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Kids Sea Camp Costa Rica Day by Day Itinerary June 30- July 7, 2012
This is a tentative schedule and will be subject to changes

Saturday

ARRIVAL/Travel Day - Guests fly into Liberia Airport in Costa Rica, Meet and greet, then transferred to Ocotal Beach Resort.

Please note, we have one bus reserved for pick up from Liberia Airport (LIR) transfer. All of the daily flights arrive into LIR airport between 11:30 AM and 2 PM, and arrangements have been made to transfer everyone at the same time in the large bus, waiting until the entire group is assembled to depart. Those arriving early can visit the snack bar, use the restroom and pay departure tax ($26 and can be paid in cash or with a Visa debit card). Lunch will be served till 3 pm.

Afternoon at leisure – Pool is open, beach is ready to be explored. This is a good time for divers to check in with dive shop and get waivers signed, gear taken to dive shop or rental gear arrangements made. Also, if there are any requests to be on a specific boat, this will need to be addressed at check in, not the following morning after boats are loaded with gear.

6 PM – 10 PM Dinner will be served
Buffet Dinner, included beverages are “fruit refrescos,” iced tea, coffee, 1 soft drink per person (extra charge to client for drink refills for sodas or any other beverage choice)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Spa personnel is limited at Borinquen on Day 6 (Thursday, August 6). For anyone wanting to get a massage at this amazing spa overlooking a peaceful river, please make arrangements to pre-book these services by Tuesday, August 4). Reserve space early!!!
Call Borinquen direct – ph: 2-690-1900
Prices from $35 to $100 (30 and 60 minute sessions) to be paid direct to Borinquen at time of service
Relaxing hand & Foot Exfoliation $35 to be paid direct to Borinquen at time of service
Relaxing Massages & Deep Tissue Massages – “Wild Congo”, Volcanic Blend Borinquen Massage, Milk & Honey Massage, Chocolate Fantasy Massage, Ying Yang Deep Tissue Energy Massage, Ying Yang Swedish Massage, Ying Yang Anti-stress Muscle Release Massage, Detoxify and Improve/Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Body Scrubs: Chocolate Scrub, Sea Breeze Scrub, Energizing Coffee Scrub, Tropical Coconut Scrub, Orange Citric Scrub, Detoxify and Improve/Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Sunday

6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast will be served.
Full breakfast buffet with full fare: fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, gallo-pinto (traditional Costa Rican rice and bean breakfast dish), toast, milk, coffee/tea and juice
IMPORTANT NOTE: Divers, please eat early since you need to be at the dive shop at 8:15 AM to shuttle to the dive boats)

Dive boats depart at 8:15 and return between 11:30 AM and noon. Please make sure that divers allow enough time to check in at the dive shop IF they have not already done so the night prior.

Non-diving children will enjoy daily activities while divers are out: creature feature, beach fun/games, arts/crafts, pool or ocean time, Spanish lesson, and snacks.

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Lunch: Poolside Buffet (If Raining: Buffet lunch at restaurant near reception)
Children – Choice of: hot dogs & french fries OR pizza
Adults - chef's choice for main course in addition to salad and fresh fruit.

AFTERNOON FREE

6 PM – 10 PM Dinner will be served
Buffet Dinner, included beverages are “fruit refrescos,” iced tea, coffee, 1 soft drink per person (extra charge to client for drink refills for sodas or any other beverage choice)

Monday

6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast will be served
Full breakfast buffet with full fare: fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, gallo-pinto (traditional Costa Rican rice and bean breakfast dish), toast, milk, coffee/tea and juice
IMPORTANT NOTE: Divers, please eat early since you need to be at the dive shop at 8:15 AM to shuttle to the dive boats)

Dive boats depart at 8:15 and return between 11:30 AM and noon.

Non-diving children will enjoy daily activities while divers are out: creature feature, beach fun/games, arts/crafts, pool or ocean time, Spanish lesson, and snacks.

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Lunch: Poolside Buffet (If Raining: Buffet lunch at restaurant near reception)
Children – Choice of: hamburgers & french fries OR pizza
Adults - chef's choice for main course in addition to Salad and fresh fruit.

AFTERNOON FREE

Tuesday

Dive boats depart at 8:15 and return between 11:30 AM and noon.

Non-diving children will enjoy daily activities while divers are out: creature feature, beach fun/games, arts/crafts, pool or ocean time, Spanish lesson, and snacks.

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Lunch: Poolside Buffet (If Raining: Buffet lunch at restaurant near reception)
Children – Choice of: chicken fingers & nachos OR pizza
Adults - chef's choice for main course, in addition to Salads and fresh fruit.

AFTERNOON FREE

Wednesday

Dive boats depart at 8:15 and will head directly to Playa Huevos to meet up with non-divers in group for Beach Barbecue at noon. Dive Shop will rinse gear, hang to dry, and store for you until you are ready to pick it up before you leave.

Non-diving children will enjoy daily activities while divers are out: creature feature, beach fun/games, arts/crafts, pool or ocean time, Spanish lesson, and snacks.

Lunch: Beach Barbeque Fun Day
Divers will be dropped off at Playa Huevos Beach while non divers and children will be transported at noon by boat from Ocotal to same beach where they will all meet for a BBQ lunch and snorkeling/swimming, play beach sand darts (with shells), hermit crab races…….. or just relax and spend time with family and friends.

Barbeque will include an assortment of fresh fruit, salads, chef’s Barbeque choice (and some hotdogs for the picky kids) as well as one fruit drink. Additional drinks can be purchased.

Boats will transport group back to the resort at approx 2-3 PM, depending upon weather. Bus will be available from 5-9 PM to take group to the charming town of El Coco for shopping and Dinner is on your own and not included in the package tonight to allow you to explore local cuisine.
Shop for local arts and crafts, hammocks, jewelry, wood carvings, leather goods, pottery, etc…

Dinner on own. Please make sure guests bring money with them for dinner. There are many great restaurants in Coco. Not recommended to try eating as a group without making reservations in advance. Hamburgers in CR are not the same as they are in the US, please advise group.
Donde Claudio y Amalia – Fish/Steak ($$-$$$), Papagayo Seafood – Fish/Steak ($$$), Papagayo Steakhouse – Fish/Steak ($$$), Lousiana Bob’s – Variety ($$-$$$), Coco Palms – Sushi/Salads/Burgers/Fish ($$-$$$),
Others not within walking distance of downtown:
Suely’s – French Food ($$-$$$),
La Guajira ($-$$) – Typical Food, Fish, Beef, Pork Chops
Laguna’s Catfish Farm ($-$$) – Wide Variety of Stateside dishes: Wraps, Salads, Fried Fish Basket, Nachos, Fish Tacos, etc.

Thursday

7:45 AM Departure - Full Day Borinquen Tour for all –(Drive time approx 1-1/2 hrs)
What to Bring/Wear: Lightweight pants/Jeans, TEVAS/Tennis shoes, Bathing Suit, Repellent, Sunscreen, Camera, backpack/hip pack to carry camera and other items, bottle of water, and a small amount of cash to tip horseback riding guides, driver, and purchase beverages (alcoholic beverages are also available).
Massages available: Please see note on ARRIVAL Day, regarding reservations as Spa personnel is limited and based on time and availability. The Zen inspired construction has been delicately situated on the top of a hill, right above a crystalline running stream and close to the main fumarole. A more enchanting site is hard to imagine! The name Anáhuac Spa comes from the native Bri-bri language and means “Surrounded by Water.” Upon visiting the Spa you will realize why this word was picked to designate the health and wellness center.

Relax and rejuvenate in the secluded, picturesque outskirts of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This beautiful Mountain Resort & Spa is the perfect place for fun and adventure or just pure relaxation. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and lush forests, this spot offers a wide variety of outdoor and adventure activities to enjoy.

Upon arrival at Borinquen you will be welcomed with a refreshing fruit drink. The stable is just a hundred feet or so away where beautiful, well-trained, easy-going horses perfect for novices and experts alike wait for you to mount them. Ride along this beautiful property, a real working ranch known for its cattle and water buffalo, until you reach the Waterfalls. Your cowboy guide will be happy to point out flora, fauna, and wildlife along the way. Take your camera in a small hip-pack or backpack, because you'll want to take home plenty of photos from this tour.

Return to the ranch's laid-back dining room where you will be served a delicious lunch with local fruit drink. Beer, sodas, and alcoholic beverages are available, but are not included.

After lunch, head to the natural sauna and open your pores. When you are done, head to the mud vats and layer on some warm, volcanic mud. Take some photos -- these are sure to be ones you won't want to miss getting. When the mud has dried thoroughly you can rinse off in the showers before relaxing in the thermal pools - one hot (watch the spout where hot water comes in), one warm, and one cold. There is a small bar near the thermal pools where you can purchase sodas, beers, and mixed drinks. When you have changed into your street clothes, you will be driven back to your hotel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are allergic to horses or don't care to ride, hiking trails and swimming pool is available.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These activities are NOT RECOMMENDED for pregnant women, those with heart issues, back problems or other conditions that may preclude them from safely participating in these activities or bring potential harm to other participants

Friday

NOTE: Stop by Dive shop and pick up your dive gear, if you haven’t done so already!

7:45 AM – Pick up Time – Drive time approx 1 Hr 30

Group 1 – Coaster Bus #1
Full Day Tenorio River Rafting (Class III-IV) –
REQUIREMENT: Must be a minimum of 12 years of age and everyone in the boat must be able to paddle as part of a four-man team. Must be at least 12 years and everyone will be asked to show copy of passport as proof of age before getting on the bus or will not be permitted to go on Tenorio, they will go on the Float trip instead. Please let Margo know asap if you will be confirming the rafting or River float both are at the same time and in same area.

What to Bring/Wear: Bathing Suit, T-Shirt for cover up, TEVAS/Tennis shoes (flip-flops or shoes that do not stay on feet are not permitted on river), Change of Clothes to leave on Bus to change before lunch, Repellent, Sunscreen, bottle of water for bus ride, and a small amount of cash to tip rafting guides, driver, and purchase beverages (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available at lunch for additional charge).

This river totally rocks -- and it is not for the meek and mild. Four-man rafts and 6-8 ft drops make it even more challenging to stay in the raft. Please remember that everyone paddles. The Tenorio River in Costa Rica rises near the Tenorio Volcano where it becomes a fast moving river, with 15 miles of rapids popular for white-water rafting, then flows to join the Corobicí River, one of the best rivers in the area for wildlife observation.

After the scenic drive you will check in with the rafting company to transfer to the put-in point of the Tenorio River (approx 30 min drive). Experienced River Rafting Guides will carry the rafts, paddles, safety equipment and refreshments to the riverbank where you will be given rafting equipment and basic rafting and safety briefing and instructions before you embark on your rafting tour. Start with gentle white water breaks and work your way through Class III and IV rapids and thrilling drops. Safety kayakers accompany rafters for the entire trek. Break for snacks and beverages and to enjoy a little time on land or in the sun with your rafting guides and other rafting companions. At the end of the tour, guides will carry the gear up the banks and once loaded you will return to a restaurant overlooking the beautiful Corobici River and enjoy a typical lunch and local fruit beverage. Beer, sodas, and alcoholic beverages are available, but not included. CD with photos of your trip and bonus wildlife shots are available at the end of the tour ($25), and there is a small gift shop. After lunch, you will be driven back to Ocotal Resort*. Bus can make a quick stop at Jumbo Market to purchase coffee, hot sauces, Salsa Inglesa, and other local goodies and snacks for plane ride.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These activities are NOT RECOMMENDED for pregnant women, those with heart issues, back problems, or other conditions that may preclude them from safely participating in these activities or bring potential harm to other participants

*Optional Extra Side Tour at end of Tenorio White Water Rafting tour, if time and weather permit. PUMA Refuge: $7 Per Person Entrance fee, Not Included. See rescued Pumas, Jaguars, Scarlet Macaws, Toucans, River Otter, Fox, and Monkeys.

Group 2 – Coaster Bus #2

Coribici River Float for those 12 years & under, their parents or anyone not rafting the Tenorio - Drive time approx 1 Hr -30 mins (we need a head count) Please advise.

What to Bring/Wear: Lightweight clothing, TEVAS/Tennis shoes/Sandals, Hat/Visor, Repellent, Sunscreen, bottle of water for bus ride, and a small amount of cash to tip rafting guides, driver, and purchase beverages (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available at lunch for additional charge).

After the scenic drive you will board rubber rafts and float down the Corobici River. Experienced River Boat Guides will stop to get you close to any animals, birds, or other wildlife they encounter. Watch for monkeys, birds, crocodiles, bats, and other wildlife.
Water is provided. Boats are not covered so bring caps and cover-ups for little ones and those who need to minimize sun exposure. At the end of the river float, enjoy a delicious typical lunch at restaurant overlooking scenic Corobici River (included). After lunch, head off to PUMA refuge for an hour (admission included) to see rescued Pumas, Jaguars, Scarlet Macaws, Toucans, River Otter, Fox, and Monkeys before returning to Ocotal Resort. Bus can make a quick stop at Jumbo Market to purchase coffee, hot sauces, Salsa Inglesa, and other local goodies and snacks for plane ride.

Saturday

DEPARTURE DAY
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast will be served
Full breakfast buffet with full fare: fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, gallo-pinto (traditional Costa Rican rice and bean breakfast dish), toast, milk, coffee/tea and juice

Bus will be available to transport group back to LIR airport. Bus will leave THREE HOURS PRIOR to first flight out. Please note, we have one bus reserved for your group to transport to Liberia Airport.
Please provide flight information.

REMINDER: ALL US PASSPORTS MUST BE VALID FOR UP 6 SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY. AIRLINES ARE ENFORCING THIS

All schedules, itineraries and package inclusions are subject to change