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Andalusia, Spain
April 8, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
Writer's Workshop
April 16, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
Writer's Workshop
April 23, 2010
Japan
Shinto Expedition
April 24, 2010
Japan & Korea
May 3, 2010
Tuscany, Italy
Singles
May 11, 2010
Shavuot in Panama
May 16, 2010
Amalfi Coast, Italy
May 25, 2010
US National Parks
May 30, 2010
China Expedition
May 31, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
June 3, 2010
Galapagos & Ecuador
June 10, 2010
Taste of Tuscany
June 11, 2010
Iberian Fiesta
June 13, 2010
Kosher Italian Experience
June 13, 2010
Morrocan Encounter
June 13, 2010
Thailand
... River Kwai
June 15, 2010
Costa Rica Discovery
June 20, 2010
Baltics
June 28, 2010
Scandinavia
June 30, 2010
Sunny Spain & Gibraltar
July 4, 2010
Eretz Yisrael
Girls Only (18+)
July 21, 2010
Taste of Tuscany
July 22, 2010
Gems of Great Britain
July 25, 2010
Iberian Fiesta
July 25, 2010
Enchanting Italy
July 25, 2010
Magnificent Italy
July 25, 2010
Kosher Italian Experience
July 25, 2010
Portugal
July 25, 2010
Europe
Food, Wine, Culture
July 25, 2010
Classic China & Hong Kong
July 26, 2010
Jewels of Russia
July 26, 2010
Davos & Swiss Highlights
July 26, 2010
Best of Scandinavia
July 28, 2010
Bulgaria & Romania
August 2, 2010
Canadian Rockies Adventure
August 3, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
August 5, 2010
Discover Imperial Cities
Vienna, Budapest, Prague
August 8, 2010
Paris & Southern France
August 8, 2010
Costa Rica Discovery
August 15, 2010
Enchanting Italy
August 15, 2010
Italy
August 16, 2010
Exotic Morocco
August 16, 2010
Ireland & Scotland
August 16, 2010
Magnificent Italy
August 22, 2010
Northern Spain Expedition
August 23, 2010
Classic China & Hong Kong
October 4, 2009
Thailand
... River Kwai
October 5, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
October 7, 2010
Iberian Fiesta
October 10, 2009
Moroccan Encounter
October 10, 2010
Australia & New Zealand
October 11, 2010
Japan & Korea
October 11, 2010
Kosher Irish Experience
October 11, 2010
Amalfi Coast, Italy
October 15, 2010
Taste of Tuscany
October 22, 2010
Portugal
October 26, 2010
Guatamala & Costa Rica
November 1, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
November 4, 2010
Peru and You
November 11, 2010 |
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Costa Rica - Discovery & Adventure
7 Nights
July 12 - 19, 2009
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There are few places in the world where nature is so exuberant or where the color and variety of the tropics can be so keenly experienced as in Costa Rica. In area it is slightly larger than the state of West Virginia. Despite its small size, Costa Rica contains an incredible ecological diversity that is protected by one of the best-developed conservation systems in Latin America. Whether you are interested in high adventure, studying with and assisting naturalists in private nature reserves, language immersion courses, or just relaxing in mountain top or beach resorts and spas then this is the place for you. Come and explore the natural wonders of Cost Rica and all it has to offer.
Costa Rica Eco-Adventure: The Costa Rica Adventure & Discovery week is based at our eco-lodge, located deep in the rainforests of Central Costa Rica's Sarapiqui area and our Volcano resort & spa located at the Arenal Volcano. The Sarapiqui area is full of splendid opportunities to hike and cruise through lush, mountainous primary rainforest. National Parks and private reserves throughout Sarapiqui maintain the old growth forests with well-kept trails where wildlife freely roams. Guided daily adventures with our naturalists from our bases will allow us to explore everything Costa Rica has to offer; from its awe inspiring volcanoes & hot springs, to rain & cloud forests, to wildlife & bird watching, to pristine waterfalls and rivers. Shabbat will be spent with the local community of San Jose. |
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| All This Is Included |
- Lodging
- Full time guides / naturalist
- Daily transfers to activities
- All activities listed in the itinerary
- All Glatt kosher meals under strict supervision.
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| Day 1 (Sun.) Welcome to Costa Rica!
Upon arriving at Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, you will be met by a representative and taken to your hotel.
Guide will meet you at 6:00pm in the hotel lobby to transfer you to dinner, orientation and museum tour. After your orientation you will receive a private tour of the synagogue's Jewish museum and lecture about the Jews and Jewish history of Costa Rica.
Overnight: Hotel San Jose
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Day 2 (Mon.) San José / Sarapiquí
Early morning: Depart your hotel to the local synagogue for Morning Prayer. Afterwards you will be picked up and brought back to the hotel for breakfast and checkout.
Mid Morning: Depart to Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Butterfly Observatory & Hummingbird Gallery
Hike the Poás Volcano, one of four active volcanoes in Costa Rica. Here the crystal blue sulfur pools will amaze you as steam rises from the various volcanic vents. Visit the museum and crater, considered one of the largest in the world (4450 ft. diameter, circumference). After hiking visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Your guide will take you through the butterfly observatory, hummingbird gallery and waterfall trails as we explore the five magnificent waterfalls located in this park.
Late Afternoon: Arrive to hotel check-in and free time to enjoy the amenities of your eco-resort.
Overnight: Eco-resort Sarapiqui Region |
Day 3 (Tues.) Bio station rainforest exploration & white water rafting Sarapiqui River.
Early Morning: (optional) Guided bird watching and wildlife walk. Rise early (best time of day for wildlife & bird watching) as your naturalist guide takes you along the many trails of your eco-resort searching out the local wildlife, fauna and the numerous bird species unique to Costa Rica.
Morning: Bio station rainforest exploration.
Guided exploration of the Selva Verde Biological Station. Discover the biodiversity of lowland tropical rainforest at this internationally renowned research station. With its state-of-the-art laboratories, on-line geographic information system, extensive trails, and large forest reserve bordering Braulio Carrillo National Park, Selva Verde is one of the world’s most important sites for tropical ecosystem research. Species diversity is spectacular, including more than 1,900 species of plants, 330 species of trees, 436 species of birds, and 450 species of ants. Showy birds, such as toucans, parrots, trogons, and hummingbirds, and mammals, including monkeys, peccaries, agoutis, and coatis, are frequently seen. Large predators include jaguars, pumas, and bushmasters.
Afternoon: White water rafting on the Sarapiqui River.
Costa Rica is world renowned for the quality of its white water. Abundant rain, warm water, and a variety of rivers and eco-systems make this small democratic nation a paddler’s paradise. Experience an afternoon of adventure as you white water raft on the Sarapiqui River (class III & IV).
*Optional eco-program for those not interested in rafting.
Evening:
Lecture series: “The Jews of Costa Rica & Central America” & free time to enjoy the amenities of your eco-resort.
Overnight: Eco-resort Sarapiqui Region |
Day 4 (Wed.) Rainforest River Cruise / Pineapple Tour / Arenal
Early Morning: (optional) Guided bird watching and wildlife walk. Rise early (best time of day for wildlife & bird watching) as your naturalist guide takes you along the many trails of your eco-resort searching out the local wildlife, fauna and the numerous bird species unique to Costa Rica.
Late Morning: Rainforest River Cruise.
Enjoy a morning of guided cruising as you drift along the Sarapiquí River searching for wildlife along the river banks and rainforest. Search for monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, caimans, iguanas and many other species of jungle wildlife.
Afternoon: Pineapple Tour.
This tour blends agriculture and processing into an educational experience of pineapple production. There are four stations where the visitor sees the evolution from planting, harvesting, and packaging including a dehydration process. Learn about the history of pineapples as well as taste the newest and sweetest variety grown.
Transfer to Arenal
Arenal: Experience the wonders of the Arenal Volcano with guided hikes, as we view its spectacular volcanic eruptions. Activities include the Bridges Rainforest Tour, Canopy Tour and overnight at a volcano resort & spa. From the resort view spectacular volcanic eruptions as fire and lava spill over its upper slopes, here the natural beauty of the rain forest mergers with the magnificence of one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Evening: Volcano view.
Guides will take you up close to the eruption side of the volcano for spectacular night time views of Arenal and its eruptions. Free time to enjoy the amenities of your volcano resort & spa.
Overnight: Arenal Volcano resort & spa |
Day 5 (Thurs.) Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges, Canopy Tour, Hot Springs
Early Morning: (optional) Guided bird watching and wildlife walk.
Rise early (best time of day for wildlife & bird watching) as your naturalist guide takes you along the many trails of your eco-resort searching out the local wildlife, fauna and the numerous bird species unique to Costa Rica.
Late Morning: Hanging Bridges Tour.
This activity will bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rainforest. You will be able to walk right into the forest, thanks to the imposing hanging bridges and the beautiful trails that are safe and easy to walk on. Each of the 12 bridges offers spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano.
Afternoon: Rainforest Canopy Tour.
This is a once in a lifetime experience! It consists of sliding on a secure cable between 12 platforms and towers in the canopy of the tropical forest. A system of platforms allows visitors to appreciate nature from the top of ancient tropical trees.
- In order to get into position for the start of your canopy tour you will ride the Sky Trek; a rainforest gondola excursions up the mountain side through the ancient primary forests. As you ride above the forest search out the spectacular local wildlife in the tops of the trees. Those participants who many not want to partake on the canopy tour have the option instead of a guided walk through the primary forest trails with your naturalist guide at the mountain top, then return by Sky Trek back down the mountain.
- On the canopy tour there is no repelling or climbing involved, a guide will be waiting to receive you at each platform.
- From the top of the rainforest experience spectacular views and get up-close and personal with Cost Rica’s unique wildlife including: sloths, monkeys and hundreds of species of birds.
- Once the canopy portion of the tour has ended, spend some time searching for wildlife along the river banks of the rainforest. Search for monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, caimans, iguanas and many other species of jungle wildlife.
Evening: Optional tour to hot springs spa. At this luxury spa & luxury resort, soak in natural pools heated by the Arenal Volcano (open until 10:00pm).
Overnight: Arenal volcano resort & spa |
Day 6 (Fri.) Friday: Morning at leisure/ Return to San Jose, Shabbat with the Jewish Community
Late Morning: Depart to San Jose, historical guided city tour.
Return to San Jose for Shabbat with the local Jewish community. Upon arrival prior to hotel check-in, enjoy an informative guided city tour.
Early Evening: Guide will pick you up for Shabbat dinner and walk to the local synagogue for Shabbat services (hotel is walking distance of the synagogue).
Overnight: Hotel San Jose |
Day 7 (Sat.) Shabbat: San Jose
Morning: Guide will pick you up for your walk to services at the local synagogue
Afternoon: Shabbat lunch after services with the local community.
Evening: Farwell dinner
Overnight: Hotel San Jose |
* Day 8 (Sun) Depart
Transfer to airport for your departure home. |
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Itinerary and pricing subject to change.
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* Beach Extension: Optional 2 to 4 day beach resort extension, Sunday to Wednesday (This is a non-guided extension and includes transfers and fresh frozen kosher meals).
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| Activities
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Activities include white water rafting, hiking, jungle and wildlife tours, river cruises, rainforest canopy / bridge adventures, cultural tours and just plain relaxing.
Adventures are moderate and appropriate for all age groups. |
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21 + Participants |
Cost per Person |
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$2,250 |
Triple |
$2,150 |
*Child |
$1,950 |
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For groups of 14-20 participants please add an additional $150 per person. |
Single Supplement: $450.00 |
| Please add 9% for tax & fees. $50pp for gratuities will be collected at the start of the program. |
*Quad occupany max: 2 adults per room plus 2 children 12 or under. |
*Child pricing is based on share with 2 adults (dbl). Child is ages 3-12 |
Please note pricing is subject to change. |
Airfare not included |
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