Costa Rica

Costa Rica Multi-Adventure
This Multi-Adventure trip is the perfect combination of excitement-sure to get your adrenaline pumping, and relaxation-certain to blow your cares away. On your trip you will experience the primal rainforest, secluded beaches, volcanoes, hot springs, and the wilds of a beautiful river-many of the ecosystems Costa Rica is famous for. Rafting, hiking, canyoneering, canopy tours, hot springs, relaxing... so many options... are your bags packed yet? With beauty, warmth, adventure, and ecological wonders Costa Rica offers all aspects of a magnificent excursion.

You’ll zip across the rainforest canopy, rappel down waterfalls, swim volcanic hot springs and experience a side of Costa Rica that will change your life!

While visiting the Arenal region and Manuel Antonio, you’ll stay in the best lodging in the area in terms of quality and location. Our hotels embody the spirit and nature of each location as well as the Pura Vida lifestyle of Costa Rica. With great proximity to local activities and restaurants, as well as amazing views and amenities, our lodging is sure to please!

What’s included?
The price includes international and domestic airfare, all hotels and most meals, and guide fees. Yes, you can (almost) leave your wallet at home - the price is ALL inclusive! This is a unique feature of the Backwoods Adventures trips as most companies price their trips on land cost only.

What’s not included?
The price includes international and domestic airfare, all hotels and most meals, and guide fees. Yes, you can almost leave your wallet at home - the price is ALL inclusive! This is a unique feature of the Backwoods Adventures trips as most companies price their trips on land cost only. Personal gear and clothing for your personal use on the trip; alcoholic drinks at meals, guide tips (should you choose to tip your guide): additional charges in hotels such as laundry charges, etc.; additional activities outside the designed trip; airport and immigration taxes (in some situations); passports; travel insurance; any medical costs; and any costs associated with leaving the trip early by your choice. The trip price is figured on double room occupancy; however, single occupancy is available at an additional charge.

Group Size
We like to travel in small, more intimate numbers. This allows us to build great chemistry as a group and also allows for opportunities that may not be available while traveling in larger numbers.

Trip Leader
A unique feature of Backwoods Adventures is that you can talk directly with your guide. Please call or email Joe Koehly (316.200.5780 ~ jkoehly@backwoods.com) with any questions you have regarding this adventure.

Tips
During your Backwoods Adventures experience your leaders work 24 hours a day for the duration of your trip ensuring that you have a great time. If you feel they gave you an excellent experience, and you wish to leave a tip for them, it is greatly appreciated! Certain Backwoods Adventures trips will require the additional assistance of porters, drivers, or other local staff members to assist with the overall operation. These are hard working individuals who also stay on task 24 hours a day and assist in any way necessary. It is not mandatory to tip, but, it does highly supplement their pay, therefore, again is greatly appreciated.

Excess Baggage Fees
Each airline has its own baggage regulations; most will charge for overweight baggage. Check with your international airlines to determine their baggage weight limitations and excess baggage fees. Most international flights allow two bags per person that can weight up to 70Lbs. For domestic flights, remember that the weight limits for baggage is much less. Please check with Backwoods Adventures for this weight if your trip includes domestic flights.

Meals
At Backwoods Adventures we know that well fed travelers are happy travelers! We aim to please your palate. These examples may not be the exact fare of the day and may change from day to day, but following are a few examples of our daily meals: Breakfast: Traditional breakfast generally consists of eggs, rice, black beans, and Natural juices. Also coffee w/ bread and butter, and fruit. Lunch: Meat, chicken, and seafood will be the main dish with possible choices of rice & beans, vegetables, and salad for side dishes. Coffee w/ bread & butter, and fruit. Dinner: Seafood, chicken, steak, fajitas will be the main courses with the possible sides consisting of salad, vegetables, rice & beans. Deserts, coffee, bread & butter.

Accommodations
Our accommodations will vary based on our location. However, all hotels are among the highest rated in the country both for location and amenities. We strive to deliver high quality and unique experiences in the country we are visiting!

Travel Insurance
It is strongly suggested that you have comprehensive travel protection insurance. Trip insurance can include coverage for medical emergencies, coverage for trip cancellation due to your own accident or illness, or all of the above. We recommend this insurance as Backwoods Adventures cannot be responsible for covering these types of individual situations. Should you choose to purchase this insurance, please carry your confirmation information with you on your trip. Please provide us with the name, policy number and emergency contact number of your chosen insurance company.

Health
Some of the activities that you may choose to participate in while in Costa Rica are strenuous and should not be undertaken if you have any health conditions which may put you at risk. You are strongly advised to consult your physician for a thorough medical check-up and clearance before attempting the mountain. If you are over 50 years old, talk to your doctor about doing a "stress EKG". Should you require any medication whatsoever, you must provide your own and be able to administer it yourself. Medical supplies in Costa Rica are not reliable or guaranteed though we will have a fully stocked medical kit on the trip. Talk to your doctor about the following vaccinations as well as prescriptions you are currently taking, or should take in case you get sick: Hepatitis A / Hepatitis B / Typhoid / Tetanus / Polio / MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) / Malaria pills

Visa Requirements
No tourist visa is required for stays of up to 90 days in Costa Rica. Documents required for most entries in to Costa Rica include:
- Valid Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry)
- Pre-paid airline ticket to exit Costa Rica
If you wish to learn more about travel requirements in Costa Rica you can email the embassy at:
consulate_ga@costarica-embassy.org or call at 770.951.7025.

Recommended Reading
Buy these books at your local Backwoods store or call 1.877.779.0677.
Lonely Planet: Costa Rica, Rachowiecki et al Lonely Planet Publications independent travel guide to Costa Rica. Visit both Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in the same day! Guide to its natural beauty: beaches, jungles, mountains, even its cities. Includes 36 page color wildlife guide. $19.99
Costa Rica Travel Map, ITM A road map for anyone traveling in Costa Rica; shows highways, seasonal roads, national parks, historical tidbits, etc; also gas stations, archeological zones. $7.95