Are you ready to rock Costa Rica? Travel with Chandler from I-Rock 96.7 on this amazing and exciting adventure August 5-10, 2010. Traveling to the Caribbean slope and the tropical rain forests of the country, this trip will allow you to be adventurous while discovering the ecology and culture of Costa Rica at the same time.

This trip will show you the rockin' mountains of Tortuguero on the Caribbean coastline. It will also let you run into the uniqueness of the Costa Rican rivers. As you practice white water rafting, enjoy the beautiful landscape combined with the complexities of nature. Travel to the Northern region of this beautiful country and experience having an active volcano in the back yard of your hotel.

Act fast! The final day to enroll on this tour is May 31, 2010!

Click here to register for the Rockin' Costa Rica tour.



ROCKIN' COSTA RICA PRICING

$1,550 per traveler (double occupancy)


INCLUDED

Activities:

• Boat trip through Tortuguero canals
• Kayak at Samay Lagoon near Tortuguero National Park
• Natural Hot Springs
• White Water Rafting Class III

Meals:

• 4 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 2 Dinners

Transportation:

• Airfare to/from Chicago O'Hare and San Jose, Costa Rica
• Air-conditioned private ground transportation
• Boat transportation to and from Tortuguero

MAIN ITINERARY

Day 1 - Arrive to San Jose, Costa Rica
The group will be received at the international airport by the Natural Expeditions Tour Guide, who will be with the group at all times. The group will go from the airport to the hotel to get accommodated in the rooms and meet for a general briefing about the upcoming tour activities. (Gran Hotel Costa Rica Costa Rica or similar)


Day 2 – San Jose;, Pacuare river , Tortuguero
Begin your adventure with an early ride to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. The group will have the chance of driving across the city of San Jose and experience the early start of this very populated area. Upon leaving the city, the landscape will become a combination of active volcanoes, which are located in the central mountain range, and large areas of coffee plantations, sugar cane fields will combine with all types of vegetables produced on the hill side . Enjoy a fantastic day on the river in hands of the professional Rios Tropicales staff, at the end of the activity a delicious typical meal will await for you.

At the end of the day, the ground transportation will be exchanged for water transportation as you prepare to enter Tortuguero. The boat trip will take you directly to the lodge. The boat will stay at all times in fresh water, a combination of lagoons and rivers where the scenery and wildlife will give you a reason to be using your cameras constantly until you reach the remote location of Tortuguero. (La Baula Lodge or similar)

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.


Day 3 – Samay Lagoon
Explore the beauty of the Tortuguero wetlands by boating and kayaking through the canals in the middle of the rainforest. Keep an eye out for monkeys, iguanas, and caimans, which are plentiful in this area of the country. Experience a breath-taking natural wetland established all around the location of the hotel. The first thing you have to expect in this area will be rain, as well as the chance to see a diverse amount of tropical fauna.

During the afternoon, enjoy a chance to relax at the swimming pool of the lodge; or if you rather, explore the beautiful botanical gardens of the area. This is also a good opportunity to visit the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) and learn about the program of sea turtles and the sustainable project this unique community has.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.


Day 4 – Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano Region
Catch the boat again and travel back to the ground transportation to begin a visit to one of the most famous regions of the country - Arenal Volcano. This area is one of the most prosperous regions of the country where the locals have seen the positive side of living by an active pyroclastic mountain through its effect on the richness of the volcanic soil. You will pass by many small villages along the way, which will demonstrate the constant movement of an active society and a wide variety of cultural groups.

During the evening, relax at the base of the Arenal Volcano while you enjoy the warmth of the natural hot springs. Be sure to watch the volcano while at the hot springs location - it’s a great place to observe some of the constant activity from the main active crater of this smoking giant. (Magic Mountain Hotel or similar)

Breakfast and lunch are included.


Day 5 – Arenal Volcano National Park
In the morning, you can purchase an optional excursion for one of the most exciting experiences we have in Costa Rica – the canopy tour. In order to explore the treetops and enjoy the rain forest from a different perspective, the canopy ride has become an interesting way of getting to know that specific area of the forest which was limited to scientists for a long time. “Swinging” through the forest by way of platforms and transversals is part of what most visitors consider the most memorable times while being in Costa Rica. If your touristic preferences do not lean toward the adventurous side, you can spend the morning strolling through the shops and immersing yourself in the culture of Fortuna, San Carlos.

After lunch, enjoy the route back to San Jose, where you will spend your last night in Costa Rica. (Gran Hotel Costa Rica or similar)

Breakfast is included.


Day 6 – Depart from San Jose, Costa Rica
In the morning, your guide and driver will transport you to San Jose International Airport, located approximately 40 minutes from your hotel.