History, Mystery, and All That Jazz in the Big Easy!
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Great Places, Faces and FOOD!
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8 days from $1800

Day 1 Board your flight to Costa Rica. Arrive in the capital of San José. Gather your thoughts and luggage and get to know your guide and fellow travelers. We will get you to the hotel where you can unwind and relax. Eat a great meal and plan your next day.

Day 2 Rainforest excursions. With the guide or on your own. Visit Lankester Gardens where you can marvel at almost 1000 species of Orchids.

Day 3 Butterfly Farm. Visit the Butterfly Farm, over 3 acres of rain forest canopy enclosed in netting that is home to millions of butterflies, representing thousands of species.

Day 4 Arenal Volcano - Howler Monkeys frolic in the tree tops announcing your arrival as Wild Parrots and Toucans abound. You are immediately surrounded by lush green rain forest teaming with life.

Day 5 The Iguana farm and a visit to the Bri Bri Indian park and Banana plantation. Enjoy an afternoon at the Iguana Ranch managed by the Bri Bri Indian Tribe, Indigenous here for 1000 years. Iguanas here grow to 10 feet long.

Day 6 Head down to the Pacific coast Hermosa (the Beautiful) beach. Wind down the mountains past world renowned coffee plantations. Stop at the Carara Biological Reserve and share the tropical forest with monkeys, toucans, parrots, and wild cats. On the river banks crocodiles bask in the warn sun, waiting for unsuspecting tourists.

Day 7 Head to the hot springs and relax beneath the lush tropical canopy. Head to the villages and shop, eat, and mix with the natives.

Day 8 Head back to San José on a leisurely ride through the cloud forest, a wild nature preserve. Stop for a lunch in rural towns and meet the friendly locals.