Costa Rica Adventure with Dobie High School

Costa Rica Adventure with Dobie High School

About this trip

Explore the diverse terrain of a tropical paradise on this 9-day program in Costa Rica. Discover geological history while visiting Arenal Volcano. Other highlights include participation in an adventurous boat tour along the Tarcoles River, a behind-the-scenes look at the ancient traditions of chocolate, and optional whitewater rafting and zip lining excursions. Enjoy luxurious spa treatments and shopping in La Fortuna. Delve into the many beauties that Costa Rica has to offer.

Highlights

  • Explore the majestic rainforest of Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve.
  • Learn about the cultural and economic importance of cacao and see how chocolate is made.
  • Participate in exciting optional tours such as whitewater rafting or zip lining.
  • Hike in Arenal National Park and learn about Costa Rica’s rich volcanic history.
  • Take a Río Tárcoles boat safari and observe American crocodiles, some over 15 feet long.

Sarapiqui

Jun 15, 2023

Upon arrival to the airport, transfer to Selva Verde via Freddo Fresas for lunch.

Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge

Sarapiqui

Jun 16, 2023

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

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge

Sarapiqui

Jun 17, 2023

This morning will start with another forest hike. The remainder of the day is at leisure to participate in optional activities such as white water rafting or ziplining (booked on site at an additional cost).

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge

Arenal

Jun 18, 2023

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).

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Arenal Paraiso

Arenal

Jun 19, 2023

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).

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Arenal Paraiso

Arenal

Jun 20, 2023

Day at leisure to relax or participate in optional activities.

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Arenal Paraiso

Puntarenas

Jun 21, 2023

Today you will travel to Punta Leona stopping for lunch at El Jardin along the way. After checking in there will be free time to explore the property followed by late afternoon Rio Tarcoles boat tour.

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Punta Leona

Puntarenas

Jun 22, 2023

This morning you can walk around Punta Leona looking for birds, including Scarlet Macaws and wildlife and then have free time to relax.

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included
Overnight at Punta Leona

Jun 23, 2023

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

Breakfast- included