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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica is the land of sun-drenched beaches, lush cloud forests, incredible wildlife and endless possibilities for adventure. It is famous for its laid back ‘pura vida’ lifestyle and the welcoming locals known as ‘Ticos’.  This country is home to many unique and diverse animal species such as sloths, howler monkeys, coatis, turtles and more. You can kayak through mangroves of the Osa Peninsula, zipline over the jungle of Monteverde, raft down the Rio Celeste or hike through the lava fields of Arenal Volcano National Park. On the Guanacaste coast you can enjoy activities such as fishing, snorkeling and surfing!

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Tour Plan
Fly to Liberia, Costa Rica; Our coach bus will transfer us to our Eco hotel in Monteverde. Students will be given time to relax before heading out for the evening. Dinner will be eaten at a restaurant near our hotel. A basic Spanish lesson will be given after dinner.
In the morning after a hot breakfast you will depart for the Santa Elena Cloud Forest. Meet with a Park Ranger from the Santa Elena Cloud Forest. Spend the day hiking in the cloud forest, learn about the unique ecosystem and see rare birds & wildlife.
No trip to Costa Rica is complete without flying above the rainforest Canopy. Today you will fly through the rainforest over the river, strap on a harness and do some tree climbing & rappel off a 40 foot waterfall. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Tree House Restaurant.
Today we you will meet with a director from the Monteverde Institute. You will participate in a community service project of planting trees in deforested areas. After lunch meet with the Vargas family and begin a tour through their Coffee & Sugarcane plantation. You will learn first hand how coffee is grown & learn to make sugarcane juice.
Our journey takes us to the area of the Arenal Volcano. Along the way to Arenal, we will stop for a swim in the Thermal River. Upon arrival we will check into our hotel, relax, go for a swim in the pool, and later go for dinner in the town.
Some of the most impressive views in all of Costa Rica are found in and around the town of Arenal. This morning we will be biking on a quiet road around Lake Arenal surrounded by dense forest and farms. In the afternoon we will hike down to the impressive waterfalls of La Fortuna & go for a refreshing dip in the cool waters.
Rise early and eat your last Costa Rican breakfast. Head to the airport where you will fly home.