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H I G H L I G H T S : • Sarchi Village • Arenal Volcano Rafting on Pacuare River • Tabacón Hot Springs • Canyoning Tour • Sky Tram & Sky Trek Canopy See page 9 for tour route map. 4-NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR from $787* Tour includes four breakfasts, three lunches, one dinner and highlights listed above. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative. Transfer to your San José hotel for a one night stay. Day 2 Mid-morning transfer to the Arenal Volcano. On the way, visit the artisan town of Sarchí. Then continue on to La Fortuna, where you will enjoy lunch and views of the Arenal Volcano. In the afternoon, you will visit the world-famous Tabacón Hot Springs. These natural hot springs feature a hot river that flows through a series of pools. From cascading falls to tropical gardens, the hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the Earth's interior. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found in the Earth's rocky crust. These waters help to relax muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate the skin. After dinner at the resort, continue to your Arenal area hotel for a two night stay. Day 3 In the morning, after a short ride in a 4x4, you will arrive at the mountains surrounding the Arenal Volcano. Hike through trails leading you to some of the most spectacular waterfalls. Experience a canyoning tour, an adventure that you will never forget! There are 5 rappels, 4 of them right in the waterfalls and all in the center of exuberant nature. In the afternoon, experience the Sky Tram & Sky Trek. Ascend to the top of the mountain by an aerial tram and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Arenal Lake. Enjoy an adrenaline-filled descent from mountain to mountain on a canopy tour. Day 4 In the morning, be ready for a day filled with adventure and adrenaline on a rafting expedition to the Pacuare River, one of the most scenic rivers in Costa Rica. Professional guides will provide you with safety instructions before starting the exciting rafting adventure. Descend down exciting waves and eddies that form along the mighty river on this expedition which includes Class III and some Class IV rapids. Enjoy a picnic lunch, followed by even more exciting rafting. At the Siquirres area, you can change your clothes before you continue to the San José area, where you will stay the last night in Costa Rica at the selected hotel. Day 5 Transfer to San José International Airport (SJO) for your departure. Children 12 & under are not permitted on tour. This tour is not available December 20, 2014-January 6, 2015 and from March 29-April 5, 2015. *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices/tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition. A R E N A L A D V E N T U R E i d e a l f o r t h e s p i r i t e d , t h r i l l - s e e k i n g t r a v e l e r ! 30

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