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Costa Rica - Wilderness and Wildlife Adventure
offered by supplier M05997 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Costa Rica
Specialty Categories:
Wildlife Viewing
Multi-activity
Season: February - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2398 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2398 US Dollar (USD)
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Listen for the rumble of Arenal Volcano and watch at night as smoldering red boulders pour from its mouth. Zigzag through treetops on a jungle canopy tour, coming eye to eye with monkeys and tropical birds. Sea kayak the Agujitas River and Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula and explore the underwater world of Caño Island, home to the best snorkeling in Costa Rica.
Delve into Corcovado National Park, cited by National Geographic as "one of the most biologically intense places on earth," hiking past thundering waterfalls and along trails rich in vegetation. Tackle the Pacuare's adrenaline-inducing Class III-IV rapids and, after a delicious dinner prepared by your guides, cozy up in a comfortable riverside tent camp. Reward yourself at the end of each active day with a dip in a natural hot spring, a meal of fine local cuisine and a good night's sleep in an exquisite plantation, lodge or tent camp.
Accommodations:
Night 1: Xandari Plantation
Xandari Resort and Spa is a tropical paradise of 22 individually designed villas nestled on a 40 acre plantation overlooking the Central Valley of Costa Rica, only 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport. At an elevation of 3,900 feet, Xandari enjoys a near–perfect year round temperature of ~70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nights 2-3: Arenal Observatory Lodge
Treat yourself to a unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventure at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. This volcano hotel, perched high on a ridge only 1.7 miles from Arenal Volcano, is Costa Rica's most spectacular active volcano. The lodge boasts the area's most stunning views of the volcano and Arenal Lake. With easy access to the Arenal Observatory Lodge and only a 20-minute drive from the small town of La Fortuna, volcano and nature lovers alike can feast their eyes on the majesty of Arenal Volcano in this lush tropical setting.
Nights 4-5: Casa Corcovado
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, tucked away in the trees and cooled by the Pacific Ocean, is a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. Carefully designed and built by an American naturalist with over 25 years of local experience, this unique lodge offers accommodations constructed with the highest concern for conservation and harmony with the landscape and environment. Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge provides the ideal base for your Costa Rica rainforest experience.
Night 6: The Grano de Oro
Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colón, San José's main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis – a sanctuary in the heart of a bustling city. Converted from a Tropical Victorian mansion, the hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. The Grano's charming atrium terrace and corridors boast sparkling fountains and lush tropical planting, and a rooftop deck offers soothing Jacuzzis and a the perfect refuge for secluded sunbathing.
Night 7-8: El Nido del Tigre Camp
Nido del Tigre Camp, built to reside in harmony with the rain forest, features platform tents on a 40-acre nature preserve at the edge of the Tigre River. All of the tents are situated on raised platforms and offer comfortable mattresses, sheets and pillows. Local spring water is used for showers and flush toilets.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: Arenal Volcano
Day 3: Zipline in the jungle canopy, hot springs
Day 4: Flight transfer to Osa Peninsula and Caño Island – Dive into the Deep Blue
Day 5: Osa Peninsula and Caño Island – Dive into the Deep Blue
Day 6: Corcovado National Park hiking
Day 7: Raft the Pacuare River, overnight in deluxe riverside camp
Day 8: More rafting!
Day 9: San Jose.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price: From $2,398 ($385 single supplement), Children (12-16) from $2,198.
Available Dates:
- Feb 16 2008 - Feb 24 2008
- Mar 15 2008 - Mar 23 2008
- Jul 12 2008 - Jul 20 2008
- Aug 09 2008 - Aug 17 2008
- Dec 20 2008 - Dec 28 2008.
Also see tour packages in:
Central America and Caribbean
Costa Rica
Wildlife Viewing
Multi-activity
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