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Opportunities
for wildlife observation, volcano viewing, cloud forest
and beach are the components of a
Classic
(9 days/8 nights)
Start
out heading towards Poas Volcano National Park, walk
to the rim of the crater at 9000ft. After lunch continue
towards the area of Fortuna to enjoy soothing hotsprings.
Next day big opportunity for wildlife spotting at Caņo
Negro Wildlife Refuge tour. These two nights at Arenal
Paraiso. continue for a two night stay at Monteverde.
Including a guided tour at the tree-top walkways of
Selvatura and the thrilling canopy ride. Get prepared
for a relaxing two night stay at the beach on the Pacific,
where a full day at your leisure awaits. Meals included
are specified as follows: B, breakfast; L, lunch; D,
dinner.
Day
1. Arrival in Costa Rica. Upon your arrival
you will be greeted by a Travel in Paradise representative
that will assist you with your transfer to your hotel.
Day
2. Set out today for Poas
Volcano National Park**(5), part of the chain of
volcanic mountains that cuts the country in half north
to south. Walk to the rim of the active crater at 9000ft
and take pictures from a safe viewpoint at the edge
of the 984-foot-deep, mile-wide crater. Lunch will be
enroute to Fortuna. Overnight at the base of Arenal
Volcano National Park**(3). (B,L,D)
Day
3. After breakfast depart for a safari tour
to Caņo Negro Wildlife
Refuge **(6). At this waterway surrounded by tropical
rain forest you glide beneath overhanging bromeliads,
listen for the cry of howler monkeys, the soothing vibration
of hovering hummingbirds, and the occasional splashes
of caimans slithering into the river. Be on the lookout
for slaty-tailed trogon and blue morpho butterflies.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the end of your boat ride before
returning to your hotel in time for taking a dip in
soothing hot springs.(B,L,D)
Day
4. Leave early towards Monteverde. Driving
along Arenal
Lake**(4) on a scenic road learn about why
and how some Quaker families decided to settle in Costa
Rica fifty years ago. Once having gotten acquainted
with Santa Elena and the area of Monteverde**(7)
enjoy the beautiful sunset on a nice horse back ride.
(B, D).
Day
5. Great opportunity today to spend the whole
day in the cloud forest. In the morning enjoy a guided
walk at treetop walkways along eight suspension bridges.
In the afternoon get thrilled swinging down the cables
in the canopy ride. (B,L,D)
Day
6. Time to go to the beach. But before arriving
take a boat ride on the Tarcoles River, learn about
the mangroves and the abundant american crocodile. (B,D)
Day
7. Enjoy the whole day at the beautiful clear
waters of the beach as you please. Your guide will advise
on optional activities at additional cost and suggest
options for lunch and dinner. (B)
Day
8. On the
way to San Jose today you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes
contrasting from the beach to the mountains into central
valley. You might want to take advantage of last shopping
chances. Lunch is on your own but for dinner farewell
your trip companions at a local restaurant. (B,D) 
Day
9. Departure day. A Travel in Paradise representative
will assist you to the airport for your flight back
home. (B)
Includes:
Transportation:
Airport/hotel transfers, land transportation. Accomodations:
for 8 nights at Superior Tourist-class hotels, in comfortable
rooms with private bath.Meals: 8 breakfasts,
3 lunches, 6 dinners. Taxes of services given.
Sightseeing
tours: Entrance fee to Poas Volcano National
Park, boat tour of Caņo Negro wildlife refuge, Hot springs
facilities, Selvatura's treetop walkways and canopy
ride, boat tour on the Tarcoles River. Services of a
bilingual naturalist guide.
Not included: airport
taxes, sightseeing or meals not specified in the itinerary,
personal equipment, hotel extras (laundry, phone calls,
room service, alcoholic beverages), gratuities to guide,
driver or boat driver, personal insurance coverage (recommended).
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