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INCLUSIONS ¡Pura Vida! 2009 10 Days • $2,279* Round trip airfare from Minneapolis on scheduled carrier, including all departure and security taxes (Other departure cities available upon request.) Land transportation via deluxe motor coach  Multi-bedded accommodations in tourist class hotels (rooms with private bath) Breakfast (B)  & Dinner (D) daily 6 Lunches (L) Guided tours and admissions  as indicated in itinerary Services of a full time Costa Rican  tour guide NOT INCLUDED Meals not indicated above Beverages, except with breakfast End of tour tip to tour leader  (we recommend $2-3 per person, per day ) End of tour tip to driver  (we recommend $2-3 per person, per day ) Luggage handling Items of a personal nature, such as passport fees and spending money Trip cancellation, trip interruption and medical insurance (indiviual and group coverage availalbe upon request for an additional cost) *Prices based on projected air costs and foreign currency exchange rates as of February 8, 2008 and 30 or more paying participants. Write For More Information Monday, June 15 • San José area     We depart the United States today on our flight to San José, Costa Rica. Our arrival time in San José will determine the rest of the activities for today.  D     Tuesday, June 16 • Tirimbina Departing San José, we travel to the nearby Poás volcano and take in the view of the world’s second largest crater. The crater spans nearly one mile across and contains steam and muddy water that have been shot up to 660 feet by the geysers in the crater. We then continue on to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Upon our arrival, we have lunch followed by a visit to the butterfly garden, aviary and a hike through the grounds to see the amazing waterfalls. Finally, we transfer to the Tirimbina Rainforest Center, a pre-Columbian style educational complex located along the banks of the Sarapiquí River. Upon our arrival, we check in to our rooms and have dinner.    B/L/D Wednesday, June 17 • Tirimbina    After breakfast, we enjoy a hike through the rain forest, where we learn about the local flora and fauna. We also have an opportunity to swim in a nearby river before returning for lunch. This afternoon we give back to the community through a group activity, which could entail helping students or doing some painting. This evening, a bat expert enlightens us about the bat species that are an important part of the region’s ecosystem.  This activity includes an up-close opportunity to see and touch these interesting creatures. B/L/D    Thursday, June 18 • Tirimbina    We start off our day by taking a walk across the Tirimbina Rainforest Center’s suspension bridge to a former cacao-tree plantation. During our walking tour of the former plantation, our local guide shares with us how the fruit of the cacao tree is transformed into chocolate. Along with being able to see first-hand how chocolate is made, we also are able to sample some organic rainforest chocolate. We return to our lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, we meet up with some local Costa Rican students and exchange recipes during a cooking activity. This evening, we enjoy a bonfire with the local students we have met.  B/L/D    Friday, June 19 • La Fortuna Our day starts off with an exciting whitewater rafting excursion. Our river guide steers us through  rapids as we paddle our way down the Sarapiquí River. After our rafting adventure, we enjoy lunch before taking a scenic drive to La Fortuna, home of the amazing Arenal Volcano, which has been active since it erupted in 1968 after years of lying dormant. Upon our arrival we check into our hotel and have some time to relax. This evening we see the Arenal Volcano at its best as we spend the evening relaxing in the hot springs watching the red-hot lava flow. B/L/D Saturday, June 20 • Monteverde This morning we take a short, but steep hike down to the Rio Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfall. Those who like may want to take a swim in the nearby pool formed by the waterfall. We then continue on to the cloud forests of Monteverde. In the afternoon, our guide takes on a short hike in the area. After our hike we check into our hotel for dinner and our overnight.  B/D Sunday, June 21 • Puntarenas area Our day starts off with an exciting zip-line canopy tour through the treetops of the cloud forest. The tour consists of short hikes between platforms from which we zip across cables for a thrilling ride through the treetops.  After our adventure, we have lunch traveling south to Puntarenas on the Pacific coast. We arrive in the late afternoon, in time to check into our hotel and have some time to relax before dinner.  B/L/D Monday, June 22  • Puntarenas area Today we are in for a treat as we board a catamaran for excursion to Tortuga Island, Costa Rica’s idyllic island. Located just off of the coast, the island is picture perfect with white sand beaches, coconut palms and lush vegetation. After plenty of time for swimming or simply relaxing on the beach, we return to Puntarenas, rejoin our coach and transfer back to our hotel. B/L/D Tuesday, June 23 • San José area We enjoy most of the day to relax on the beach.  In the early to mid-afternoon, we travel back to San José where we have some time to do last minute shopping before checking into our hotel on the outskirts of town.  Here we enjoy our final dinner and evening in Costa Rica.  B/D Wednesday, June 24 • Return Sadly, we transfer to airport for our return flight to the United States. We return with memories of beautiful landscapes, exotic wildlife and our exciting adventures. ¡Bienvenidos a casa! 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