Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

HIGHLIGHTS • Boat in pristine rainforest, hike in cloud forest, and walk hanging bridges (and optional zip line) through a treetop canopy alive with birdlife • Monteverde Cloud Forest, with its paths draped in orchids and bromeliads • The inviting thermal springs and waterfalls of Arenal Volcano • Tortuguero National Park, a wonderful realm of caimans, spider monkeys, and colorful toucans • Our fantastic naturalist guide shares in-depth knowledge of Costa Rica’s ecosystems DETAILS • 9-day trip begins and ends in San Jose • 2 nights hotels, 6 nights well- appointed lodges in beautiful settings • All meals included except Day 1

DATES Dec 18-26, 2016 Dec 29, 2016-Jan 6, 2017 Jan 7-15, 2017 Feb 4-12 Feb 25-Mar 5 Mar 4-12 Mar 20-28

Jul 14-22 Dec 18-26

BOB KRIST

Dec 25, 2017-Jan 2, 2018 Dec 30, 2017-Jan 7, 2018

MAKE IT A PRIVATE JOURNEY

Choose your own dates and travel with your own group! On our special Private Journey, you can hike, mountain bike, explore a tropical rainforest, and paddle by sea kayak in azure Pacific waters, all with expert naturalist guides at your side. Your journey includes Arenal Volcano National Park, the waterways of Tortuguero National Park, and Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast. You can also add in a day of rafting the wild Pacuare River! Call us or visit our website for details.

TRIP COST $3995 (11-15 members) $4295 (5-10 members) Single supplement: $920 Internal airfare: $530 (subject to change) Holiday surcharge (Dec): $250 Corcovado Rainforest extension: from $1750 One-Day Pacuare River Rafting extension: from $150 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easy forest hikes and nature walks, optional zip lines

Experience the “Rich Coast” from all angles as we hike, zip line, and boat amid the wildly beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica. PHOTO BELOW: SUZI ESZTERHAS

KEVIN SCHAFER

America. In this emerald world, we’ll head out by boat to explore its maze of tranquil blackwater canals overhung with rainforest that provides a rich habitat for caimans, manatees, monkeys, three-toed sloths, river otters, and dazzling birdlife including all six species of kingfishers found in the New World, three species of toucans, eight species of parrots, and the slaty-tailed trogon. Green sea turtles nest here (July-October) as well as leatherbacks (March-May), and we’ll be sure to visit the Green Turtle Research Station for fascinating insights about turtle migration and behavior. Our classic Caribbean-style lodge, set right at the river’s edge, grants us the best access to explore this incredible wildlife haven. Fly to San Jose for a final overnight and depart on Day 9, or join one of our exciting extensions. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE • Explore the beaches and rainforests of Corcovado National Park, noted for its scarlet macaws and abundant tree species, with snorkeling at Cano Island included • Exhilarating one-day rafting trip on the Pacuare through one of the most beautiful river canyons in the tropics (20 Class III and Class IV rapids!)

GREGORY BASCO BENCE MATE ROB CRANDALL

FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR CENTRAL AMERICA TRIPS, VISIT WWW.WILDERNESSTRAVEL.COM/TRIPS/LATIN-AMERICA 121