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Pura Vida

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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Arrive in San Jose

Day 2: Poas Volcano-Hot Springs
Journey to Poas Volcano
*LEAP! Ox Cart CraftsOx Cart Crafts
A local artisan introduces you to the origins of traditional Costa Rican craftmaking, such as Ox Cart painting. Try your own hand at painting and take home your art as a souvenir.

Continue to Arenal
Visit volcanic hot springs

Day 3: Monteverde
Continue to the Monteverde Reserve
Evening guided nature walk

Day 4: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Morning guided walking tour of Cloud Forest
Add: Canopy Zip-Line Tour

Day 5: Manuel Antonio
*LEAP! Costa Rican School VisitCosta Rican School Visit
Visit a Costa Rican school to meet local students, practice Spanish and see the differences between schools there and schools at home.

Continue to Manuel Antonio

Day 6: Manuel Antonio
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park:
• See Costa Rican wildlife
• Explore cays and inlets

Day 7: Folklore Dinner
*LEAP! Cocina TicaCocina Tica
Cook Costa Rican style! Create authentic local foods and sit down to savor your delicious creations.

Return to San Jose
*LEAP! Dance the El ToritoDance the El Torito
Costumed Costa Rican folklore dancers teach you the El Torito, as well as other traditional dances, then relax and watch the pros perform.


Day 8: Return Home to the United States, or

Day 8-15: March of the Turtles Volunteer Extension
Add: March of the Turtles Volunteer Extension:
Volunteer on a sea turtle research program:
• Tag and measure turtles
• Count eggs
• Mark nests
• Conduct morning nest surveys
• Track surveys and nest inventories

Customize this tour by adding:
• Canopy Zip-Line tour
• March of the Turtles Volunteer Extension

LEAP! is a daily program of Tour Director led,
interactive learning experiences & these activities:
LEAP Activities
Costa Rican School Visit
Visit a Costa Rican school to meet local students, practice Spanish and see the differences between schools there and schools at home.
LEAP! Activities on this tour:
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The group rates above apply to Optional Excursions & Activities when all group members participate.