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  • Day 6 -- Cano Negro, Hot Springs, Arenal

    1/18/20111:01:12 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Costa Rica, Hot Springs, Land Tour, Rainforest, River Cruise, Volcano

     

     
    Your morning will start with a scenic drive through several types of plantations. Along the way you will see plantations for sugar cane, teak, and oranges. Which are your favorite?
     
    Up next you will get to cruise on the Rio Frio River. This river goes through luscious Caño Negro wildlife refuge. Here you will find many migratory birds not readily found anywhere else in Costa Rica. It is sure to delight birdwatchers who will get to see whistling ducks, cormorants, roseate spoonbills, anhingas, northern jacanas, and blue heron.
     
    Besides birds, there’s plenty more to see on the river cruise. You will find many native species to Costa Rica among the trees and foliage. Watch for caimans, spider monkeys, crocodiles and web-footed, water-walking lizards. Those guys are cool. Have you ever seen one upclose?
     
    After the river cruise you will break for lunch and then return to Fortuna.
     
    In the afternoon you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the Tabacon, Tabaconcito, Ecothermales, or Baldi Hot Springs. These volcanic hot springs are a great way to unwind after a long day spent exploring. When you visit you'll get to relax among the beautiful waterfalls and tropical flora and fauna.
     
    At night if the weather is clear, you might get to see the glowing orange lava flow running down the Arenal Volcano. Be sure to have camera equipment and film that can take night photos of this stunning vista.
     
    Call (321) 632-5610 * (800) 950-5610
     
    Visit us at www.travelbyginny.com for all your travel needs!

  • Day 5 -- Pineapple Tour, Fortuna

    1/18/201112:50:52 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Costa Rica, Land Tour, Rainforest, River Cruise, Volcano

    Arenal Volcano

    Today will be another great day for photography and birdwatching as you will start your day off with a morning cruise on the Tortuguero River. What do you think you are most looking forward to taking pictures of today? I'm hoping to spot some howler and spider monkeys. Be sure to take a range of macro shots and wide shots for your photo albums. The flora and fauna are just as beautiful as the animal life.
     
    After enjoying a good lunch you will get to visit a pineapple plantation. The pineapple is indigenous to South America but can be found worldwide in similar climates. Did you know that a pineapple was once the term for a pine cone? I don't think that would be very appetizing to eat now, do you? Talk about a crunchy and bark-covered difference! Before you leave the pineapple plantation you will get to sample some of the organic fruit. Costa Rica is famous for it's sweet pineapples. Is your mouth watering yet? I know mine is!
     
    Next you will head out with your tour guide on approximately an hour long scenic countryside drive to the San Carlos Valley. Taking pictures through the bus might be a little difficult so make sure you have your camera set for a fast shutter speed to ensure quality images. Here you will stay for two nights in La Fortuna de San Carlos or more simply known: Fortuna.
     
    Fortuna is the gateway to the Arenal Volcano, the country's most active volcano. The Arenal Volcano is Costa Rica's most fantastic sight to behold. You will almost certainly get to see it smoking. It is also the home to Caño Negro wildlife refuge and some fabulous hot springs, all of which you will get to visit tomorrow. Now it's time for dinner and leisurely pursuit... We highly suggest the spas! It is a great way to relax. You deserve to pamper yourself.
    Call (321) 632-5610 * (800) 950-5610
     
    Visit us at www.travelbyginny.com for all your travel needs!

  • Day 2 -- Poas Volcano, Cloud Forest

    12/17/201010:08:39 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Costa Rica, Land Tour, Rainforest, Volcano

    Coffee production is an important part of Costa Rican economy. The San José province is one of the country’s largest production areas. On your way to Poás Volcano you will get to drive through this famous coffee growing region.
     
    The Poás Volcano is an active volcano. It’s considered a stratovolcano which means it was built up through several layers of lava, volcanic rock and ash. You can always pick out a stratovolcano by its steep profile and periodic explosive eruptions.
     
    The Poás Volcano has erupted 39 times over the years since 1828, the last one in 1954. Stratovolcanoes never spread very far because of its thick viscosity. Weather permitting you will get to see inside the crater from an overlook. This is an excellent place to take perfect Screen Saver pictures for your computer.

    Afterward the tour continues with a hike of the Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail. Cloud forests are like rainforests, except they have less rain and more humidity. They are formed by tradewinds crossing mountains slopes whose angles push the winds into higher elevations. As cool air can’t hold as much moisture as warm air the sudden excess of humidity forms the mists and clouds. It’s called horizontal precipitation because it doesn’t fall as rain. This explains why cloud forests don’t have much rainfall.

    There’s a break for lunch between the cloud forest and the rest of your itinerary.
     
    After lunch, you will go on a brief walking tour on a family run coffee farm where you will get to enjoy fresh hot Costa Rican coffee. It should be noted that Costa Rican coffee has more caffeine than regular coffee. The extra caffeine means that sometimes the coffee is mixed with inferior blends to cut it down.
     
    The rest of your day will be spent exploring the San José’s Plaza de la Cultura, Central Park, the National Theatre and the Gold Museum.
     
    All days during the tour end between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM at which point you’ll be back at your hotel and able to spend the rest of day on your own exploring your hotel or downtown San José.
    Next up the Butterfly Garden, Tortuguero National Park! Learn more on Tuesday!
     
    Call (321) 632-5610 * (800) 950-5610
     
    Visit us at www.travelbyginny.com for all your travel needs!

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