Arenal Nature Walk, Costa Rica Río Sarapiquí
DAY 10 • Rincón de la Vieja National Park • Visit a local cantina Today, we explore the Rincón de la Vieja National Park, a stunning showcase of Costa Rica’ s natural beauty with its diverse ecosystems, volcanic landscapes, and abundant wildlife. Later, visit a local cantina for an opportunity to interact with the locals. Meals: B, L, D | Cañon de la Vieja Lodge or similar
DAY 11 • Pacific Coast Transfer to Puntarenas and the Pacific Coast. We’ ll arrive at our hotel in Puntarenas later this afternoon. Meals: B, D | Hotel Punta Leona or similar
DAY 12 • Outrigger canoe ride Visit Agujas Beach, a protected cove where we’ ll board an outrigger canoe to catch the spirit of pre-Columbian Costa Rica. We’ ll disembark along the white sands of Limoncito Beach where you’ ll have some free time. Spend the afternoon in Punta Leona’ s private nature reserve, home to more than 300 species of bird, including the endangered Scarlet Macaw. Then, you may want to visit Punta Leona’ s butterfly garden to see the rare and colorful species that reside here. Meals: B, L, D | Hotel Punta Leona or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 13 • Rio Tarcoles crocodile cruise • San José This morning, enjoy a cruise through a mangrove forest on the Tarcoles River in search of crocodiles. As you cruise, you’ ll discover the many ways in which mangroves contribute to their environment. Later, drive to San José and enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Meals: B, L | Hotel Palma Real or similar
DAY 14 • Return to U. S. Return to the U. S. or begin your Costa Rica’ s Caribbean Coast: Tortuguero National Park posttrip extension.
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On Day 9, saddle up for a horseback ride that takes us down a countryside road and through sloping pastureland, showcasing the surrounding landscape.
Special Departure available on this adventure. Call for details.
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