Red-eyed tree frog , Punta Leona Ox-drawn cart , Sarchi
Real Affordable Costa Rica
Costa Rica : San José , Sarapiquí , La Fortuna , Alajuela , Pacific Coast
Small groups of no more than 16 travelers , guaranteed
14 days starting from $ 3,095 including international airfare from Miami Single Supplement : FREE Departure Dates : Jan-Dec
Activity Level : Moderately Easy
Swirling white-water rivers thrill ... hot springs soothe ... tropical forests beckon you to explore . Indeed , Costa Rica is an adventureseeker ’ s paradise . We ’ ll follow its contours by horseback , raft , and trail from the rapids of the Río Sarapiquí to the sundrenched Pacific Coast . Along the way , we ’ ll discover Costa Rica ’ s other great natural resource — its people — as our small group dines with a local family , visits farmers and artisans , and meets children at a village school , supported in part by Grand Circle Foundation .
IT ’ S INCLUDED
• 13 nights accommodation
• International airfare , airport transfers , government taxes , fees , and airline fuel surcharges unless you
choose to make your own air arrangements
• All land transportation
• 32 meals — 13 breakfasts , 10 lunches , 9 dinners ( including 1 Home-Hosted Lunch )
• 14 small group activities
• Services of a local O . A . T . Trip Experience Leader
• Gratuities for local guides , drivers , and
luggage porters
• 5 % Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . • Arrive in San José , Costa Rica
Fly to San José , where you ’ ll meet your fellow travelers , including those arriving from the pre-trip extension to Antigua & Tikal : Guatemala ’ s Colonial Capital and Mayan Ruins .
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel or similar
DAY 2 • Discover Escazú • Explore San José Head to the nearby suburb of Escazú for a walking tour of this quiet rural neighborhood . While here , we ’ ll learn about the role that mascaras — traditional Costa Rican masks — play in local culture during a visit
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