EARTH DAY COSTA RICA
ROMANTIC VACATION
(OR ACTIVE FAMILY ADVENTURE W/ TEENS)
7 days/6 nights
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Itinerary Overview
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This tour was created for adventure-seeking couples or parents who’ve opted to leave the kids at home in
lieu of a little romance (or for active families traveling with teens). From the thrill and exhilaration of rafting
one of most wild and scenic tropical rivers to the peace and serenity of a beachside casita, experience the
best of the rainforests, rivers, exotic wildlife and beaches of Costa Rica. Based from Hacienda Tayutic,
explore the forested slopes of the active Turrialba volcano or the lush cloud forest of the Tapanti Wildlife
Refuge with a naturalist guide skilled at spotting the abundant wildlife including spider and howler monkeys
and an incredible variety of colorful tropical bird species. You can choose to raft down the beautiful Pacuare
River or explore a coffee plantation by bike and learn about coffee cultivation and roasting. Emerging from
the lowland jungles your Costa Rica adventure continues at Latitude 10, an exclusive boutique hotel just a
few steps from the Pacific Ocean where you can snorkel, surf or simple kick your feet up and do nothing at
all.
DAY
DAT
E
OVERNIGHT
HOTEL
MEALS
HIGHLIGHTS
Arrival and transfer to hotel
2.5 to 3 hrs
Hike Turrialba Volcano or Tapanti
Wildlife Refuge
Choice of one activity
Couple’s massage for 2 people
Transfer back to San Jose, flight to
Tambor, 4WD transfer to hotel, 45
minute drive
1
TURRIALBA
Hotel Tayutic
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2
TURRIALBA
Hotel Tayutic
B
3
TURRIALBA
Hotel Tayutic
B
4
SANTA TERESA
Latitude 10
B
5
SANTA TERESA
Latitude 10
B
Surfing lessons for 2 people
6
SANTA TERESA
Latitude 10
B
Beach day at leisure.
7
DEPARTURE
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B
Transfer to Tambor, flight to San
Jose for intl departure.
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Itinerary In Detail
DAY 1: SAN JOSE
Arrive at San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport, meet your naturalist guide and continue to
the charming Hotel Tayutic in Turrialba (2.5 hour drive). Rest of the day at leisure or to take your first
nature walk accompanied by your private guide. Overnight at Hacienda Tayutic.
DAY 2: DAY WITH A NATURALIST GUIDE
Guides are the wizards who create the magic on any Costa Rica adventure. Today, you experience a day
of discovery with your private naturalist guide who will amaze and thrill you with the wonders of Costa
Rica’s flora and fauna. You have the option to visit the active Turrialba Volcano and learn about its
geology or take a day trip to the Tapanti Wildlife Refuge, located at a mid-elevation forest in a valley
with waterfalls, a rushing river, abundant birds, animals and flowers including hibiscus and many
orchid species. Orchids are found at any time of the year in the park including miniature orchids with
blossoms the size of a grain of wheat which are found attached to mossy trunks of trees.
On one of your two days of active adventure at the Hacienda, luxuriate with a couple’s massage at the
spa. It is a great way to introduce a partner who has never gotten a massage before in a very comfortable
environment. It can also be a good choice if you're traveling with someone you don't get to see often
enough -- a sister, girlfriend, mom or best friend -- and you want to spend as much time together as
possible!
Overnight at Hacienda Tayutic. [BL]
DAY 3: CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED ACTIVITY
Today you have option to choose one of the following activities:
 Class III-IV Rafting on the Pacuare River, the most beautiful river in Costa Rica.
 Coffee tour and biking tour among plantations at CATIE.
 3 in 1 Macadamia, coffee and sugar mill tour, very folkloric!
Pacuare River Rafting - Class III Rapids
Today a short transfer takes you to the put in of the
Pacuare River. Designated “Wild and Scenic,” the
Pacuare River flows deep into an ancient and protected
rainforest, winding its way through scenic canyons full
of dense green vegetation and home to jaguars, ocelots,
monkeys, sloths, and numerous other species of
mammals and birds. After a review of safety
precautions embark on your rafting adventure (approx.
1.5 hours). The river alternates between the thrill and
exhilaration of Class II-III white water rapids and the
peace and serenity of placid green water as you pass
tumbling waterfalls and listen to the calls of exotic rainforest wildlife. The adventure is interspersed
with a several stops for a picnic lunch and to hike and explore side streams leading to spectacular
waterfalls and crystalline pools for swimming. Take in the beauty of the densely vegetated, tropical river
canyon while paddling the calm sections of the river. Feel the rush of adrenaline and sheer exhilaration
as you face the challenge of each large wave and battle the surging Class III-IV rapids with names like
Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarrones, and Two Mountains! Your Pacuare rafting adventure ends with
the triumph of having descended one of the most wild and scenic tropical rivers in the world. At the
river take-out, you’ll be met by your naturalist guide and change into dry clothes for drive back to the
Hacienda. Bring a T-shirt, swimsuit, shorts, tennis shoes or sandals with ankle straps (no flip-flops),
and sun block. Extra clothes and towel will be needed at the end of the tour.
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Coffee and biking tour among plantations
This journey begins in the coffee plantations, where you’ll
bike into the coffee fields and learn about the methods and
procedures of picking coffee cherries, the different types of
coffee beans, and how they produce different flavor profiles
of coffee. Many coffee lovers never get the opportunity to
explore the origins of their morning brew!
After a walk in the coffee plantations, you will go into the
factory and learn about roasting and how the green bean
turns in to the black coffee bean. Roasting is an art in itself
and you will have the opportunity to see this first hand. The
methods of cleaning the coffee beans comes next, followed by
an explanation of how they ship their coffee all over to world including to Starbucks. Golden Bean coffee
farm is an UTZ certified coffee factory – internationally responsible and recognized worldwide. Bring
good walking shoes, light jacket, bottle of water, hat, sun block, insect repellent, and camera.
All level bike riders are welcome. During the bike ride, a guide will explain the great diversity of the
forest and fruit plantations such as: café, cacao, sugar cane, citrus, plantains, bananas, macadamia,
pineapple, mangostan, mango, avocados and many other exotic species from tropical countries. Bike
riders will see the fruits in the plantations when it is the specific time of the year for the fruit. Thanks to
the diversity in flowers and fruits, the plantation is also an ideal site for the observation of birds,
mammals and some reptiles.
Bike riders will finish the tour with a visit to the Tropical Botanical Garden, which has a collection of
some of the most important tropical plants in the world. In the garden, visitors have the opportunity to
enjoy the colors, smells, textures and forms of the plants and their products. Riders will be provided
with top-quality mountain bikes in excellent condition and safety helmets which you will be required to
wear. Please bring shorts (no jeans), tennis shoes, shirt, a hat or a visor, sunglasses, a bottle of water,
insect repellent and sun block and extra clothes to change into after the tour.
3 in 1 Tour: Macadamia Nuts, Sugar Cane and Coffee:
Discover the spectacular valleys of central Costa Rica, learn
about its ancient traditions and taste its tropical flavors:
coffee, sugar cane and macadamia nuts. This unique tour
demonstrates Costa Rica’s history and culture, which comes
to life and gives the visitors a profound experience. Enjoy it all
at ease: The lovely colonial log house, the beautiful XIX
century church which has been perfectly reconstructed with
its wonderfully lit windows, the dream gardens, the exquisite
orchids, the aromatic herb garden, the capricious stone
labyrinth, the pond and the unexplainable pre-Colombian
round stones. Your visit will change your concept of a typical
day in the working fields, by immersing you in the agricultural aspects of the coffee, macadamia nuts
and sugar cane plantations. You will learn about the macadamia nuts’ process and you will taste our
delicious macadamia nuts with different flavors. This tour of ancient Costa Rica will give you a step by
step, hands on experience with the brown sugar that is organically grown: you will taste the juicy sugar
cane and you will see how the famous “tapa de dulce” is made. Besides, our guests will observe the way
in which farmers collect coffee in a plantation, as well as the drying and peeling processes. You will
enjoy the delicious aroma of the toasted coffee grains. Finally, you will accompany your lunch with a
cup of one of the best coffees in the world.
Overnight at Hacienda Tayutic. [B]
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DAY 4: SANTA TERESA BEACH
Today you’re off to find R&R at the beach! A 2.5 hour drive takes you back to San Jose where you board
a Nature Air flight to Tambor on the north Pacific coast, known for its abundant sunshine, wide sandy
beaches, great surf and spectacular sunsets. Here a local driver is waiting to take you to your hotel.
Overnight at Latitude 10 Resort. [B]
DAYS 5 AND 6: SANTA TERESA BEACH
Feel free to sleep in late or rise early to catch the early
morning surf as the next two days are yours to enjoy
at your leisure. If you’re looking for more adventure,
there are a plethora of active pursuits available
including snorkeling and kayaking tours and hiking in
several coastal national parks (optional activities at
additional cost). Surfing lessons for 2 people are
included. Or you may prefer to simply relax,
rejuvenate and spend the day lounging on the beach,
swimming in the pool and soaking in the Costa Rican
sun. Overnight at Latitude 10 Resort. [B]
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Invigorated and relaxed after your Costa Rica adventure tour, gaze at the vast Pacific Ocean before
boarding short flight back to San Jose. Upon arrival a van is waiting to take you to the San Jose
international airport for departure or begin your trip extension.
Note: Your return international departure must be scheduled from 12 noon or later in order to allow
time for connecting with the flight from Tambor. Otherwise, we will make arrangements for an extra
night in San Jose with optional walking exploration of the city or begin your trip extension.
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INCLUDED SERVICES
 All guided tours and excursions as noted in itinerary
 National Park entrance fees
 English-speaking local naturalist guides for the tours included
 Private naturalist guide on Days 1 and 2, local guides for other activities included.
 Airport-hotel transfers and land transportation
 Hotel accommodation and meals as indicated [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner]
 Wildland Adventures travel consultation and pre-departure services
NOT INCLUDED SERVICES
 Optional activities and tours as indicated in itinerary
 International airfare
 Internal Costa Rica flights listed separately
 Tips and gratuities
 Airport departure taxes
 Drinks, alcoholic beverages, and meals other than listed above
 Personal expenses for extra services, optional activities, or changes in your itinerary beyond
our control
 Travel insurance for trip cancellation, medical services, or evacuation
40 LB. PER PERSON BAGGAGE WEIGHT LIMIT ON DOMESTIC FLIGHTS AND SMALL BOATS
There is a 40 lb. per person baggage weight limit per person for transportation on domestic airline
flights and small boat trips within your itinerary plus a 10 pounds carry on limit (including camera
equipment). The airline and boat operators enforce these limitations on your checked baggage for safety
reasons. You and your small carry-on bag will be weighed separately. To comply with these
requirements, we suggest that you repack only the items needed for the portion of your itinerary that
includes these modes of transportation, and leave other items behind in storage. Simply request your
guide to store your excess luggage at the hotel. If you are not returning to the same hotel, give your
extra baggage to your transfer driver/guide to be stored by your ground operator. Request that your
luggage be brought to you upon your pick up and return transfer from the plane or boat portion of your
trip. Please ask your guide in Costa Rica if you have any additional questions regarding this policy.
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Accommodations
HACIENDA TAYUTIC, TURRIALBA
This Caribbean plantation home’s design was inspired by
rural Costa Rican colonial architecture. Wake up to the fresh
country air each morning and feel at home in the relaxed
atmosphere. Guests here will enjoy the stunning landscapes,
lush gardens and the orchid greenhouse. Amenities include
wireless internet, laundry service, a swimming pool, massage
services as well as safes in each room. There is also an
opportunity to learn more about the farming methods used
by the hacienda by visiting the agro industrial system that is
next to the plantations in order to see and taste the typical
products that are harvested and processed in the farm such as macadamia nuts, sugar cane and the
coffee.
LATITUDE 10 EXCLUSIVE BEACH RESORT, SANTA TERESA
BEACH
Tucked amongst the native vegetation, lie Latitude 10’s five
casitas. Each private bungalow is uniquely and luxuriously
appointed, with its own personality and vibe. The private
casitas are constructed from almond wood and decorated
with local art and handiwork. Each room has its own
treasures for you to discover and enjoy. The casitas were
designed and built by a award winning architect without any
trees being cut down. The wooden structures have shades but
no windows and there are no locks on the doors. The bathrooms are completely open-air with large hot
water showers and gardens. It is more than a lovely room, it is a structure enabling you to sleep and
reside completely in harmony with nature. Porches with cozy chairs and hammocks, ceiling fans, safe
deposit boxes, and a twice-daily housekeeping service add to your comfort. In the evening, we will pull
down the shades, light candles, burn incense, and dim the lights. Our turndown service paired with the
sounds of nature provides a very tranquil and very Costa Rican experience. Room includes open sky
bathrooms, ceiling fans, outdoor deck / sitting area, safe deposit box.
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Booking your Wildland Adventure
HOW TO RESERVE A TRIP
You can book online using our Reserve a Trip form or by calling 1-800-345-4453. Your space on a trip is
confirmed once we receive your reservation form and initial trip deposit. All travelers must sign and
submit a Release of Liability.
Deposit requirements are as follows:*
 $500 per person for all trips in Central America.
 $700 per person for all trips in South America, the Middle East, Asia and the Far East, the
Mediterranean and North America.
 20% of land cost for all trips in Africa. This deposit is generally non-refundable.
*Some trips require additional non-refundable deposits, especially when yachts have been chartered, or if permits
to visit archaeological or wildlife sites have been purchased in advance.
CUSTOM TRAVEL
This trip isn’t exactly what you’re looking for? We are happy to design a private custom itinerary to
accommodate your travel dates, interests and style of accommodations. Call us at 1-800-345-4453, send
an email to [email protected], or use the Ask The Program Director button on the trip itinerary page
on our website.
PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Full payment of the trip balance is due 90 days prior to departure. If you must cancel before departure,
money will be returned less the cancellation fees charged by WA Inc. plus any additional nonrefundable cancellation fees and payments already advanced to airlines, hotels and local operators:
Days Prior to Departure: Fee per person
91 or more: $300
61-90 days: Initial deposit amount
31-60 days:
50% of land cost
30 or less:
100% of land cost
PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
Upon receipt of your deposit and completed reservation form, we will send you a comprehensive Predeparture Dossier. This contains important information to help you prepare including immunizations,
visas, trip insurance, packing checklist, reading list, maps, cross-cultural information, optional trip
extensions and more. You will receive a final trip packet including Final Reminders and local contact
information in your destination 2-3 weeks prior to departure.
REFERENCES AND QUESTIONS
Have any questions or concerns? Call us a 1-800-345-4453 or email [email protected]. We’re here to
help and are happy to provide you with references from previous Wildland travelers.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Wildland Adventures, Inc. has arranged your trip utilizing the travel services of local
in-country ground operators who are independent contractors. These local outfitters, lodges, hotels and other
suppliers of your travel services will make every effort to conduct this trip as described in the itinerary. It is
however possible that due to transportation schedule changes, weather, delays and unforeseeable acts of God,
humans or nature, this itinerary may vary from what is described. Participants must assume all risks whether
identified in advance or unforeseen. All optional activities are at your own risk. Extra costs due to unexpected
changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control are not included. We highly recommend purchasing
traveler’s insurance for trip delay, trip cancellation, baggage, accident or sickness. Representatives are available
for assistance at any time during your trip. If preferred hotels are not available, every attempt will be made to
reserve alternative accommodations of similar quality. (If upgrade is necessary, higher rates may apply.) All
information and services provided are subject to our Terms and Conditions
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