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The
Termales del Bosque tour combines a visit to the artisan
town of Sarchí and the excitement of exploring
the heights of the tropical jungle with a leisurely afternoon
relaxing in hot mineral springs. Come and be amazed by
this heavenly mountain setting with its crystal clear
rivers, fresh air spiced with the aroma of abundant rain
forest flora and bubbling hot springs heated by one of
the world's most active volcanoes. On clear nights, Arenal
Volcano provides an incredible display of natural fireworks
glowing red against the black sky.
The
tour begins in the morning when guests are picked up from
their San
José hotel in a comfortable |
minibus and
driven to the quaint little village of Sarchí. The shops
in this artisan town offer a great selection of handcrafted
wood and leather items to take home as gifts. For nearly a century,
Sarchí has been the center of production for the colorful
oxcarts that are an integral part of Costa Rica's history. Smaller
versions of the beautiful hand-painted carts are sold as souvenirs,
along with other great gifts, including exquisitely carved wooden
boxes and bowls made from beautiful light and dark tropical
woods.
From Sarchí, the
journey continues on to Termales del Bosque, near San Carlos
(also known as Ciudad Quesada) in Costa Rica's northern region.
The life zone of the area is tropical wet forest in transition
to pre-montane wet forest, an intermediate zone between lowland
and mountain forests that contains a remarkable variety of
flora and fauna.
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del Bosque is a family enterprise, dedicated to preserving
and managing this forest as a private reserve. Several
trails leading through this ecologically protected reserve,
site of The Original
Canopy Tour Challenge™. This exciting canopy
tour consists of five tree platforms connected by three
cable traverses, a military net climb and a rappel back
down to the forest floor. Adventurers will have a chance
to observe up close the intricacies of life in the rain
forest canopy. Afterward, guests can leisurely soak in
the soothing hot mineral waters of the Termales del Bosque
spa, which also features a natural aromatic sauna, optional
mud treatments and professional massage. Shower and change
into dry clothes before enjoying a delicious and healthy
gourmet dinner. |
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After
dinner, guests will board the comfortable minibus for a visit
to the active Arenal Volcano, to see its fiery peak glow against
the night sky, before the return drive to San José.
Above
itinerary includes: The
Canopy Tour Challenge™, round trip transportation,
lunch, entrance to the hot water springs, dinner and a trip
to the base of the Arenal Volcano.
Cost
per person: US$170 with 2 participants,
US$ 159 with 3 or more participants.
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