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Itinerary

Day 1
After a long day of travel, relax at the lodge and meet the guide who will accompany you on this adventure!

Overnight: Alajuela

Day 2
Begin the long journey down towards the Osa Peninsula on our chartered bus. Drive through the Talamanca mountain range where we can stop to hike in the near paramo and upper montane life zones. Spend the night overlooking the Pacific beach town of Dominical.

Overnight: Dominical
 

Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River, Costa Rica - Central America Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
 
Day 3
A morning horseback ride through a private homestead brings us to a breathtaking waterfall. Enjoy a home cooked meal with the family who owns the property. In the afternoon, visit an extensive organic farm and model for sustainable development at Finca Ipe. Then drive down to Sierpe, one of the gateways to the breathtakingly untouched Osa Peninsula.

Overnight: Sierpe
 

Day 4
In the morning we are greeted by our guides from the Campanario Biological Reserve. Leave Sierpe by boat and stop for a kayaking trip through the mangrove forest before arriving at Campanario in time for orientation, perhaps a quick hike, and beach time. In the evening, learn about the basics of rainforest ecology from local naturalists.

Overnight: Campanario Biological Reserve, Osa Peninsula
 

Day 5
Spend the day hiking through Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica's natural wonders. Home to over 500 species of trees, the tropical wet forests here may be the most species-rich in all of Central America. A highlight of the area is certainly the large numbers of scarlet macaws seen throughout the park.

Overnight: Campanario Biological Reserve, Osa Peninsula
 
Campanario Rock at Sunset, Costa Rica - Central America Campanario Rock at Sunset

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Day 6
Leave early for an exciting day trip to Isla del Cano. After a boatride that usually allows passengers to view dolphins, enjoy off shore snorkeling and a hike to burial grounds where artifacts remain near the tombs. After a picnic lunch on the beach, enjoy the spectucular beauty and our last day in the Osa.

Overnight: Campanario Biological Reserve, Osa Peninsula
 

Day 7
After an early morning wildlife observation hour and breakfast, we bid farewell to our Campanario hosts and return by chartered plane to San Jose. Upon arrival to the Central Valley, we visit the Ark Herb Farm, which boasts an incredible collection of medicinal herbs and foods for export.

Overnight: Alajuela
 


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Day 8
Today we wake up early and head to the banks of the Pacuare River for an unforgettable day of white water rafting. This most scenic river slices through virgin rainforest and plunges through mountain gorges which drop the most beautiful waterfalls right alongside your raft. We stop on the riverside for an excellent lunch. Then return to our inn in the Central Valley.

Overnight: Alajuela
 

Day 9
After breakfast at the hotel we head directly to the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Board the plane filled with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.


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