Costa Rica Adventure

Itinerary

Day 2-3 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Day 4 Tortuguero National Park

Day 5-6 Rara Avis (2B,1L,2D)

The journey up to the jungle retreat is half the adventure as we begin by travelling along two rivers, the Tortuguero and the La Suerte. Back on land we board a van, then a unimog (all-terrain truck) then a tractor-drawn cart excellent for navigating the jungle along rugged uphill terrain on the way to our special jungle oasis.The bumpy trip takes approximately four hours in total. On our journey in we ford two rivers, by tractor when the water is low, or cross swinging foot-bridges when water levels rise with the rains. Along the way you will see first-hand how rainforests have been cut down whenever they are near roads. We enter into primary rainforest bordering Braulio Carrillo National Park. At 700 m (2000 ft) above sea level, the climate is usually cool and comfortable year-round. There is a lot of rain (it's rainforest!), but mosquitoes are generally not a problem. However, weather is always unpredictable and changeable, so you never know when the rain will let up enough to let the sun (and mosquitoes) in to heat things up. Once you arrive at Rara Avis, your naturalist guide will take you into the rainforest and teach you about the plants and wildlife and the complex relations between them. There will also be the opportunity to swim in large crystalline pools at the base of the twin waterfalls, weather permitting. Experience the richness and splendour of the most diverse environment on earth. Rara Avis is a new way to save rainforest while learning about it. Over 360 species of birds have been found and there is a good chance to see monkeys and anteaters, as well as the tracks of tapirs and jungle cats. The treetops are full of vines, lianas, bromeliads, and orchids and there are more kinds of plants, birds, and butterflies here than in all of Europe. Our accommodation is in a rustic lodge which is based on a multi-share basis, as are bathroom facilities. Estimated Travel Time: 7 hoursApproximate Distance: 80 km

Day 7-9 La Fortuna / Arenal

Day 10-11 Monteverde

Day 12-14 Quepos / Manuel Antonio National Park

Trip Details

Accommodation	Hotels/inns (13 nts), Multi-share lodge (2 nts).
Departure	Departs Saturdays and Thursdays, departures vary
DepEnd	Sat-Sun, Thu-Fri
Group Size	Max 15, Avg 10
Included Highlights	Boat tour to Tortuguero National Park, Rara Avis Rainforest Lodge excursion with naturalist guide, Horseback riding trip from La Fortuna to Monteverde (weather permitting), Guided visit to a cloud forest reserve.
Meals Included	2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners.
StartFinish
Testimonial	"Two weeks of action and nature, one highlight after another! Also the group dynamics were very good. I will tell everybody to go with G.A.P, one of my best vacations!" - Alexandra Fluri travelled on Costa Rica Adventure
Transport	Public bus, Tractor, Van, Boat, Horseback.
Brochure Intro	Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world - a true Garden of Eden. Let Costa Rica mesmerize you as we explore its rainforests, rushing rivers, pristine beaches and towering volcanoes. This trip combines world-class highlights with more remote areas for an authentic adventure experience.

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2009-01-01	2009-01-16	7+
2009-01-03	2009-01-18	7+
2009-01-05	2009-01-20	7+
2009-01-10	2009-01-25	4
2009-01-12	2009-01-27	7+
2009-01-19	2009-02-03	7+
2009-01-22	2009-02-06	7+
2009-01-26	2009-02-10	7+
2009-01-29	2009-02-13	7+
2009-01-31	2009-02-15	7+
2009-02-02	2009-02-17	7+
2009-02-07	2009-02-22	1
2009-02-09	2009-02-24	7+
2009-02-14	2009-03-01	7+
2009-02-16	2009-03-03	7+
2009-02-21	2009-03-08	7+
2009-02-26	2009-03-13	7+
2009-02-28	2009-03-15	7+
2009-03-02	2009-03-17	7+
2009-03-07	2009-03-22	7+
2009-03-14	2009-03-29	7+
2009-03-16	2009-03-31	7+
2009-03-19	2009-04-03	7+
2009-03-21	2009-04-05	7+
2009-03-23	2009-04-07	7+
2009-03-30	2009-04-14	7+
2009-04-02	2009-04-17	7+
2009-04-04	2009-04-19	7+
2009-04-09	2009-04-24	7+
2009-04-11	2009-04-26	7+
2009-04-13	2009-04-28	7+
2009-04-18	2009-05-03	7+
2009-04-23	2009-05-08	7+
2009-04-25	2009-05-10	7+
2009-05-02	2009-05-17	7+
2009-05-04	2009-05-19	7+
2009-05-07	2009-05-22	7+
2009-05-11	2009-05-26	7+
2009-05-14	2009-05-29	7+
2009-05-18	2009-06-02	7+
2009-05-23	2009-06-07	7+
2009-05-25	2009-06-09	7+
2009-05-30	2009-06-14	7+
2009-06-01	2009-06-16	7+
2009-06-06	2009-06-21	7+
2009-06-08	2009-06-23	7+
2009-06-11	2009-06-26	7+
2009-06-15	2009-06-30	7+
2009-06-18	2009-07-03	7+
2009-06-20	2009-07-05	7+
2009-06-22	2009-07-07	7+
2009-06-27	2009-07-12	7+
2009-06-29	2009-07-14	7+
2009-07-04	2009-07-19	7+
2009-07-06	2009-07-21	7+
2009-07-11	2009-07-26	7+
2009-07-13	2009-07-28	7+
2009-07-18	2009-08-02	7+
2009-07-20	2009-08-04	7+
2009-07-23	2009-08-07	7+
2009-07-25	2009-08-09	7+
2009-07-27	2009-08-11	7+
2009-08-01	2009-08-16	7+
2009-08-03	2009-08-18	7+
2009-08-06	2009-08-21	7+
2009-08-08	2009-08-23	7+
2009-08-10	2009-08-25	7+
2009-08-15	2009-08-30	7+
2009-08-17	2009-09-01	7+
2009-08-20	2009-09-04	7+
2009-08-24	2009-09-08	7+
2009-08-27	2009-09-11	7+
2009-08-29	2009-09-13	7+
2009-08-31	2009-09-15	7+
2009-09-05	2009-09-20	7+
2009-09-12	2009-09-27	7+
2009-09-14	2009-09-29	7+
2009-09-19	2009-10-04	7+
2009-09-21	2009-10-06	7+
2009-09-28	2009-10-13	7+
2009-10-05	2009-10-20	7+
2009-10-10	2009-10-25	7+
2009-10-12	2009-10-27	7+
2009-10-19	2009-11-03	7+
2009-10-24	2009-11-08	7+
2009-10-26	2009-11-10	7+
2009-10-31	2009-11-15	7+
2009-11-07	2009-11-22	7+
2009-11-09	2009-11-24	7+
2009-11-16	2009-12-01	7+
2009-11-21	2009-12-06	7+
2009-11-28	2009-12-13	7+
2009-11-30	2009-12-15	7+
2009-12-05	2009-12-20	7+
2009-12-07	2009-12-22	7+
2009-12-12	2009-12-27	7+
2009-12-14	2009-12-29	7+
2009-12-19	2010-01-03	7+
2009-12-21	2010-01-05	7+
2009-12-26	2010-01-10	7+
2009-12-28	2010-01-12	7+
2010-01-02	2010-01-17	7+
2010-01-04	2010-01-19	7+
2010-01-09	2010-01-24	7+
2010-01-11	2010-01-26	7+
2010-01-16	2010-01-31	7+
2010-01-18	2010-02-02	7+
2010-01-23	2010-02-07	7+
2010-01-25	2010-02-09	7+
2010-01-30	2010-02-14	7+
2010-02-01	2010-02-16	7+
2010-02-06	2010-02-21	7+
2010-02-08	2010-02-23	7+
2010-02-13	2010-02-28	7+
2010-02-15	2010-03-02	7+
2010-02-20	2010-03-07	7+
2010-02-22	2010-03-09	7+
2010-02-27	2010-03-14	7+
2010-03-01	2010-03-16	7+
2010-03-06	2010-03-21	7+
2010-03-08	2010-03-23	7+
2010-03-13	2010-03-28	7+
2010-03-15	2010-03-30	7+
2010-03-20	2010-04-04	7+
2010-03-22	2010-04-06	7+
2010-03-27	2010-04-11	7+
2010-03-29	2010-04-13	7+
2010-04-03	2010-04-18	7+
2010-04-05	2010-04-20	7+
2010-04-10	2010-04-25	7+
2010-04-12	2010-04-27	7+
2010-04-17	2010-05-02	7+
2010-04-19	2010-05-04	7+
2010-04-24	2010-05-09	7+
2010-04-26	2010-05-11	7+
2010-05-01	2010-05-16	7+
2010-05-03	2010-05-18	7+
2010-05-08	2010-05-23	7+
2010-05-10	2010-05-25	7+
2010-05-15	2010-05-30	7+
2010-05-17	2010-06-01	7+
2010-05-22	2010-06-06	7+
2010-05-24	2010-06-08	7+
2010-05-29	2010-06-13	7+
2010-05-31	2010-06-15	7+
2010-06-05	2010-06-20	7+
2010-06-07	2010-06-22	7+
2010-06-12	2010-06-27	7+
2010-06-14	2010-06-29	7+
2010-06-19	2010-07-04	7+
2010-06-21	2010-07-06	7+
2010-06-26	2010-07-11	7+
2010-06-28	2010-07-13	7+
2010-07-03	2010-07-18	7+
2010-07-05	2010-07-20	7+
2010-07-10	2010-07-25	7+
2010-07-12	2010-07-27	7+
2010-07-17	2010-08-01	7+
2010-07-19	2010-08-03	7+
2010-07-24	2010-08-08	7+
2010-07-26	2010-08-10	7+
2010-07-31	2010-08-15	7+
2010-08-02	2010-08-17	7+
2010-08-07	2010-08-22	7+
2010-08-09	2010-08-24	7+
2010-08-14	2010-08-29	7+
2010-08-16	2010-08-31	7+
2010-08-21	2010-09-05	7+
2010-08-23	2010-09-07	7+
2010-08-28	2010-09-12	7+
2010-08-30	2010-09-14	7+
2010-09-04	2010-09-19	7+
2010-09-06	2010-09-21	7+
2010-09-11	2010-09-26	7+
2010-09-13	2010-09-28	7+
2010-09-18	2010-10-03	7+
2010-09-20	2010-10-05	7+
2010-09-25	2010-10-10	7+
2010-09-27	2010-10-12	7+
2010-10-02	2010-10-17	7+
2010-10-04	2010-10-19	7+
2010-10-09	2010-10-24	7+
2010-10-11	2010-10-26	7+
2010-10-16	2010-10-31	7+
2010-10-18	2010-11-02	7+
2010-10-23	2010-11-07	7+
2010-10-25	2010-11-09	7+
2010-10-30	2010-11-14	7+
2010-11-01	2010-11-16	7+
2010-11-06	2010-11-21	7+
2010-11-08	2010-11-23	7+
2010-11-13	2010-11-28	7+
2010-11-15	2010-11-30	7+
2010-11-20	2010-12-05	7+
2010-11-22	2010-12-07	7+
2010-11-27	2010-12-12	7+
2010-11-29	2010-12-14	7+
2010-12-04	2010-12-19	7+
2010-12-06	2010-12-21	7+
2010-12-11	2010-12-26	7+
2010-12-13	2010-12-28	7+
2010-12-18	2011-01-02	7+
2010-12-20	2011-01-04	7+
2010-12-25	2011-01-09	7+
2010-12-27	2011-01-11	7+

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