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Day
1: San Jose
Meet and greet at the airport. You will be transfered to your
hotel.
Day 2 : San Jose - Arenal Volcano Area
Get ready for some awesome adrenaline rush... Bungee jump over
a river gorge, then to Costa Rica 's adventure zone to see the
Arenal volcano and relax in the natural hot springs. (L-D)
Day 3: Arenal Volcano Area - Whitewater Rafting
World-class intense whitewater rafting at one of Costa Rica 's
wildest rivers. A dream come true for white water rafting lovers
or for a first experience. A delightful day more than 20 rapids
in a spectacular setting within the tropical rainforest, surrounded
by an awesome flora and fauna a real rain forest rafting trip.
Three hours rafting into a jungle, thru the vibrant journey, you
will enjoy swimming and refreshing yourself in the many peaceful
ponds, in addition
to the thrill of defying rapids. (L)
Day 4: Arenal Volcano Area - Rappeling
Experience the ultimate waterfall adventure as you rappel down
a series of 4 tropical waterfalls and trek along magical trail
in a pristine tropical canyon. We trek through the forest on magical
trails that lead to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in
Costa Rica, a place very few people get to experience. Along the
way we will have the chance to discover the secrets that lie hidden
deep within the canyon. (L)
Day
5: La Fortuna - Horseback Riding - Canopy - Jungle Bridges
The adventure begins when you arrive to the stables and the guides
give you an idea of your tour, then you get part of the equipment
and you horseback ride for approximately 40 minutes. When we arrive
at our destination, we give you the rest of the equipment necessary
then we continue with a short walk through the transitional forest
where a guide points out things that prevail in the rain forest.
Some times it is possible to see several species of animals, such
as white faced and howler monkeys, rodents, snakes, and a great
diversity of birds. As well as an enormous variety of orchids,
and canopy plant life. The trees we use are adults that tower
above, the platforms are at an elevation of 150 feet.
All the platforms are designed for observation of life rather
than damage of it. Trees like Cocora (billia hippocastanum). After
the hike we arrive at the first platform where the ride begins.
You can´t help but be overwhelmed by the beauty as you glide
through the forest on the seven cables. Our shortest cable is
195 ft (60 mts) and our longest is 650 ft (200 mts).
The Arenal Hanging Bridges tour takes place on a 600 acre reserve
filled with lush vegetation and a variety of birds and animals
which your experienced guide will help you spot. The trail itself
is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) in length, crossing nine fixed bridges and
6 suspension bridges and is laid out at a maximum grade of 7 degrees
so that anyone can walk it.
Day 6 : La Fortuna - Flamingo Beach
Transfer from your hotel to the beach, later watch a spectacular
sunset. A Relaxing, Activity-Filled Haven Among Costa Rica Resorts.
Discover the blissful setting of Flamingo Beach Resort, comfortably
nestled on the protected beach of Playa Flamingo.
Day 7: Flamingo Beach - Buena Vista Adventure Tour
Start
the day at Buena Vista Rainforest, taking advantage of the volcanic
activity. Here you can have a sulphur bath with hot spring water
and a mud facial, a Canopy ride or a walk on the bridge. This
paradise was built very deep in the forest among trees, rivers,
ravines and thermal springs. It is a unique place in the world,
where trees and plants have been preserved to maintain the rustic
and natural style of the area. The Canopy tour itself is an adventure
tour where you play both tarzan and Superman. You will wear a
harness and be clipped onto cables at the top of the rainforest
canopy and slide from tree to tree. It may sound very high and
scary however people of all ages can participate and it really
is not that high as half the time you cannot see the floor because
of the canopy below. If this was not enough, after the adventure
part you will taken to the hot springs that are volcanically heated
and the mud pools. You can if you wish apply the mud to all of
your body and then clean it off in the naturally heated hot springs.
The pools are very safe and run more like a river from one pool
to another. This is a great time for photos of each other and
also relaxing in the pools which are said to have miracle healing
powers. Once you have done the canopy tour you will change into
your swimming suits and grab an inflated tractor inner tube. Then
you will jump into the water slide and the guide will release
the water from above pushing you 400m down Costa Rica's longest
water slide to the pool at the bottom.
Day
8: Flamingo Beach -Kayak Estuary Tour Tamarindo
If you enjoy nature, our kayak tours makes exploring
Tamarindo's estuaries easy. This tour will take you meandering
through the slow estuary waters shaded by the extensive mangroves.
Spotting birds, iguanas and crocodiles basking on the sun-drenched
riverbanks are just a few of the highlights! Tamarindo Wildlife
Refuge protects a large estuary, mangrove forest and tropical
dry forest in an area covering almost 440 hectares. In the mangrove
swamp there are six known species of mangroves. The animal life
in this wetland is quite diverse and abundant. This mangrove is
included on the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance.
Kayaking will takes you to the narrow canals observing on both
sides at time. Will be able to observe closer rare and abundant
wildlife – including dozens of bird species and two species
of monkeys - while learning about the unique ecosystem of the
mangrove forest.
Day 9: Flamingo- Liberia
Transfer to the international airport to flight home. (B)
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