From Monkeys to Macaws: Colorful Costa Rica With Your Grandchild
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Participants must arrive in San José, Costa Rica no later than 4:30 p.m. to attend program orientation. Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m. The international airport is about 12 miles from downtown San José. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
The drive from San José to Sarapiquí in the Caribbean lowlands is about 55 miles, approximately 3 hours; elevation in Sarapiquí is approximately 220 feet. Lodge check in from 3:00 p.m. Walking up to 3 miles, undulating terrain, hot/humid conditions. The Sarapiqui Cons...
There will be a leisurely early morning birding walk around the lodge’s grounds led by our Group Leaders before breakfast. Getting on/off rafts; assistance provided as needed. Rafting 2-3 miles on Class I and II whitewater rapids (descriptions below); speed and distan...
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Driving approx. 72 miles; about 4 hours. Walking about 2 miles, approx. 1.5 hours; forest trails and hanging bridges. Comfortable clothing, closed toe walking shoes, and a pair of binoculars are suggested for the hanging bridges activity.
After checking out of t...
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It is not mandatory to bring anything to donate to the school and/or the children. However, anyone wishing to do so might consider bringing a few basic school supplies such as pencils and erasers, pens, colored markers, etc. to donate during the visit.
We'll tra...
Driving about 110 miles, approx. 4.5 hours. Getting in/out of boat; ride is approximately 2 hours; Boating is tide dependent and may need to be offered at a different time of day.
Once checked out, we’ll begin our transfer to the Central Pacific Area.
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Driving approx. 5 miles; about 1/2 hour to playa Agujas. Getting in/out of canoes and kayaks; assistance provided as needed; about 2 hours on the water; potential for both waves and calm water; life jackets provided.
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Driving approximately 50 miles from hotel to airport; about 2 hours. Please take this into effect when booking your international flights; do not select a departure flight that leaves San José any earlier than 12:30 p.m. Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’...
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