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Costa Rica Adventure 8 Days
Get ready for a fast-paced adrenaline fueled time in Costa Rica! You’ll whitewater raft the Pacuare River, rappel down waterfalls, zip-line the rainforest, and soak in natural volcanic hot springs and surf the world-famous Tamarindo Beach. Led by our incredible summer program leaders, this small-group Costa Rica adventure program is a perfect experience for thrill seekers. If your idea of an incredible summer is about action, adventure, and new like-minded friends, this is the program for you!
Experience new cultures and thrilling activities in a smaller, tight-knit travel group.
This program requires an open mind towards a different culture, new foods and comfortable hotels.
A professional guide accompanies the group to assist, educate and immerse the students into the local culture.
Hotels & lodge.
Includes three meals daily.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Chartered deluxe, air conditioned motor coach with a professional driver.
Up to 24 participants.
Fly to San Jose and head to the Central Valley, where your orientation officially begins with some of our favorite icebreakers and “get to know you” activities.
Kick off the summer with a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure on the Pacuare River!
Experience a waterfall rappelling & canyoning adventure in Arenal Volcano National Park. Embark on a thrilling zip-line through the rainforest. Relax in the Baldi Thermal hot springs after an exciting day.
Get set for professional surf lessons at Tamarindo Beach, where you’ll be catching waves in no time! Learn to salsa in a Latin dance class. Enjoy a beach bonfire with new friends.
Return Flight Home From Liberia, Costa Rica
Say farewell to your new friends as you part ways for your return home. The summer might be over, but all the memories you’ve made will last a lifetime!
Central Valley, Costa Rica
Our groups will be staying at a few carefully selected hotels in the Central Valley. Properties include Hotel Autentico, Hotel Bristol Aeropuerto, Hotel Adventure Inn, La Rosa de America and Hotel Aeropuerto. Amenities at all hotels include air conditioning, internet access and a swimming pool to enjoy.
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Your group will stay at one of the following hotels near Arenal volcano: Hotel San Bosco, Hotel Montechiari, Lavas Tacotal, or Lavas del Arenal. All of the hotels offer great views of Arenal Volcano. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled and have refreshing swimming pools.
Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica
Our group will be staying at one of the following carefully selected hotels near Flamingo Beach: Hotel Casas del Toro Hacienda, Hotel Cabinas Isolinas or Seis Playas Hotel. Amenities at all hotels include air conditioning, internet access and a swimming pool to enjoy.
Flight to San Jose, Costa Rica
Participants on this program have the option of joining us on a chaperoned flight to San Jose. The chaperoned flight will be from either a NY/NJ area airport and/or Miami, determined in the spring. Our staff will be with you from the time you check-in onward. For our many travelers from outside these areas, you can choose to join the chaperoned flight and we are happy to assist you with arranging connecting flights at suitable times. If you prefer, you may meet us in San Jose and we will help you coordinate your flight and times and greet you as you come through immigration and customs.
Return Flight Home from Liberia, Costa Rica
For the return flight from Liberia, our leaders help you to check-in and remain in the airport until flights in designated times have departed.
Meals & New Cuisines
Part of your travel experience will be immersing yourself in the local cuisine and culture, so please bring with you an open mind and a willingness to try new things. For example, Costa Rican traditional cuisine offers plenty of rice, beans, meat dishes and tons of fresh fruit, but don’t worry, they also have North American style options on the menu.
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
Drinking Water
It’s generally okay to drink tap water in Costa Rica, except for a few select areas. As a precaution, we will provide purified drinking water in large containers so that travelers can fill up their reusable water bottles as needed.
Vaccinations
We recommend you follow the advice of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and consult with your physician for current immunizations and medication required for travelers to Costa Rica. These recommendations may change from time to time. We will send you detailed information in March (or upon enrollment if later) regarding the current recommendations for this itinerary.
Laundry
You will only need one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure.
What’s Included
Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, recreation & entertainment listed, airport transfers in designated times, gratuities & taxes.
Not included is transportation to and from the program, snacks, personal spending money for souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.
Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!
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