Arenal Volcano National Park , Costa Rica
Costa Rica : Natural Parks & Tropical Forests
Costa Rica : San José , Muelle , Arenal , Monteverde , Manuel Antonio , San Gerardo de Dota For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / bcrpricing
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Visit Costa Rica , a kaleidoscope of natural beauty . The brilliance of a Blue Morpho Butterfly … the inquisitive look of a giant Green Iguana … a Resplendent Quetzal gliding through the trees . As we travel from volcanic mountain ranges to misty cloud forests , our small group will explore this biodiversity up close . And we ’ ll also mingle with Costa Rica ’ s people , whether sharing a meal at the home of a local family , or visiting the children of a village school .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . • Arrive San José , Costa Rica Fly to San José , where you ’ ll be joined by our fellow travelers who took the optional pre-trip extension to Costa Rica ’ s Pacific Coast : Drake Bay & Corcovado National Park .
Autentico Hotel or similar
DAY 2 • Coffee plantation • Muelle Visit a family-owned coffee finca ( plantation ) and learn why locals call the coffee bean the grano d ’ oro , or “ golden seed .” Tonight , enjoy a Welcome Dinner .
B , L , D — Tilajari Hotel & Resort or similar
DAY 3 • Muelle • Cruise the Río Frío Travel to Costa Rica ’ s northern border , near the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge . Then , board a small boat to explore the Río Frío , an inland waterway .
B , L , D — Tilajari Hotel & Resort or similar
DAY 4 • Muelle • A Day in the Life of Santa Esperanza village • GCF visit • Home- Hosted Lunch Experience A Day in the Life of a Costa Rican village . Meet with one of the leaders of the Santa Esperanza village community before visiting a local school ( when in session ), supported in part by Grand Circle Foundation . Afterward , join a local family for a Home-Hosted Lunch .
B , L — Tilajari Hotel & Resort or similar
DAY 5 • Lake Arenal boat ride • Monteverde Enjoy a boat ride around Lake Arenal . We ’ ll see the volcano in the distance and the lake shore — cruising along , we may spot some howler monkeys .
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