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Costa Rica Eco Tour

Day 1: Home - San Jose - Selva Verde (D)

Your group will be met by their naturalist bilingual guide at the International Airport and transferred in an airconditioned micro-bus directly to Selva Verde Lodge in Sarapiqui Rainforest. Check in and dinner.

Day 2: Selva Verde (B, L, D)

Early morning, at the sight of the first rays of the sun, the group will take a trail walking tour through the Selva Verde Lodge private reserve led by an expert naturalist. The inner workings of the rainforest will be discussed with "hands on" experiences at every turn. Then it is back to the hotel for breakfast.

Later you will board an airconditioned micro-bus and transfer to Selva Bananito Lodge. Enjoy lunch upon arrival. Later, the group will take a Natural History Rainforest Hike in the primary forest surrounding the lodge. Once again an expert naturalist will explain and interpret the flora and fauna encountered. Then it is back to the Lodge and a free night. Dinner.

Day 3: Selva Bananito (B, L, D)

Early morning after breakfast you will participate in the Plant a Tree project and become part of the growing reforestation project. Hundreds of tropical hardwoods have been planted on the part of the land originally cut down by banana plantations in the 1800s. By creating corridors back into the rainforest, it is hoped that more habitats for wildlife will be provided. You will be shown how to plant your seedling to give it the best chance of survival. With a recorded 91% success rate, your tree will hopefully one day become part of the tropical rainforest and contribute to the conservation of endemic and endangered species, while contributing to Foundacion Cuencas de Limon.

After, your group will participate in an Organic Farm Horseback Ride. Saddle up for a fantastic introduction to Costa Rican style horseback riding! A memorable ride for those with little or no riding experience, you will see breathtaking vistas, cattle and farmland along the Bananito riverbed, and take a tour of the unique heliconia flower garden. You will learn to control one of the tame and well-trained horses to walk, trot, and even gallop over various terrains. Make a stop for a refreshing dip in a natural river swimming hole. Return back to the hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon to rest. Lunch and dinner included. (The canopy zip line found on the property can be added if you like).

Day 4: Selva Bananito (B, L, D)

After an early morning breakfast, you will be given a Selva Bananito Recycling Consciousness tour around the facilities. Have some lunch and then continue on to the Puerto Viejo town to enjoy some pristine beach time! Puerto Viejo is famous for its kick back Rasta-fari Caribbean lifestyle and music!! After a free afternoon to enjoy the beach, you will stay at the selected lodge. Dinner included.

Day 5: Cahuita (B, L, D)

This morning after breakfast you will be taken to the Cahuita National Park Beach. You will go on a trail-walking tour through the park. The group will enjoy bird spotting and other animals and plants as well. Enjoy the rest of the morning at the beach, basking in the sun. Mid afternoon, round up the group for lunch and visit the Gandoca-Manzanillo Area to watch the sunset along the Caribbean beach. Return back to the lodge for dinner.

Day 6: San Jose (B, L)

Early morning after breakfast you will head back to San Jose. Along the way you will stop at a banana plantation for a Historic Banana Cultivation & Packing Process explanation stop. Continue on towards the capital city. You will detour to the famous La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. Here you will see 5 magnificent waterfalls that will astonish you with their power (and they will wet you also!!). Have lunch and also visit the Butterfly Garden at the same location. You will continue a bit farther until you reach the La Riviera brand new Bed & Breakfast just 5 mins from the International Airport. The micro-bus will be at your disposal until 7:30 PM. This night’s dinner will be on your own.

Day 7: San Jose - Home (B)

This morning you will be transferred to International Airport for your departure flight to head home.

Tour includes:

Return Airfare
Bilingual guide at all times
All Land Transfer in an airconditioned micro-bus
16 meals per person
Selva Verde Private Reserve Tour
Selva Bananito Natural History Rainforest Hike
Participation in Plant a Tree Project of Fundacion Cuencas de Limon
Selva Bananito Organic Farm Horseback Ride
Selva Bananito Recycling Consciousness Tour
Cahuita National Park Trailwalking Tour
Entrance to Cahuita National Park
Historic Banana Cultivation & Packing Process explanation stop
La Paz Waterfalls & Butterfly Garden Tour
All hotel and tourism taxes included

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