Compare Conserving Costa Rica by Hands Up Holidays vs Costa Rica Volcano Adventure 4D/3N by Bamba
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5 | Excellent
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Duration | 14 days | 4 days |
Price From | $ 6,990 | $ 1,198 |
Price Per Day | $ 499 | $ 300 |
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Trip Style | Group tour | Self-guided tour |
Lodging Level | Luxury | Basic |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Meals Included |
13 Breakfast, 11 Lunches and 13 Dinner |
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Description |
This trip has been discontinued. Click to see a suggested itinerary for Costa- Rica and customize it to suit your specific requirements. Costa Ricans enjoy the highest life satisfaction of any nation on earth (according to a “Happiness Index” ranking 143 countries). Their frequent smiles and easy laughter can be quite contagious and you will relish your time volunteering alongside them. This may be reflected in the most common words you'll hear in Costa Rica; “Pura Vida” (literally pure life), it is used for all manner of situations including; as a greeting, as a good bye, to express satisfaction, to politely express indifference or even as a response to thanks. |
Day 1
Meals: Dinner
Arrive San Jose,
Transfer to a luxurious coffee plantation lodge in the hills
Day 2
Transfer to your luxury accommodation in Tortuguero (seasonal turtle hatching night trip) (B,D)
Day 3: Boat safari
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin white-water rafting trip, arrive at Pacuare Lodge - massage, horse riding, canopy adventure available
Day 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rest day; optional activities around Pacuare Lodge - massage, horse riding, canopy adventure, hikes, tree planting, village visit
Day 6
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Raft out, and transfer to your eco-luxe hotel in the Arenal region
Day 7
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin volunteering - helping conserve biodiversity and protect wildlife
Day 8
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue making a difference through volunteering
Day 9
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue making a difference through volunteering
Day 10
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue making a difference through volunteering
Day 11
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day at leisure in Arenal, hot springs
Day 12
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike around Volcano (optional), hot springs
Day 13
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer back to your luxury Finca near San Jose
Day 14 Fly home
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: San José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Airport Pick-up
Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival, one of our representatives will be ready to greet you at the airport and pass you all the information you need to start your adventure
You'll be transferred to your hotel and the rest of your day will be yours to spend at your leisure - why not visit the nearby Central Market, the outskirts of the National Theater and the La Plaza de La Cultura?
Day 2: La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna Free Afternoon (B)
Wake up for a tasty breakfast before you continue your adventure
We'll be waiting in a shuttle at the lobby to pick you up
From there, we'll make our way to La Fortuna, otherwise known as the village of La Fortuna de San Carlos
This charming village is the entrance to the magnificent Arenal Volcano and is located in the province of Alajuela, which connects the Arenal Volcano area with the cloud forest of Monteverde and Santa Elena and the lowlands of the north of the country
From La Fortuna, you'll be able to admire spectacular views of Arenal
It's widely considered one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Costa Rica, after all! Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this amazing surroundings by your self.
Day 3: La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Time to Explore the Volcano & Hot Springs (B/D)
Rise and shine! Today, you'll have more free time in the morning to explore La Fortuna at your own pace
In the afternoon, your local bilingual guide will again meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to the Arenal Volcano National Park
You'll explore the old lava flow of 1968 and learn about the rainforest flora and fauna from a local expert
After the volcano hike, your next stop is be the relaxing hot springs! Enjoy a delicious cocktail surrounded by tropical gardens, then go to the restaurant to have your buffet dinner
After all the adventure, you must be hungry!
Day 4: San José, Costa Rica
Back to San Jose (B)
All good things must come to an end! We'll transfer you by shuttle from the hotel to the airport, depending on the time on your flight out (driving distance 3 hours approx.) Please do make sure to book a flight after 16:00 to ensure you can arrive on time
We wish you a safe flight back home!