Ecological Adventure

• Round trip economy class airfare from the USA to Costa Rica
• 8 nights accommodations (San Jose 2, Pacuare River 1, Sarapiqui 1, Arenal 2, Monteverde 2) with breakfast daily
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling
• All transportation within Costa Rica via air-conditioned vehicles and the service of English speaking professional tour guides
• 2-day/1-night Soft adventure: Pacuare River rafting tour (Class III-IV)
• Hike on the Arenal Volcano
• Horseback riding on the La Fortuna Waterfalls
• Sky Trek in Monteverde
• Meals as specified each day: B = Breakfast (8), L = Lunch (2), D = Dinner (2)
• Hotel service charges and taxes
• FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio

Day 1: USA - SAN JOSE
Depart USA to San Jose, Costa Rica. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Juan Santamara International Airport, and transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Costa Rica, with its resplendent rainforests, active volcanoes, and gorgeous beaches provides the perfect setting for an adventure in Central America.

Day 2: SAN JOSE - PACUARE RIVER (B, L, D)
Today you will begin a 2-day White Water Rafting expedition. Following an early breakfast, you will be transported from your hotel in San Jose to the Pacuare River (Class III-IV). This is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, exuberant wildlife and exciting rapids. The Pacuare is the quintessential tropical river - and along its course lie several densely vegetated gorges which shelter jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths and an incredible variety of birds. Also found within these gorges is some of the best white water in the world. You will never forget what camping in the rainforest is like.

Day 3: PACUARE RIVER - SARAPIQUI (B,L)
Continue your adventure along the Pacuare River. Lunch will take place at a local restaurant along the way. Continue to the area of Sarapiqui, which is a tiny community in a majestic valley surrounded by rainforests in a tranquil and peaceful environment. An increasing number of nature enthusiasts are lingering in this small jungle town to take advantage of some of Costa Rica's most diverse and dense wildlife and vegetation in a area of rich biodiversity (estimited arrival to Sarapiqui around 3:00pm). There are 3000 different plant species, 450 different ant species and 142 different mammals in the area. Overnight at selected hotel in the Sarapiqui area.

Day 4: SARAPIQUI - ARENAL (B)
Morning at leisure to relax and/or explore on your own the beauty of the area. Early afternoon you will continue on to the Arenal area and your selected hotel; from the Sarapiqui area is approximately a 3-hour drive. Arenal Volcano area is a well deserve visit place, not only for the constant activity of the volcano and its perfect cone shape, but also because of the exuberant vegetation in the surrounding areas, adorned by the majestic engineering masterpiece of the Arenal Lake. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 5: ARENAL (B, D)
In the morning, you will enjoy a horseback riding excursion at La Fortuna Waterfall. One of the most exciting ways to experience nature is on horseback, and this tour will provide you with a different perspective of one of the most complex ecosystems on earth. For the afternoon you will enjoy a half day visit to the Arenal Volcano surroundings and the Tabacon Hot Springs (dinner and entrance fee included). Enjoy the relaxing scenery and the refreshingly cool alpine region. While there, you may even witness an explosion of smoke and lava from the mighty Arenal. Later, enjoy dinner at the Tabacon Resort.

Day 6: ARENAL - MONTEVERDE (B)
After an early breakfast, you will be transported to Monteverde and your selected hotel for the next 2 nights. At 200 meters above sea level, this world famous Cloud Forest will be your backdrop for observing one of the most diverse bird populations in Costa Rica. You will also admire prehistoric ferns and the trees full of epiphytes and moss. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 7: MONTEVERDE (B)
Today you will experience the Sky Trek. This tour will provide you with an insight into the rainforest not seen from the ground. Through a series of canopies and walkways, you will experience flora and fauna, which only exist at this level, and gain a new appreciation for the importance of conserving these natural areas. In the afternoon, you will return to your hotel in Monteverde for overnight.

Day 8: MONTEVERDE - SAN JOSE (B)
This morning, you will return to San Jose and your selected hotel where you will spend the final night of your adventure. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 9: SAN JOSE - USA (B)
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the International Airport for your return flight to the USA.

Accommodations	Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D
SAN JOSE	Occidental Toremolinos (Standard room)	Tryp Corobici (Standard room)	Real Intercont'al (deluxe room)	Real Intercont'al (deluxe room)
PACUARE RIVER	Pacuare Lodge (Standard room)	Pacuare Lodge (Standard room)	Pacuare Lodge (Standard room)	Pacuare Lodge (Standard room)
SARAPIQUI	La Quinta (Standard room)	Selva Verde Lodge (Standard room)	Sueno Azul Htl (deluxe room)	Sueno Azul Htl (deluxe room)
ARENAL	Montana de Fuego (Standard room)	Tilajari Hotel (Jr. suite)	Tabacon Resort (Garden room)	Arenal Kioro (Suite)
MONTEVERDE	Heliconia (Standard room)	Sapo Dorado Hotel (Sunset ter. suite)	Fonda Vela (Junior suite)	Fonda Vela (Junior suite)

Departure Dates & Prices

NOTES: Rates are person in US Dollars, based on double occupancy and on departures from Miami (other US gateways available - see below). The rates are valid through December 15 2007 except for departures Dec. 20-Jan. 2 and Mar. 30-Apr. 8 (hotel supplements apply - please inquire). Not included in the rates are US and foreign airport departure taxes, as well as airline fuel surcharges.

SUPPLEMENTS/ ADDITIONAL COSTS:
LAND: Holiday Season (Dec. 22-Jan 2 and Mar 30-Apr 8): On request
AIRFARE: Holiday Season (Dec. 10 - Jan 2): $290

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets please deduct $290 from the above prices

DEPARTURES FROM OTHER US CITIES: Please add the add-on fares listed below to the tour price:

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): Available on request