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Scarlet macaws, Costa Rica

RealAffordableCosta Rica

Costa Rica: San José, Sarapiquí, La Fortuna, Alajuela, Pacific Coast
For departure dates, available single space, and pricing, visit www.oattravel.com/racpricing

14 days from $2495
including international airfare Swirling white-water rivers thrill ... hot springs soothe ... tropical forests beckon you to explore. Indeed, Costa
Single Supplement: FREE Ricaisanadventure-seeker’s paradise. We’ll follow its contours by horseback, raft, and trailfrom the rapids
ofthe Río Sarapiquí to the sun-drenched Pacific Coast. Along the way,we’ll discoverCosta Rica’sothergreat
Save a FULL 10%, up to $340, with our natural resource—its people—as our small group dines with a local family, visits farmers and artisans, and meets
Good Buy Plan—reserve by 11/15/22 children at a village school.
Valid for Apr-Dec 2023 departures

WHATTOEXPECT here,we’lllearnabouttherolethat mascaras— rapids—challengingenoughtobefun,butmild
traditional Costa Rican masks—play in local enoughtobeenjoyedbyfirst-timers.
cultureduringavisittoamask-makingworkshop. B,L,D — La Quinta Sarapiquí Lodge or similar
ReturntoSanJoséforaWelcomeLunchfollowed
View all physical requirements at byapanoramiccitytour. DAY • Tirimbina nature walk • Travel
www.oattravel.com/rac B,L—Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel or similar to Chachagua
Enjoyanaturewalkalongthewoodlandtrailsof
ITINERARY DAY •ExplorePoás • Visit coffee finca • the Tirimbina Biological Reserve. Then, depart for
Controversial Topic: Nicaraguan immigra- Chachagua,stoppingenrouteatalocalmarket.
DAY • Depart U.S. • Arrive San José, tion • Sarapiquí B,L,D—Chachagua Rainforest Hotel or similar
Costa Rica Begin the day exploring the town of Poás. Then,
FlytoSanJosé,whereyou’llmeetyourfellow enjoya tourofafamily-ownedcoffee finca,orfarm. DAY • A Day in the Life of San Juan de Peñas
travelers, including those arriving from the pre-trip Whilehere,we’llalsolearn aboutthe Controversial Blancas village • GCF visit: San Juan de
extension to Antigua&Tikal:Guatemala’sColonial Topic of Nicaraguan immigration in Costa Rica. Peñas Blancas school • Home-Hosted Lunch
CapitalandMayanRuins. Later,departforSarapiquí. Today,we’lldriveouttoSanJuandePeñas
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel or similar B,L,D — La Quinta Sarapiquí Lodge or similar Blancas to spend A Day in the Life ofaCostaRican
village.We’llvisitalocalelementaryschool,
DAY • Discover Escazú • Explore San José DAY •River rafting supportedinpartby Grand Circle
HeadtothenearbysuburbofEscazúforawalking We’lldrivetothenearbyRíoSarapiquífor Foundation,aswellasastopbyawomen’s
tourofthisquietruralneighborhood.While electivewhite-waterraftingalongClassI-III association followed by a Home-Hosted Lunch

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