"Worry-free land tours where we saw and learned so much about rain and cloud forests, the jungle, birds, animals, hands on coffee and vegetable growing.........The Wind Star yacht was the icing on the cake!"
Walter & Dorothy, Alberta
"Wonderful group of people......hard to imagine it being any better."
Ralph & Susan, Alberta
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Feb 26, 2013
Day 1: FLY TO SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
Depart North America and fly to San Jose, Costa Rica for a 2 night stay. Transfer to hotel.
Feb 27, 2013
Day 2: SAN JOSE
Today you will visit a local woodworking factory with its unique handicrafts. After lunch, visit with craftsmen that specialize in mask making, as well, get the chance to see handicrafts made by the local women before returning to San Jose later this afternoon. [B/L/D]
Feb 28, 2013
Day 3: SAN JOSE ~ MONTEVERDE
After breakfast, you will travel Monteverde where you will visit a coffee plantation and have lunch. Arrive Monteverde for a 2 night stay. Dinner at the hotel. [B/L/D]
Mar 01, 2013
Day 4: MONTEVERDE ~ Treetop Walkways
Today’s visit includes the Selvatura Park Hanging Bridges. These outstanding structures take you on a walk, over and through the vegetation of the forest. Dinner is at the hotel. [B/L/D]
Mar 02, 2013
Day 5: ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
A private boat will take you to Rio Chiquito. After lunch you will have opportunity for a hike at Arenal Volcano National Park. You continue to Arenal for a 3 night stay. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. [B/L/D]
Mar 03, 2013
Day 6: TABACON HOT SPRINGS
Today you visit a local village as well as a local farm that produces papaya, vegetables and other fruits. You also get to visit a local school that will include Folkloric Dancing. This evening’s visit is to the Tabacon Hot Springs and Spa with a chance to enjoy these soothing mineral pools. Dinner this evening will be at the spa before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna. [B/L/D]
Mar 04, 2013
Day 7: ARENAL
Today, visit Don Carlos’ Farm, with over 30 years of dairy farming. A visit to the cheese factory and the dairy, you will learn the milk process for products such as: cream, cheese, yogurt, etc. and best of all, a delicious snack and cheese from the house. [B/L/D]
Mar 05, 2013
Day 8: TORTUGUERO
The town of Tortuguero has a fairly basic life style. Wash is done by hand and hung on trees, bushes, and occasionally a clothes line. With the frequency of showers, sometimes it hangs there for days! Enjoy the quiet ambiance of Tortuguero. [B/L/D]
Mar 06, 2013 
Day 09: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
This area is the most important place for the nesting and protection of green turtles in the Caribbean. Lunch at Laguna Lodge Restaurant and balance of day free to enjoy hotel & surroundings. [B/L/D]
Mar 07, 2013
Day 10: TURRIALBA
Morning transfer to Caso Blanco; guided tour of banana plantation, then arrive at the Casa Turire Hotel up in the hills. Relax around pool, go for walks on the beautiful grounds. [B/L/D]
Mar 08, 2013
Day 11: TURRIALBA ~ Hacienda Experience
Hacienda Experience is the ideal destination to meet the most remarkable traditions of Costa Rica and the inspiring natural beauty of this part of the country. At Tayutic Hacienda you will learn about agricultural aspects of coffee, macadamia nut, sugar cane and other crops grown in the area. A delicious lunch included at Tayutic. [B/L/D]
Mar 09, 2013
Day 12: END OF TOUR
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to North America OR to your flight to Puerto Caldera to board the "Wind Star" Yacht. [B]
Cruise itinerary follows.....
**Pricing not yet finalized....
*Gratuities on "Wind Star" included
**Cruise ONLY price
Itinerary:
Day 01-C: Mar 09, 2013: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Fly to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica to board the "Wind Star" Yacht.
Day 02-C: Mar 10, 2013: Bahia Drake, Costa Rica
The Wind Star Yacht will anchor in Bahia Drake and guests will be transferred to San Josecito beach situated near the Corcovado National Park. San Josecito is only accessible by boat. Corcovado National Park is protected by a natural rocky barrier where the waves break. It is very picturesque with two lovely beaches and safe swimming due to the natural barrier of the rocks. Snorkeling is good here too and when it is low tide it is possible to walk the rocks and explore them. There is also access to trails leading to Corcovado National Park.
The Wind Star Yacht will anchor and guests will be transferred by zodiac for a beach landing (tip: guests may want to prepare for water/beach landing with appropriate footwear). [B/L/D]
Day 03-C: Mar 11, 2013: Golfito, Costa Rica
This charming town on the Golfo Dulce is the perfect jumping-off point for exploring the Corcovado National Park, the black-sand beach at Zancudo and other Costa Rican wonders. [B/L/D]
Day 04-C: Mar 12, 2013: Isla de Coiba, Panama
Coiba is the largest island in Central America, off the pacific coast of the Panamanian province of Veraguas. The waters adjacent to the island are teaming with marine life. It is surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs in the pacific coasts of the americas; it is the beginning of the underwater Cordilera mountain chain that also includes Coco's and the Galapagos. This makes for a unique dive experience that you shouldn't miss. [B/L/D]
Day 05-C: Mar 13, 2013: At Sea
Heading towards the Canal, you can take this opportunity to explore the ship and possibly relax! [B/L/D]
Day 06-C: Mar 14, 2013: Transit Panama Canal
Renowned as the Eighth Wonder of the World, marvel as your ship is raised, then lowered, 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks in the Canal. [B/L/D]
Day 07-C: Mar 15, 2013: San Blas Panama, Panama
The Comarca de San Blás includes not only the Archipiélago de San Blás with its 378 islands but also a strip of Caribbean coastline from the Colon Province almost to the Colombian border. The Kuna Indians have governed this autonomous province since the 1920s. They maintain their own economic system, language, customs and culture with their distinctive dress, music, dance and legends. There is a feeling of being in another world - straight out of the pages of National Geographic. The men still fish from canoes and climb for coconuts as they have done for centuries. Stunning golden sands and blue-green waters are edged by the coconut palms, the idyllic islands of your dreams. [B/L/D]
Day 08-C: Mar 16, 2013: END OF CRUISE
This morning you sail into Colon, Panama, and disembark the “Wind Star” Yacht and transfer to the airport for your flight back to North America.
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