is a 16 bedroom old plantation mansion that sits on a lake. It hotel has excellent views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano and the food is some of the best you will find anywhere.

Here you can get a good nights rest after a full day of traveling and enjoy the hotel grounds. (Meals: None)

Aug 2 -- Raft Pacuare (Casa Turire Standard) 

Today we will depart from the hotel with your private guide and driver and make our way to the Pacuare River. This is listed by NatGeo as one of the top 5 most scenic rivers on the planet. We operate our own rafting so your trip is completely private from start to finish. Your guide will prepare for you a river lunch and get you through all the class IV rapids keeping you soaked from start to finish.

Pacuare River 

The river is filled with pristine rainforest from start to finish. The canyon walls rise 300ft on each side with over 5 different waterfalls you float by that measure over 150ft each. If you up for it we can also stop at our Lodge the Pacuare Ecolodge where we have one of Costa Rica's best Tarzan Swings and everyone can take a swing on it. Its not a release you are actually hooked up in a climbing harnass and swing around 400ft. Its quite the adventure!

In the afternoon we will head back to the Casa Turire Hotel where you can relax and enjoy the pool and hot-tub. In the evening we can take you out to visit our friends at a local village and give you a taste of home-cooking. (Meals: Breakfas, Lunch, & Dinner (Dinner is included if you decide to visit the village))

Aug 3 -- Travel to Arenal Volcano (Nayara (Suite)) 

Today we will make our way to the Nayara Hotel and Gardens. This hotel is listed year after year as one of the top not only in Central America but on the planet. Its still a small hotel with epic views of the Arenal Volcano and Gardens and rooms unmatched anywhere in Costa Rica. During the morning after breakfast we will travel to the hotel in around a 4 hour drive making some stops along they way and arrive shortly after lunch to check into the Nayara Hotel.

This place is really a no brainer and along with Casa Turire I feel both these options are perfect for a group of six adults like you will be traveling with. (Meals: Breakfast)

Turrialba Volcano

Aug 4 --  Zipline & La Fortuna Falls (Nayara Suite)

Today we will get started after breakfast and take you flying through the rainforest. With over 70 different ziplines in the country this is still by far our favorite. These ziplines offer the best views of any and also happen to be the highest and fastest cables you will find. You will be zipping 700ft above the rainforest with breath-taking views of the Arenal Lake and Volcano.

After the zipline we will take you to one of our favorite spots for lunch. After lunch we will hike to one of the most picturesque waterfalls found anywhere in Costa Rica at the La Fortuna Falls. Here you can swim in the pools below and enjoy a hike through the tropical rainforest. (Meals: Breakfast)

La Fortuna Falls

Aug 5 --- Canyoneering Adventure and Drive to Manuel Antonio (Si Como No Resort)

If you want to top off the adventure with one of our favorites then its time for the canyoneering adventure. Here you will make your way down a tropical canyon rappeling down 3 different waterfalls that each measure over 100ft. This is an unforgettable adventure and a chance to be completely immersed in the fun.

After the adventure we will make the drive to the Manuel Antonio area where you will spend your last days surrounded by monkeys and enjoying the jaw-dropping views from the Manuel Antonio area and Si Como No Resort.

Zipline Adventure

Your guide and driver will leave you here and meet back up with you on depature day. We do this to bring cost down as the hotel makes life easy at the beach. If you would like we can quote the guide and drive for the entire time if you request.  (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Aug 6 -- Beach Day (Si Como No Superior) 

Today is a day to relax on the beach or at the hotel. There are a number of different activities you can enjoy in the area. One of the most popular is the visit to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Here you can take a hike and enjoy a lot of different wildlife and some of the most pristine beaches you will find in all of the the Americas. (Meals: Breakfast)

Suggested Lunch: El Avion

Suggested Dinner: Roni's Place for Sunset

Manuel Antonio

Aug 7 -- Beach Day (Si Como No Superior)

This is another beach day to finish the book on your kindle or just sit with your feet in the sand. (Meals: Breakfast)

Suggested Lunch: El Marlin

Suggested Dinner: Kapi Kapi

Aug 8 -- Transfer to San Jose Airport (SJO) 

Today you will be met at the Si Como No by your driver who will transport you back to the San Jose airport for your depature flight home. (Meals: Breakfast)

Julia Atwood Costa Rica Adventure

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

Nayara Hotel

Welcome to Costa Rica. You will be met outside the San Jose Airport (SJO) by your private driver/guide from Costa Rican Resource. Your mode of transportation will be one of our modern luxurious SUV's which will take you comfortably to your destinations. Your first stop will be the Arenal Volcano where you will be staying in the world famous Nayara Hotel and Gardens.

This is a two hour drive from the airport and we can make some interesting stops along the way. We often like stopping to give you a chance to experience the culture. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ----- Zipline Adventure and Visit La Fortuna Waterfall (Nayara Resort)

Arenal Volcano

With two teens we figure we better start the trip off with a little adventure. There are many different ziplines in Costa Rica and the one we plan on taking you to we still consider to be our favorite in the country. Not only does it offer the best expansive views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake but it also has some of the highest and fastest cables!

After flying through the rainforest we will take you to the La Fortuna waterfall where you can swim in the pools of the waterfall and take some pictures of this 200ft picturesque falls sitting in the midst of the primary rainforest. 

Hola Atwood's!

In the evening we can take you out to dinner at one of our favorite spots or you can hang back at the Nayara hotel and enjoy the grounds. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 3 ------- Hanging Bridges & Reserve & Hotsprings (Nayara Resort)

Today we will hike through the rainforest giving you a chance to see different wildlife on the hanging bridges. If you were looking for more fun and adventure we can take you canyoneering rappeling down different watefalls.

After the hike we'll make our way over to the hotsprings where you can soak in the thermal waters and enjoy a great meal at the hotsprings (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 4 -------- Travel to Manuel Antonio Beach (Arenas del Mar)

Today we'll make the drive to the Manuel Antonio Beach area. This is one of the most beautiful beaches you will find anywhere in the Americas. It also offers a national park that is filled with wildlife. Our final destination will be the Arenas del Mar Resort which is home to some breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean. (Meals: Breakfast)

La Fortuna Falls

Day 5 -------- Raft Savegre River (Arenas del Mar)

Today we will have you rafting whitewater rapids during the day and enjoying the beach and sunset in the afternoon. This is a great way to experience one of Costa Rica's most beautiful rivers. We will raft down some rapids keeping everyone wet, hike to some waterfalls, and enjoy a delicious river lunch prepared for you by your CRR river guides.

In the afternoon its back to relax at the Arenas del Mar Resort. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 -------- Surf Lessons (Arenas del Mar)

Surf's Up andtoday is a full day of fun in the sand. We start the morning with some lessons on how to surf. You will learn the basics and by afternoon you and the kids will be signing contracts for Quicksilver.

In the evening we can take you out to any one of the great restaurants in the area and have a meal on the town. (Meals: Breakfast)

Arenas del Mar

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

Today is a day where you get to finish the book your reading and relax at the beach! (Meals: Breakfast)

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

Today we will make the transfer to the San Jose (SJO) Airport to catch your flight home, packing lots of great memories and Pura Vida! (Meals: Breakfast)

Courtney & Da Boyz Costa Rica Adventure!!!

Day 1 ---- Arrive & Stay at La Condesa (La Condesa)

Welcome to Costa Rica

Today Costa Rica will welcome Courtney and the Boys from NYC! The country wont be the same after they leave and its going to be a week to remember. We will meet you outside the airport with your private guide and driver. We will take you to the first hotel where you will have dinner waiting for you upon arrival.

Day 2 ---- Drive to Sitio de Mata Village Turrialba (Turrialtico)

Today we will make the drive to the Turrialtico hotel which is located on the hills outside the valley of Turrialba. Here you will have breath-taking views of the Turrialba Volcano. In the afternoon we will be visiting the village of Sitio de Mata where you will have the chance to start your community service project. With the size of you boys we plan on having something pretty labor intense so get ready! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ---- Full Day Community Service (Turrialtico)

This is full day of community service. We will continue working on the project. In the evening the village wants to put on a show of local dance and traditional food. This will be a night to remember after a long hard day of work.

Note: The video is a short clip of the village we will be helping.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 ---- Morning Work & Afternoon Raft to River Lodge (Pacuare Ecolodge)

Today we will spend the morning finishing our community services project and then make our way to the Pacuare River. We will be rafting in the afternoon and arrive to the Pacuare Ecolodge in the evening. Here you will be staying in the jungle and their is no better place for team building and having some hangout time like this remote ecolodge.

Pacuare Ecolodge

In the evening we will have a bon-fire and sleep to the sounds of the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 ---- Zipline, Tarzan Swing, Rappel, & Tubing (Pacuare Ecolodge)

This is a full day of fun and adventure and a chance to relax at the ecolodge. We will start by ziplining on cables through the rainforest, rappeling down a tree into the river, and enjoying one of Costa Rica's largest tarzan swings known.

In the evening it is another night in the jungle with a chance for some great team building. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

La Fortuna Falls

Day 6 ---- Raft Pacuare Canyon & Drive to Arenal Volcano (Los Lagos Resort)

Today we will raft the Pacuare River canyon the most adventurous part of the river. This is considered one of the most beautiful sections of the river. In the afternoon we will drive the Arenal Volcano where you will stay at the luxurious Los Lagos Resort and a chance to soak in the thermal waters from the volcano. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7 ----- Visit Nearby Waterfall and Relax at Resort (Los Lagos Resort)

Arenal Volcano

Today we will visit a nearby waterfall and a chance to swim in one of Costa Rica's most picturesque
waterfalls. The rest of the day is your time to relax at the hotsprings after a full week of fun and play! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 8 ----- Fly Home!

Today we will drive you to the airport to catch your flight home! (Meals: Breakfast)

Dach's Family Costa Rica Adventure 2014

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

Welcome Mark & Family to Costa Rica

Today you will be met at the San Jose Airport (SJO) airport by your private guide and driver. We will transport you to the Turrialba area where you will stay at the luxurious small boutique hotel of Casa Turire. This is one of our favorites in the country. It sits on a lake and has excellent views of the smoking Turrialba Volcnao. 

When you arrive to the hotel you will have time to relax and enjoy the pool, hot-tub, and one of the best tasting restaurants in all of Costa Rica where I highly recommend the sugar-cane ice-cream. (Meals: None)

Day 2 --- Raft Pacuare River (Casa Turire Standard)

Hola Dach's!

Today we will take you on the nearby Pacuare River which is considered by National Geographic as one of the top 3 most scenic rivers on the planet. The river is running low during the months of June and makes for a great run with still some adventurous rapids but nothing to get you tossed out. The scenery is epic from start to finish riding down primary rainforest with canyon walls that rise straight up 300ft and 200ft waterfalls that fall into the river. We will run this trip privately for you and the family and prepare a river lunch for you along the way.

In the afternoon it is back to the Casa Turire Hotel where you can relax and take a siesta. In the evening we can take you out to one of our favorite local spots for dinner where we take you back into the kitchen and learn the skills of making a tortilla and have a traditional family style Costa Rican dinner. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 --- Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara -  Casita Deluxe)

Pacuare River

Today is a travel day as we will make our way to the famous Arenal Volcano. This is the perfectly cone-shaped volcano of Arenal and a must-see in Costa Rica. The drive to the area is beautiful and we will make some stops along the way at different fruit stands and some other interesting areas to break up the drive.

When we arrive to the Arenal Volcano we will be staying at the Nayara Resort which is one of the finest in Costa Rica and flexible dates we think we can get you in. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 -- Zipline Adventure (Nayara -  Casita Deluxe)

Today we will get back to some adventure with the chance to zipline through the rainforest on cables that hang 700ft high above the rainforest and offer amazing views of the Arenal Lake and the Arenal Volcano. With over 50 different ziplines in the country this is still by far our favorite.

In the afternoon we can head back to the hotel and enjoy the gardens and pools. In the evening we can head into the town of La Fortuna and make a reservation at one of our favorite places to eat and have a night in the town before heading back to the Nayara Resort. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 --- Canyoneering Adventure (Nayara - Casita Deluxe)

Zipline

We have a number of options of what to do today from visiting some spots to see some wildlife or continuing on the path of adventure with the canyoneering. This is an event that will have us heading down a tropical canyon and arriving to 5 different waterfalls where we hook up and rappel down the waterfalls. Sounds extreme but we have taken kids as young as 5 on this adventure. If you wanted a rest from the adventure we could easily fill the day with hikes, kayaking on the lake, wildlife boat-floats, hanging bridges, mountain biking, horseback riding, organic farm tour, and the list goes on. 

In the evening we will have some time for dinner at the hotsprings allowing everyone to enjoy the evening of soaking in the thermal waters of the nearby hotsprings. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 6 --- Drive to Manuel Antonio (Arenas del Mar - Ocean View Premium Suite)

Arenas del Mar

Manuel Antonio

Today is another travel day and we will be changing hotels. You will be traveling from the Arenal area to the Manuel Antonio area one of Costa Rica finest beaches. Here you will be staying at the Arenas del Mar Resort which is another one of our favorite spots. The views are phenomenal and the places is surrounded with wildlife. Still more monkeys than people at this hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 --- Surf Lessons Arenas del Mar - Ocean View Premium Suite - Surfing Lessons
Today you will have the chance to test your luck with a Quicksilver contract as we take you for surf lessons. This is a morning in the sun and sand and a perfect beach to learn how to surf.

In the afternoon it is back to the hotel to relax or we can continue trying the skills on the waves.

In the evening we can take you out to eat at one of our favorite spots in the area. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 --- Beach Day (Arenas del Mar - Ocean View Premium)

Today is a day to relax and finish your book you brought on vacation or take part in some optional tours. Your guide can hike you into the nearby Manuel Antonio National Park where you can see plenty of wildlife or you can relax on the beach at the hotel and just do your best invitation of a sloth. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 9 --- Fly Home!

Today we will make the two hour drive back to the San Jose Airport (SJO). (Meals: Breakfast)

Hildner Costa Rica Adventure 2014

Welcome Hildner's to Costa Rica!

July 1 -- Arrive and Drive to Arenal Volcano (Tabacon Resort or Manoa Resort)

Today you will be met outside the airport by your private guide and driver. You will make your way to the Arenal volcano which is a 2 1/2 hour drive from the San Jose Airport. The Arenal Volcano is one of the must see's of Costa Rica and a lot to do in the area making it the perfect first stop for your six day adventure.

Our final destination today will be the Tabacon or Manoa Resort. The Tabacon is the more luxurious of the two and is home to what we consider the best hotsprings in all of Costa Rica. The Manoa Resort is beautiful with excellent views of the volcano. (Meals: None)

Zipline Adventure

July 2 -- Zipline & Canyoneering  (Tabacon Resort or Manoa Resort)

With only six days in the country we get the trip started off right with a day of adventure. We will begin by ziplining from mountain top to mountain top. With over 77 different ziplines in the country today we still consider this our top choice. This zipline offers some of the highest cables of up to 700ft along with breath-taking views of the Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake.

After the morning of ziplining we will stop for lunch in one of our favorite spots and then do an afternoon of rappeling waterfalls down a tropical canyon. You will have the chance to do five different waterfalls with two of them measuring over 100ft each.

For those in the group not ready for the adventure you can enjoy a tram ride through the rainforest canopy while all others zipline. During the rappel we will have an optional nature hike to another waterfall or back to the hotel to relax in the hotsprings. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch) 

Tabacon Resort

July 3 -- Drive to Manuel Antonio/Domincal Area (El Parador or Cuna del Angel)

Today you will make the drive to the Central Pacific. Depending on which hotel you decide you can stay in the beautiful but touristy area of Manuel Antonio in the El Parador Hotel or we can take you a little farther south to the Cuna del Angel located in the area of Dominical where the mountain meets the sea.

This is a travel day and we will arrive to the beach just after lunch where you will be able to enjoy the ocean in the afternoon. (Meals: Breakfast)

July 4 -- Raft Savegre - Manuel Antonio / Dominical (El Parador or Cuna del Angel)

Manuel Antonio

Today is one of the reasons we love Costa Rica. We will take you rafting on one of the most beautiful rivers in

all of Costa Rica, hiking to waterfalls, and rowing through some great rapids, and have you at the beach for the sunset! This is a great day of two very different activities of rafting through the rainforest and spending the afternoon at the beach.

In the evening we can take you out to some of our favorite places to eat in the area. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

July 5 -- Fish & Beach Day - Manuel Antonio / Dominical (El Parador or Cuna del Angel)

Today we have open for some time at the beach or those interested in some fishing we can arrange a day on the water testing your luck with the fish. Either way its

Rafting Savegre!

guaranteed to be a great day with many different beaches to explore in the area with your private guide and driver. (Meals: Breakfast)

July 6 -- Fly Home!

Today we will make the drive back to the San Jose Airport and catch your flight home and start planning the 3rd trip back to beautiful Costa Rica!