Costa Rica | Preserving Paradise
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- Compare some of Costa Rica’s most biologically diverse national parks and reserves, including Manuel Antonio National Park, Carara Biological Reserve, and Selva Verde private reserve.
- Learn about the unique management practices at Juan Castro Blanco National Park, where local residents play an active role.
- Discuss real-world scientific dilemmas, spanning hydroelectric dam impacts to the effects of climate change in tropical systems and biodiversity management.
- Witness the intersection of indigenous traditions and modern livelihoods during a hands-on experience at a chocolate farm.
- Go horseback riding along the Savegre River and discuss rainforest conservation and the history of settlement in this region.
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- Accommodations with private bathrooms
- Activities and meals as mentioned in itinerary
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- Arrival and departure transfers based on individual flight schedules
- Bottled water or water refill station during transfers
- Full time guide for the duration of your program
- Non alcoholic beverage with meals
- Private transportation and driver for the duration of the program
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Itinerary
Upon arrival in San José, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Check in to your room and settle in. Attend an orientation with your group leader at 6:00 pm, followed by a welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant. This evening ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning meet for breakfast, and then transfer to Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve. Upon arrival, receive an orientation to the lodge and the nonprofit Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center. After lunch, visit Cost...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in the hotel restaurant, transfer to Juan Castro Blanco National Park, visit the park's new visitor center, and possibly have the opportunity to speak with a park ranger or other personnel about the park. This par...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit a local school and participate in a charla (chat) to learn about Costa Rica's education system. After lunch back at the lodge, visit La Selva Biological Research Station for a tour of their facilities and s...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy early morning birding with your guide. After breakfast, depart for La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Explore the many trails and picturesque waterfalls as well as the hummingbird garden, lush botanicals, and much more. After lunch, continue to Villa Lapas, situated on a 500-acre private reserve near the Pacific coast. Overnight at Hotel Villas Lapas.
Rise early for birding along the forest trails. After breakfast, explore the biodiversity of the transitional forest during a hike in Carara National Park. Explore the tremendous biodiversity of the overlapping Pacific rainforest and tr...
This morning after breakfast transfer to Manuel Antonio for a hike in the very popular Manuel Antonio National Park. The park is situated along the Pacific coast and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Spend the day exploring the park...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast this morning transfer to the tropical cloud forest realm of San Gerardo de Dota's Savegre Hotel, Natural Reserve & Spa. En route, stop for lunch at Hacienda Barú and hear a talk on rainforest conservation. Con...
Spend a full day exploring the hotel and surrounding trails. A highlight includes a horseback ride along the Savegre River. This evening is at leisure to relax and perhaps enjoy the spa. Overnight at Savegre Mountain Hotel, Natural Reserve & Spa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day with an early morning hike to look for quetzals. Breakfast is followed by departure for a visit to Irazú Volcano, then continue on to San José for a farewell dinner. Overnight at Wyndham Herradura.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Check-out is at 12:00 pm.
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