Honeymoon Package Alyssa

Day 1 ---------- Arrive and drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Raft Pacuare River

Today we make the drive to the Casa Turire hotel. This is a great honeymoon spot and a very small hotel in a valley with an amazing view of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. This is a great place to spend the first night and rest up after a long day of traveling. (Meals: None)

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

Today you will raft what National Geographic as listed as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet. This is a beautiful run and you will see waterfalls and canyons from start to finish. You will stay in the Casa Turire a second night to make this an easy day after rafting and a chance to just enjoy the evening after rafting. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ---------- Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara Resort)

Today we will drive to the Arenal Volcano. We will get going after breakfast and arrive to the Arenal Volcano just after lunch. This is a beautiful drive and a chance to see some of the country-side. We will make some stops along the way. The best part about this day is arriving to Nayara which happens to be an amazing hotel with great views of the volcano. (Meals: Breakfast)

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

Arenal Volcano

Today you will zipline on one of Costa Rica's best ziplines in the country. These cables go over 700ft high. You will have great views of the active volcano of Arenal. After the zipline you will have the chance to take part in another amazing adventure which is the Costa Rica canyoneering. You will have to rappel 5 different waterfalls on your way down the canyon. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 5 ---------- Hike to Volcano & HotSprings (Nayara Resort)

Today you will hike to the volcano and have a chance to walk on the old lava flow. After some hiking and some relaxing at the hotel or this would be a good time to visit some shops in the town of La Fortuna we will make our way to the HotSprings. You will spend the evening relaxing in the hotsprings and enjoy a very nice meal. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Canyoneering Adventure

Day 6 ---------- Drive to Cloud-Forest (Villa Blanca)

Today we will make the 2 hour drive to the San Lorenzo cloud-forest where you will be staying in an great hotel located in the cloud-forest with amazing views and just a great place to spend a honeymoon. You will have a night hike scheduled for today and a chance to see the different creatures that come out during the night hike. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ---------- Relax in Cloud-Forest (Villa Blanca)

Today is your day to relax. This is a chance to just enjoy the fresh air of the cloud-forest or just finish your book. (Meals: Breakfast)

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

You will be just 1 1/2 hours from the San Jose airport.

Costa Rica Teen Summer Camp

Costa Rican Resource is offering an Eco-Adventure Teen Summer Camp for young adults that want to get out and appreciate nature and have some fun safe adventures, all while learning safety and ecology from some of the  top teaching professionals in this field. This Costa Rica Summer Camp will be offered with CRR staff members on hand 24 - 7. It is a 11 day course. The campers will receive instruction on living green, intro to whitewater rafting, and Vertical Rescue which will be certified under the Rescue 3 Certificates, an internationally qualified adventure course teaching program. All campers will have a written and a practical test if they interested in receiving the certificate.

Note: The rafting course will be given but will not be certified by Rescue 3. It is just to give the campers some experience on the different events of rafting and also make it fun.

The Vertical Rescue Course (Rappelling Course) will be excellent on a college application.

Our goal with this camp is not just to give the kids a vacation, but also a chance to accomplish through hard work, and knowledge, a love for nature, and how to keep it beautiful. We get the kids out into nature and surround them with it, teach them about it, and then teach them the importance of living simply with a conscience of how to live their day to day life with thoughts of preserving the beauties of nature. We also offer them some personal challenges with the hiking, rafting and rappelling. The sense of accomplishment the individual can feel when completing this program can last a lifetime. 

There will be different Eco-educational activities and three evening lectures teaching the campers about the environment and ways they can help conserve it. 

Requirements for Campers:

* Must abide by CRR Camper Code of Conduct

* Must be able to swim

* Must have the ablility to hike 1 mile of incline

* Minimum age--14 

Day 1: July 1st -------- Arrive Costa Rica San Jose Airport (CRR Base Camp Central Valley)

Today the campers will be met by CRR guides at the airport and take you to the CRR Base Camp in the Central Valley. We will use this time to do some ice-breakers so the entire group can get to know each other. We will also go over the rules and regulations of the camp and the purpose of having Eco-Adventure Summer Camps! (Meals: Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: July 2nd ----------------  Drive to Turrialba & Visit Village (Turrialba River Lodge)

During Vertical Rescue Course Sleep in the Cavern 

Today we will travel to Turrialba. We will not get an early start as we want the kids to get a good night sleep. When we drive to the river lodge we will be stopping by a local village where we'll lunch and watch the local villagers put on a show for us. In this village we are going to show how the folks use recycled goods in their everyday lives and the amazing mix of simplicity with happiness.  This is a real treat and a chance to enjoy the culture. We will spend the night in a lodge near the river and get ready for our rafting adventure. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: July 3rd --------------- Enter River Pacuare & Intro to Rafting Day Course (Pacuare Camp)

Today we enter what National Geographic has listed as one of the top five rivers in the world. While in the Pacuare area we'll be learning about the rainforest and the bio-diversity of Costa Rica. We will be spending most of the day today going over the basics of river rafting. We'll start with teaching the kids how to handle the raft, how to throw their safety line, and also some experience in the water.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Pacuare River

Day 4: July 4th ---------------- Rafting Course & Eco Education (Pacuare Camp)

Today we will continue learning about the rainforest and the many different species. We feel that once they learn what there is out there to conserve they will listen to our ways to help live using greener ways of consuming. We will also spend the afternoon going over more rafting techniques, including different types of rescues.  The kids will be sleeping in tents and we will take some nature hikes. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5: July 5th ------------- Morning Hikes and Afternoon Education on Rainforest  (Pacuare Camp)

In the morning it is back to the river. We plan on doing some more advanced river rescue. In the afternoon we'll be learning more about the rainforest and the purpose it serves in the world. This will also involve a lecture on the importance of trying to live more green in our everyday lives and ways to make it easy. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Camp

Day 6: July 6th ------------- Raft Pacuare to take-out (Lodge in Mountains)

Today we will raft out of the Pacuare and take on some of its best class IV rapids. The kids will get a chance to guide some class II rapids and test out their skills.  This is about two hours of rafting today and when we get to the take-out we will dry off, get on the bus and drive over Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountain range. Here we'll stay in a lodge that is at an elevation of around 11,000ft. This is a great experience and the kids can enjoy the fire at the lodge in the evening. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Camp

Day 7: July 7th ------------- Enter Cave and start Vertical Rescue Course Certified by Rescue 3 (The Cavern)

Today we will enter the cavern and begin our Vertical Rescue Course. The course will begin in the afternoon as we will be spending the morning hiking into the cavern. This is an amazing hike and well worth the effort. When we arrive we will have an nice big meal waiting for us right in the cave and then it is time to learn the ropes and become a rappel expert. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 8: July 8th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today is a full day of Vertical Rescue Course. We plan on doing rappels off the many different waterfalls in the area and the kids will have to learn a number of different knots for the course. This is a certified Rescue 3 course and the campers will have a certification that is recognized internationally.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Philip Perez (Rescue 3 Certifier)

Day 9: July 9th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today the kids will continue their course on Vertical Rescue and also enjoy some hikes to the natural pools in the area.  The course today will get intense also as each camper has to be able to set up their rappel, check equipment, put on harnass, connect themselves, and make the rappel. We will go over a number of different ways for the rappel during this day. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 10: July 10th ------ Finish Course and Travel to CRR Base Camp near airport

Tom Ranieri (Camp Director)  

We will hike out of the cave today and return to the Central Valley via the Pacific coastline. The kids will have an hour or so to put their feet in the Pacific. This will put us close to the airport for tomorrow's depatures. All the campers will leave with their certification and be listed in the Rescue  3 directory as being certified Vertical Rescue technicians. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 11: July 11th ----- Fly Home!


After a celebration of being in nature for two weeks we will say our good byes and wish everyone the best of luck with all their new skills.

Costa Rica Teen Summer Camp

Costa Rican Resource is offering a Eco-Adventure Teen Summer Camp for young adults that want to get out and be surrounded by nature and around some of the top teaching professionals in their field. This camp will be offered with CRR staff members on hand 24 - 7. It is a 16 day course. The campers will receive instruction in Wilderness First Aid and Vertical Rescue and will be certified under the Rescue 3 Certificates which is an internationally qualified adventure course teaching program. All campers will have a written and a practical tests if they interested in receiving the certificate.

These certificates of WFA (Wilderness First Aid) and Vertical Rescue Course (Rappeling Course) will be excellent on a college application. Note: The rafting course will be given but will not be certified by Rescue 3 this is just to give the kids some experience on the different events of rafting and also make it fun and more time to concentrate on the eco-side of this camp with our time at the river campsite.

Our goal of this camp is to not just give the kids a vacation but a chance to accomplish through hard work knowledge, certificates, and a love for nature by getting the kids out into nature and surround them with it, teach them about it, and then teach them the importance of living simply and conscience of how to live your day to day life with regards to thinking of the beauties of nature even though back home they might not be surrounded by nature to have that reminder. 

There will be different Eco-educational activities and 6 evening lectures educating the kids on the environment and ways they can help. 

Requirements for Campers:

* Must abide by CRR Camper Code of Conduct

* Must be able to swim

* Must have the ablility to hike 1 mile of incline

* Age limit must be in high school 

La Fortuna Falls

Day 1: June 25th ------------- Arrival Day and Teens Arrive to CRR Base Camp (CRR Base Camp)

Today members of the camp will be met at the airport by one of their full time adventure guides who will transport them to the CRR Base Camp where staff members will welcome them. Arrival needs to be to the San Jose airport for this camp. Our Base Camp is located at the beautiful Arenal Volcano. We have beautiful cabins with amazing views of the volcano. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2: June 26th ------------- Arrivals and Orientation at CRR Base Camp (CRR Base Camp)

Today is a second day of arrival and if you use this day for arrival we ask that you try and come on an early flight. We will begin orientation after lunch today using the afternoon for the kids to get to know each other and get an idea of how the camp will run. We'll go over rules and regulations, student code of conduct, and the goals we hope to reach during this eco-adventure camp for teens. Those that arrived on day 1 can visit the La Fortuna Falls for a morning activity with a CRR guide.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Arenal Volcano

Day 3: June 27th ------------- Begin Wilderness First Aid Courses (CRR Base Camp)

Today we will wake up early and begin the WFA class. This is an internationally certified WFA class. WFA stands for Wilderness First Aid and it is the basic instructions of how to treat injuries in the wilderness. This is a great course for anyone to have and also goes great on a college resume. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4: June 28th ------------- Wilderness First Aid Course (CRR Base Camp)

Today the course continues with the more instruction on the subject of WFA. During the course the days will be broken up with snacks, nice meals, and evening of fun and games to take the mind off the studying. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5: June 29th ------------- Wilderness First Aid Course (CRR Base Camp)

Learn to bottom belay in Vertical Rescue Course

Today the kids will continue to study the Wilderness First Aid and they should begin to become experts on the subjects. 

Day 6: June 30th ------------- Finish Wilderness First Aid Course (CRR Base Camp)

Today we will finish the Wilderness First Aid course. This will be the day of the exam and certificates certified by Rescue 3 will be awarded to students. We plan on celebrating in the evening with a little party as we will have come to the completion of their first course. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7: July 1st ----------------  Drive to Turrialba & Visit Village (Turrialba River Lodge)

During Vertical Rescue Course Sleep in the Cavern 

Today we will travel to Turrialba. We will not get an early start as we want the kids to get a good night sleep. When we drive to the river lodge we will be stopping by a local village where we plan on having lunch and watching the local village put on a show for us. In this village we are going to show how the locals have used recycled goods in many of their everyday lives and the amazing mix of simplicity with happiness.  This is a real treat and a chance to enjoy the culture. We will spend the night in a lodge near the river and get ready for our rafting adventure. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 8: July 2nd --------------- Enter River Pacuare (Pacuare Camp)

Today we enter what National Geographic has listed as one of the top five rivers in the world. While in the Pacuare area we'll be learning about the rainforest and the bio-diversity of Costa Rica. We will enjoy a river lunch with the kids and go over the basics of rafting. We will raft to the first camp and arrive after lunch in the afternoon and have time to show up and enjoy dinner and games. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Pacuare River

Day 9: July 3rd ---------------- Rafting Intro-Course (Pacuare Camp)

Today we will put our lifevest and helmets back on and then head out to the river which they had the chance to listen to all night. The kids will learn today everything they need to know to be safe in the river. What to do and what not to do. They will also be put to the test in some small rapids. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 10: July 4th ------------- Morning Rafting and Afternoon Education on Rainforest (Pacuare Camp)

In the morning it is back to the river. We plan on doing some more advanced river rescue. In the afternoon we'll be learning more about the rainforest and the purpose it serves in the world. This will also involve a lecture on the importance of trying to live more green in our everyday lives and ways to make it easy. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 11: July 5th --------- Raft to Second Camp Site & Hike to Waterfalls (Pacuare Second Camp)

Pacuare Camp

Today we will raft through a beautiful canyon to our second campsite. Before we get to the second camp we will stop the rafts and take a hike up through the rainforest to visit some of the most pristine waterfalls in all of Costa Rica. This is a great area for the kids to enjoy the jungle and  just relax. We want the kids to be completely immersed in nature today as they will be the entire week but also with not much else on their minds. Today is a no study day, no lecture day, just nature! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 12: July 6th ------------- Raft Pacuare to take-out (Lodge in Mountains)

Today we will raft out of the Pacuare and take on some of it's best class IV rapids. This is about two hours of rafting today and when we get to the take out we will take a drive over Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountain range. Here we'll stay in a lodge that is at an elevation of around 11,000ft. This is a great experience and the kids can enjoy the fire for the evening. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Camp

Day 13: July 7th ------------- Enter Cave and start Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today we will enter the cavern and begin our Vertical Rescue Course. This will just be an intro to the course as we will be spending most of our day hiking into the cavern. This is an amazing hike and well worth the effort. When we arrive we will have an nice big meal waiting for us right in the cave. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 14: July 8th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today is a full day of Vertical Rescue Course. We plan on doing rappels off the many different waterfalls in the area and the kids will have to learn a number of different knots for the course. This again is a certified Rescue 3 course and the kids will have certifications that are recognized internationally. Also looks great on a college resume. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Philip Perez (Rescue 3 Certifier)

Day 15: July 9th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today the kids will continue their course on vertical rescue and also enjoy some hikes to the pools in the area. When they visit the pools in the area. The course today will get intense also as the kid have to be able to set up their rappel, check equipment, put on harnass, connect themselves, and make the rappel. We will go over a number of different ways for the rappel during this day. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 16: July 10th ------ Finish Course and Travel to CRR Base Camp near airport (Airport Hotel)

Tom Ranieri (Camp Director)  

We will hike out of the cave today and return to the Central Valley via the Pacific coastline. The kids will have an hour or so to put their feet in the Pacific. put us close to the airport for San Jose depatures. All the campers will leave with their certifications and be listed in the Rescue  3 directory as being certified technicians. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 17: July 11th ----- Fly Home!


After a celebration of being in nature for two weeks we will say our good byes and wish everyone the best of luck with all their new skills.

Adventure Itin Mark Hardy

Day 1 -------------- Arrive and drive to Beach House (Casa Belmar)


VIDEO OF CASA BELMAR

Surf Classes

Today we will meet you at the airport with your private guide and driver. We will make the trip to the area where the Valentes stayed but you will actually have a nicer house for the first three days of your trip. We will be staying in a very nice house looking out over the Pacific Ocean which will be where you take on the waves. The drive is about 3 1/2 hours from the San Jose airport so if you come in on an early flight that would be great. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ---------------- Zipline, Tarzan Swing, & Surf Classes (Casa Belmar)

Today we will take you to a great zipline it is actually the same one they did when they were here. Although you will one up them again as this place has added an incredible tarzan swing that is just absolutely amazing. You feel like you free fall for about 30 ft and then you swing up over the 1000ft high ridge with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. There are two tarzan swings a small one and a huge one you can do both or just try out the small one first. After the zipline we will be on our way to the surf classes on the Pacific. This will be day one of surfing and day two is for becoming an expert. (Meals: None)

Day 3 ------------------ Surf! Surf! and Surf! (Casa Belmar)

Today is your day to surf. We will get the boards and get an early start as we make our way to the area where we surf. We can explore a few different beaches and spend the entire day surfing. In the evening you can relax in the pool and watch the sunset. (Meals: None)

Sleeping behind a Waterfall

Day 4 ------------------- Enter the Cavern and Rappel waterfall (Sleep behind a Waterfall)


CLICK HERE TO SEE CAVERN

If you think you will like the camping on the river this is like nothing you have ever done. We will hike into the jungle for around 1 1/2 hours and you will be amazed when we come upon a beautiful waterfall. We will rappel the waterfall and then sleep behind it. This is not roughing it by any means. We have everything set for you with bedding, food, bathrooms, showers, and even a campfire if you want one. Take a look at the videos I wish they did justice. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5 ------------------- Visit Diamante Falls and Jumping Rock (Casa Turire Hotel)


CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WATERFALL RAPPEL IN THE CAVERN

Rappel a 120ft waterfall

Today we will visit the Diamante falls which is the highest waterfall in all of Costa Rica at 600ft. We will be just minutes from the fall. After visiting diamante we will then make another hike to the pools at the top of where we were sleeping where if the kids are up for it they can jump 25ft into the falls. We then get some lunch and hike out of the cavern and make our way to the next stop which is the Casa Turire Hotel. This is a great hotel and a good chance to take a nice warm shower and relax by the pool. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 --------------------- Enter Pacuare River (River Camping)


RAFTING PACUARE RIVER CLICK HERE

Rafting Pacuare

Today we will camp on the famous Pacuare River. This river is rated by national geographic as one of the top 5 scenic rivers on the planet. It is like being in Jurassic Park. We will raft for around 2 hours today and and enjoy a river lunch and a chance to get in the water. We will then get to the campsite which is another majestic place surrounded by virgin rainforest. We will have all meals prepared for you and you will sleep with the sounds of the river and the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)



Day 7 -------------------- Rafting Pacuare (Central Valley Hotel)

View from River Campsite

Today is an amazing day of rafting. There are some great rapids that the kids will love. The river is beautiful and we will make our way rafting for around 2 1/2 hours today to the take out where we will make the drive back to the Central Valley. Here you will stay the last night where you can be close to the airport. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 2 of Rafting

The Rappel

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


Today we will take you to the airport.

8-Day Science Adventure Costa Rica

Day 1 --------- Arrive and Drive to Orosi Valley (Sanchiri Hotel)

Pacuare River (Could be you Gregory!)

Today we will meet you at the airport and drive you outside of the central valley. This hotel opens up to some amazing views. We will just be one hour from our next stop which will be the famous Pacuare River. (Meals: Dinner)



Day 2 -------- Stop at Village and Enter Pacuare River (Camp Site)

Today we will stop at a nearby village to eat breakfast where we get a taste of the culutre and see how the locals live. After we visit the village we will head to the Pacuare River. Because this is a science trip we will be spending two days on the river. We be at one camp site for two nights where we will have the chance to take nature hikes and go over many different parts of the rainforest. This first day of rafting has some great rapids and we will even stop for a river lunch.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 -------- Day of Nature Hikes and Education on the rainforest (Camp Site)

We will use today to really give the kids a first hand look at the rainforest. We will be taking nature hikes and even get a chance to cool down in the river as we find some pools to swim in. In the evening we will head back to the campsite where we enjoy another night on the side of the river under the stars in the middle of the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

River Camping

Day 4 -------- Raft and Drive to Caribbean Side (Beach Hotel)

Today we will raft some of the larger rapids of the river. This is around a 3 hour rafting section today. When we finish we will head to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica which is home to some of the most diverse areas of the country. We stay in an isolated hotel which works great for our student groups and there is much to do in the area. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 --------- Sloth Reserve & Beach Time (Beach Hotel)

Today we will start off the morning by visiting a sloth reserve where the kids will have a chance to get an upclose look at the two different types of species of sloths. After we learn about the sloths it will be over to the beach where the kids can try some surf classes or they can just relax in the sand. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 ---------- Drive to Arenal Volcano & Chocolate Tour (Arenal Hotel)

Arenal Volcano (Won't see this in Detroit)

Today we will make the drive to the Arenal Volcano. We will get an early start and arrive to the volcano just after lunch. We will make some interesting stops along they way and our most favorite is the Chocolate Tour. This will give everyone an understanding of where chocolate comes from. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7 ----------- Zipline & Organic Farm (Arenal Hotel)

Today we will do the best zipline in Costa Rica and then make our way over to an Organic Farm. This Organic Farm is a must see in our opinion as you get to experience a completely organic farm and also have one of the best lunches you can find. The zipline is 8 different cables and the highest being 700ft high and the longest being 1km long. An amazing adventure which all the kids love. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

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

Today we will make our way to the airport which is a 2 1/2 hour drive so if you have an afternoon flight it will work best for this day.

Costa Rica Honeymoon Adventure

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


One of the finest hotels in the country and surely the best in the area of Turrialba. This is a beautiful small hotel located on a lake with views of the active volcano of Turrialba. We will meet you at the airport and drive you out to Casa Turire Hotel which will put you close to the Pacuare River for you day 2 of Rafting.

Pacuare River

Day 2 --------- Raft Pacuare River (Casa Luna Lodge)

Today we will raft the pacuare river. This will be a privately operated tour and you will have the chance to go at your own pace. We will bring an extra rower as there will only be two of you. I am sure your father can fill you in on the beauty of the river as it is a no-brainer if you are looking for lush rainforest beauty. After the river we will make the drive to the active volcano of Arenal. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ---------- Zipline & Reptile Visit (Casa Luna Lodge)

Today we will take you on the best zipline in Costa Rica. Your father again can fill you in on the fun of this zipline. It will be eight different cables that are strung up to 700ft high above the ground. After this adventure we will make our way to visit the reptiles and amphibians which gives you an upclose look at the many different species of the rainforest. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 ----------- Visit Danaus Nature Reserve & HotSprings (Casa Luna Lodge)

Today is a day to relax in nature as we visit the Danaus Nature Reserve. We will take our time as we look for some different species of birds, sloth, and whatever else decides to jump out at us. In the evening we will make our way to the Hotsprings where you can just relax and enjoy the thermal waters. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 5 ------------- Drive to Manuel Antonio (Espadilla Hotel)

Arenal Volcano

Today we will drive to Manuel Antonio where you will be at one of the most beautiful beaches in all of the Pacific Coast. The best part about this beach is that it is home to the National Park of Manuel Antonio which is filled with wildlife and if you have not seen monkeys yet then be sure that you will see plenty here. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6 -------------- Tour National Park (Espadilla Hotel)

Today your naturalist guide will take you on a tour of the national park of Manuel Antonio pointing out the many different species of plants and animals in the area. In the afternoon you can relax at the hotel pool or just chill at the beach. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 -------------- Free Day to Relax at the beach or optional Tours (Espadilla Hotel)

Today is your day to relax at the beach. There are a number of optional tours in the area if you are interested or you can just enjoy the sun. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 --------------- Drive to San Jose Airport!

Fly Home and start planning 5 year anniversary trip!

Klein Nature-Adventure 2011

Hacienda Tayutic

Day 1 ------------- Arrive and Drive to Hacienda Tayutic (Hacienda Tayutic)

We will meet you at the airport and drive you out to Hacienda Tayutic. You already know what we think of this place and our thoughts have not changed since the last itinerary we wrote. Since you have the JetBlue flight you will have plenty of time and make some stops along the way to get to the Hacienda Tayutic. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------------ Raft Pacuare River (Hacienda Tayutic)

Today will be your rafting day. It is the same river we had you on before and you will have all day to enjoy the famous river Pacuare. In the evening you will head back to the Hacienda Tayutic where you will relax for the evening. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Pacuare River

Day 3 ------------ Drive to Arenal Volcano & Chocolate Tour (Kioro)

Today you will leave in the morning and make your way out to the Arenal Volcano where you will break the drive up and stop for the Chocolate Tour as planned in the last itinerary. When you arrive you will be staying at the Tabacon Resort. With rooms available this is really the only place we have found. We have been playing with dates and trying to work things in but the four star places seem full.  Tabacon is one of the nicest places in the area and has the nicest hotsprings to relax in. I know you asked for 4 star and this is rated at 5 and we can keep working on this itinerary if you feel this does not fit. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ------------  Zipline & Danaus Reserve (Kioro)

Arenal Volcano

Today you will zipline through the canopy and then take the hike through the Danaus Reserve. This is a  small private reserve but absolutely filled with different species from the rainforest. I know you mentioned birds in the original list and you will get plenty of different species of birds. In the evening enjoy the hotsprings at Tabacon.  (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 5 ------------ Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Falls (Kioro)

Today we will walk through the canopy on hanging bridges. This is a great way to see all the different species that live in the canopy of the rainforest.  We can also do the La Fortuna Falls today which is one of the most beautiful falls in all of the country and a nice little hike.  (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 ------------ Drive to Villa Blanca & Night Hike (Villa Blanca Hotel)

La Fortuna Falls

This place was not on the last itinerary and in my opinion I have to say I like your thinking Susie. I would trade the beach any day for cloud-forest. I know you mentioned Monteverde (which we could do but this is more convenient for travel and much less going on and our clients really enjoy it when it comes to cloud-forest) and it is a nice spot but if you want relaxation there is non other like Villa Blanca. The restaurant is excellent and it better be it is all that is out there. This is the perfect place to end the trip and relax. Your guide will keep the kids interested with the different nature activities in the area. We will have a night hik planned for today or day 7 you can decide. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ------------ Day to relax at Villa Blanca Hotel (Villa Blanca Hotel)

This is your day to relax and enjoy the cloud-forest around. You will have your guide with you and can take some hikes into the cloud-forest and enjoy the areas of the hotel.
 (Meals: Breakfast)

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