Coastal Conservation Itinerary Costa Rica Coastal Conservation Itinerary

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Day 1 Overview Fly into San José Hotel Check–in Orientation and Introduction to program Overnight in San José

Fly into Costa Rica San José San Gerardo de Dota Villa Lapas Villa Rio Mar Villa Lapas

Day 2 Overview Irazú Volcano (weather permitting) Cartago (weather permitting) Transfer to San Gerardo de Dota Optional Canopy Tour Check into hotel Introduction to the area Hike in the surrounding region Overnight in San Gerardo de Dota

San José to San Gerardo de Dota Villa Rio Mar Villa Lapas

Savegre Mountain Hotel

Hike through the Savegre Region

Optional Canopy Tour Zip into biodiversity

Day 3 Overview Early morning bird tour Macroinvertebrate activity Hotel check-out and transfer to South Pacific Area Hotel check-in Reptile Park Overnight in South Pacific Area

Early Morning Bird Watching Tour From 6-8 am, a resident guide takes students on a walk in search for birds. The Resplendent Quetzal, considered one of the most gorgeous birds in the New World, may be spotted.

Transfer to Villa Rio Mar San José San Gerardo de Dota Villa Rio Mar Villa Lapas

Reptilandia Visit the South Pacific Region’s only reptile and amphibian park. Learn to identify venomous and non-venomous snakes, witness poison dart frogs, rainforest lizards, and tortoises. 55 terrarium-style enclosures and ponds on over an acre of land. Over 300 specimens on snakes, lizards, frogs, and turtles. Pet a 150 pound spur-thighed tortoise!

Villa Rio Mar

Day 4 Overview Breakfast and hotel check-out Marino Ballena National Park Whale and Dolphin Watching Snorkeling Transfer to Central Pacific Coast Hotel check-in Saint Lucia Sky Way Tour Cooking or Dancing Lessons!

Marino Ballena National Park Whale and Dolphin watching Guided tour to look for whales and dolphins Snorkeling Dive in and explore what’s on and around the island Note: travelers are more likely to see dolphins than whales, depending on the day or time of year.

Saint Lucia Guided hike through old town Saint Lucia for a glimpse of the colonial town and shopping Sky Way Tour Hike on a private reserve with hanging bridges and an up-close-and-personal view of the rainforest

Experience Costa Rican Culture Dancing or Cooking Lessons

Day 5 Overview Breakfast and hotel check-out Carara National Park Horseback Riding

Carara National Park

Horseback Riding

Day 6 and 7 Overview Day 6 Day 7 Sea Kayaking Lunch on the beach Mangrove Tour Plaza Real Cariari Shopping Mall Overnight in San José Day 7 Check-out of hotel Fly back to U.S.

Sea Kayaking Students explore the beautiful coastline and spot birds and aquatic wildlife

Mangrove Tour

Plaza Real Cariari Shopping

Transfer to San José San José San Gerardo de Dota Villa Lapas Villa Rio Mar Villa Lapas