#YOUTHS-Costa Rica in the Raw: Biodiversity and Beauty

Welcome to Costa Rica! Arrival to the capital of Costa Rica, where one of our representatives will be waiting for you at the International Airport to transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in San Jose.

Breakfast. Early departure to La Fortuna in San Carlos, home of the imposing Arenal Volcano and from where you can do different activities such as zip lines, rappel, kayaks, rafting, hiking to hanging bridges, visit nearby national parks like Tenorio Volcano and Rio Celeste, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, enjoy the hot springs such as Baldi and Tabacon, or just to enjoy the comfort of the hotel. If you took the rental car option, this day the vehicle will be delivered at the hotel after breakfast. Overnight in Arenal.

Breakfast. The Arenal Volcano has an altitude of 1,670 meters above sea level. The volcano is located within the Arenal Volcano National Park. It began its last and current period of activity in 1968. Since then, it constantly emits gases and water vapors, with some explosions with emission of pyroplastic materials and sometimes strong rumblings. Because of this and its frequent activity, this volcano is the most active in Costa Rica. Free day to do some activity in the area, make an excursion or enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight in Arenal.

Desayuno. El Volcán Arenal tiene una altitud de 1.670 metros sobre el nivel del mar. El volcán se encuentra dentro del Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal. Comenzó su último y actual periodo de actividad en 1968. Desde entonces, emite constantemente gases y vapores de agua, con algunas explosiones con emisión de materiales piroplásticos y a veces fuertes retumbos. Debido a esto y a su frecuente actividad, este volcán es el más activo de Costa Rica. Día libre para realizar alguna actividad en la zona, realizar alguna excursión o disfrutar de las instalaciones del hotel. Noche en Arenal.

Breakfast. This day you will move to the center of the Pacific Coast, to enjoy the beaches of the area, the Carara National Park, Carara, which in the Huetar indigenous language means "River of lizards", has the only transitional forest of the Central Pacific, which translates into diversity of flora and fauna, where species of the dry and humid forests converge. This National Park is an ornithological destination known worldwide because it has a very diverse avifauna, where the Red Macaw (Ara macao) stands out, a species that is in danger of extinction, being the second largest species of Psittacidae in Costa Rica. Lodging in Jacó.

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the most beautiful beaches of the Costa Rican Central Pacific, either enjoying the scenic beauty they offer or simply relaxing in the comfort of the hotel. In addition, you can take advantage of activities of your interest that are offered in the surroundings, such as hiking or visiting downtown Jaco which is one of the tourist cities with the greatest offer for visitors so there you will find many options for complementary activities such as surfing lessons, bungee jumping, etc. and a wide gastronomic diversity. Lodging in Jacó.

Breakfast. Transfer from the Pacific zone to the capital San José, to spend the last night in the Costa Rican capital, where you can do your last minute shopping, visit places of interest or just rest. If you took the rental car option, this day you will return the vehicle through one of the representatives that will arrive at your hotel. Overnight in San Jose.

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, depending on the departure time of the international flight to your destination country.