Day 1 – Arrive San Jose

Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at the international airport, you will be met by a professional guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel, welcome briefing and overnight.

Day 2 – San Jose – Puerto Viejo (B, D)

After breakfast, we transfer to the Caribbean coast of the country where the group will be volunteering with The Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary which is primarily comprised of an educational learning center offering tours to the public and a rescue center with Slothpital (medical facilities) and homes for over a hundred sloths who are recovering from illness, injury or who cannot survive independently in the wild. Because the primary focus of the Center is the welfare of the animals in care, most of the sloths are not on display to the public. However, our tour does offer close observational contact and photo opportunities with several of our special sloth ambassadors (including the famous Buttercup!), a tour of the new nursery facilities (baby sloths!), and an excellent chance to see many of the wild sloths, birds and other wildlife that frequent the area. Aviarios also offers a small boutique hotel, and gift shop, with all proceeds going to keep their primary educational and rescue operations going. Overnight at Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary

Day 3 – Puerto Viejo (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we head over to the Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary. Overnight at Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary

Day 4 – Puerto Viejo – La Fortuna (B)

After an early breakfast why not reward yourself this morning by enjoying a relaxing stay at the beach before our afternoon transfer to La Fortuna. Overnight at Hotel San Bosco

Day 5 – La Fortuna (B, L)

After breakfast, we spend a half day volunteering with the Asis Project where you will be working directly with the veterinarian on site and assist with their spay/neuter program. Asis is a biological reserve, wildlife rescue center and volunteer centre. In the afternoon, enjoy a hike through the rainforest at the base of the active Arenal Volcano with your naturalist guide. The park is filled with wildlife including monkeys, toucans, coati and a large variety of bird species.  Your guide will help spot wildlife and give you a detailed history of the active volcano. After the hike you will head to a lava view point to try and see the lava flows where we will also enjoy some ice cold drinks.

Hot Spring Visit - Entrances and dinner included to one of the areas famous hot springs after the tour. Enjoy a relaxing soak beneath the volcano thermal waters while sipping on your favorite cocktail.

What to bring on the trip Comfortable hiking or walking shoes, rain gear ( just in case), light jacket, bathing suit (if you are going to the hot springs afterwards). Overnight at Hotel San Bosco

Day 6 – La Fortuna (B)

After breakfast, the group returns to the Asis Project and assists with their spay/neuter program and animal rescue work.

In the afternoon, a zip canopy & Horseback Tour!

One of the main attractions in Costa Rica is to take a Canopy Tour. These zip lines at the foot of the mountain range where Arenal volcano is located are the best adventure of all. Fly high over the canopy of the rain forest and feel what adrenaline means for nature lovers. After you try on these zip lines, our well trained horses await you to take you to Canyon of Arenal River for a close encounter with Flora & Fauna that surrounds our property.  This canopy contains 9 CABLES AND 13 PLATFORMS

Include: transportation, guide and equipment, cold drinks.

Departure: Aprox times: 7:45 Am/ 10:30 AM/13:00, depending on your hotel location

What to Bring: long pants, hiking shoes, sun block. Restrictions apply for children under 8 years old.

Overnight at Hotel San Bosco

Day 7 – La Fortuna – Manuel Antonio (B)

After breakfast, we transfer to Manuel Antonio and in the afternoon we meet for an introduction/orientation at the Mono Azul foundation. Overnight at Hotel Mono Azul

Day 8 – Manuel Antonio (B)

After breakfast, you will be helping out at the Mono Azul foundation.

The Mono Azul foundation has set up a unique program that will allow us to learn and practice with 4 species of different monkeys at their Wildlife Sanctuary alongside the biologist and local veterinarian. Staff there focus on conservation medicine. Overnight at Hotel Mono Azul

Day 9 – Manuel Antonio (B)

After breakfast, some volunteering at the Mono Azul and then the afternoon at your leisure. Beach time!

Overnight at Hotel Mono Azul

Day 10 – Depart San Jose (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.