Come and experience the beauty of Costa Rica on this 10 day tour in Central America. The country is known for its natural wonders featuring rainforests, hot thermal springs, beautiful national parks and the Arenal Volcano. This tour is operated by a Brother and Sister who live in Costa Rica and will be your tour guides. They will also inform you about our ministry being done in their country. Each day, breakfast and dinner are included in addition to all of the tours.

THE ITINERARY WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
Nov. 22 Everyone will fly from their departure city to San Jose where they will be met and transferred to the hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight there will be a “Welcome” dinner to meet other friends traveling with you on this tour.

Nov. 23 Following breakfast, you will visit the Arenal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. After arriving at your hotel where you will stay for two nights, you will have time to relax and enjoy the swimming pool with views of this majestic giant and the surrounding area.

Nov. 24 Today, you will travel to a border town very near to Nicaragua. This will be a day to remember as you board a safari boat for a two hour trip on the Cano Negro River. Later, you’ll return to your lodge to soak in the soothing, natural hot springs, an experience everyone will enjoy. At dinner, you will have magnificent views of the Arenal volcano lighting up with its red hot lava running down the side that looks like fireworks every night!

Nov. 25 Travel into the Monteverde cloud forest reserve filled with flora and fauna. It’s one of the most interesting places to visit. Your guide will take you on nature trails in search of birds and mammals and to discuss the amazing diversity of plants. (See Awake 10/8/04, p. 16) This will be your home for two nights.

Nov. 26 On this morning’s nature walk, you will discover the natural beauty of the cloud forest, home to the world’s largest population of birds including the endangered “Quetzal.” Later, visit a coffee plantation to see how beans are made into your morning cup of coffee.

Nov. 27 The next three nights will be spent in the Manuel Antonio National Park that’s known for its white sand beaches and beautiful rainforests. This is also the home for sloths, iguanas, the adorable squirrel monkeys and other wildlife.

Nov. 28 There’s never a dull moment in the park. The day will be free to swim, relax and observe up close hundreds of white-faced capuchin monkeys. You’ll enjoy watching their antics as they climb, dance and swing from tree to tree.

Nov. 29 Enjoy a free day with a variety of optional tours. There is snorkeling, kayaking, river rafting, catamaran cruises, ATV tours, biking and horseback riding as this is one of the country’s most scenic and beautiful national parks.

Nov. 30 Travel to Alajuela where you can do some shopping or just relax at the hotel. Tonight, there is a special “Farewell Dinner” at the hotel.

Dec. 1 Everyone will be transferred to the airport for the return flight home.