Eco-Adventure
Day 1 D.
Arrival San Jose Costa Rica.
Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica!! Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría Airport, you will be met by a Geo Expediciones representative. Transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Dinner is included
Day 2 B. L. D.
Aerial Tram
Almonds and Corals Lodge
Get ready for a day of exploration as you set off after breakfast to visit one of the world’s most unique attractions –the Aerial Tram-. Begin with a nature walk along the trails of the rain forest then board the Aerial Tram to glide through the jungle canopy and float above this flourishing jungle. This area is filled with lush tropical vegetation and gives visitors an up-close look at this dramatic, indispensable part of the Earth. This afternoon you’ll head towards the Caribbean Ocean and the one of a kind Almonds and Corals Lodge Tented Camp. Lunch and dinner are included at Almonds & Corals.
Day 3 B.L.D
Natura Park
Of the estimated Indigenous people in Costa Rica, 65-75% live in Talamanca, the most rugged area of the country. This were always their domains, but they used to inhabit the lower lands also, although they were pushed to what today is their Indigenous Reserve. In Talamanca we have the Bribris, the Cabecar and the Guaymies indigenous groups. They all speak different languages and they do not mix to much in between.
Just 30 mts from Almonds & Corals a trail –like a secret passage- will take you into the forest, surrounded by the singing of the crested –mandibled toucan or the mealy parrot and the bay wrens and many other signs of dozens of tropical birds, here the frog’s land, awaits you. Just in the middle of the forest, we have created special conditions so that you can see the poison frogs, which live in this area. Surrounded by beautiful bromeliad and water as complement for their habitat, you will be able to see three different frog species, among them the green frog of Dendrobates aurats and the red frog of Dendrobates pumilio.
While immersed in the forest, suddenly you will find the Indigenous Village… a conic thatch big hut all the way to the floor, “the USURE”, where the chief of the clan used to live, now it is used as ceremonial place. Our tour guide will give us an explanation of the meaning of the different constructions, and he will tell us about their traditions. A little bit further you will find the Resting House. This building does not have walls, just a palm roof and hammocks hanging from the columns. This is an OROWE. Lay down and breathe the humid air of the jungle. After this you will see “ El rancho de piso” that means the floored hut, where the families live. Here you will be able to see the materials they use for pieces and handcrafts including furniture made of wood with animal forms, unique of this culture, and finally, the House of Handcrafts where you can purchase these very original souvenirs.
To end this interesting tour, the Medicinal Botanic Garden. During our human life, Mother Nature has provided us with the necessary elements for dressing, food and medicines. Indigenous people have inherited a lot of experience in medicinal plants and we have a botanical garden, which will let you learn about some of the plants used as medicine at the Talamanca high lands. The Afro Caribbean people also use these plants. You will find the lemon grass tea, which is used as a stimulant. It has essential oil. Properties: appetite and digestion stimulant.
It will be an unforgettable experience for you, don’t loose this visit.
Day 4 B.L.D.
Dolphins and Kayaking
Almonds & Corals Lodge Tented Camp
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out to Manzanillo where you’ll spend an exciting morning searching for dolphins!! You will be leaving in a wooden canoe. Patience is the name of the game as you observe the ocean and wait the chance for a dolphin encounter.
Guides will point out the various dolphin species as you remain within a couple of meters of them. After lunch at the Tented Camp you’ll head to Punta Uva Creek where you’ll have the opportunity for bird watching, observation of reptiles and plants on a river kayaking or snorkeling observation. This evening is free for relaxing at the Tented Camp.
Day 5 B.L.D
Crazy Monkey Canopy Ride
La Quinta de Sarapiqui
Come to Almonds & Corals and feel your adrenaline rising up in your body, come and get on “The Crazy Monkey Canopy Ride”. Experience watching the jungle from the top of the trees in our canopy cable system of ten platforms and ride amongst the forest till you get your feet on the golden sand beach!! Here is where the jungle meets the ocean.
Our guides will take care of you and they will keep you safe all the time. This is a great place for magnificent views from the tree tops while you are on the platform and also walking in our bridges in some of the tracks. This is an opportunity to see the jungle from another perspective and surely you will have the chance to watch some wildlife from above and your guide can tell you about the different species that might appear, but even more amazing it will be to see the Natura Park from above where an aborigine family lives in a very traditional way with the typical thatch buildings.
10:00am Transfer to La Quinta de Sarapaiqui
After lunch at la Quinta de Sarapiqui, your destination is the Sarapiqui River for a thrilling afternoon of rafting on the Sarapiqui River. Be prepared to get wet!! Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 B.L.D.
La Quinta de Sarapiqui
La Selva Biological Station
After breakfast head out for a fascinating morning visit to La Selva Biological Station, set up by the Organization for Tropical Studies. Home to an abundance of birds, tree and reptile species, this research station is the perfect place to learn more about Costa Rica’s beautiful flora and fauna. Then it’s back to La Quinta for lunch and an afternoon biking tour to the area. This evening you’ll feast at a BBQ by the swimming pool.
Day 7 B.L.D
Tabacon Hot Spring
Volcano Lodge or similar
Today you will visit the Tabacon Hot Spring nested at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Here you can relax and enjoy a relaxing swim in the warm thermal waters of the volcanic pools. This afternoon you’ll be transferred to your accommodation to spend the night. The evening is free at the Lodge.
Day 8 B
Return to San Jose
Today you are transferred back to San Jose. The hotel in San Jose is not included in this package.
- Includes:
Driver/Tour guide and his expenses
Private van
All meals for 7 days (7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners)
1 night at San Jose hotel
Aerial Tram Tour
3 nights lodging at Almonds and Corals Lodge
Searching for dolphins tour
Canopy Tour
Visit to Natura Park
Kayaking in the Punta Uva Creek
2 nights at La Quinta de Sarapiqui
Visit to La Selva Biological Station
Sarapiqui River white water rafting
1 night at Volcano Lodge Arenal (or similar)
One day at El Tabacon Resort facilities
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