Costa Rica Multi Sport Adventure

• All entrance fees

• Accommodations based on double and triple occupancy at comfortable and distinctive tourist level hotels

• Most meals; we leave off a couple so your family can explore on your own.

• Travel in groups of 15 to 25 people
• Services of a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout your trip

• Land transportation, airport transfers and internal air

• All excursions

• Bottled water and snacks

• Travel insurance – Travel Insured International policy

• Groups of 8 or more will be accompanied by a mentor whose primary jobs will be to provide kid-friendly enrichment activities for up to an hour each day that enhance the overall trip experience; to provide organized fun for kids that helps them get to know each other; to provide things for kids to do during delays, flights and long bus trips (our teen trips don’t include mentors)

• Ages 6 to 16 will be matched with pen pals with whom they can correspond and then meet in country (our cruises of Inside Passage of Alaska and our teen trips don’t include penpals)

• There may be slight variations to this listing for certain adventures

Day 1 – Depart U.S. / Arrive San Jose
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where your Costa Rica family vacation begins.

Days 2 and 3 – Turrialba region
The Turrialba region is surrounded by lush green forests and plantations and crowned with the 11,260 foot Irazu Volcano. But the real family fun lies on the rolling rapids of the Pejibaye River where you will enjoy some of the best whitewater rafting in the country. Agriculture is the principal industry - Arabica coffee, sugarcane and macadamia nuts abound. Turrialba is the only place allowed to produce the popular Costa Rican cheese that shares the name 'Turrialba'.
Visit Irazu Volcano National Park
Drive up through potato, onion and cabbage fields to the Irazu Volcano National Park. Its summit of 11,260 feet is usually above the clouds. The picturesque views here make this the perfect place to enjoy some hot chocolate or a cup of coffee.
Basilica de los Angeles
After enjoying a very typical Costa Rican lunch, we’ll stop briefly at Basilica de los Angeles, the focus of an annual pilgrimage to celebrate the appearance of La Negrita, Costa Rica’s patron saint.
Whitewater rafting on the Pejibaye River
Once you’ve been outfitted with life jackets, helmets and paddles, it’s off to the Class II and III rapids of the Pejibaye River. This rafting trip is first-timer friendly.
Optional activities
Bike ride through a leading tropical research center, hike at the largest archeological site in the country (complete with ancient bridges and petroglyphs), or choose to go canyoning - a rock climbing trip that includes rappelling and descending cliffs and waterfalls.

Days 4 and 5 – Tortuguero, Caribbean Coast
The waterways and lagoons of Tortuguero are the most biologically diverse in all of Costa Rica. In fact, there are seven species of turtle alone! It’s home to the endangered sea turtle and during July and August, with any luck, your children will actually see them nesting on the beaches.
Adopt a green Atlantic sea turtle
Tortuguero is known for its long stretch of beach, which is actually the protected nesting site for these green Atlantic sea turtles . Adopt-A-Turtle is part of the Sea Turtle Survival League – a program of the non-profit Caribbean Conservation Corporation (www.cccturtle.org).
Jungle boat expedition
Explore Tortuguero’s intricate river system via a motorized jungle boat. As you wind your way through the lowland rain forest, keep an eye out for bats, howler monkeys and caimans.
Kayaking
Meet for a kayaking trip through the waterways for some more rain forest exploration through the maze of canals.

Days 6 and 7 – Manuel Antonio, Pacific Coast
Even though Manuel Antonio is the smallest park in Costa Rica, it has the most extraordinary landscape with volcanic sand beaches and exotic islands. But the best seats for exploring this region are not on land – your family will zipline through the rain forest treetops for a bird’s-eye view you’ll never forget.
Zipline canopy tour
Get ready for an adrenaline rush as you glide from platform to platform through the dense rain forest. This high-flying adventure is for ages five and up.
Friends Across Borders
Meeting (pen pals) Thomson families love this program! Children traveling with us can choose to exchange letters with a local child of similar age before leaving on their adventure. While on the family trip we organize a pen pal meeting with a scheduled activity like soccer or hacky sacking. It’s amazing how such interaction can be a real eye-opener for everyone involved.
Explore Manual Antonio National Park
This nature preserve juts out into the ocean, so it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing along its trails as well as pristine white sand beaches for swimming.

Day 8 – Manuel Antonio / Jaco / San Jose
Jaco, best described as a beach destination and surfer paradise is located just south of San Jose and provides opportunity for plenty of fun family activities.
Optional activities
Take surfing lessons, learn to stand up paddle, go to a yoga class or mountain bike to a waterfall. You can't go wrong with any of these awesome choices!
Farewell dinner
Say good-bye to your guide and fellow travelers over a farewell dinner.

Day 9 – Depart San Jose / Arrive U.S.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
2/11/2012 - 2/19/2012	$3,290
2/18/2012 - 2/26/2012	$3,290
3/3/2012 - 3/11/2012	$3,290
3/10/2012 - 3/18/2012	$3,290
3/17/2012 - 3/25/2012	$3,290
3/24/2012 - 4/1/2012	$3,290
3/31/2012 - 4/8/2012	$3,490
4/7/2012 - 4/15/2012	$3,490
4/14/2012 - 4/22/2012	$3,290
4/21/2012 - 4/29/2012	$3,290
6/16/2012 - 6/24/2012	$3,090
6/23/2012 - 7/1/2012	$3,090
6/30/2012 - 7/8/2012	$3,090
7/7/2012 - 7/15/2012	$3,190
7/14/2012 - 7/22/2012	$3,190
7/21/2012 - 7/29/2012	$3,190
7/28/2012 - 8/5/2012	$3,190
8/4/2012 - 8/12/2012	$3,190
8/11/2012 - 8/19/2012	$3,190
8/18/2012 - 8/26/2012	$3,190
12/15/2012 - 12/23/2012	$3,790
12/18/2012 - 12/26/2012	$3,790
12/22/2012 - 12/30/2012	$3,790
12/24/2012 - 1/1/2013	$3,790
12/25/2012 - 1/2/2013	$3,790
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Costa Rica is home to spectacular rain forests and wildlife and a global leader in protecting its natural resources. You and your family will experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in this eco-friendly paradise.

Costa Rica’s lush, diverse ecosystems, pristine waterways and volcanic sandy beaches are home to a staggering amount of plant and animal life. From the largest butterfly garden in the world to sea turtles, howler monkeys and tapirs, you will not soon forget the beauty and serenity of a Costa Rican adventure.

The waterways and lagoons of Tortuguero are among the most biologically diverse in all of Costa Rica. The area protected by Tortuguero National Park was an archipelago of volcanic islands until alluvial sediments from the interior mountains filled in the spaces and formed a network of marshy islands. Sand piled up where sediment deposited by the river met the sea, and the turtle nesting beaches of Tortuguero formed. The exceptionally high rainfall and rich environment make the beaches, canals, lagoons and wetlands of Tortuguero areas of exceptional biodiversity, ideal for nature lovers.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6+

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

2012 Rates:
Teen Tour Price =$2990 - $3690
Child (<12) = $2990 - $3690

Triple discount $300 for child under 12 sharing with 2 adults

Internal Air: $300

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