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Day 1 Upon arrival in Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) you will be met by your guide/driver and transferred to your hotel.
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn is an organic shade grown coffee plantation with a world class 13 room Inn located in the middle of lush colorful gardens framed by awe inspiring views of the Central Valley below.
The recipient of numerous awards and accolades for its extraordinary quality and as a global leader in responsible tourism, Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn is the perfect choice for discerning and knowledgeable travelers who want to combine luxury with certified sustainability. To maintain perfect tranquility at Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn only foot traffic and electric cars are allowed on premises. Guests are encouraged to participate in the picking, processing and roasting of Finca Rosa Blanca coffee.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Day for community project/activity. In the morning, take the Sustainability tour of Rosa Blanca, to learn about all the ways in which this hotel is protecting and conserving the environment. Then, visit the local community where you will meeting the children and teachers of Barrio Jesus Elementary School, the volunteer mothers at the Children’s Food Bank and the wonderful folks at the Senior Citizens Center, Recycling Center and Clinic as well as local artists and artisans.
Meals: Breakfast
Costa Rica: Extreme Green - Logistics Cost includes:
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Arrival Weather Anytime is a wonderful time to be in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has two seasons; the Dry Season from December-April and the Green Season from May-November. The Green Season brings late afternoon or evening showers and fewer crowds. Currency The currency of Costa Rica is the Colon. U.S. dollars and major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted. It is common for some establishments to add a surcharge of 7-8% to the credit card purchases. U.S. dollars can be exchanged at banks, international airports and most hotels. Many smaller establishments only accept cash, so please bring small denominations. ATM's are becoming more popular but will not be found in many of the remote regions covered on your trip. The airport bank may cash only $50 worth of Costa Rican currency back into U.S. dollars for departing travelers. Entry Requirements All U.S. citizens including children require passports to enter Costa Rica. U.S. passports must be valid at least 6 months or longer beyond the dates of your trip. We recommend that you carry a photocopy of the passport and leave the original in a safe place while traveling about. Immunizations None are required for travel to Costa Rica. If you have specific health concerns, you should speak to your personal physician before traveling. Taxes The international departure tax when leaving Costa Rica is $26 per person, payable in U.S. currency or local currency (not Traveler’s Checks). Tipping
Day 8 Morning transfer to the airstrip in Puerto Jiménez where you will board the local flight to San José. Transfer to the hotel and free afternoon to pack.
Located just 15 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport and 12 minutes from downtown San Jose, the Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge’s unique architecture mixes Art Nouveau, Deco, Baroque and oriental influences. The Lodge provides a tropical atmosphere, surrounded by Costa Rican trees that bloom through the year, and the magic of well lit and exotic gardens. Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Transfer to the Juan Santamaría Airport in San José (SJO) for your international flight back home. Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Morning transfer to the Quepos airstrip, where you will board the local flight to Puerto Jiménez. Here, the representatives from Lapa Ríos will pick you up and take you to the hotel.
Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, Lapa Ríos Ecolodge overlooks the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the wild Pacific Ocean. Rain forest and ocean activities bring together guests and the community. Daily guest experiences include a variety of staff naturalist led rain forest interpretive hikes, bird watching walks and sustainable/educational local project visits.
Ocean-mangrove boating trips, kayaking and surfing are offered by neighboring guides, as well as massages and yoga classes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will choose one of the following activities: wild waterfalls hike, local medicine walk, starfish walk, rainforest ridge walk, the Osa Trail and Matapalo Tour. You will also plant a tree in the "Volunteer Rain Forest", thus helping expand the rainforest into a second-growth area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Free day to relax and enjoy the beach. Optional activities available at an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Today you will drive to the Central Pacific Coast. En route you will stop in the village Orotina to taste some of the most delicious tropical fruits. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon there will be a boat tour in the Damas estuary.
Arenas Del Mar is a beach and nature resort located adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Arenas Del Mar Hotel offers a luxurious lodging experience in harmony with Costa Rica's nature in a spectacular beach and rainforest setting.
Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base from which to explore the area around Manuel Antonio and Quepos on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Tours and activities offered in the area include whitewater rafting, mangrove kayak and boat tours, guided rainforest hikes, ocean kayaking, catch and release sport fishing, Canopy Tours and horseback riding excursions. Sustainability is a key component of all levels of the operation. Arenas Del Mar minimizes the impact on the surrounding environment, while maximizing the positive economic impact on the local community through employment and support for schools and Costa Rican culture. Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, the smallest park in our system. For this reason it is very easy to spot all kinds of wildlife here. At noon, return to the hotel, for a free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
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