Acanela Expeditions

Cokeville High School Costa Rica Tour

Join us on a tour to Costa Rica, enjoy eco-adventures, cultural activities, and the pristine coastal waters to make your stay fun, meaningful, and unforgettable. Costa Rica is perfect for those who wish to have an authentic experience in an off-the-beaten path destination. Considered by many to be the ecotourism capital of the world, Costa Rica has a worthy place in the daydreams of travelers around the world. Visit this peaceful, green jewel of Central America and enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer!

PRICE & DATES

This Acanela Expedition © is the perfect fusion between comfort & adventure. Embark on this group experience prepared for hands-on cultural experiences, entertaining athletic performances, and lots of delicious food.

TRIP INCLUSIONS:

• Round trip Airfare & Airport transfers

• 5 Nights Accommodation (3-star hotels with Private Bathrooms)

• Daily Breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinner

• Optional Guided Sightseeing tours and excursions as per the itinerary

• Note: does not include airline baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa.

Contact Us: 1-323-657-3496

Call to speak with one of our agents about this trip or email us at expeditions@acanela.com

ITINERARY | 7 DAYS:

JULY 10 | START TOUR

Depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) to catch your flight to San Jose, Costa Rica.  

JULY 11 | COSTA RICA

Welcome to Costa Rica, a country renowned for banana, coffee, sugar and beef exports! Upon arrival at the airport, your driver / guide will greet you with a sign that says “Cokeville High School” at the airport arrival hall. They’ll assist with your belongings and we’ll set off for our boutique hotel accommodation. We’ll drive a leisurely 1 hour from the San Jose airport to arrive in Jaco, where we’ll check in and spend the afternoon exploring the beauty of Costa Rica in this region. This is an incredible region of the world, with a variety of activities to catch your interest. In the neighboring area (for those interested) we can assist in booking additional activities with an artisan impact focus. Some of these activities include a local service project, an authentic local cooking class experience, and guided tours of the surrounding region. By engaging in these additional activities you’ll be directly supporting local artisans. Our group will gather for a delicious welcome dinner at our hotel. After a long day of travel, relax for the evening and get ready for a new set of experiences in the morning!

Accommodation:Beach Break Resort or similar | Meals: D

JULY 12 | COSTA RICA

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in Costa Rica. Today we will spend our day soaking in the sun at the beach. Enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming at Jaco’s beach and relaxing. Take a break from the beach with a tasty traditional lunch from our hotel, with a beautiful view overlooking the ocean. Take in the relaxing sights and enjoy the peaceful sound of the waves as you enjoy everything your boutique hotel accommodation has to offer! In the evening, relax and unwind from the day’s adventures either at the hotel or in the surrounding area where you can catch a breathtaking sunset on the beach.

Accommodation: Beach Break Resort or similar | Meals: B, L,D

JULY 13 | COSTA RICA

Enjoy another fun-filled day at the beach or join us on optional activities: horseback riding or an ATV tour through the rainforest. Take a leisurely horseback ride through Costa Rica's rainforest, and see a new side of Costa Rica's tropical plants and wildlife. All horses are well trained and saddles and equipment are professionally maintained. If you are looking for a little more adrenaline pumping adventure, opt for an exciting ATV tour through the rainforest. We’ll climb past several great look-out points with views of Costa Rica’s most popular beaches and their surroundings. Next, we’ll wind down rainforest trails as we descend towards the world-famous surfing beach, Playa Hermosa, before returning to Jaco.

 Accommodation: Beach Break Resort or similar | Meals: B, L,D

JULY 14 | COSTA RICA

Today we’ll have the opportunity to experience the region’s diverse landscape, as we have the option of exploring the country’s rainforest and Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica's most famous national park and one of its most visited. It comprises a small, forested area, heavily populated by monkeys, and sloths, and three exceptionally beautiful white sand beaches. It is one of the few remaining areas in the world where squirrel monkeys are found. Later in the day return to the hotel for more time to relax at the beach or the hotel’s pool.

Accommodation: Beach Break Resort or similar | Meals: B, L,D

JULY 15 | COSTA RICA

Enjoy a day at the beach or join us on an optional activity: ziplining through the rainforest. Today we’ll have the option of participating in one of Costa Rica’s most extreme adventures as we zipline through the rainforest. The zipline tour is a project designed not only as an extreme adventure, but as a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment. Within the rainforest, you may have the opportunity to view scarlet macaws, chestnut mandible toucans and white-face monkeys. The adventure starts on a 15-minute ride aboard our specially designed tractor. Once we arrive to the top of the mountain, our bilingual guides will explain step by step all the safety procedures you must follow to enjoy your adventure, we then descend to the bottom via a series of zip lines, including 14 platforms and 12 cables with a total cable distance of 3.5 kilometers including the longest cable in the area (2400 ft.)

Accommodation: Beach Break Resort or similar | Meals: B, L,D

JULY 16 | END TOUR

In the morning, after breakfast, we will gather our belongings and depart for the airport (Group airport transfer). We hope you will have enjoyed the experiences and made lasting memories for years to come!

*Please note that itinerary details such as activities, meal schedule, and accommodation venues are subject to change