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Don’t miss your opportunity to join Sisterhood Travels for this incredible women-only once-in-a-lifetime trip. We promise you lots of fun, laughs, spectacular sightseeing, and, most of all….the magic of Sisterhood!
Today, we’ll depart from our independent gateways and meet in San Jose, Costa Rica for the start of our exciting all women tour!
Hotel: Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
Seemingly endless mountain horizons. Complex evergreen forests. These are the wonders of Tortuguero National Park. We’ll travel by boat to our hotel before heading further down the rivers and canals to the world’s first sea turtle research station. Later, you’ll have time to explore Tortuguero town with our Tour Manager. Get away from it all and relax at your lodge set in the middle of the jungle, our home for the next two nights. From the morning calls of the monkeys to the gentle chatter of the birds, listen to the active sounds of the rainforest around you.
Hotel: Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We’ll begin the day on an excursion to search for the elusive green macaw and other unique winged creatures that flock to Tortuguero. Then, we’ll embark on a nature cruise, getting a glimpse into the life of jaguars, manatees, ocelots, and more. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy your Tortuguero resort with your Sisters. Tonight, a local will teach us all about his village and its previous history as a coconut plantation. Watch as he demonstrates how they use coconuts before trying your hand at making a local favorite: coconut candy.
Hotel: Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, we’ll take a boat back to the mainland and make our way towards the Sarapiquí and Tirimbina Rainforest Center. We’ll spend time at a cacao plantation and see the process of converting the seed from bean to bar, tasting for yourself why cacao is called “the food of the gods.” Later, we’ll arrive at our secluded nature resort, nestled on the edge of the San Carlos River. Stroll the butterfly and botanical gardens lined with fruit trees, including lemon, soursop, guava, mango and tangerine.
Hotel: Tilajari Hotel Resort, San Carlos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Explore the beauty of our surroundings on a Peñas Blancas River Safari. Paddle and float down the river on a peaceful adventure, taking in the sights and sounds of the rainforest as our naturalist guide describes the intricacies of the wildlife around us. Later, we’ll visit the finca of a local family and try specialty snacks such as banana bread, gourmet Costa Rican coffee and more. We’ll end our day with a guided walk through a private, primary forest reserve for a look at the various flora and fauna.
Hotel: Tilajari Hotel Resort, San Carlos
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today, suspended over the rainforest floor, relish a bird’s-eye view of the jungle on a guided tour of Arenal’s famous hanging bridges. High above the jungle canopies, marvel at a cloud forest taking shape around you. Settle into our resort where we’ll be surrounded by striking views of Arenal’s famous volcano for the next 3 nights.
Hotel: Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today, it’s your choice! Since Costa Rica is the birthplace of zip lining, glide over the canopies on a mind-blowing rip through the jungle – OR- make your way across lava fields for an up-close-and- personal look at the volcano on a moderate hike along the trails formed by lava during the 1968 eruption. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. Perhaps you’ll discover the town of La Fortuna or relax in the hotel’s naturally heated pools.
Hotel: Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
In the shadow of Arenal Volcano, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Perhaps, if you’re feeling adventurous, you’ll opt for an exhilarating white water rafting experience. (Please reserve when making your booking). Or, simply hang back at the resort, choose a spa service, explore the grounds, and soak in one of Arenal’s famous hot springs.
Hotel: Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal
Meals: Breakfast
OPTIONAL WHITE WATER RAFTING EXCURSION – $99 per person
Embark on a fun-filled white water rafting adventure that is great for all levels of rafters. The half-day adventure on the Rio Balsa or Sarapiqui River provides plenty of action and thrills, but with milder white water rapids, Class II-III. Our river guide will pick us up at our hotel and join us on a short drive to the “put-in” spot where the fun begins. We’ll receive a thorough briefing and explanation of the safety equipment and procedures. Once everyone has had time to practice and review the commands and “high-fives” we’ll embark on our journey down the rapids. Get wet and wild as you navigate rapids on our 2-hour adventure tour down the beautiful and tropical river. Drink in the majestic foliage of the rainforest as you watch for monkeys, sloths and toucans while you raft. You will come to understand the meaning of Costa Rica’s favorite saying, “Pura Vida!” and the best Class II-III white water rafting in the region! Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours. Transportation is included.
This morning, wake up and smell the coffee at a local farm that produces some of Costa Rica’s well-known beans. Take a tour with local plantation workers and have a chance to discuss what life is like for these coffee farmers. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Playa Herradura and settle into our resort for the next 2 nights.
As the day draws to a close, watch the sun set over the Pacific alongside birds in every color of the rainbow.
Hotel: Los Sueños Marriott Costa Rica, Playa Herraduras
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Welcome to Manuel Antonio National Park, home to verdant rainforests and white sand beaches. In this natural wonderland, traverse the trails where the wild things are, or go for a swim in the turquoise waters as wildlife rummages in the canopies.
Hotel: Los Sueños Marriott Costa Rica, Playa Herraduras
Meals: Breakfast
See wild crocodiles among the mangroves of Tárcoles’ Rio Grande. On this exhilarating jungle crocodile safari, you’ll boat beneath the towering jungle, looking along the river banks for a glimpse of these incredible creatures. Then say goodbye to the coast and hello to San Jose. Toast to the pura vida of Costa Rica tonight at our Sisterhood farewell dinner.
Hotel: Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Costa Rica farewell as your tour comes to an end today.
Meals: Breakfast
This is a moderately paced itinerary that involves some longer days and more activities. Expect some early hotel departures, and limited time for day time rest and rejuvenation as the itineraries are designed to ensure that you see as much as possible in these wonderful destinations. This may include longer coach journeys and guests should be able to join a walking tour lasting 1-2 hours with stops possibly over uneven terrain. Guests should have reasonable health and mobility and be comfortable with standing for longer periods of time with no difficulty.