Costa Rica Adventure Vacation
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There are guided hikes through the tropical rainforest. There is the physically demanding Cabecar Indians Tour where you make your way through the jungle to visit a local Zutkia which is the Cabecar Indian’s shaman.

The canopy tour has you gliding through the tropical rainforest canopy on zip lines. Everything is designed to provide you with an unprecedented glimpse of Costa Rica’s biological diversity.

The bridges provide a unique and exciting way to experience the incredible natural surroundings without disturbing the delicate balance of nature. There is a Naturalist-Ornithologist guided bird watching tour that regularly encounters 50 and 60 species of birds on their outings.

A naturalist guide is available to guide you through the reserve and help you fully appreciate the incredible diversity of the rainforest diversity of flora and fauna.

The route takes you to the base of Arenal Volcano, the most spectacular of Costa Rica’s active volcanoes. Visit the beautiful Eco Termales Hot Springs. Ride along the amazing Rio Celeste (Blue River) and around Lake Arenal. The package includes support van, mountain bike, guide and meals.

Another day has you hiking (or more accurately - "bushwhacking") the mountains and rainforest on rough natural trails to a local ranch with a swimming hole and dinner with the farm workers.

Then there’s a day where you descend out of the mountains on horseback and pack horses to the Pacuare River to experience the primitive lifestyle of the Cabecar Native American. The final day is a white water rafting trip on a section of the river that is accessible only by foot or horses. It is a challenging rafting experience but not seriously risky.

Costa Rica Adventure Divers-Drake Bay has several great dive sites that they use which average 60 feet or more visibility. There is an incredible amount of marine life that you will encounter such as five species of dolphin, false killer whales, humpback whales, giant pacific manta rays, green sea turtles, eels and many more.

The Devil's Pinnicle is one of the best dive locations in the country. It is known for its towering rock pinnacles, excellent visibility, frequent encounters with giant mantas and large schools of barracuda, jacks, and reef sharks.

The increasing large numbers of visitors to Costa Rica are scaring off the wildlife in the typical over-used spots. The Pacuare River and the Reventazon River areas are a good example of place to avoid. They are wildly popular for river rafting and wildlife viewing. Unfortunately the constant interaction with humans has scared off much of the wildlife and those animals that remain are de-sensitized to people and can no longer be considered truly “wild”.

Wild Planet Adventures has experienced naturalists, biologists, guides and tour drivers who can track wildlife sightings and provide you with an exclusive wildlife viewing experience. So consider Wild Planet Adventures for your Costa Rica vacation ideas.

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