Sarapiquí Conservation Learning

Mar 7 - Mar 15, 2020 Group Leader: Wagner Group ID: 161310 Depart From: Rochester

what’s included cultural connections Daily Breakfast and Dinner Round-Trip Flights HIGHLIGHTS waiting to happen (unless otherwise noted) Costa Rican Cooking Lesson 3- or 4-Star Hotels 24-Hour Tour Manager Master the ingredients and preparation for a traditional Costa Rican dish before sampling the results! Centrally Located Hotels Tortuguero National Park Boat Tour and Community and Reforestation Service Project Start Exploring Hiking Volunteer towards eff orts focusing on community development Service Guarantee Community and Reforestation Service and ecological projects. Project Global Network Costa Rican Cooking Lesson Tortuguero National Park Boat Tour and Hiking Braulio Carrillo National Park and Riverboat Canopy Tour Spot native fl ora and fauna, such as caimans or spider monkeys Jauri Tropical Farm hanging down over the river as you cruise through the National La Fortuna Waterfall Park. Craft Workshop in Sarchí Craft Workshop in Sarchí

Tap into the traditional skills and techniques employed by local artisans as you create your own piece. Canopy Tour Gain a ’s-eye perspective on the many species of , and plants that make up a . Jauri Tropical Farm Visit Learn about the planting and harvesting of native produce, process sugar cane and make lunch with fresh traditional ingredients at an ecological farm.

www.acis.com | [email protected] | 1-877-795-0813 trip itinerary - 9 days Mar 7, 2020: San Jose Arrive in San José, capital of . Meet your tour manager and begin to explore your new surroundings. Mar 8, 2020: Tortuguero Rise early this morning and drive through the spectacular cloud forest in the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Continue on a riverboat journey, which will take you to your lodge in Tortuguero. Enjoy spotting the wildlife as you travel, looking out for the West Indian , caimans, or spider monkeys hanging down over the river! All meals are included while in Tortuguero. (B,L,D) Mar 9, 2020: Tortuguero Featuring the most important green nesting ground in the Western , today’s sightseeing adventure within Mar 14, 2020: San Jose Tortuguero National Park includes boat tours and hiking. A Journey to Sarchí, the hub of Costa Rica’s arts and crafts series of canals, , swamps and create perfect trade, known for its ox-carts and leather rocking chairs. You’ll opportunities to study the vegetation and the multitude of wildlife. participate in a craft workshop, learning about the history and (B,L,D) the methods of creating this brightly colored furniture before Mar 10, 2020: Sarapiqui painting your own small souvenir to take home. Continue to San Depart the coast and travel inland to the lush surroundings of José and enjoy your final evening of Tico hospitality. (B,D) Sarapiquí where you will begin your community development Mar 15, 2020: Departure service project. Projects will be determined by where the need is Depart for the USA. (B) greatest, but may include activities such as painting or grounds This is a preliminary itinerary for your group. upkeep at local schools, sidewalk improvements or building a bus stop. You’ll have the opportunity to form friendships and share customs as you volunteer alongside residents and interact with the local school children. (B,D) Mar 11, 2020: Sarapiqui Continue your volunteer work at the this morning with a reforestation service project. Learn about local agriculture as you visit an area farm and assist with planting native trees needed for the sustainability of the ecosystem. In the afternoon sharpen your culinary skills with a cooking lesson on how to prepare typical Costa Rican dishes. Learn about the local ingredients, assist with preparation and enjoy the delicious results. (B,D) Mar 12, 2020: San Carlos This morning depart for the northern plains of the San Carlos region. Arrive in the small town of La Fortuna. From here, you’ll have a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, a perfect cone over 5,000 feet high and one of the most active in the world. Explore the nearby rainforest with a bird’s-eye perspective on the flora and fauna of this unique ecosystem during an adventurous canopy tour. (B,D) Mar 13, 2020: San Carlos Begin your morning with a visit to the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall and hike to the swimming hole below. Continue to Jauri Tropical Farm, an ecological farm owned by a retired school principal who teaches you about the cultivation of different types of native produce and some of the culinary and medicinal uses they afford. (B,D) learning objectives 1. In experiencing the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica, students will come to understand the value and importance of preserving endangered species.

2. Students will gain an understanding of the challenge of developing sustainable and responsible tourism without damaging a fragile environment.

3. Students will become familiar with many aspects of the Costa Rican culture and how it has been influenced by the geography and history of the region. tour cost Participant Fees Program Fee $3632 Early Registration Discount $-100 Trip Fee Credit $-100

Total Participant Fees2 $3432 ² Valid through 10/01/19, with initial deposit of $495.

Additional Fees (as applicable) Single Room Supplement $760 Double Room Supplement $400 Ultimate Protection Plan $270 Comprehensive Protection Plan $225

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