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Tropical Ecosystems

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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Arrive in San Jose

 Day 2: Arenal
*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.
Journey to Arenal Volcano
Relax in the hot springs

 Day 3: Monteverde
Add: Horseback ride from Arenal to Monteverde
Explore Monteverde
Evening guided nature walk

 Day 4: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest

 Day 5: Guanacaste Coast
Travel to the Guanacaste Coast
*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.

 Day 6: Guanacaste Coast
Relax on sandy beaches

 Day 7: Santa Rosa National Park
Explore Santa Rosa National Park
Return to San Jose

 Day 8: Coffee Plantation-Folklore Dinner
Visit San Jose:
• Coffee Plantation
• National Theater
• Gold Museum
*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 9: Return Home to the United States, or

Day 9-10: San Jose Rafting
Add: San Jose Rafting Extension:
• Drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park
• Reventazon River Whitewater Rafting

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• Horseback Riding
• San Jose Rafting 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.