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Imm mmer erse Y e Your ourself elf Mus ust-See See I Inc nclu lusion ons Culi linar nary In Inclus usio ions ns  Learn about Costa Rica’s  Stay in Tortuguero  Enjoy a traditional Costa ecosystem and local National Park and find Rican dinner.  Taste for yourself why culture. yourself surrounded by  Visit the world’s first wildlife. cacao is called “food of  Enjoy a 2-night stay just the gods” and observe green turtle research station in Tortuguero outside of pristine Manuel the process of converting National Park. Antonio National Park. this magical seed from  Explore Arenal during an  Hop aboard a river boat bean to bar.  Explore a family owned extended 3-night stay. for a jungle crocodile safari and bird watching Finca and have a farm to excursion. table experience, complete with cooking demonstration. Hi Highl ghlights ghts: : Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiquí, Tirimbina Rainforest Center, Chocolate-Making Demonstration & Tasting, River Safari, Finca Experience, Culinary Demonstration, Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges, Choice of Zip Lining or Volcano Lava Field Hike, Jungle Crocodile Safari & Bird Watching, Manuel Antonio National Park Day Day 1: 1: Su Sund nday, y, April 19, 19, 2020 020 Sa San n Day 2: Day 2: Mon Monda day, , April 20, 20, 2020 020 Sa San n Jose, Jose, Cost Costa Ri Rica - Tour Tour Be Begins ns Pura Jose - Tor Jose Tortu tugue uero o Nation tional Park Vida. In English, it translates to “the Seemingly endless mountain horizons. simple life.” But pura vida is so much Complex evergreen forests. These are more: it’s an attitude; a celebration of the wonders of Tortuguero National life in the moment. It’s time to Park. Head down the rivers and canals experience what pura vida means to to the world’s first sea turtle research you. You’re on your way to explore a station and go behind the curtain of place that’s unlike anywhere else in this jungle paradise. Later, get away the world, where pura vida is an from it all and relax at your incredible unofficial motto and a way of life. lodge, an oasis in the middle of the Welcome to the emerald of Central jungle. Let the monkeys lull you to America: Costa Rica.

sleep as lush rainforest and wildlife including lemon, soursop, guava, surrounds you. (B, L, D) mango and tangerine. (B, L, D) Day 3: Day 3: Tue Tuesda day, , April 21, 21, 2020 020 Day 5: Day 5: Thursd Thursday, y, April 23, 23, 2020 2020 San n Tor Tortu tugue uero o Nationa tional Park Begin the Carl Carlos os Explore the beauty of your day on an excursion to spot the elusive surroundings on a Peñas Blancas green macaw and other unique winged River Safari. Paddle and float down creatures that flock to Tortuguero. If the river on a peaceful adventure, y ou’ve ever wondered what life was taking in the sights and sounds of the like on the other side of a rainforest’s rainforest as your naturalist guide lush green walls, a nature cruise explains the rich wildlife. Visit the through the park is your special farm of a local family and try glimpse. To float on these waters is to specialty snacks such as banana bread, live a day in the life of the jaguars, Costa Rican gourmet coffee and more. Then, it’s your c hoice! Continue to manatees, ocelots, and more. (B, L, D) explore the rich landscape on Day 4: Day 4: Wed Wedne nesda day, y, April 22, 22, 2020 2020 horseback -OR- participate on a Tortu Tor tugue uero o Nationa tional Park - Sa San n Carlos os guided walk through a private, Cut through the mists of the rainforest primary forest reserve. Either way, on a languid boat ride towards learn about the various flora and fauna Sarapiquí and Tirimbina Rainforest that populate the trails and hear how Center. On land, an experience for the the native species interact in this rich senses awaits at a cacao plantation. ecosystem. (B, D) Observe the process of converting this Day 6: Day 6: Frida day, y, April 24, 24, 20 2020 20 Sa San n magical seed from bean to bar, and Carl Carlos os - Finc nca Don Don Jua Juan n - Ha Hangi nging ng taste for yourself why cacao is called “food of the gods.” Later, arrive at Bri Bridges dges - Aren enal Envelop yourself in your secluded nature resort, nestled on Costa Rican culture at Finca Don the edge of the San Carlos River. Juan. Explore the family-owned farm Stroll the butterfly and botanical during an educational tour of its gardens lined with fruit trees, vegetable and fruit gardens, organically grown through the concept

Day 8: Day 8: Su Sund nday, y, April 26, 26, 2020 020 Arena nal of sustainability. Taste some of their exotic fruit harvest and experience the The Arenal Volcano goes by many traditional way to process sugar cane. names: Pan de Azúcar, Canaste, Enjoy a sip of cane liquor and Volcán Costa Rica . Ultimately, it can conclude your visit with a cooking be translated to a single declaration: demonstration followed by a farm-to- extraordinary. In the shadow of this table lunch. Later, suspended over the famous monolith, the day is yours to rainforest floor, relish in a birds-eye enjoy at your leisure. If you’re feeling view of the jungle on a guided tour of adventurous, opt for the Cano Negro Arenal’s famous hanging bridges. Wildlife Refuge cruise or an High above the jungle canopies, exhilarating white water rafting marvel at a cloud forest taking shape experience.* Or, simply hang back at around you. Settle into your resort the resort, opt for a spa service, where you’ll be surrounded by explore the grounds, and soak in one striking views of Arenal’s famous of Arenal’s famous hot springs. (B) volcano for the next three nights. (B, Day 9: Day 9: Mon Monda day, , April 27, 27, 2020 020 Arena nal L, D) Vol olca cano no - Tarcoles Tarcoles - Ma Manu nuel el Anton tonio o Day 7: Day 7: Sa Satu turda day, y, April 25, 25, 2020 2020 Nation tional Park Rendezvous with wild Aren enal Today, it’s your choice! Since crocodiles among the remarkable Costa Rica is the birthplace of zip mangroves of Tarcole s’ Rio Grande. lining, glide over the canopies on a On this exhilarating jungle crocodile mind-blowing rip through the jungle - safari, you’ll float along beneath the OR- make your way across lava fields towering jungle, looking just below for an up-close-and-personal look at the water’s surface for a glimpse of the volcano on a moderate hike along these incredible creatures. This the trails formed by lava during the afternoon, check in to your resort, 1968 eruption. The afternoon is at located just outside Manuel Antonio leisure to discover the town of La National Park. Before dinner, watch Fortuna or the naturally heated pools the sun set over the Pacific alongside of the hotel. (B, D) birds in every color of the rainbow. (B, L, D)