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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 Today you will visit the Barrio Jesús Elementary School for fun and games with the local children. Afterwards, visit the Waterfall Gardens, where you will walk along 5 wonderful waterfalls, surrounded by rainforest. Visit the butterfly and hummingbird gardens and their frog pond. Late afternoon return to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Costa Rica: Family Exploration - 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 Transfer to the Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia (LIR) for your international flight back home. Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Today you will leave the mountains and travel to the North Pacific Coast. En route, you will enjoy a boat trip on the Tempisque River, which will take you to Palo Verde National Park. This tour is operated by local people of the Ortega community, who have learned to make a living in a sustainable way, by taking care of the river and its surroundings, instead of hunting or selling the wood. You will enjoy a delicious lunch in Doña Dalila's home, before heading out to the beach.
Hotel Sugar Beach is located on Playa Pan de Azúcar, part of the Gold Coast in northern Guanacaste. Beach front rooms and suites are spaciously positioned for privacy and spectacular garden and ocean views. While at the hotel, guests will enjoy the property with howler monkeys, coati mundis, garobas, parrots, blue magpie jays and many more species native to the tropical dry forest! If you choose to explore the area, there are national park tours, sailing tours, snorkeling, diving and fishing tours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning you will ride an Outriggers kayak (very stable and easy to paddle) to another pristine beach nearby, where you will be able to snorkel, play beach games, swim and relax. There will be a beach picnic before returning to Sugar Beach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Free day to relax and enjoy the beach. Your guide and transportation will be available to take you beach hopping, shopping and sightseeing if you want. Surf lessons are also available at an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Drive towards the North, to the area of Arenal Volcano. En route, stop at Mundo Aventura, where you will enjoy the thrills of a horseback ride and zipline canopy tour (those who do not want to ride a horse can take the tractor cart ride instead). The canopy tour is very safe. Minimum age is 3 years old. Depending on the size and weight of children, they will travel with their line hooked to the guide. After the fun and adventure, continue driving to your final destination.
Rancho Margot is situated on approximately 400 acres of lakeshore with beautiful volcano views, primary rainforest, eleven natural springs and the largest river feeding Lago Arenal flowing through the property. Rancho Margot is a family-owned sustainable tourist destination whose focus is to protect and reforest the area. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Full day exploring the area of Rancho Margot and learning about life on a working farm. You can choose among the following activities: milk the cows; make cheese; work with the chickens and pigs; groom and feed the horses; work in the organic vegetable garden or the medicinal garden; fish in the pond or visit the wildlife rescue center.
If you want something more adventurous, kayaking in the Arenal lake, horseback riding, hiking and rappelling are also available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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