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A scenic drive through the countryside, arriving at El Bosque, a small town near the Arenal Volcano.
We fly through the forest canopy on a zip-line adventure (optional) - a truly exhilarating experience!
We relax in the nearby hot-springs locally owned by Dona Mireya and her family.
Listen for the calls of Howler monkeys and watch for Spider monkeys and capuchins.

ACTIVITIES ON THIS TRIP

Primary:	Wildlife, Walking Tour
Other:	Zip Line, Rainforest, Waterfalls, cloud forest, Kayaking, Swimming, Volcanoes, national parks

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Travel to Costa Rica with your family on one of our most in-depth, easy and exciting tropical adventures perfect for the kids! Designed for families with children of all ages, we watch wildlife from hanging bridges and fly on a zip-line through the forest canopy, explore nocturnal wildlife on jungle night walks, swim under waterfalls and soak in hot springs. On this Costa Rica family tour, witness the fiery cascade of lava from thundering Arenal Volcano, the mystical Los Angeles Cloud Forest, and then enjoy relaxing beach time and easy sea kayaking among the rainforests, wildlife, and white-sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. Our expert naturalist guides will be with your family each step of the way. We meet and enjoy meals with several local Costa Rican families who take great pride in sharing typical Costa Rican life with us!

Trip Notes: Minimum age 5 years, except on custom departures. Child pricing based on sharing with two adults. Maximum 2 children per room. Minimum age to do the zip-line canopy tour is 5 years old and as far as the equipment fits properly.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SAN JOSE

Receive a warm Costa Rican welcome and transfer to the Hotel Bougainvillea or similar.

Lodging	Hotel Bougainvillea
Description	This attractive three-story hotel is set in beautifully landscaped grounds with paths winding through tropical flowers and garden benches.

DAY 2: EL BOSQUE AND ARENAL

Our Costa Rica adventure tour begins with a scenic drive through the countryside, arriving at El Bosque, a small town near the Arenal Volcano. We visit Don Juan Bautista, a local farmer who takes great pride in teaching visitors about tropical farming and native and non-native plants, including their medicinal uses. He is especially proud of his bio-digester methane gas production system that uses cow manure as a fuel source to produce methane gas for cooking! We'll tour the fields picking produce, test our skills with a tortilla-making challenge and enjoy lunch prepared by Yamileth, Don Juan's wife, using our freshly picked fruits and vegetables from the farm.

Further into the Central Highlands, hike through a lush canyon for a refreshing swim under La Fortuna waterfall or take a rainforest walk searching for different species of monkeys and other wildlife. We arrive at Arenal Volcano Observatory Lodge in the late afternoon. With clear skies, the lodge has incredible views of the steaming volcano. At night from this safe distance, witness the fiery cascades of lava flowing down the sides of the volcano. Overnight at Arenal Observatory Lodge or similar [BLD]

Lodging	Arenal Observatory Lodge
Description	The Arenal Observatory Lodge is surrounded by montane rain forest. The main lodge has a bar, restaurant and terrace with views of the volcano and Lake Arenal.

DAY 3: ARENAL VOLCANO

Bring your binoculars and water bottle as we head out to experience the rainforest canopy on a series of hanging bridges winding through the old growth forest. Over 250 species of birds and animals, including the White Hawk, Great Curassow, Rufous Motmot, Howler Monkey, Spider Monkey, Coatimundi, Sloth, and White-collared Peccary are easily seen here.

We are reminded of Earth's origins as we explore the Arenal Volcano and surrounding areas. The Arenal Volcano has an almost perfect cone, which soars 1,633 meters above sea level. The crater is 140 meters deep formed over an ancient caldera.

After an exciting day touring the rainforest and lower slopes of Arenal Volcano, we relax in the nearby hot-springs locally owned by Dona Mireya and her family. There are five naturally-fed pools of different temperatures, one of which is always the perfect temperature for relaxing as the sun sets. Dinner is a wonderful home-style meal served in a rustic wooden ranch. Overnight at Arenal Observatory Lodge or similar [BLD]

Lodging	Arenal Observatory Lodge
Description	The Arenal Observatory Lodge is surrounded by montane rain forest. The main lodge has a bar, restaurant and terrace with views of the volcano and Lake Arenal.

DAY 4: DANAUS ECOCENTER AND LOS ANGELES CLOUD FOREST

At the Danaus Ecocenter, witness Costa Rica's infamous Red Poison Arrow Frog along with an amazing diversity of mammals and reptiles, including sloths, marsupials, agoutis, coatis, caimans, and lizards in a natural tropical forest preserve. Traveling past lush farmlands and verdant forests, we reach the Los Angeles Cloud Forest in San Ramon, a small farming community in the heart of the Costa Rican Central Highlands.

From our tranquil hacienda featuring twenty cozy chalets with private baths and plenty of charm, we explore the adjacent Los Angeles Cloud Forest on trails that wind through lush tropical cloud-forests up to 6,000 feet. Listen for the calls of Howler monkeys and watch for Spider monkeys and capuchins. After dark, our guide takes us on a night walk in the forest to observe the variety of nocturnal insects and wildlife. Overnight at Hotel Villa Blanca or similar. [BLD]

Lodging	Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel
Description	A place surrounded by the most spectacular cloud forest of Costa Rica and adorned with a friendly personality and a rich traditional village culture. Full of history and tradition, decorated as the Costa Rica of the early twentieth century, with 3000 acres of pasture with dairy cattle and nature reserves.

DAY 5: TRANSFER TO MANUEL ANTONIO

Wake up with an adrenaline rush as we fly through the forest canopy on a zip-line adventure (optional) - a truly exhilarating experience! We leave the highland cloud forest, and descend toward the Pacific coast and the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio. En-route we make a short stop to view the huge American crocodiles basking in the sun at the Tarcoles River bridge. Lunch may be one of your most memorable highlights: an authentic homemade Costa Rican meal deliciously prepared with pride and served in the home of Dona Miriam and Don Urbano. Their home is the perfect setting to enjoy the ocean view while we savor Dona Miriam's delicious patacotes (fried plantains), hand-made tortillas, coconut cajetas (a sweet dessert treat) and Don Urbanos fresh catch of the day. Keep your binoculars handy as we have a good chance to see Scarlet Macaws feeding on the almond trees near the house. We arrive at Manuel Antonio in time to enjoy a refreshing swim before dinner. Our tropical hotel offers spacious rooms, private bath, comfortable beds and splendid views. Overnight at Hotel Villas Si Como No, El Parador or similar. [BL]

DAY 6: MANUEL ANTONIO

Pack your water bottle, sunscreen, and binoculars for an exciting Costa Rica eco tour exploring Manuel Antonio National Park. The small, but biologically diverse rain forest reserve is composed of three long strands of magnificent white sand beach bordered by a vine draped jungle filled with wildlife. Be on the lookout for a slow moving sloth perched in a tree. A rustle in the branches above probably means there are Howler, White-faced capuchin and Spider monkeys looking down at you. A sharp eye may catch the Central American Squirrel monkey, locally called the mono titi, found in very few parks around the country.

After a goodbye lunch, your Costa Rica tour guide will bid you farewell. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beaches, try surfing, sea kayak along the Pacific coastline, ride horseback at a local reserve or just relax poolside (additional activities not included). Overnight at Hotel Villas Si Como No, Hotel EL Parador or similar. [BL]

DAY 7: MANUEL ANTONIO FREE DAY

Enjoy a day to relax and explore on your own. Choose from a variety of Costa Rica adventures (cost not included). Optional activities available in Manuel Antonio include rafting, kayaking, sport fishing, surfing lessons, snorkeling, scuba diving, dolphin and sea turtle viewing, beachcombing, horseback riding, or hiking in the national park. Or, you may want to enjoy a quiet day relaxing at the beach or the hotel pool. Overnight at Hotel Villas Si Como No, Hotel EL Parador or similar. [B]

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO SAN JOSE

Time permitting, enjoy a one final swim in the ocean or walk on the beach before transferring to the Quepos airstrip for our 30 minute flight to San Jose. A short transfer will take us to the Quepos airstrip where we board a twin engine charter flight (25 minutes) back to the San Jose International airport. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to take you to the terminal. Additional hotel nights in Manuel Antonio and extensions are available upon request. [B]

TRIP INCLUDES

Services as specified in the itinerary above include lodging and accommodations
English-speaking expert guide from Day 2 to Day 5
Airport-hotel transfers and land transportation
Local air transportation
Meals as specified [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner]
Services of in-bound land operator offices for tour operations
Wildland Adventures' travel consultation and pre-departure services

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Services unless specified otherwise in the itinerary above such as international air
Airport taxes
Tips and gratuities
Optional or suggested services that are on your own
Insurance of any kind
Personal expenses
Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks
Medical costs
Hospitalization and evacuation and any other extra expenses due to unanticipated changes in our itinerary for reasons beyond control
Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included
Always carry enough cash for the international ($28) airport departure taxes

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SAN JOSE
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.hb.co.cr/ "><b>Hotel Bougainvillea</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                        DAY 2: EL BOSQUE AND ARENAL
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                                        <div>Our Costa Rica adventure tour begins with a scenic drive through the countryside, arriving at El Bosque, a small town near the Arenal Volcano. We visit Don Juan Bautista, a local farmer who takes great pride in teaching visitors about tropical farming and native and non-native plants, including their medicinal uses. He is especially proud of his bio-digester methane gas production system that uses cow manure as a fuel source to produce methane gas for cooking! We'll tour the fields picking produce, test our skills with a tortilla-making challenge and enjoy lunch prepared by Yamileth, Don Juan's wife, using our freshly picked fruits and vegetables from the farm.</div><div><br></div><div>Further into the Central Highlands, hike through a lush canyon for a refreshing swim under La Fortuna waterfall or take a rainforest walk searching for different species of monkeys and other wildlife. We arrive at Arenal Volcano Observatory Lodge in the late afternoon. With clear skies, the lodge has incredible views of the  steaming volcano. At night from this safe distance, witness the fiery cascades of lava flowing down the sides of the volcano. Overnight at Arenal Observatory Lodge or similar [BLD]</div>
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                                        DAY 3: ARENAL VOLCANO
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                                        <div>Bring your binoculars and water bottle as we head out to experience the rainforest canopy on a series of hanging bridges winding through the old growth forest. Over 250 species of birds and animals, including the White Hawk, Great Curassow, Rufous Motmot, Howler Monkey, Spider Monkey, Coatimundi, Sloth, and White-collared Peccary are easily seen here.</div><div><br></div><div>We are reminded of Earth's origins as we explore the Arenal Volcano and surrounding areas. The Arenal Volcano has an almost perfect cone, which soars 1,633 meters above sea level. The crater is 140 meters deep formed over an ancient caldera.</div><div><br></div><div>After an exciting day touring the rainforest and lower slopes of Arenal Volcano, we relax in the nearby hot-springs locally owned by Dona Mireya and her family. There are five naturally-fed pools of different temperatures, one of which is always the perfect temperature for relaxing as the sun sets. Dinner is a wonderful  home-style meal served in a rustic wooden ranch. Overnight at Arenal Observatory Lodge or similar [BLD]</div>
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                                        DAY 4: DANAUS ECOCENTER AND LOS ANGELES CLOUD FOREST
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                                        <div>At the Danaus Ecocenter, witness Costa Rica's infamous Red Poison Arrow Frog along with an amazing diversity of mammals and reptiles, including sloths, marsupials, agoutis, coatis, caimans, and lizards in a natural tropical forest preserve. Traveling past lush farmlands and verdant forests, we reach the Los Angeles Cloud Forest in San Ramon, a small farming community in the heart of the Costa Rican Central Highlands.</div><div><br></div><div>From our tranquil hacienda featuring twenty cozy chalets with private baths and plenty of charm, we explore the adjacent Los Angeles Cloud Forest on trails that wind through lush tropical cloud-forests up to 6,000 feet. Listen for the calls of Howler monkeys and watch for Spider monkeys and capuchins. After dark, our guide takes us on a night walk in the forest to observe the variety of nocturnal insects and wildlife. Overnight at Hotel Villa Blanca or similar. [BLD]</div>
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.villablanca-costarica.com/ "><b>Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel </b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">A place surrounded by the most spectacular cloud forest of Costa Rica and adorned with a friendly personality and a rich traditional village culture. Full of history and tradition, decorated as the Costa Rica of the early twentieth century, with 3000 acres of pasture with dairy cattle and nature reserves.</td>
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                                        DAY 5: TRANSFER TO MANUEL ANTONIO
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                                        Wake up with an adrenaline rush as we fly through the forest canopy on a zip-line adventure (optional) - a truly exhilarating experience! We leave the highland cloud forest, and descend toward the Pacific coast and the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio.  En-route we make a short stop to view the huge American crocodiles basking in the sun at the Tarcoles River bridge. Lunch may be one of your most memorable highlights: an authentic homemade Costa Rican meal deliciously prepared with pride and served in the home of Dona Miriam and Don Urbano. Their home is the perfect setting to enjoy the ocean view while we savor Dona Miriam's delicious patacotes (fried plantains), hand-made tortillas, coconut cajetas (a sweet dessert treat) and Don Urbanos fresh catch of the day. Keep your binoculars handy as we have a good chance to see Scarlet Macaws feeding on the almond trees near the house. We arrive at Manuel Antonio in time to enjoy a refreshing swim before dinner. Our tropical hotel offers spacious rooms, private bath, comfortable beds and splendid views.  Overnight at Hotel Villas Si Como No, El Parador or similar. [BL]
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                                        DAY 6: MANUEL ANTONIO
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                                        <div>Pack your water bottle, sunscreen, and binoculars for an exciting Costa Rica eco tour exploring Manuel Antonio National Park. The small, but biologically diverse rain forest reserve is composed of three long strands of magnificent white sand beach bordered by a vine draped jungle filled with wildlife. Be on the lookout for a slow moving sloth perched in a tree. A rustle in the branches above probably means there are Howler, White-faced capuchin and Spider monkeys looking down at you. A sharp eye may catch the Central American Squirrel monkey, locally called the mono titi, found in very few parks around the country.</div><div><br></div><div>After a goodbye lunch, your Costa Rica tour guide will bid you farewell.  The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beaches, try surfing, sea kayak along the Pacific coastline, ride horseback at a local reserve or just relax poolside (additional activities not included). Overnight at Hotel Villas Si Como No, Hotel EL Parador or similar. [BL]</div>
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                                        DAY 7: MANUEL ANTONIO FREE DAY
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                                        Enjoy a day to relax and explore on your own. Choose from a variety of Costa Rica adventures (cost not included). Optional activities available in Manuel Antonio include rafting, kayaking, sport fishing, surfing lessons, snorkeling, scuba diving, dolphin and sea turtle viewing, beachcombing, horseback riding, or hiking in the national park. Or, you may want to enjoy a quiet day relaxing at the beach or the hotel pool. Overnight at Hotel Villas Si Como No, Hotel EL Parador or similar. [B]
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                                        DAY 8: TRANSFER TO SAN JOSE 
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                                        Time permitting, enjoy a one final swim in the ocean or walk on the beach before transferring to the Quepos airstrip for our 30 minute flight to San Jose. A short transfer will take us to the Quepos airstrip where we board a twin engine charter flight (25 minutes) back to the San Jose International airport. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to take you to the terminal.  Additional hotel nights in Manuel Antonio and extensions are available upon request. [B] 
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