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Costa Rica
Itinerary
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1 Upon arrival in Costa Rica, you will be met by Rodolfo Campos-Montero, SOAR's Costa Rican guide and naturalist. You will be whisked away in our comfortable bus to begin our journey deep into the fabric of Costa Rica. We'll travel through rugged mountains, lush coffee plantations and small villages on our way to the Caribbean lowlands and the Puerto Viejo River. Visit to a private preserve. (L,D)
Day 2 In the morning we'll hike La Selva Biological Preserve with biologists or researchers studying the rainforest. La Selva is part of OTS, a group of 68 universities around the world studying the rainforest. This biological preserve features dense, old-growth rainforest and is home to three species of monkeys, sloth, iguana, peccaries, coatimundi, agouti, paca, and 400 species of birds including extremely colorful mot mots, honeycreepers, and the enchanting calls of montezumas oropendulas. In the afternoon we will paddle the
Puerto Viejo river (Class I) a remote flat-water river that rarely sees any other paddlers. Its slower moving water offers ideal conditions for wildlife viewing, revealing 400 species of birds including great green macaws, parrots, laughing falcons and great jacomars, as well as monkeys, iguana and caiman. (B,L,D)
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3 In the morning we'll drive north towards the town of Pital on our way to the Tres Amigos river using our private access.The Tres Amigos is a wonderland of exciting bird and wildlife.
This evening we'll transfer to the Arenal Volcano, where we'll experience its intermittent rumblings, and perhaps catch a glimpse of lava escaping from Costa Rica's most active volcano. (B,L,D)
 Day 4. Rios Peñas Blancas (Class I-II), Arenal volcano, Hot Springs In the morning, we will float quietly under the canopies of majestic trees in search of a wide variety of birds, monkeys and reptiles.
Early in the afternoon, we'll take time to visit the town of La Fortuna, an excellent place for souvineirs. Then we'll explore the Arenal volcano before heading for a relaxing soak in a local hot springs resort, featuring a hot river with cascading pools and waterfalls. (B,L,D)
 Day 5 La Pure Vida! In Costa Rica, the motto is o "la pura vida"..."the sweet life", In the morning we'll transfer to a wonderful eco-lodge on the flank of the Tenorio volcano a few hours to the north close to the border with Nicaragua. Today offers numerous options, from hanging in hammock, swimming in a creekside swimming hole, lounging in a wonderful creekside hotsprings, hiking the surrounding hills, or taking a leisurely horesback ride with our tico vacquero guide and fishing on the laguna. After this day, you will understand the meaning of La Pura Vida!
 The lodge is run by three ticas who cook the most amazing meals on a wood stove or wood grill in their immaculate kitchen. All food: meats, fish, cheese, breads, vegetables and coffee are grown on or near the farm and prepared fresh daily. Candle-lit at night and without electricity, it doesn't get more organic than this! (B,L,D)
Day 6 Rio Celeste In the morning we will hike and explore a montane rainforest, making our way to the Rio Celeste, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Falling 150 feet into a travertine pool, the waterfall will invite us to swim and explore.
In the afternoon we will return to the eco-lodge to continue our exploration in the surrounding area. (B,L,D)
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Day 7 Tenorio & Corobici Rivers (Class I-II) Early this morning we'll drive to Canas and run both the Tenorio and Corobici Rivers. The gentle Tenorio River, an intimate tributary of the Corobici, offers a chance to see rare boat-billed & agami herons roosting as well as an abundance of other wildlife.
Later in the day we will begin our migration south stopping near the village of Tarcoles. (B,L,D)
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 Day 8 Scarlet Macaw Migration,
Ziplines & Carara Biological Preserve
This area is where the eco-systems of the
dry forests meet the eco-systems
of the rainforest, so there is an
unusual mix of flora and fauna. An old-growth
forest of striking complexity and density,
Carara's giant trees include 10 of the rarest
hardwoods in Costa Rica. This unique
combination of ecosystems is habitat for
many rare and endangered species,
including one of the largest populations
of scarlet macaws in the country, which
migrate twice daily from the inland rainforest
to the coastal mangrove swamps.
This morning we rise early to seek scarlet macaws on their morning migration. Later in the morning we will fly like toucans in the rainforest as we take a zipline tour through the forest canopy. Finished with this adventure, we will transfer to the nearby resort town of Manuel Antonio. (B,L,D)
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Day 9 Savegre River (Couple of class III & then I-II ) Located north of Manuel Antonio, the Savegre is a beautiful, boulder-filled white water river with stunning scenery that rivals any river in Costa Rica, yet features the entirely different ecosystems of the Pacific coast. (B,L,D) |
Day 10 Manuel Antonio
Our final full day in Costa Rica will be oriented around the Pacific Ocean and the exploration of Manual Antiono National Park. The rainforest and abundant wildlife abound in both locales. Beach time is scheduled for those of us wanting to dip our toes into the warm, blue Pacific waters.(B,L,D)
Day 11 Return to San Jose by mid-day, in time for your flight back home. (B)
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Reservations and Additional
Information:
Call Larry @ SOAR Inflatables
707-433-5599.
Email: larry@soar1.com
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