by Jeanne Katsuro, Trip Director
Experience Endless Mountain Horizons, complex Evergreen Tropical Forests filled with exotic flora and wildlife.
Costa Rica is the Emerald of Central America Vacation
April 17 – 28, 2027
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Seat Reduction Date is September 17
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On September 17, Nisei will have to return the remaining open positions which then be sold to other travelers from other travel companies like AAA.
After September 17, the air fare is subject to change and more than likely will experience an increased air fare.
April 17 – 28 Costa Rica $4649 Double $5649 Single
24 Person trip
12 Days, 23 Meals (11 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 8 Dinners)
Additional rate of $1990 for Business Class
Wonders of Tortuguero National Park – travel by boat to your hotel before heading further down the rivers & canals to the world’s finest sea turtle research station.
- Explore the Town to Tortuguero and relax at your lodge set in the middle of the jungle
- Experience the morning calls of the monkeys to the gentle chatter of the birds and all the other wonderful sounds of the rainforest
Take a boat back to the mainland and make your way to Sarapiqui & Trimbina Rainforest Center
- There have an “Impact Moment”, an ecotourism destination that is vigilant of environmental, social & economic impact.
- Learn the process of sustainably converting cacao seed from bean to bar and taste for yourself what it is call the food of the gods.
- The pure source of Chocolate!
Penas Blancas River Safari – paddle & float down the river on a peaceful adventure, taking in the sights & sounds of the rainforest
- as your naturalist guide describes the intricacies of the wildlife around you.
- Visit the “finca” of a local family and try homemade snacks such as banana bread, local coffee and more.
- Take a guided walk through the private primary forest reserve for a look at the various flora and fauna.
Arenal – Famous hanging bridges suspended over the rainforest floor, relish a bird’s-eye view of the jungle
Your choice
- Costa Rica is the birthplace of Zip lining – glide over the canopies of a mind-blowing rip through the jungle or
- Make you way across lava fields of the Arenal Volcano for an up-close-and-personal look at the volcano on a moderate hike along the trails formed by lava during the 1968 eruption.
- Later explore and family owned farm, taste the exotic fruit harvest and experience the traditional way to process sugar cane.
- Sip of cane liquor before engaging in a culinary demonstration and farm to table lunch
- White Water Rafting adventure that is great for all levels of rafters
- The adventure on the Rio Balsa or Sarapiqui River provide plenty of action & thrills, but with milder white water rapids. Class II – III
- Enjoy the majestic foliage of the rainforest as you watch for monkeys, sloths and toucans while you raft.
- Afterwards eat traditional Costa Rican lunch and celebrate your adventure!
Following morning, wake up and smell the coffee at a local farm that produces Costa Rica’s well-known Coffee Beans!
Playa Herradura end the day with the sunset over the Pacific Ocean alongside birds in every color of the rainbow.
Manuel Antonio National Park home to verdant rainforests and white sand beaches.
In this natural wonderland, traverse the trails where the wild things are or go for a swim in the turquoise waters as wildlife rummages in the canopies.
Tarcoles Rio Grande – Exhilarating jungle crocodile safari, boat beneath the towering jungle, and look along the river banks for a glimpse of these incredible creatures.
It will be lot’s of fun! Come join us!
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