Treasures of Costa Rica NOVEMBER 1-9, 2025 Experience the Rainforest’s Wild Wonders
Untouched rainforests, rich coffee, scenic volcanoes, quiet beaches and brightly colored macaws. You’ll revel in all things Costa Rica on this exploration of the ruggedly beautiful Central American country. From a 1,000-acre farm to an eight-mile rafting excursion to walking through a cloud-swathed jungle canopy on a suspension bridge, you’ll see this tropical destination from top to bottom and still want more. DAY 1: WELCOME TO COSTA RICA! Our adventure begins the moment you land, with a meet and greet at San Jose International airport by your local Costa Rican Guide. Transfer to the hotel and get settled into your room. Meals In-Flight, D DAY 2: POAS VOLCANO/DOKA ESTATE COFFEE Journey to see Poas Volcano National Park, which rises over a mile high. The volcano is still active, emitting large amounts of gas and water vapor from the fumaroles. We’ll even have a chance to look into its main crater. Next, we travel down the fertile green hills of tourist favorite Poas Volcano which provides a lush backdrop for the Vargas Ruiz family’s Doka Coffee Estate. Here we’ll learn from an expert about the production, harvesting, roasting and packaging of the “Golden Bean.” Coffee connoisseurs won’t want to miss a chance to purchase the gourmet beans in the Doka Estate Souvenir Shop before leaving. Return to the hotel for dinner. B, L, D DAY 3: WHITE WATER RAFTING/HOT SPRINGS After breakfast at the hotel, get ready to see Costa Rica from a new
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perspective—on a rafting tour down the rainforest-lined Sarapiquí River. The eight-mile river tour is perfect for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike, as ICT certified guides take every precaution to always ensure everyone’s safety. Later, after check-in at the hotel, visit Ecotermales Hot Springs, which features four impossibly clear, rock-lined pools that vary in temperature from 91 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Cradled by the greenery of the rainforest, these pools offer the ultimate serenity, complete with a cascading waterfall as background music. You’ll also enjoy dinner at the hot springs before returning to the hotel for the evening. B, L, D DAY 4: SCHOOL VISIT/FOLKLORIC DANCES Today, you’ll observe Costa Rica’s education system firsthand with a visit to a local high school or elementary school. Tour the school with the director, a
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Cloud Forest Reserve
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Manuel Antonio National Park
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