| JOURNEYS OF DISCOVERY Costa Rica Natural Paradise to Nourish your Soul |
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COSTA RICA
Natural Wonders!
March 18 - 28, 2010
See pricing below which includes round-trip
air from various departure cities.
Costa Rica is a land of incredible natural beauty and an amazing diversity of animal species. Spend
10 days of rest, rejuvenation, and renewal for your mind, body, and spirit among the healing
energy of nature and wildlife. We live in a very busy world, a culture that shows little value for
just being who we are. Many people never find the quiet space to explore that question…who am
I?? We all need a quiet place of beauty, peacefulness and serenity to just sit and think, to simply
breath, to pray or meditate…a place quiet enough for us to hear that still small voice within. I feel
that within the natural setting of Costa Rica, you will find that place. You will find the time and
space to let go of all stress and tension. Experience has shown me that there is no better place to
........“find yourself” than in the beauty and harmonious energy of nature.
March 20 - Sat. B,L Group full day cultural tour with the Maleku Tribe.
After breakfast we'll depart and spend the day with The Malekus at Margarita
who have opened their hearts and their community to all visitors. They will share
with us a little of their culture, language and traditions, and give us a glimpse
into the real roots of Costa Rica. At the Palenque Cauoran U Tocuf, visitors are
greeted with a traditional beverage, a maleku history and a language class. After
that we will take a hike with a Maleku guide through a medicinal plant garden
where you can learn about Malekus medicine and their relationship with nature.
They will share with us their art craft and arrow classes and then we'll share a
Maleku lunch. The people at Palenque Cauoran U Tocuf will complete your visit
with a presentation of one of their ancient customs as weddings or man duels.
After breakfast we'll depart and spend the day with The Malekus at Margarita
who have opened their hearts and their community to all visitors. They will share
with us a little of their culture, language and traditions, and give us a glimpse
into the real roots of Costa Rica. At the Palenque Cauoran U Tocuf, visitors are
greeted with a traditional beverage, a maleku history and a language class. After
that we will take a hike with a Maleku guide through a medicinal plant garden
where you can learn about Malekus medicine and their relationship with nature.
They will share with us their art craft and arrow classes and then we'll share a
Maleku lunch. The people at Palenque Cauoran U Tocuf will complete your visit
with a presentation of one of their ancient customs as weddings or man duels.
ITINERARY:
This itinerary is designed to give you plenty of free time in Arenal Volcano area and the Monteverde Cloud
Forest. There are so many activities and optional tours to choose from that you can stay as busy or as
low-key as you like! Several tours are included in the itinerary that we'll enjoy as a group. Once we are there,
we can decide to experience other tours together or you are free to explore on your own. You'll have the
flexibility to enjoy this trip exactly as your heart desires!
March 18 - Thursday. Arrival into San Jose, Costa Rica. You will be met at the airport and transferred to
the Britannia Hotel. A cozy charming inn located in one of the most historic areas of San Jose.
Britannia Hotel website.
March 19 - Fri: Breakfast included: After breakfast we'll leave San Jose
and head to the Arenal Volcano. We stop at a butterfly farm in the morning.
The tour includes a documentary film, a visit to the larva and pupae laboratories
and the gardens where thousands of amazing butterflies fly all over the place, this
is the perfect place to learn about their metamorphosis and life cycle.
March 19 - 22. Afternoon arrival and check into our hotel, Arenal Paraiso, or similiar,
with stunning views of the Arenal volcano and beautiful grounds and gardens. Arenal Paraiso website.
We will be here for 4 nights. Breakfast is included daily
This itinerary is designed to give you plenty of free time in Arenal Volcano area and the Monteverde Cloud
Forest. There are so many activities and optional tours to choose from that you can stay as busy or as
low-key as you like! Several tours are included in the itinerary that we'll enjoy as a group. Once we are there,
we can decide to experience other tours together or you are free to explore on your own. You'll have the
flexibility to enjoy this trip exactly as your heart desires!
March 18 - Thursday. Arrival into San Jose, Costa Rica. You will be met at the airport and transferred to
the Britannia Hotel. A cozy charming inn located in one of the most historic areas of San Jose.
Britannia Hotel website.
March 19 - Fri: Breakfast included: After breakfast we'll leave San Jose
and head to the Arenal Volcano. We stop at a butterfly farm in the morning.
The tour includes a documentary film, a visit to the larva and pupae laboratories
and the gardens where thousands of amazing butterflies fly all over the place, this
is the perfect place to learn about their metamorphosis and life cycle.
March 19 - 22. Afternoon arrival and check into our hotel, Arenal Paraiso, or similiar,
with stunning views of the Arenal volcano and beautiful grounds and gardens. Arenal Paraiso website.
We will be here for 4 nights. Breakfast is included daily
March 21 - 22 Sun / Mon. are free days for you to enjoy on your own.
There are a number of optional tours that you can easily arrange, do some
hiking around the Arenal Volcano on your own or just relax. Usually there are
several interested in the same tour so you'll always have someone to go with
you.
Click here for a description of optional Arenal tours.
There are a number of optional tours that you can easily arrange, do some
hiking around the Arenal Volcano on your own or just relax. Usually there are
several interested in the same tour so you'll always have someone to go with
you.
Click here for a description of optional Arenal tours.
March 25 and 26, Thurs / Fri. are free days for you to enjoy on your own. You
can hike on your own in the Monteverde Cloud Forest or arrange a number of
other optional tours.
I'll be going on the ecological night hike and definitely visiting the frog pond and
probably horse back riding....who wants to come with me?
Click here for descriptions of optional tours Monteverde
can hike on your own in the Monteverde Cloud Forest or arrange a number of
other optional tours.
I'll be going on the ecological night hike and definitely visiting the frog pond and
probably horse back riding....who wants to come with me?
Click here for descriptions of optional tours Monteverde
March 23 - Tues. B We leave early and head for the Monteverde Cloud Forest and
the rustic Trapp Family Lodge, or similiar, located in a small private reserve. You'll
appreciate the warm, homey, atmosphere where you will enjoy a truly wonderful and
peaceful stay. We will be here for 4 nights, breakfast is included each day.
Trapp Family Lodge Website
March 24 - Wed. Half day group tour in Santa Elena Cloud Forest. Early departure
for Santa Elena reserve, located in the Continental Divide, the warm winds that
come from both oceans (the Pacific and the Atlantic) together with the rain
precipitation, creates the perfect combination for one of the best cloud forest
reserves of Costa Rica. Here you will find the richest forests in flora and fauna and
different species of trees, orchids and lichens are easily found. Among the birds: the
Resplendent Quetzal, hummingbirds, Black guan, toucanet and more. Such
mammals as howler monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis; and the more difficult to see,
the tapir, ocelot, peccary and pumas. Also, there is a platform where on a clear day
you may observe the Arenal Volcano and its lake.
the rustic Trapp Family Lodge, or similiar, located in a small private reserve. You'll
appreciate the warm, homey, atmosphere where you will enjoy a truly wonderful and
peaceful stay. We will be here for 4 nights, breakfast is included each day.
Trapp Family Lodge Website
March 24 - Wed. Half day group tour in Santa Elena Cloud Forest. Early departure
for Santa Elena reserve, located in the Continental Divide, the warm winds that
come from both oceans (the Pacific and the Atlantic) together with the rain
precipitation, creates the perfect combination for one of the best cloud forest
reserves of Costa Rica. Here you will find the richest forests in flora and fauna and
different species of trees, orchids and lichens are easily found. Among the birds: the
Resplendent Quetzal, hummingbirds, Black guan, toucanet and more. Such
mammals as howler monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis; and the more difficult to see,
the tapir, ocelot, peccary and pumas. Also, there is a platform where on a clear day
you may observe the Arenal Volcano and its lake.
March 27 - Sat. B Today we head back to San Jose and check into the
Britannia Hotel. We should have some time in the afternoon to explore some of San Jose.
March 28 - Sun. B Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA and our home city.
Bringing with you memories of beautiful Costa Rica and new kindred spirit friends!
Britannia Hotel. We should have some time in the afternoon to explore some of San Jose.
March 28 - Sun. B Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA and our home city.
Bringing with you memories of beautiful Costa Rica and new kindred spirit friends!
| Tour Includes: RT air from your home city to San Jose, CR Airport transfers All ground land transportation 9 nights shared accomodations Breakfast daily / lunch Maleku tour Butterfly farm tour Santa Elena Cloud Forest tour Group tours listed in itinerary Does Not Include: Airport departure taxes if required Meals not listed in itinerary Items of a personal nature phone calls, laundry or anything not specifically listed Trip cancellation medical travel insurance (can be included in your tour cost) Tips to porters, bus drivers, local guides etc. |
| Tour Costs including round-trip air: based on a minimum of 8 travelers shared accomodations Contact me for quotes on other departure cities. Airfare cost not guaranteed until ticketed JFK / San Jose - $1,720.00 LA / San Jose - $1,902.00 Phoenix / San Jose - $2,009.00 Miami / San Jose - $1,711.00 Land only without air: $1,390.00 |
| To reserve your space for this trip Contact: Gayle Lawrence Journeys of Discovery 1-727-785-5563 info@ajourneyofdiscovery.com |
