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Costa Rica - Panama Cruise Extensions

Day 10 - Arrive In San José
Disembark in Los Suenos and transfer to your San José hotel. Opt for a dip in the pool and enjoy a day at leisure. B

Day 11 - San José Gold Museum And Rainforest Aerial Tram
Start your morning with a city tour of San José including a visit to the world-class Gold Museum and the artisan workshops of Moravia. Continue to a private nature reserve just north of Braulio Carrillo National Park, home to 2/3 of all rainforest species, and float through the treetops in a Rainforest Aerial Tram. Overnight in Sarapiquí. BLD

Day 12 - Your Choice: Adventure Or Culture
Choose 1 of 2 full-day tours. Feeling adventurous? Opt for 2 activities at Hacienda Pozo Azul, including horseback riding, a canopy zip line tour, a float or river rafting trip, a butterfly garden visit or an easy nature hike. If it's culture (and something sweet) you're after, take a guided tour of a chocolate plantation and learn how cacao is processed – even make your own chocolate bar!

Visit a pineapple plantation to learn the history and cultivation of pineapples (and for the world's freshest pina colada) and top off your day at the Museum of Indigenous Cultures and the Alma Alta Archaeological Park for a glimpse into Costa Rica's indigenous history. Overnight in Sarapiqui. BLD

Day 13 - La Paz Waterfall Gardens And Coffee Plantation
Explore the cloud and rainforest and majestic falls of the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with visits to a Hummingbird Garden and Butterfly Observatory. Next, visit a coffee plantation on the slopes of the Poas Volcano. Enjoy a tour and tasting as you learn how coffee is processed from bean to brew, and how Costa Rica’s varied microclimates determine the flavor of the final cup. Overnight in Arenal. BLD

Day 14 - Arenal Volcano And Hot Springs
This morning visit the Eco-Center Danaus where you’ll learn the natural history of butterflies and choose a tree from the nursery to plant later on during your excursion. Continue to La Casa Rio Fortuna, a 100-year-old estate rich in culture and tradition, for a tortilla cooking demonstration using a traditional woodstove.

Next, visit a local elementary school for a traditional folk dance presentation and to participate in a reforestation project. This afternoon, visit Arenal Volcano and take a dip in the local hot springs. When night falls, watch for Arenal’s glowing eruptions (weather permitting) and enjoy dinner at Mirador Kioro. Overnight in Arenal. BLD

Day 15 - San José
Transfer to the airport in San José for your return flight home. B

2009 DEPARTURES and RATES PER PERSON IN US$—
Panama to Costa Rica. *Costa Rica to Panama

Day 10 - Arrive In Monteverde
Transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest Private Reserve area. This afternoon explore or rest and enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight in Monteverde. LD

Day 11 - Monteverde - Selvatura Park
Depart for a full day tour at Selvatura Park, a conservation project in Monteverde. The canopy walkways and trails allow you to enjoy the serenity and marvels of the virgin cloud forest. Enjoy a guided walk in butterfly and hummingbird gardens, amphibian and reptile exhibitions, and allow the hidden entomologist in you to explore the astounding “Jewels of the Rain Forest” exhibition by world famous entomologist Dr. Richard Whitten, who has been collecting insects since the tender age of 5. Overnight in Monteverde. BL

Day 12 - Depart San José
Following breakfast, transfer to San José. Because of flight times an add-on hotel night in San José may be required. B

2009 DEPARTURES and RATES PER PERSON IN US$—
Panama to Costa Rica. *Costa Rica to Panama