Conserving Costa Rica
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- Arenal is one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world
- Playas de Nosara, Nicoya Peninsula "Its pristine beaches are responsible for the introduction of an array of new activities for families with children
- Monteverde and the Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde are an important part of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.
- Tortuguero (Land of Turtles) is a small village that can only be reached by water or plane.
- Manuel Antonio National Park with pristine white sandy beaches, small islands and lush forests backing onto the water’s edge make this a picture perfect location.
- The Savegre River has carved out a deep lush green valley near its source.
- Corcovado National Park is one of the last significant stretches of low land rain forest and was named "the most biologically intense place on Earth" by National Geographic.
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Arrive San Jose,
Transfer to a luxurious coffee plantation lodge in the hills
Transfer to your luxury accommodation in Tortuguero (seasonal turtle hatching night trip) (B,D)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin white-water rafting trip, arrive at Pacuare Lodge - massage, horse riding, canopy adventure available
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rest day; optional activities around Pacuare Lodge - massage, horse riding, canopy adventure, hikes, tree planting, village visit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Raft out, and transfer to your eco-luxe hotel in the Arenal region
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin volunteering - helping conserve biodiversity and protect wildlife
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue making a difference through volunteering
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue making a difference through volunteering
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue making a difference through volunteering
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day at leisure in Arenal, hot springs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike around Volcano (optional), hot springs
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer back to your luxury Finca near San Jose
Meals: Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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an incredible rewarding experience
Not day goes by without reflecting on a trip my son and I took over the summer, following his high school graduation. We wanted to explore another country, and give ...
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I just got home from a wonderful trip hosted by Chris Hill with Hands Up Holidays. He took myself and a few other travel advisors from around the US to Costa Rica to...
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An unforgettable trip to Costa Rica
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Hands Up Holidays is a luxury travel company with one BIG difference. We are obsessive about you having more than an amazing vacation; our passion is for you to have a remarkable luxury travel experience that you will treasure forever, by combining expertly-led sightseeing with meaningful community development through volunteering or philanthropy. Touch lives, including your own.
The secret ingredient that makes our trips so special is the combination of a fantastic tailor-made luxury holiday with a ‘taste’ of volunteering or philanthropy. Combining the two gives you the chance to get under the skin of a destination and interact meaningfully with the local people and giving them a 'hand up' in life.
Don’t just scratch the surface: help that African girl have a safe place to live, teach hospitality skills to the Colombian coca leaf grower so he isn’t reliant on an illegal trade for a living, or help conserve elephants in Thailand. In so doing you will find yourself immersed in local life, championing a cause and learning new things, all combined with sights that you want to see, led by an expert local guide.
Some of our clients have been so transformed by their journeys, that it has inspired them to change careers and in a few cases they have even moved to the country of the project. Now, this might not happen to you, but rest assured that you will have fun and return with great memories and touching stories.
The dignity of every individual - every person is of equal value We in the West can offer a lot to disadvantaged communities, and we make this happen, whilst being conscious that it is not our right to impose our value system...and we are very aware that frequently it is us who have more to learn from other communities than we can teach them Being good stewards of the Earth and its resources, and conserving them for future generations.
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