South Pacific Eco Escape
Day 1 Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival to San Jose International Airport (contact us for details if arriving at other airport), you will receive a VIP Airport Greeting by a Pacific Trade Winds representative. Transportation will be provided to San Gerardo de Dota which is a birdwatchers paradise located in the central cloud forests. During your visit to San Gerardo de Dota, you will stay at Trogon Lodge. The Trogon Lodge is an Eco-lodge and bird watchers paradise located in the cloud forest area of San Gerardo de Dota. Hotel amenities include trout pond, restaurant, bar, nature trails, conference room, and internet. While at Trogon Lodge you will enjoy a Standard Room. Standard Rooms feature a heating system and views of the river Savegre or forest. |
Day 2 Canopy Zipline adventure on the Trogon Lodge Canopy course. The Canopy Zipline is a must do for anybody adventurous that visits Costa Rica. This course offers several zips and 10 platforms in a cloud forest setting. The tour lasts 2 hours and includes guide. No transportation is needed from Trogon Lodge. Transportation is not included from other area hotels. |
Day 3 Early Morning Birdwatching tour. This tour is great for any birdwatcher and particulary those seeking Resplendent Quetzals as this is one of the few areas in the world that has the right features to harbor Quetzals year round. With a little luck and cooperation from Mother Nature, we should be able to spot many species of birds. The tour lasts 2 hours and includes guide. No transportation is needed from Trogon Lodge. Transportation is not included from other area hotels. |
Day 4 Transportation will be provided to Dominical which is home to some of the most beautiful palm studded surf beaches in Costa Rica and an abundance of wildlife in the surrounding mountains. During your visit to Dominical, you will stay at Hacienda Baru. Hacienda Baru is an eco-lodge and wildlife refuge located just north of Dominical. This unique property is a bird watcher's and adventurer's paradise with miles of trails, secluded beaches, and adventure activities galore. Hotel amenities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and internet. While at Hacienda Baru you will enjoy a Superior Room. Superior Rooms feature naturally-ventilation, a bathroom with hot water shower, in-room safe, and a front porch with a view of the rainforest. |
Day 5 Tree Climbing in Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge. A professional guide will accompany you on a thrilling tree climb into the canopy of the rainforest. No experience necessary, though participants should be in fairly good physical condition. After a safety briefing, your guide will assist you the entire way up some 35 meters. This 2.5 hour tour includes guide. No transportation is needed from Hacienda Baru. Transportation is not included from other area hotels. |
Day 6 Beach day at Playa Dominical. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the tropical sun on the palm studded beaches of the Pacific coast. |
Day 7 Final Day — All good things must come to an end, though memories last a lifetime. Transportation will be provided back to San Jose International Airport scheduled to arrive three hours prior to your departure flight. ¡Pura Vida! |
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