Name: Tour Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure | Visit Costa Rica
Price: 4695.00 USD
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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In San José

Arrive in Costa Rica’s tropical San Jose Valley where you will be met by

your Discover Corps guide. Take a short drive into the surrounding

mountains to an eco-hotel & spa tucked into a rainforest reserve. Home to

five waterfalls directly on the property and miles of trails for

birdwatching, this is the perfect place to start the journey. Tonight, enjoy

a traditional welcome dinner overlooking the twinkling lights of the valley

with your guide. (D)
Day 2 Day 2: Coffee Farm Visit And Poas Volcano National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Coffee Farm Visit And Poas Volcano National Park

We’ll start the day with a fresh breakfast then venture to a nearby coffee

farm to see firsthand how one of Costa Rica’s largest exports is grown.

Follow the coffee bean from crop to cup and learn what it takes to grow,

roast and sell these beans. We’ll then continue our adventure to Poas

Volcano National Park and take a short guided hike along the rim of the

volcano and have a look into its smoldering crater. After a relaxing lunch

in town, head back to the hotel for some free time to explore one of the

five waterfall trails, take in the views from the pool or even get a massage

in the spa. We’ll reconvene for dinner together in the evening (B,L,D)
Day 3 Day 3: Head Into The Rainforest And Learn About Conservation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Head Into The Rainforest And Learn About Conservation

Today, we’ll hit the road and make the roughly four hour drive down to

the lush Savegre region of Costa Rica. Known for its verdant valleys,

tropical wildlife and cool rivers, we’ll base ourselves here for the next two

nights from the comfort of Rafiki Tented Safari Lodge. Nestled on 842

private acres of pristine Costa Rican jungle, the lodge boasts eco tents

similar to what you’ll find in the African savannah. Each tent boasts a

veranda overlooking the dense jungle canopy.

After settling-in, we’ll learn about the lodge’s ecological mission and set

off on a hike through the surrounding rainforest. Along the way, we’ll set

camera traps to record the movement of wildlife along the biological

corridor that runs through the area. Of particular importance is tracking

the tapir, a large endangered mammal that roams the forests here. The

data that is collected from these cameras will directly benefit the Savegre

Tapir Project. After setting the cameras, we’ll return to the lodge and

enjoy dinner under the stars. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Day 4: Adventure Day In The Jungle Community Visit & Tree Planting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Adventure Day In The Jungle Community Visit & Tree Planting

We’ll have an early breakfast then set out on our morning adventure.

Choose to either venture out on a whitewater rafting expedition on the

Savegre River or relax by the pool at our tented camp. It is up

to you! Later in the morning, we’ll reconvene and head into the nearby

community of Santo Domingo for a special lunch with Dona Edith. We’ll

take a walk around her garden before sitting down for a home-cooked

local meal together. Learn about life in this rural Costa Rican

community and try some of the famous dishes Costa Rica is known for.

On our way back to our lodge, we’ll take a walk through the town to

feel the rhythms of day-to-day life.

Take some time to relax on the veranda of your tent before heading

down to the river to help out on an important environmental project.

The Savegre River, which runs right through the property, is prone to

flooding which can destroy some of the local flora and fauna in the

area. We’ll help solve this issue by planting native trees to create a

natural barrier along the banks of the river - a project that will surely

outlast your visit.

Later in the evening, enjoy a relaxing dinner together listening to the

sounds the rain forest. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Day 5: Collect Our Camera Traps, Visit A Local School, And Head To The Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Collect Our Camera Traps, Visit A Local School, And Head To The Beach

After breakfast, we’ll have some time to relax and pack up before hitting

the road down to the Pacific Coast. On our way out, we’ll make one last

stop at a local high school for a dance performance, tour of the school,

and homemade snacks to learn more about those who call the region

home.

Take in the views of mountains as we wind our way down to the coast

on the roughly two hour drive. The southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica

is a gem - home to pristine beaches, monkeys jumping through the trees

and the relaxed “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Our base over the next three

nights, a 4-star boutique resort & spa set on the hillside overlooking the

coast, will put us in a prime location to explore this stunning stretch of

coast.

We’ll settle into our rooms and share an ocean-view lunch together.

We’ll then head down to the beach for some free time to swim, spot

monkeys and take in the sun. Head back to the hotel later in the

afternoon for dinner at your leisure. (B,L)
Day 6 Day 6: Journey To Terraba Sierpe Mangroves
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Journey To Terraba Sierpe Mangroves

Today we’ll make our way into one of the most unique places on the planet

- the Terraba Sierpe Mangroves. Rise early, have breakfast and venture

down the winding coastal road to the mangroves adjacent to Corcovado

National Park. We’ll hop in a boat and journey through the calm waterways

alongside our experienced captain. For three hours, we’ll wind the through

the intricate mangrove wetlands, one of the largest and best preserved in

all of Central America From monkeys to macaws, the area is teeming

with life (and very little human development). We’ll accompany our

naturalist guide on the journey through the jungle on a mission to spot

wildlife and learn all about nature and conservation. Look high in the trees

for sloths, watch monkeys swing along the canopy, pick out the colorful

birds that dot the sky and take in the breathtaking views along the way.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll make our way back through the mangroves by

boat and onwards to the hotel for a relaxing evening dinner together.

(B,L,D)
Day 7 Day 7: Enjoy A Day At The Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Enjoy A Day At The Beach

Today will be a relaxing day to take in the tropical beaches and warm

Pacific waters of the Costa Rican coast. After breakfast, choose to head

down to the beach with our guide or venture off on one of the adventure

activities hosted by our hotel (at your own expense). This could include

whale watching (Dec-Mar / Aug-Oct), zip-lining, surfing, golfing or bird

watching. For those that want to join our guide for the day, we’ll have

free time to relax on the beach followed by a walk out to the “whale tail”

at low tide to spot sea creatures.

Tonight, we’ll enjoy a warm Costa Rican evening together enjoying our

final farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 8 Day 8: Return Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Return Home

We’ll rise early this morning to have breakfast before hitting the road on

our roughly four hour journey back to San Jose for our flights home.

8 days tour

Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure

Day 1: Arrive In San José

Day 2: Coffee Farm Visit And Poas Volcano National Park

Day 3: Head Into The Rainforest And Learn About Conservation

Day 4: Adventure Day In The Jungle Community Visit & Tree Planting

Day 5: Collect Our Camera Traps, Visit A Local School, And Head To The Beach

Day 6: Journey To Terraba Sierpe Mangroves

Day 7: Enjoy A Day At The Beach

Day 8: Return Home

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