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Bigger, Newer, Note: This trip IS a GO. That's an expedition code/phrase that means we're in, it's going, vamanos, plan it, work it, GO. Email Kimery with ANY questions. (posted 3/21)
BIG NEW NOTE:This trip is being coordinated by The Expedition School. TO SIGN UP AND GO you MUST email Kimery Duda at kimery@expeditionschool.org. Once you've paid, you can then sign up here so others know you're going. (posted 3/8 4:30pm)
When I think eight days in Costa Rica, I think volcanos and rainforest hikes. But this trip is guided by the Expedition School
- we''re talking zip lines, horseback riding, surfing, fishing for yellow-fin tuna, pina coladas in hot springs, white water rafting, and, oh yea, my rainforest and volcano hikes are in there as well.
Join us on May 15-22nd!!
Here is our schedule (costs NOT included in the trip are listed in parenthesis):
*price is based on double occupancy. If folks would like single occupancy, add $500 to base cost of trip.
*Exit fee for all US Citizens is $26
*Passport must not expire within 6 months on departure date
*Tips for guides is not included.
*Food, alcohol, and *extra trips are not included.
Day 1: fly in to San Jose - anytime, any airline carrier. The ExpeditionSchool will pick us up at the airport. Overnight at hotel in city.
Day 2: Epic *Class IV/V Whitewater Rafting Trip to El Rio Pacuare - the most scenic whitewater river in country (4 hour drive roundtrip). Overnight in San Jose. (Rafting Trip: $140 / person).
Day 3: 3 hour drive to Volcan Arenal. Hike in Volcan Arenal National Park – view howler monkeys and toucans in the rainforest. *Soak in natural hot springs under the stars sipping pina coladas! Stay in cabanas with incredible volcano view. The kids get their own cabanas! (Hot springs admission: $35 / person.)
Day 4 : *Zip line canopy tour in Arenal – zip line includes 11 zips with spectacular views of a 50ft waterfall! R&R at hotel in the afternoon. Head to 4 star restaurant for evening supper and celebrate the new year in style!! (Zip line tour: $95 / person. 4 Star Restaurant cost: $17 - $50.)
Day 5 : 6 hour drive to Playa Hermosa – sunset cocktails at Villa Caletas. Check into cabanas – enjoy your night at the beach! horseback riding: ($95 / person.)
fishing trip for yellow fin tuna; ($1280 - 4 people) 7:15am – 4:30pm.
surf lessons ($100 / person for 3 hours.)
hiking in Carara Park – home to some of Costa Rica’s phenomenal birding! - free w/ purchase of trip!
chill at the beach
Day 6: 2 hour (one way) Drive to Manuel Antonio. Enjoy hiking in the Manuel Antonio National Park– flora and fauna identification. R&R on the beach. Free w/ trip purchase! Or, (4 hour one way) Drive and take boat to Isla del Cano ($175 / person) to snorkel around island.
Day 7: Beach R&R!! Games and relaxing fun to celebrate our last night in Central America Later in the day, return to San Jose.
Day 8: Return to airport. Head home. Remember, $26 exit fee to all US citizens.
Cost is $865 ($910 for non-members).Meals and beverages are extra (plan on $200-300) and you can see the additional prices for the optional events.Airfare to Costa Rica is not included will probably be $400-ish, depending on how early you jump on flight specials and whether you cash in miles or not.
The INITIAL deposit of $300 is DUE by 3/19.The final payment of $565 is due by 4/15.Rates go up $50 if you make your initial payment after 3/15 (that assumes there's even space!)
NOTE: YOU CAN MAKE YOUR PAYMENTS ANYTIME. But don't be a monkey and let someone else take your spot!
If you need to withdraw before 4/15, you'll get a full refund minus a 10% processing & handling fee.No refunds after 4/15.
We'll set up a group meeting for those signed up (and for anyone still sitting on the fence) to get together with Kimery Duda of the Expedition School to hear more.
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