The FEBRUARY 2018 TRIP is to the south Caribbean: coastal lowlands of Costa Rica AND the northern Panama islands of Bocas del Toro!
This trip is "beach-heavy" with many water activities. Usually we have ONE beach day on a trip, but this itinerary takes students through several coastal national parks - each one unique in flora, fauna, and habitat. Sunscreen, swimsuits, and a sense of adventure are required!
Itinerary:
FEB 14 - depart Charlotte for San José, CR. Welcome dinner in the city at night.
FEB 15 - Travel to Puerto Viejo and visit the Braulio Carrillo National Park - a transition forest between Cloud and Rain. Arrive at beach late afternoon.
FEB 16 - Visit with the BriBris indigenous community. Students will learn how to navigate a canoe, taste cacao and learn how they hunt with arrows.
Our hotel and the beach town are picture perfect!
FEB 17 - Transfer across the border into Panama! San San Pond Sak National Park and manatee sight-seeing in their natural habitat. Boat ride to our hotel on island of Bocas del Toro. Experience island life.
FEB 18 - Visit the pristine and gorgeous Zapatillas islands, coral reefs, Bastimentos National Marine Park, & snorkeling!
FEB 19 - Head back to Costa Rica for the final stretch of the trip in Cahuita - known as one of the best beaches and beach towns in CR. Students will also become more familiar with Afro-Caribe culture.
FEB 20 - Visit Cahuita National Park; return to San Jose late afternoon.
FEB 21 - Depart for Charlotte.
DETAILS:
Hotels:
San José - Parque del Lago (1 night)
Puerto Viejo - Cariblue (2 nights)
Bocas del Toro - Bocas Inn (2 nights)
Cahuita - La Diosa (1 night)
San José - Parque del Lago (1 night)
PRICE includes round-trip airfare, all hotels, entrance fees, activity fees, 16 meals, boat & bus transportation, and guide tips. Price - $2495.
We work with a local company headquartered in San José -- all monies directly benefit the communities we visit.
CHAPERONE is Señora Laine
TOUR GUIDE is the famous Alonso, certified Naturalist and Tour Director
Parents are welcome to attend and may opt in / out of daily activities at their discretion. Parent travelers have no chaperone duties, and their child still must report to teacher chaperone.
Student travelers sign up with the expectation of attending all group activities each day (illness would be the only exception.) These trips are very active and fun. Leave stress and drama behind, and join us on this next adventure! OPEN to students in grades 8-12 -- contact Señora Laine w/ any Qs!
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