Costa Rica Multisport Adventure

The itinerary below is our planned schedule, which is subject to change depending on factors such as weather and conditions. Depending on availability, a different hotel (of similar type and equal quality) may be substituted for the hotels listed below.

DAY 1: Arrive to San Jose. Airport transfers provided to the beautiful Hotel Grano de Oro (No meals included).

DAY 2: Explore the capital city of Costa Rica, San Jose. After a scrumptious breakfast included at the hotel, we will go on a guided tour with lunch included. A lecture will occur in the late afternoon, and dinner will be on your own this evening. There is a convenient restaurant at the hotel and a variety of options nearby to suit every taste if you prefer to explore a little more on your own. (B+L)

DAY 3-6: Our group will fly to Drakes Bay on the Osa Peninsula. The next four days are spent at the spectacular La Paloma Lodge which nests atop a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby Cano Island. A naturalist will guide us on a tour of Corcovado National Park. The National Park has been cited by National Geographic as "one of the most biologically intense places on earth". Our group will also enjoy snorkeling and beachcombing on a guided trip to the beautiful marine biological reserve of Cano Island. You will explore the world of tropical insects and arachnids with Tracie "The Bug Lady" on a one-of-a-kind night hike. Tracie will transport you to a realm where reality rivals science fiction.

For the remaining days at LaPaloma you can choose from an exciting menu of optional activities. Including sea kayaking, horseback riding, guided natural history tours, hiking, bird watching, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving or snorkeling. (B+L+D)

DAY 7: Early morning spectacular wildlife tour / boat transfer up Sierpe River from La Paloma to town of Sierpe. Van transfer of guests to beautiful Rafiki Lodge on the Savegre River. This romantic lodge is patterned after an African Safari Lodge. It is in a breathtaking setting and wildlife abounds

DAY 8: After breakfast, we will prepare for a fun day of white water rafting on the Savegre River (Class II/III), visiting a beautiful waterfall along the way. At Rafiki Safari Lodge there are also nature walks, horseback rides, night hikes, and world-class birding available. (B+L+D)

DAY 9: Transfer to the beautiful Hotel La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio, overlooking the Pacific Ocean for our last two nights. We will stop for lunch at a famed local restaurant on the way. (B+L)

DAY 10: Enjoy Hotel La Mariposa and choose between a host of activities for your last day such as a ziplining-canopy tour, Manuel Antonio National Park tour, ATV tour, white water rafting, horseback riding, kayaking, a catamaran tour with snorkeling, surf lessons or sport fishing. You can also simply relax by the pool or at the beach, rent a jet ski, or book a spa service. Complimentary beach shuttles are provided to Manuel Antonio's renowned beaches from the resort. (Note: Today's activities are not included in the trip price.) (B)

DAY 11: After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport in Quepos, and then take a short scenic flight back to San Jose. You may book your flights from San Jose (SJO) to home after 2:00 PM. (B)