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Home > Destinations > Central
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Rica > Lapa Rios Tropical Adventure
Lapa Rios Tropical Adventure
Our premier Costa Rica eco tour ventures into the most verdant tropical ecosystems in the remote rainforests of the Osa Peninsula and the mystical cloud forests of Monteverde. You hike an endless variety of forest trails with private naturalist guides skilled at spotting wildlife, and who lead adventurous forays in the jungle at night and rainforest canopy tours in Costa Rica on hanging bridges, and who also share the friendly culture of Costa Rica. The award-winning nature lodges of Lapa Rios Ecolodge and Monteverde Lodge provide luxurious comfort, amenity and ambiance in total harmony with nature. In San Jose you are warmly received at the Grano de Oro, our cozy home away from home. This Costa Rica rainforest tour is easily run for two or more persons. It is an ideal romantic adventure, or a fun, active Costa Rica family tour with teenagers (or modified for families with younger children).
DAY 1 : ARRIVE SAN JOSE
Receive a warm Costa Rican welcome after passing through customs. A local representative will transfer you to overnight at Hotel Grano de Oro or similar. [Meals on own].
DAY 2 : LAPA RIOS LODGE - OSA PENINSULA
Your adventure into the wilds of the Osa Peninsula begins with an airport transfer for the one hour flight to Puerto Jimenez. Climb aboard the back of a 4-wheel drive vehicle with padded bench seats for the 45 minute scenic drive past small farms and rural homes to Lapa Rios Ecolodge. Perched on a hilltop with stunning views to the sea, the Lapa Rios resort bungalows offer queen size beds, hardwood floors, private bath, and a tranquil private balcony. Enjoy fine al fresco dining by candlelight; Lapa Rios is not only an award-winning ecolodge but has gained notoriety for its creative exotic tropical cuisine. The serene swimming pool surrounded by rainforest offers soothing relaxation. Overnight at Lapa Rios Lodge. [BLD]
DAYS 3-5 : LAPA RIOS RAIN FOREST RESERVE
Enjoy three days hiking and exploring among rivers, waterfalls, and natural pools for swimming on miles of wilderness trails winding through the private reserve of Lapa Rios in Osa Peninsula. Hike with resident naturalist guides who describe the complex ways that animals and plants co-exist in the tropical rain forest ecosystem. Relax and bird-watch from your veranda always listening and watching for birds flitting through the forest or fruits falling from above as monkeys and parrots feed in the canopy. Enjoy the pristine beach and tide pools. Join an optional rain forest night walk. Two half-day Lapa Rios ecolodge tours of your choice are included. Overnight at Lapa Rios Lodge. [BLD]
DAY 6 : MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST AND TWILIGHT WALK
Rise and shine! After an early breakfast transfer to Puerto Jimenez for the return flight to San Jose. Our naturalist guide will meet us at the airport to begin our journey into the Central Highlands to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, settled in 1951 by a group of North American Quakers. Keep your camera handy as the bumpy road winds uphill offering splendid views along the way. Monteverde Lodge is set amid landscaped gardens and has a spacious dining room, large indoor Jacuzzi near the bar, and wrap around windows with views into the forest. In the late afternoon join a guided twilight walk on the loop trails of Finca Ecologica. Flashlights are provided or bring your own headlamp in search of sloth, Capuchin monkeys, and a variety of nocturnal birds and insects. Because of its lower elevation, Finca Ecologica tends to be less cloudy and rainy than the principal reserve on the continental divide. Overnight at Hotel Fonda Vela or similar. [BD]
DAY 7 : ZIP-LINE TOUR, HANGING BRIDGES, AND SUGARMILL
Walk and/or fly through the cloud forest canopy on hanging brides and a cable zip-line. Hanging by a security harness you zip-line between 14 platforms connected by stainless steel cables. The total length of the Monteverde zip line is 1.8 miles gliding at 300 feet up! Thrill seekers will want to check out the Tarzan swing! The Sky Walk is a dramatic combination of six suspension bridges over deep canyons at tree top level and easy, well maintained walking trails. In the afternoon we visit Juan de Dios farm where he shares daily life at the sugar mill he operates. Juan tells us about the production of sugarcane and coffee, and the traditional ways of cultivating bananas, arracache (a local legume), avocado, macadamia nuts, and other Costa Rican specialties. A traditional oxcart pulled by oxen will then take us to the sugarcane mill where we taste products made from sugar cane. Overnight at Hotel Fonda Vela or similar.[BLD]
DAY 8 : MONTEVERDE, SAN JOSE - HOTEL GRANO DE ORO
Grab your binoculars and water bottle as we set off with our guide in search of wildlife in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve. Our guide shares his vast knowledge of the cloud forest as we hear the primal sounds of the Howler monkey and watch the leaf cutter ants busy at work. Be on the lookout for the elusive Resplendent quetzal as well as the Three-wattled bellbird and Emerald toucanet. The Monteverde Reserve extends down both slopes of the Tilaran Mountains (2,300 to 5,600 feet elevation), encompassing eight different ecological life zones and protecting over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, and 1,500 species of plants. After lunch we head back to San Jose. Overnight at Grano de Oro or similar. [BL]
DAY 9 : DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport approximately two hours before your scheduled international flight. [B]
| - Route Map, Prices, Departure Dates and Included Services - |
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Days: 9 | Grade: I-II, Easy Hiking (click for grades definition) | 2009 Price: From $2830 per person. Land cost based on Group Size & Season | Adults in Group | 2-3 | 4-5 | 6-7+ | Peak Season | $3990 | $3550 | $3250 | High Season | $3560 | $3345 | $3125 | Low Season | $3250 | $2935 | $2830 |
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| Child Price: From $1990, For ages 10 and under | Single Supplement: $995 (click for info) | *Peak Season: Dec 15, 2008 - Jan 5, 2009, High Season: Jan 6-May 15, 2009 and Jul 1-Aug 31, 2009, Low Season: May 16-Oct 31 (except Jul 1-Aug 31), 2009. Children's rate: $1990
SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Low season rates will apply for the July and August departures.
GUARANTEED TO DEPART WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE.
| | | 2010 Price: From $1990 per person. Land cost based on Group Size & Season | Adults in Group | 2-3 | 4-5 | 6-7+ | Peak Season | $4125 | $3815 | $3720 | High Season | $3840 | $3530 | $3435 | Low Season | $3375 | $3075 | $2975 |
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| Child Price: From $1990, For ages 10 and under | Single Supplement: $995 (click for info) | *Peak Season: Dec 15, 2009 - Jan 5, 2010, High Season: Nov 1, 2009-May 15, 2010 and Jul 1-Aug 31, 2010, Low Season: May 16-Oct 31, 2010 (except July and August departures). Children's rate: $1990
GUARANTEED TO DEPART WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE.
| | | | | 2009 Departure Dates | 2010 Departure Dates | | | Jul 18 - Jul 26, 2009 (F)
Jul 25 - Aug 2, 2009 (F)
Aug 8 - Aug 16, 2009 (F)
Aug 15 - Aug 23, 2009 (F)
Nov 21 - Nov 29, 2009
Dec 19 - Dec 27, 2009 (F)
Dec 28 - Jan 5, 2009
(and on request) | Jan 9 - Jan 17, 2010
Feb 13 - Feb 21, 2010
Mar 13 - Mar 21, 2010
Mar 27 - Apr 4, 2010 (F)
Apr 3 - Apr 11, 2010 (F)
Apr 17 - Apr 25, 2010
May 1 - May 9, 2010
Jun 12 - Jun 20, 2010
Jun 26 - Jul 4, 2010
Jul 3 - Jul 11, 2010 (F)
Jul 24 - Aug 1, 2010 (F)
Aug 14 - Aug 22, 2010 (F)
Aug 28 - Sep 5, 2010 (F)
Nov 20 - Nov 28, 2011 (F)
Dec 23 - Dec 31, 2010 (F)
Dec 25 - Jan 2, 2011 (F)
(and on request) |
(F) = Family departure |
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| | | Included: Services as specified in the itinerary above include lodging, tours and accommodations; Professional English-speaking naturalist guides for the Monteverde portion; airport-hotel transfers and land transportation; local air transportation; meals as specified [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner]; services of in-bound land operator offices for tour operations and Wildland Adventures' travel consultation and pre-departure services. | | | Not Included: Services unless specified otherwise in the itinerary above such as international air; airport taxes; tips and gratuities; optional or suggested services that are on your own; insurance of any kind; personal expenses; extra beverages and alcoholic drinks; medical costs; and hospitalization and evacuation and any other extra expenses due to unanticipated changes in our itinerary for reasons beyond control. Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included. Always carry enough cash for the international ($26) airport departure taxes. | | | Trip Notes: Women's only departure: May 16-24, 2009
Famly departures suggested for children 5 and older. | |
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