Costa Rica Adventure with Dobie High School

Upon arrival to the airport, transfer to Selva Verde via Freddo Fresas for lunch. Welcome Orientation at 6 pm before dinner.

Early morning bird walk. After breakfast, take a hike in the reserve. In the afternoon, visit Best Chocolate for a chocolate tour.

This morning will start with another forest hike. This afternoon white water rafting on the Sarapiqui River. Enjoy a special pizza dinner at Selva Verde.

Today you will travel to the Arenal area. After stopping in La Fortuna for shopping and lunch at Lava Rocks, you will check into Arenal Paraiso. The remainder of the day will be at leisure to relax and enjoy an optional spa treatment (booked on site at an additional cost).

This morning you will take a guided hike in Arenal National Park. After lunch, the remainder of the day will be at leisure to relax, enjoy an optional spa treatment, or participate in an optional activity (booked on site at an additional cost).

Day at leisure to relax or participate in optional activities.

This morning, depart Arenal for Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast. En route, stop at the Tárcoles River for a crocodile river safari. Cruise along the waterway in search of the large American crocodiles that call this river home. Explore the mangrove ecosystems and then have lunch at a nearby restaurant. Later in the day, check into San Bada Hotel located near the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park.

Today will start with a guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park. The park is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including white faced capuchin and howler monkeys, the endangered Central American squirrel monkey, basilisk lizards, coatis, and sloths. Spend the day exploring the park's beautiful beaches and trails. Farewell briefing this evening at 6 pm.

This morning there will be one group transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose. Please schedule flights after 1:00 pm. If you need to schedule an alternate transfer, it will be an additional cost.